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The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service in Lindsay. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Ontario’s police watchdog clears Kawartha Lakes police officer after man’s ribs were broken during...

Special Investigations Unit concludes officer used 'legally justified force' after man resisted arrest at Lindsay home.
Peterborough police constable Dillon Wentworth with police service dog Gryphon at the 2023 National Police Dog Competition held in Barrie from September 5 to 9, 2023. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Peterborough Police Service video)

Peterborough police service dog Gryphon helps apprehend two shoplifters on Wednesday

Two Peterborough men have been charged in two separate incidents near Park Street and Lansdowne Street.
Police are seeking missing 84-year-old Reginald of Brighton. (Police-supplied photo)

LOCATED – Police seeking missing 84-year-old Brighton man

The missing man was last seen on Wednesday afternoon in Brighton driving a black Cadillac.
Peterborough Transit's new online tool allows riders to track the location of buses and plan their trips in real-time, such as this trip from Trent University to Lansdowne Place Mall. (kawarthaNOW screenshot)

Peterborough Transit launches online bus tracking and trip planning tool

Mobile-friendly tool means more information and less waiting for transit riders.
Attendees at the Niibing N'kweshkodaadida ("let's meet and greet in summer") on June 22, 2023, the first social gathering organized by Indigenous-led organizations Lovesick Lake Native Women's Association, Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle, Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre, and Trent University's First Peoples House of Learning with financial support from the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough)

Local Indigenous-led organizations host free social gathering in Peterborough Square courtyard on Thursday

'Dagwaagig N'kweshkodaadidaa' (let's meet and greet in autumn) features drumming, dancing, food, local Indigenous vendors, and more.
The new Canadian Canoe Museum's lakefront location along Little Lake in Peterborough will open over winter 2023-24 featuring new visitor experiences and programming, with grand opening celebrations taking place on the weekend of May 11, 2024. Pictured is a portion of the new boardwalk that will make it easier for museum visitors to enjoy the on-water programming that will be offered at the new museum. (Photo: The Canadian Canoe Museum)

Peterborough’s new Canadian Canoe Museum to open this winter, with official grand opening celebration...

Originally scheduled fall opening has been delayed because of nationwide construction issues including material and labour availability.
Peterborough Police Service headquarters on Water Street in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Pat Trudeau)

Police charge 31-year-old Peterborough man for distributing antisemitic flyers from May to July

Charges include mischief, with police consulting with provincial government on an additional charge of wilful promotion of hatred.
Frost on the leaves of a plant. (Stock photo)

Frost advisory in effect for most of Kawarthas region overnight Tuesday

Temperatures are expected to fall to near freezing mark.
Police and emergency vehicles at the scene of a serious single vehicle collision on Highway 28 between Eels Lake Road and Dyno Road in North Kawartha Township on September 19, 2023. (Photo: Roger Cormier)

Serious collision closes Highway 28 in North Kawartha Township

Single motor vehicle collision occurred Tuesday afternoon between Eels Lake Road and Dyno Road, just south of Silent Lake Provincial Park.
Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough executive director Jennifer DeBues (left) with Jacob Rodenburg, executive director of outdoor and environmental organization Camp Kawartha, during the Foundation's June 2023 community celebration of local non-profit organizations, agency fund holders and designated fund holders, donors, supporters, and Foundation board members past and present. For the past 10 years, DeBues has worked to help the Foundation fulfill its purpose of inspiring giving to build a vital community for everyone. (Photo: Wayne Eardley courtesy of the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough)

Jennifer DeBues’ outstanding journey to the directorship of the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough

As the Foundation approaches its 15th anniversary, Jennifer looks ahead to highlight ongoing priorities including affordable housing and the opioid crisis.

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