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Boshkung Brewing in Minden is one of two businesses in the greater Kawarthas region that have been nominated for Ontario Made Awards, an initiative of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters. (Photo: Boshkung Brewing website)

Two Kawarthas region businesses nominated for Ontario Made Awards

K2 Mart Bailieboro and Boshkung Brewing in Minden have been nominated for the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters' Retailer Spotlight Award
Young boy swimming in the water

The Beach Report for August 22 to 28, 2025

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car with lights flashing. (Photo: OPP)

21-year-old Woodville man charged with second degree murder after suspicious death in Kirkfield

Police began investigating the death after they were called to a Richmond Street West home early Thursday morning.
Ohio-born country-folk singer-songwriter Joe Wunderle performs with a full band at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night as part of his "Here To Stay" Tour. (Photo: Louis Haas)

nightlifeNOW – August 21 to 27

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service in Lindsay. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Kawartha Lakes police chief defends decision to lay charges against Lindsay homeowner who allegedly...

'The law requires that any defensive action be proportionate to the threat faced' says chief Kirk Robertson.
Kawartha Lakes police vehicle. (Photo: Kawartha Lakes Police Service)

Lindsay man charged after seriously injuring intruder in his apartment early Monday morning

The intruder, also from Lindsay, is facing multiple charges and will be taken into custody when released from hospital.
The Beer Store at 882 Ward Street in Bridgenorth is closing on Sunday, October 19. So far in 2025, The Beer Store has announced the closure of over 100 retail stores across Ontario following Ontario Premier Doug Ford's 2024 decision to expand alcohol sales to grocery and convenience stores across the province. (Photo: Google Maps

The Beer Store in Bridgenorth is closing this fall

Ontario's largest beer retailer has announced the closure of more than 100 retail stores so far.
The late Erin Sullivan (left), pictured with her grandmother and her friend Megan Murphy at the 2013 ReFrame Film Festival, where Murphy screened her short documentary "Shelf Life" about Sullivan living with cystic fibrosis. 4th Line Theatre will donate $2 from every ticket sold for the August 25, 2025 performance of Murphy's play "Wild Irish Geese" to One City Peterborough and its campaign to pay off the mortgage of the Erin Sullivan House supporting individuals coming out of homelessness. (Photo: ReFrame Film Festival)

August 25 performance of ‘Wild Irish Geese’ at 4th Line Theatre to raise funds...

One City Peterborough's home for people coming out of homelessness is named in memory of the late Erin Sullivan, a close friend of playwright Megan Murphy.
Selwyn Beach Conservation Area is located on the northeast shore of Chemong Lake. It is best known for its excellent swimming with a gently sloping sandy beach. Parents and caregivers are advised that the beach and swimming area are not supervised. (Photo: Otonabee Conservation)

The Beach Report for August 15 to 21, 2025

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward
Police car lights. (Stock photo)

Police charge 40-year-old Peterborough man with second-degree murder

Man had already been charged with indignity to a dead body after a 33-year-old woman was found dead in an apartment on Tuesday.

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