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Managing editor ✍️ & lead developer ⌨️ @kawarthanow, critical thinker 🤔, acoustic guitarist 🎸, border collie owner 🐶, recovered bureaucrat 👨‍💼 since 2014.

Peterborough (previously Toronto, hometo…
Joined November 2008
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#Ptbo city council reverses decision to defund Electric City Culture Council in 2025 budget. Mayor Leal's motion during budget meeting, as amended by councillor Alex Bierk, would see arts council receive $150,000. kawarthanow.com/2025/01/20/p…
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Patricia and David Morton donate $50,000 to YWCA #Ptbo #Haliburton for fifth straight year. Donation from Morton Family Foundation will once again support rural women and children experiencing gender-based violence in Haliburton County. kawarthanow.com/2025/01/06/p…
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ReFrame Film Festival announces 50+ movies to be screened during 2025 hybrid festival. Featuring the best in social and environmental documentary films, the 21st annual festival will be held virtually and in-person in downtown #Ptbo from Jan 23 - Feb 2. kawarthanow.com/2024/12/12/r…
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#Ptbo city council withdraws heritage designation for historic Martin House. Councillors vote 6-5 to reverse September 23 decision after receiving a notice of objection from GTA-based developer. kawarthanow.com/2024/12/03/p…
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Jon Grant, one of #Ptbo's most eminent citizens, has passed away at the age of 89. A former CEO of Quaker Oats, Grant was known for his many years of environmental and conservation work. kawarthanow.com/2024/11/27/j…
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Parasitic tapeworm spread by coyotes and foxes found in #Ptbo dog for the first time. Sherbrooke Heights Animal Hospital warns dog owners of risk of Echinococcus multilocularis, which can cause a rare and potentially fatal disease in humans. kawarthanow.com/2024/11/26/p…
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Shop the Boro: Get project ready by shopping Black Friday online sales at Needles in the Hay in #Ptbo. Alongside discounts on top-quality natural fibre brands, Needle Point members will get two times the points when shopping online during the sale. kawarthanow.com/2024/11/24/s…
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#Ptbo city council votes against 25% funding cut to 75 arts and social services organizations. After a week of strong opposition, council decided it wasn't worth it to save less than 1% of 1% in draft 2025 budget. kawarthanow.com/2024/11/19/p…
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Huge rally at #Ptbo city hall protests proposed cuts to arts and social services organizations. Rally calls on city councillors to reject staff recommendation that 75 community grant recipients receive 25% less in 2025. kawarthanow.com/2024/11/12/h…
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City of #Ptbo closes Bonnerworth Park to public as stop-work injunction hearing set. 'Friends of Bonnerworth Park' citizen group's bid to stop city from redeveloping park for pickleball courts and more is headed to court on Nov 25. kawarthanow.com/2024/11/07/c…
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City of #Ptbo's draft 2025 budget includes 25% cut to community organizations and elimination of $150K for DBIA. Elimination of Art Gallery of Peterborough funding among 'discretionary' reductions to reduce proposed property tax hike from 7.8% to 5%. kawarthanow.com/2024/11/06/c…
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Sunshine Therapy Dogs supporting mental and emotional health with expansion to #Ptbo. The Toronto-based charity is seeking volunteers to bring their dogs to community events and organizations. kawarthanow.com/2024/11/04/s…
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21 local businesses to participate in Community Futures #Ptbo's revamped Starter Company Plus program. Upon successfully completing the program, participating entrepreneurs will each receive up to $5,000 to start or grow their businesses. kawarthanow.com/2024/10/25/2…
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High school students take their career plans to new heights with the Build & Soar Program. Through eight-week placements at local businesses, students engaged in hands-on learning in construction and aviation industries. kawarthanow.com/2024/10/25/h…
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#Ptbo County launches new business information hub in downtown #Lakefield. @PtboCounty is hosting a 'meet the team' open house event on Mon Oct 21 during Small Business Week. kawarthanow.com/2024/10/16/p…
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