Concerts
We Walk the Line
Sep 19, 2026 7:30 PMShowplace Performance Centre Step into the world of Johnny Cash with We Walk The Line, a hit-after-hit tribute that honours the music, the myth, and the lived-in grit of “The Man in […]
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Concerts
It’s Too Late to Stop Now – The Music of Van Morrison at Showplace
Sep 18, 2026 7:30 PM, 2026 Showplace Performance Centre Matt Weidinger didn’t set out to do a polite “tribute night.” He set out to chase the feeling Van Morrison’s music gives you when it’s done properly […]
Spotlight
Irish Millie: Tradition on Fire
When you listen to Irish Millie, you hear tradition with a jolt of something new. At only 18, Amelia “Irish Millie” Shadgett is already carving her own space in Canadian folk, bluegrass, and contemporary trad—stringing […]
Archive
Bricks, Bad Wiring, and Budget Battles: Inside Peterborough’s $92 Million Police Debate
Peterborough Police may finally be getting their long-overdue fix — at a price that makes your eyes water. Nearly $92 million is on the table for a full-scale overhaul: Water Street’s aging headquarters and the […]
Archive
Peterborough’s Howlin’ Fundraiser Breaks Records, Raises $20K for Animals in Need
The Peterborough Humane Society is thrilled to announce the success of its annual Howlin’ fundraiser, which brought together more than 110 guests — the largest crowd in the event’s history — for a howlin’ good […]
Concerts
OFF THE ROCK
Sep 12, 2026 7:30 PM Showplace Performance Centre Off the Rock barrels in on an East Coast wind, hauling with it the heart, humour, and high-spirited musical lift of Great Big Sea. More than a tribute […]
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 […]
Spotlight
Dylan Ireland: Folk-Rock’s Reluctant Rockstar
It’s rare to come across a local musician who writes “Peterborough” into their music and makes you feel it, but Dylan Ireland does just that—and it lands. His story starts in Express & Company, a […]
Politics
Feeding the Electric City: Can Peterborough Solve Hunger Before Winter Hits?
September in Peterborough carries a certain unease. The nights are cooler, the shadows longer, and while most of the city is stocking up for back-to-school or haggling over end-of-summer barbecues, the people living on the […]
Spotlight
Joslynn Burford: The Soul Voice of Peterborough
Every town has a voice that sneaks up on you. In Peterborough, it’s Joslynn Burford. She doesn’t shout for attention—she doesn’t have to. With a voice that cuts warm and true, Joslynn has become one […]