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Monarch butterfly populations have been decreasing along with the decrease of milkwood plants, which have been destroyed as unwanted weeds with herbicides or other methods. The milkweed plant is critical for the survival of the monarch butterfly, as monarch caterpillars feed exclusively on milkweed leaves. (Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

Kawartha Lakes preserving milkweed along trail network to support monarch butterfly habitat

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Often considered an unwelcome weed in the past, milkweed is critical for the survival of the threatened pollinator.
The six Kawartha Lakes entrepreneurs who graduated from the spring 2023 cohort of the Starter Company Plus program offered by the Kawartha Lakes Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre with funding from the Ontario government (left to right, top and bottom): Amanda Runge, Danielle Malcolm, Sharon Johnson, Deanne Taenzer, Kirsten Scott, and Aimee White. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Six entrepreneurs in Kawartha Lakes are growing their businesses thanks to Starter Company Plus

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Applications for fall cohort of entrepreneurial program offered by Kawartha Lakes Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre open in September.
A still from the CCTV camera installed at George and Brock street, one of 12 police-operated CCTV cameras now operational in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Police-operated CCTV cameras now up and running in downtown Peterborough

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Police will use footage from the 12 CCTV cameras to investigate and solve crimes.
A Port Hope police officer was injured on July 30, 2023 while responding to a report of this stolen pickup truck in the drive-thru at the McDonalds at 175 Rose Glen Road North in Port Hope. Northumberland OPP have arrested and charged 30-year-old Jordan Denny of Cobourg in connection with the incident. (Police-supplied photo)

SIU investigating after Port Hope police officer injured shooting at stolen pickup truck on...

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Officer released from hospital after being struck by ricochet, male driver of truck arrested.
A thunderstorm over Bobcaygeon in Kawartha Lakes in May 2022. (Photo: Jay Callaghan / CalTek Design)

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Kawarthas region Friday afternoon and evening

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Nickel-size hail and wind gusts up to 90 km/h are possible.
Gannon's Narrows Bridge is located on County Road 16 in Peterborough County between Pigeon Lake and Buckhorn Lake. (Photo: Peterborough County)

Gannon’s Narrows Bridge in Peterborough County to be closed on weekdays starting on Labour...

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Five-week closure during the day required to repair structural components damaged by over-height vehicle.
The beach at the Selwyn Beach Conservation Area. (Photo: Township of Selwyn)

The Beach Report for July 28 to August 3, 2023

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Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.
Yukon pop-funk band Major Funk is performing at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Friday night. (Photo: Mack Smith)

nightlifeNOW – July 27 to August 2

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
An OPP police car with lights flashing. (Photo: Ontario Provincial Police)

58-year-old Peterborough man dead in single-vehicle collision north of Ennismore Wednesday night

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Vehicle struck hydro pole, knocking out power to almost 1,500 Hydro One customers overnight.
A painted kayak created by Peterborough artist Jason Wilkins hangs in the Silver Bean Cafe in Millennium Park. (Photos: Silver Bean Cafe / Facebook)

Peterborough’s Silver Bean Cafe celebrates 20 years with hanging painted kayak installation

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Local artist Jason Wilkins was commissioned to create the colourful artwork at popular waterfront eatery.
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