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The Concerts

Lennie Gallant: The Innkeeper’s Christmas

Friday, November 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. EST Market Hall Come join Lennie Gallant and his band for some Christmas Cheer! Lennie is excited to bring his Christmas concert to you this year. This holiday […]

Community

Robert Winslow: The Man Who Put Local History on Stage

Robert Winslow didn’t just build a theatre company. He taught this region how to look at itself. The founder of 4th Line Theatre in Millbrook died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 12, after taking part in […]

Miss Advice

Miss Advice: September 2026

September is when everyone returns from summer pretending they’ve changed. New routines, fresh goals, cleaner calendars. Give it three weeks. By October you’ll be eating crackers over the sink and avoiding someone you slept with […]

The Interviews

interview: David Clayton-Thomas

(March 2020) A Grammy Award-winning Canadian musician, singer songwriter, David’s best known as the lead vocalist of the 70’s jazz rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears. His first album with the band in 1968 sold […]

Music News

Irish Millie Steps Out of the Frame With New Release

Irish Millie has spent most of her life being told, in one way or another, that the world works a certain way. Can You See Me? sounds like the moment she finally decided the world […]

Music News with Dee Draper

INTERVIEW CRYSTAL SHAWANDA SEPT 2026 September 24, 2026
Juno Awarded Crystal Shawanda Lakefield Sept 27 September 23, 2026
Artist Dee Hernandez Deshecha "Undone" September 19, 2026
TRIUMPH HITS THE ROAD AGAIN IN 2026 THE ROCK & ROLL MACHINE RELOADED TOUR with April Wine September 18, 2026
Southeast Ireland's TULUA New Single and Canadian Tour September 18, 2026

Major Rotation

Ontario’s Music Festivals Are Fighting for More Than an Audience

For decades, the outdoor music festival was one of the simplest promises in entertainment: put a few good bands in a field, sell some tickets, bring in food and beer, and let the crowd make […]

In The Clubs

September at The Crook & Coffer: Trivia, Tunes, Comedy and a Whole Lot of Live Music

September is shaping up to be a busy one at The Crook & Coffer Pub, with the calendar packed with live music, trivia, comedy, karaoke and open-stage nights all month long. Things kick off Tuesday, […]

Horror Scopes

HorrorScopes: September 2026

ARIESSeptember gives you motivation, ambition and absolutely no patience for anyone moving slower than you. Unfortunately, that’s everyone. You’ll start the month determined to improve your life and end it threatening to improve somebody else’s […]

Indie Spotlight

Jake Dudas Keeps It Honest, One Room at a Time

There are musicians who chase the spotlight, and there are musicians who know what to do once the room gets quiet. Jake Dudas falls into the second camp. A singer, guitarist and performer with roots […]

Local Politics

City Hall says “Build it and they might come.”

Peterborough is preparing to spend somewhere in the neighbourhood of $170 million on a new downtown Multi-Use Sport and Event Centre, and the sales pitch arrives wrapped in all the usual municipal vocabulary: revitalization, tourism, […]

The Arts

Lyn Carter: The Pinks

July 11, 2026 – October 4, 2026 Art Gallery of Peterborough The Pinks is an immersive animation and sound installation that presents six quirky, relatable and yet non-human creatures. Varying in running time, the animation sequences […]

Dining

East City Coffee Shop: A Legacy of Resilience and Culinary Craftsmanship

Tucked away on Hunter Street East in Peterborough, Ontario, East City Coffee Shop stands as a testament to both culinary excellence and the enduring spirit of its owners. This unassuming diner has become a cherished […]