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Symons Campus at Trent University in Peterborough. (Photo: Trent University)

Watermain break closes Trent University’s Symons Campus in Peterborough through September 27

All in-person classes cancelled and residence students are asked to leave, with normal operations expected to resume Monday.
Kawartha Lakes police vehicle. (Photo: Kawartha Lakes Police Service)

Two Port Hope residents charged after police find dead dog and two other animals...

Police allege a man and woman abandoned the animals at a rental unit in August for around a month without adequate food, water, or care.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car with lights flashing. (Photo: OPP)

Police seeking witnesses to hit-and-run on County Road 28 that seriously injured a motorcyclist

White sedan failed to remain at scene of Monday morning collision between Boundary Road and Ganaraska Road just south of Bewdley.
Police officers outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville on September 20, 2026, when an exchange of gunfire near the synagogue where worshippers had gathered for Yom Kippur sent a 29-year-old man man and a police officer to hospital. (Photo: CBC)

Peterborough police heighten presence at Beth Israel Synagogue after Belleville shooting

Chief Stuart Betts and Peterborough mayor Jeff Leal issue statements in response to Sunday night shooting at Sons of Jacob Synagogue as worshippers gathered for Yom Kippur.
Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is an independent government agency that investigates the conduct of police that may have resulted in death, serious injury, sexual assault, or the discharge of a firearm at a person. All investigations are conducted by SIU investigators who are civilians. (Photo: SIU)

SIU clears OPP officers in May death of 28-year-old man held at Cobourg detachment

The man suffered seizures after his arrest in Cramahe Township, but SIU director Joseph Martino found police acted with due care for his health and well-being.
With Ennismore Pharmacy owner and pharmacist Mehul Pathak standing to her left, Selwyn Township mayor Sherry Senis cuts the ribbon to officially open the pharmacy's new telemedicine clinic. The clinic offers OHIP-covered virtual consultations with licensed healthcare professionals for assessments, treatment, prescription services, referrals, and follow-up care. (Photo courtesy of Ennismore Pharmacy)

Telemedicine clinic opens at Ennismore Pharmacy in Selwyn Township to expand access to primary...

New OHIP-covered service connects patients with healthcare professionals for assessments, prescriptions, referrals, and follow-up care.
Introduced in May 2024 to replace VIA Rail Train 651 that was suspended during the pandemic, VIA Rail Train 641 included stops in Cobourg and Port Hope before arriving in Toronto just before 9 a.m. (Photo: VIA Rail Canada)

Cobourg mayor calls VIA Rail’s cancellation of early-morning Toronto train ‘beyond unacceptable’

Federal, provincial, and municipal leaders in Northumberland County are objecting to decision to discontinue Train 641 service to Cobourg and Port Hope effective October 25.
Northumberland County Archives and Museum officially opened in its new home on Courthouse Road in Cobourg on September 17, 2026. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland County Archives and Museum opens new Cobourg home with exhibition celebrating Michi Saagiig...

Free open house September 18 and 19 invites visitors to explore the 6,000-square-foot facility alongside the new Golden Plough Lodge.
Cobourg native Sue Passmore, best known as one-third of the Juno award-winning roots trio Good Lovelies, will be the featured guest at an open mic hosted by Matt MacLeod at The Railyard Cafe & Taphouse in Peterborough's East City on Sunday afternoon. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)

nightlifeNOW – September 17 to 23

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Dr. Maxwell Tran has been appointed associate medical officer of health of Lakelands Public Health. (Photo courtesy of Lakelands Public Health)

Dr. Maxwell Tran joins Lakelands Public Health as associate medical officer of health

Family physician brings public health training and experience serving urban and remote Ontario communities to the regional health unit.

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