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Canada’s new 988 suicide crisis helpline has launched

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Calls and texts to 988 from people in the Kawarthas will be answered 24/7 by workers with the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge.
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With two weeks left to go, Salvation Army Peterborough’s Christmas Assistance Program facing shortfall...

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Organization seeking donations of high-demand items like mittens, as well as games, puzzles, and toys for older children.
Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene will be lit by the warm glow of candles, lamps, and lanterns and decorated with pine and cedar garlands and freshly made natural centerpieces during 'Christmas by Candlelight' on December 2 and 3, 2023. The event features horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, historical stories, readings, games, visits with Santa, photos in a winter sleigh, and more. (Photo: Heather Doughty Photography)

Experience a 19th-century Christmas at Keene’s Lang Pioneer Village Museum this weekend

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'Christmas by Candlelight' runs from 4 to 8 p.m. on December 2 and 3.
The Trinity Community Centre at 360 Reid Street includes beds donated by Peterborough Regional Health Centre to One City Peterborough, which is operating the winter overnight drop-in space for up to 45 people every night from 8 p.m. to 8 p.m. until the end of March with funding from the City of Peterborough. The centre will also offer a daily daytime drop-in space from 1 to 5 p.m. year-round beginning December 1, 2023. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough’s Trinity Community Centre for people experiencing homelessness is now open

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Winter overnight drop-in space for up to 45 people is operated by One City Peterborough and funded by City of Peterborough; daytime drop-in space opens December 1.
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Police closed Peterborough Lift Lock Sunday afternoon in domestic assault investigation

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Police negotiated with male suspect at top of Lift Lock before arresting and charging him with spousal assault.
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First significant snowfall of season in Kawarthas region begins Monday night

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Snow squall warnings in effect for northern Kawarthas region, with northern Kawartha Lakes expected to receive 20-35 cm.
Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Ontario Health Team has launched an online platform to help to help residents of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County find local health and well-being services. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW)

New online platform connects Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County residents to local health and...

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Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Ontario Health Team's service navigation website also allows residents to book an appointment directly for some services.
Baptiste Lake Dam north of Bancroft. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Hawks View Drone video)

Aging Baptiste Lake Dam north of Bancroft to be rehabilitated

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Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has announced a $22 million investment to repair six dams across Ontario.
Kawartha Conservation has created the Illuminated Forest along the Cedar Forest Trail at Ken Reid Conservation Area near Lindsay. The Illuminated Forest is available nightly until the end of December. (Photo: Kawartha Conservation)

The ‘Illuminated Forest’ returns to Ken Reid Conservation Area near Lindsay in December

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Kawartha Conservation will transform the Cedar Forest into a magical nighttime trail with hundreds of trees illuminated with lights.
The Commerce Building Courtyard in downtown Peterborough will be transformed into a festive market on December 1, 2023 for the Neighbourhood Holiday Market organized by The Neighbourhood Vintage in partnership with First Friday Peterborough. The evening event during the First Friday art crawl features work from 20 local artists and artisans, live music performances, and food and drink. Pictured is the December 2022 market. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of First Friday Peterborough video)

First Friday Peterborough celebrates local creatives with outdoor holiday market on December 1

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Neighbourhood Holiday Market in Commerce Building Courtyard in downtown Peterborough features 20 vendors, live music, and food and drink.
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