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Hydro One crews on site after an ice storm. (Photo: Hydro One / Facebook)

Environment Canada confirms ‘major ice storm’ in the Kawarthas region for the weekend

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Southern part of the region will see greatest ice accumulation of 10 to 20 mm, with amounts in excess of 25 mm possible in some areas .
Toronto indie country folk-pop singer-songwriter Angela Saini will be performing an acoustic show at The Black Horse in downtown Peterborough on Saturday evening. (Photo: Cassandra Popescu)

nightlifeNOW – March 27 to April 2

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Freezing rain on tree branch

Environment Canada says ‘potent spring ice storm’ likely in Kawarthas region on the weekend

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Freezing rain could result in ice accretion over 20 mm in some areas, with snowfall and ice pellet accumulations up to 15 cm.
Lori Richey passed away on March 23, 2025 at the age of 57 after a short but aggressive battle with cancer. (Photo courtesy of Richey family)

Well-known Peterborough resident Lori Richey has passed away at the age of 57

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Richey spent 28 years working in the local healthcare sector, most recently as Peterborough County's physician recruiter.
Four people were injured, one seriously, after a head-on collision on Highway 35 south of Pontypool on March 24, 2025. (Photo: Kawartha Lakes OPP)

One person seriously injured in head-on collision on Highway 35 south of Pontypool

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Three people received minor injuries after Monday morning crash between Sandy Hook Road and Pontypool Road.
One of the 15 new banners hanging from lamp posts on George Street in downtown Peterborough to promote Peter Robinson emigration bicentennial events from August 1 to 10, 2025. The banners were installed by non-profit organization Nine Ships 1825 Inc. in partnership with the Peterborough Historical Society and with funding from the Peterborough Foundation. (Photo courtesy of Nine Ships 1825)

Peterborough prepares for Peter Robinson emigration bicentennial celebrations in August

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Funded by the Peterborough Foundation, Nine Ships 1825 has installed 15 lamp post banners on George Street in downtown Peterborough.
Emma Harrison will be the Liberal candidate for the Peterborough riding in the federal election. Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a snap election on March 23, 2025, with election day expected to be on April 28. (Photo supplied by Peterborough Federal Liberal Association)

Emma Harrison announced as federal Liberal candidate for Peterborough

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The Selwyn Township resident is a farmer and business owner.
Canadian singer-songwriter and producer Danny Michel, known for his eclectic blend of folk, rock, and world music influences and his introspective, socially conscious, and environmentally focused lyrics, performs at the Gordon Best Theatre in downtown Peterborough on Wednesday night. (Photo via Danny Michel website)

nightlifeNOW – March 20 to 26

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
The Domestic Response Squadron of the 31 Canadian Brigade Group of the Canadian Army Reserve from London, Ontario participating in a training exercise in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent in April 2023. (Photo: 31 Canadian Brigade Group / Facebook)

A large-scale military training exercise is taking place in Northumberland County in April

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Residents can expect to see unarmed soldiers and military vehicles as the Canadian Armed Forces conducts large-scale domestic disaster training.
The common merganser is one of the species of migrating waterfowl that rest and feed on Little Lake in Peterborough while waiting for northern lakes to thaw before they continue on their northbound journey to their breeding grounds. (Photo via Peterborough Field Naturalists website)

Peterborough Field Naturalists brings back waterfowl viewing festival to Little Lake

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Part of the organization's 85th anniversary celebrations, the free community event on March 22 is a chance to observe northbound migrating waterfowl.
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