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The Omemee section of the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail, stretching 1.6-kilometre section from Sibley Avenue to Emily Street, provides smooth paved access for a variety of non-motorized use. (Photo courtesy Kawartha Trans Canada Trail Association)

Paved upgrade to Omemee section of the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail completed and open...

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Project was vision of longtime trail advocate Al MacPherson, who unexpectedly passed away in June.
Members of Sewlyn Township council have a little fun after Peterborough County in collaboration with Selwyn Township officially unveiled an all-inclusive Pride crosswalk at the corner of Reid and Queen streets in the Village of Lakefield on July 17, 2023. (Photo: Selwyn Township Deputy Mayor Ron Black / Twitter)

Lakefield’s new Pride crosswalk unveiled by Peterborough County and Selwyn Township

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'All-inclusive' crosswalk intended to promote inclusivity, diversity, and belonging all year round.
A police cruiser outside the Kawartha Lakes police station. (Photo: Kawartha Lakes Police Service)

Lindsay man faces charges in connection with unprovoked stabbing early Monday morning

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28-year-old Michael Thomas is accused of stabbing a man who was walking on William Street North in Lindsay.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

27-year-old Kawartha Lakes woman dead in single-vehicle collision near Millbrook

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Lone occupant of vehicle pronounced dead at scene of Friday morning collision at Tapley Quarter Line and County Road 21.
Peterborough Public Health closed beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead Park in Peterborough on July 14, 2023 due to possibly harmful blue-green algae blooms. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough city beaches closed until further notice due to possibly harmful blue-green algae blooms

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Health unit observed potentially toxic blooms on Friday while preparing to sample water at Rogers Cove and Beavermead Park beaches.
A view of Victoria Beach on Lake Ontario in Cobourg. (Photo courtesy of Linda McIlwain)

The Beach Report for July 14 to 20, 2023

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Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.
Toronto bluegrass trio The Lonesome Ace Stringband (Chris Coole on banjo, Max Malone on bass, John Showman on fiddle) perform Wednesday night at the Black Horse Pub in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Jen Squires)

nightlifeNOW – July 13 to 19

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Cars in heavy rain

Heavy rain across the Kawarthas on Thursday

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Special weather statement in place for the northern region with rainfall amounts of 30 to 40 mm.
Some of the tents pitched by unsheltered people at the Rehill parking lot in December 2022 near the City of Peterborough's overflow shelter at 210 Wolfe Street in downtown Peterborough. The tent encampment has created a range of issues for homeowners and business owners in the area. (Photo: Matt Crowley / Twitter)

City of Peterborough erecting temporary construction fencing around downtown tent encampment

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Temporary washrooms will also be installed in Rehill Parking Lot in advance of installation of modular housing units this fall.
Campfire (stock photo)

After a month, Ontario government has lifted restricted fire zone

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Following July 11th lifting of designation, municipalities in greater Kawarthas region are also lifting local fire bans.
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