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This week at The Blackhorse: May 4-11, 2026

The Black Horse keeps the weekly ritual alive with another seven-day run of music, mischief, and dependable downtown charm. Monday, May 4 brings back Crash & Burn Jam with Rick & Gailie, still rolling after […]

Trent Radio’s Fundrai$io Is Back, Because Community Radio Doesn’t Keep Itself Alive

This April, Trent Radio launches the third year of Fundrai$io — its week-long, slightly cheeky, entirely necessary fundraiser celebrating the scrappy miracle of community radio. Running Sunday, April 12 through Saturday, April 18, the annual […]

Join St. James Players as They Go Into The Woods

Into the Woods is a complicated musical, and I was reminded of that while I sat in on a dress rehearsal of St. James Players’ adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s Tony award winner. It’s easy to be […]

Sabbath Lives – SUPERNAUTS Bring the Thunder to The Pig’s Ear

Saturday Nov 15, 9pm Pig’s Ear Tavern From the dark heart of Peterborough, SUPERNAUTS rise like a thunderhead — heavy, unrelenting, and loaded with Sabbath soul. These guys don’t just play the hits; they summon […]

Bricks, Bad Wiring, and Budget Battles: Inside Peterborough’s Million Police Debate

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 […]

Peterborough’s Howlin’ Fundraiser Breaks Records, Raises K for Animals in Need

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 […]

Ken Tizzard & Music For Goats Release Final Single from The Dagg Sessions

Ken Tizzard’s current project, Music For Goats, has been carving out a sound since 2016 that blends country grit, rock drive, and folk storytelling. With Tizzard on bass and vocals, joined by Ken Grain (bass) […]

Cold Comfort in the Electric City

It’s late August in Peterborough, the time of year when the air still clings to summer but the nights remind you that frost is only a few headlines away. For most of us, that means […]

Celebrating Excellence: Finalists Announced for 2025 Business Excellence Awards

The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the nominees and finalists for the 2025 Business Excellence Awards, a tradition that shines a spotlight on the people and organizations shaping the region’s economy […]

Ribfest 2025: Smoke, Sauce, and Summer Vibes Take Over Crary Park

Peterborough’s Ribfest returned in 2025 with the kind of smoky, saucy energy that reminded everyone why it’s a summer staple. This year, the festival moved to a new location at Del Crary Park, giving attendees […]

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