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Now known as the Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives, the Old Gaol Museum was opened in 2011 in the former Victoria County Jail at 50 Victoria Avenue North in Lindsay. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Lindsay’s historic Old Gaol building is getting a facelift

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Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives will remain operational while the repair work is underway.
Since joining TerraCycle's free writing instrument recycling program at Staples in October 2024, Clean Up Peterborough has diverted 1,476 pens, markers, highlighters, and mechanical pencils from the landfill, and has issued a county-wide challenge to collect 50,000 used writing instruments that will be repurposed into raw material for new products. (Photo: Steve Paul / Clean Up Peterborough)

Clean Up Peterborough launches county-wide challenge to collect 50,000 used writing instruments for recycling

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Grassroots volunteer group is encouraging residents, businesses, and organizations to help divert items from landfills.
Cars in heavy rain

Special weather statement for rain in effect for much of Kawarthas region

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Another 20-40 mm of rain, at times heavy, is expected by Friday evening.
Juno and Maple Blues award-winning Toronto blues guitarist Paul James is performing with his band at the Ganaraska Hotel in Port Hope on Friday night. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Paul James Band video)

nightlifeNOW – May 22 to 28

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Ross Memorial Hospital is located at 10 Angeline Street North in Lindsay. (Photo courtesy of Ross Memorial Hospital)

People who went to Lindsay’s Ross Memorial Hospital ER on Victoria Day evening may...

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Health unit has confirmed a infected person from outside the region sought care at the hospital during that time.
Detective sergeant Josh McGrath at the scene of a physical altercation on May 18, 2025 in downtown Peterborough that led to the death of a 41-year-old Peterborough man. Three of the four men arrested in the incident have been charged with manslaughter. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Peterborough Police Service video)

Four men facing charges in death of 41-year-old Peterborough man on May long weekend

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Victim of physical altercation Sunday in downtown Peterborough later died of his injuries in hospital.
Victoria Shepherd. (Photo via LinkedIn)

Victoria Shepherd is the new general manager of FLATO Academy Theatre in Lindsay

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Shepherd has 20 years' experience in the music industry and over 35 years' experience in theatre.
Kawartha Lakes police vehicle. (Photo: Kawartha Lakes Police Service)

Lindsay man facing assault charges after stabbing a man in a wheelchair

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Argument between two men in downtown Lindsay on Monday afternoon escalated into a physical altercation.
Celebrating Queen Victoria's birthday on Monday, May 24, 1819, Victoria Day is a Canadian holiday always observed on the Monday preceding May 25. Informally considered the start of the summer season in Canada, the Victoria Day long weekend is when many people open their cottages, put their boats in the water, or go camping. (Stock photo)

What’s open and closed on Victoria Day 2025

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Holiday hours for 293 selected businesses, organizations, and services in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Port Hope, and across the greater Kawarthas region.
Award-winning actor, musician, playwright, music director, and sound designer Beau Dixon will perform on piano and vocals backed by Sam Weber on guitar, Ryan Browne on bass, and Curtis Cronkwright on drums during the Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association's Deluxe Live event at The Social in downtown Peterborough on Saturday afternoon, which also features spotlight musician Grainne Ryan backed by Al Black, Jeremy Spencley, Andy Pryde, and Sean Daniels. (Photo: David Hou)

nightlifeNOW – May 15 to 21

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
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