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Lakefield's family-owned Hamilton Bus Lines was founded in 1969 by Ellwood Hamilton and acquired in 2020 by Burlington's family-owned Attridge Transportation Inc., which continued to use the Hamilton name on local buses and retained all the company's bus drivers and staff at the Lakefield location. On June 27, 2024, Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario (STSCO) announced that Hamilton Bus Lines was not a successful bidder during a procurement and bidding process for existing bus routes. (Photo: Hamilton Bus Lines / Facebook)

Lakefield’s Hamilton Bus Lines loses contract with Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario

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Online petition started in support of around 100 local school bus drivers and employees who will lose their jobs in September.
Now known as the Cogeco Studio, the lower-level venue at Showplace Performance Centre can be arranged to offer cabaret-style seating, ideal for intimate concerts and similar events. (Photo: Kait Dueck)

Cogeco is the new name sponsor of Showplace Performance Centre’s lower-level venue

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Previously known at the Nexicom Studio, the Cogeco Studio in the Peterborough non-profit performance centre has a 200-person capacity and can seat 100 people comfortably.
Police tape. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Police recover body of 23-year-old Peterborough man who went missing in Little Lake on...

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A friend of the man was taken to hospital after an unsuccessful attempt to help him.
A hand holding a mobile phone showing kawarthaNOW's Canada Day hours story, with a Canadian flag in the background. (Photo: kawarthaNOW)

What’s open and closed on Canada Day 2024

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Holiday hours for 303 selected businesses, organizations, and services in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Port Hope, and across the greater Kawarthas region.
Rosemary Burns Ganley, William Anthony Fox, and Mark Joseph Cameron have each been appointed as members of the Order of Canada by Governor General of Canada Mary Simon. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Three Kawarthas residents appointed to the Order of Canada

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Rosemary Burns Ganley and William Anthony Fox of Peterborough and Mark Joseph Cameron of Hastings are among 83 new appointees.
A young girl with gear during summer heading to a beach for a swim. (Stock photo)

The Beach Report for June 28 to July 4, 2024

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Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland.
Elmhirst's Resort in Keene kicks off its Tuned Up Tuesdays summer concert series with bluegrass and southern folk band The Boogie Time Ramblers (Adam Gryck, Buster Fewings, Diamond Dave Russell) performing in the Wild Blue Yonder Pub on Tuesday evening. (Photo: Caitlin Smith)

nightlifeNOW – June 27 to July 3

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
The City of Peterborough is removing three dead or dying trees along the perimeter of Bonnerworth Park on June 27, 2024 and is advising residents the work is not related to the controversial Bonnerworth Park redevelopment. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

City of Peterborough says tree removals at Bonnerworth Park not related to park redevelopment

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Three dead or dying trees along park's perimeter will be removed June 27 for safety reasons.
On June 25, 2024, the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation launched the public phase of a $60-million fundraising campaign to position the hospital to meet the challenges of a changing health care system. Pictured from left to right are PRHC vascular surgeon and PRHC Foundation board member Dr. Heather Cox, PRHC Foundation board chair Dan Moloney, patient and campaign ambassador Jennie Ireland, PRHC Foundation president and CEO Lesley Heighway, PRHC president and CEO Dr. Lynn Mikula, and donor and campaign ambassador David Morton. (Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation launches largest fundraising campaign in hospital’s history

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Having already raised $45.5 million, $60-million campaign aims to address systemic challenges by reimagining health care at PRHC.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

22-year-old Peterborough man dies after being rescued from Little Lake on Sunday

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The man was located in the water at Beavermead Park and resuscitated, but died the following day in hospital.
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