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Heavy rain coming out of a downspout. (Stock photo0

Rainfall warning in effect for northern Kawarthas region this weekend

50-80 mm of rain expected in Haliburton County and Hastings Highlands by Sunday morning.
The occupants of this 1976 Triumph Spitfire travelling north on Highway 28 south of Young's Point received only minor injuries after it was hit by a vehicle exiting a private driveway onto the highway on June 21, 2024. (Photo: Peterborough County OPP)

Collision with classic car briefly closes Highway 28 south of Young’s Point Friday morning

Occupants of classic car and driver of vehicle that collided with it suffered only minor injuries.
A young boy coughing while being examined by a doctor. (Stock photo)

Peterborough health unit advising vaccinations as cases of whooping cough spread in community

Some of the cases of the bacterial respiratory infection pertussis have been linked to local schools.
Fronted by the veteran Canadian musician, Ken Tizzard and Music for Goats performs at Capers Tap House in Campbellford on Saturday night. (Photo via Ken Tizzard website)

nightlifeNOW – June 20 to 26

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
A Peterborough police car with lights flashing at night. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police arrest man wanted in connection with weekend shooting of woman

A 22-year-old Peterborough man is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, in domestic incident.
On June 19, 2024, conservation officers with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry tranquilized and tagged a moose that had been wandering around the west end of Peterborough. (Photo: Tung Nguyen)

Moose on the loose in Peterborough has been safely captured

On Wednesday, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry employees tranquilized and tagged the moose for relocation.
A notice from Peterborough Public Health that the water is unsafe for swimming at Roger's Cove in Peterborough on June 18, 2024. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough’s Beavermead Park and Rogers Cove beaches unsafe for swimming

While city beaches are unsafe based on June 17 sampling by Peterborough Public Health, all county beaches are safe for swimming.
The sun in a hazy sky. (Stock photo)

Special air quality statement in effect for southern Kawarthas region Tuesday

High levels of air pollution are possible in the afternoon and evening.
A head-on collision between two passenger vehicles on Highway 7 west of Norwood on June 14, 2024 seriously injured one of drivers. (Photo: Peterborough County OPP)

One person seriously injured in head-on collision near Norwood on Friday

Police say an eastbound passenger vehicle crossed the centre line on Highway 7 and collided with westbound vehicle.
Thermometer showing temperatures in the mid-thirties

Heat warning in effect for entire Kawarthas region all week starting Monday

Daytime highs expected to be 30-35°C with humidex values 40-45°C, and little relief overnight with humidex values 26-30°C.

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