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After being called by a person moving to Peterborough who said they were being asked by the mover they hired to pay more money or else the delivery would not be completed, police arrived on the scene and arrested and charged the Toronto driver of this truck with multiple offences including fraud. (Photo: Peterborough County OPP)

Toronto man facing multiple charges in connecting with moving scam

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After a mover asked a person to pay more money on the way to their new residence in Peterborough, the person called police.
Flames engulf the Arrowsmith School building at 366 Parkhill Avenue East in Peterborough in the early morning of July 14, 2025. (Photo: David Horwood)

Arrowsmith School building on Parkhill Avenue East in Peterborough devastated by overnight fire

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Parkhill Road East between Leahy's Lane and Kingsdale Drive was closed early Monday morning.
A hazy sunset in Haliburton County on July 13, 2025 caused by westerly winds bringing smoke from forest fires over northern Ontario to the region. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

Smoke from northern Ontario forest fires causing poor air quality in Kawarthas region

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Environment Canada says poor air quality and reduced visibility may persist into Monday.
Severe thunderstorm

CANCELLED – Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for southern Kawarthas region for Sunday afternoon...

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Wind gusts up to 100 km/h, heavy downpours, and up to toonie-size hail are possible.
A view of Victoria Beach on Lake Ontario in Cobourg. (Photo courtesy of Linda McIlwain)

The Beach Report for July 11 to 17, 2025

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Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.
Public health officials recommend you drink plenty of water during aheat warning, even if you don't feel thirsty, to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration. (Stock photo)

Week-long heat warning in effect for southern Kawarthas region starting Friday

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Daytime highs expected to reach 29-32°C, with humidex values of 35-40°C.
Representatives from Lions Club Districts A3 and A16 as well as 21 individual Lions Clubs from across the greater Kawarthas region presented Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation president and CEO Lesley Heighway (bottom right) with a donation of $100,000 on July 9, 2025 in support of the Campaign for PRHC and the expansion of the pediatric cancer care clinic at the regional hospital. (Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

Lions Clubs from across the Kawarthas raise more than $100,000 for pediatric cancer care

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Donation to Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation will support expansion of the pediatric cancer care clinic at the regional hospital,
Singer-songwriter Sarah Jayne Riley is kicking off her summer tour with a hometown show at Sadleir House in Peterborough on Friday night, with Mary-Kate Edwards and Drea Lake opening. (Photo: Tim Leyes)

nightlifeNOW – July 10 to 16

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Federal, provincial, and city politicans and staff gathered at Peterborough city hall on July 10, 2025 for the announcement of $42.9 million in collective funding from the Canada and Ontario governments for a new $58.5-million 10,500-square-metre public transit garage and maintenance facility in the City of Peterborough. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Federal and provincial governments provide $42.9 million to Peterborough for new public transit garage

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New $58.5-million 10,500-square-metre facility will replace current transit garage that can only store 42 of city's growing fleet of 72 buses.
Clean Up Peterborough's month-long Writing Instrument Challenge in June collected 26,772 used writing instruments, filling 18 bags and one box, which represents 158.11 kilograms of waste that will be diverted from landfills and instead recycled into new plastic products through TerraCycle's specialized program. (Photo: Steve Paul / Clean Up Peterborough)

Almost 27,000 used writing instruments collected during Clean Up Peterborough’s June challenge

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Over 158 kilograms of waste will be diverted from landfills and instead recycled into new plastic products through TerraCycle.
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