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A young Robert Winslow, founder of Millbrook's 4th Line Theatre, is pictured in this photo of Millbrook High School students resting during a walkathon fundraiser that was published in the school's 1969-1970 yearbook. Over 50 years later, Winslow is writing a play about the high school and community members are invited to join him and managing artistic director Kim Blackwell for a public reminiscence event on October 14, 2023 to aid in the play's development. (Photo courtesy of Robert Winslow)

4th Line Theatre hosting community reminiscence event this fall about former Millbrook high school

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October 14 gathering in Bailieboro will aid in development of Robert Winslow's forthcoming play 'Millbrook High'.
50-year-old Christopher Bertrand of Peterborough. (Police-supplied photo)

LOCATED – Peterborough police seeking missing 50-year-old man

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Christopher Bertrand was last seen on August 26 at his Peterborough home.
As we head into the fall respiratory virus season, Peterborough Public Health will soon be issuing guidance on fall vaccines, including COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. (Stock photo)

Peterborough Public Health increases COVID-19 transmission risk to moderate

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While transmission risk of other respiratory viruses remains low, increase is expected as we head into fall.
A $149,100 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation allowed Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, a non-profit charitable organization in downtown Peterborough, to purchase and install a state-of-the-art projector for film and theatre performances, as well as new state-of-the-art lighting elements. (Photo courtesy of Market Hall)

Market Hall in downtown Peterborough celebrates results of $149,100 capital grant

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Ontario Trillium Foundation grant allowed non-profit performance venue to install a state-of-the-art projector and lighting elements.
An initiative of Trent University, the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA), and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism, "Explore the Boro" will encourage new and returning Trent students to explore their community during September and qualify for prizes, including The Boro gift cards they can redeem at downtown businesses. (Photo: Trent University)

Interactive scavenger hunt encourages Trent University students to become familiar with Peterborough

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During 'Explore the Boro' from September 2 to 21, new and returning students can use the Goosechase app to earn points and win The Boro gift cards.
Pablo enjoying the water at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough. The 10-year-old capybara passed away on August 29, 2023 from complications arising from several age-related conditions. (Photo: Riverview Park and Zoo)

Pablo, the capybara at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough, has passed away

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The 10-year-old capybara, the largest rodent in the world, recently began experiencing deteriorating health.
In the Nurse-Family Partnership program, public health nurses visit young first-time mothers at home during their pregnancy and the first two years of their child's life. The program is available for pregnant women 24 years old or younger who are having their first baby, have been pregnant for under 28 weeks or less, and are experiencing financial hardship or limited resources. (Photo via McMaster University's School of Nursing)

Free public health service to help disadvantaged first-time mothers succeed available in the Kawarthas

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Local health units working with McMaster University to deliver Nurse-Family Partnership program.

International Overdose Awareness Day events across the Kawarthas on August 31

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The theme of this year's annual global campaign is 'Recognizing those people who go unseen'.
A Peterborough Transit bus. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Peterborough Transit route service changes to take effect September 3

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Changes will streamline some routes as ridership increases for the fall.
A hair stylist works on a woman's hair. (Stock photo)

Peterborough’s Fleming College launching new hairstyling program in January

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Program will teach students all aspects of the hairstyling business, from the basics of hair care to running a salon.
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