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In the psychological thriller "Leave the World Behind" coming to Netflix on December 8, 2023, Myha'la, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, and Julia Roberts must work together to save their families when a cyberattack threatens the world. (Photo: Netflix)

What’s new on Netflix Canada in December 2023

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Highlights include Leave the World Behind, Maestro, Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire, May December, and more.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

36-year-old Peterborough man arrested for four separate robberies in a week

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Man accused of stealing cigarettes, lottery tickets, and cash from four different businesses.
Barrett's Tree Farm, located at 3141 Williamson Road North in Cobourg, is one of eight tree farms located in the greater Kawarthas regions where you can harvest your own Christmas tree in 2023. There are an additional three farms located just outside the Kawarthas in Bowmanville, Courtice and Hampton. (Photo: Barrett's Tree Farm)

Where to harvest your own locally grown Christmas trees in the greater Kawarthas region

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Tree farms for cut-your-own and pre-cut trees are now open in Apsley, Cavan-Monaghan Township, Campbellcroft, Cobourg, Colborne, Millbrook, and more.
Light snow on the ground in late autumn. (Stock photo)

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for northern Kawarthas region Tuesday afternoon

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Total snowfall amounts of 4 to 8 cm are expected beginning in the afternoon before snow turns to rain overnight.
The suspect in two gas thefts from a business on Highway 401 in Port Hope on September 25 and November 6, 2023. (Police-supplied photos)

Police seeking suspect in two gas thefts on Highway 401 in Port Hope

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Suspect driving a white Honda Pilot stole gas on September 25 and November 6.
After 20 years as executive director of the Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations (FOCA), Peterborough's Terry Rees is stepping down in March 2024 to pursue other interests. (Photo courtesy of FOCA)

Peterborough’s Terry Rees stepping down as executive director of the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’...

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After 20 years at the helm, Rees is leaving the organization that represents 250,000 waterfront property owners to pursue other interests.
Three of the 24 professionally designed Christmas trees that are available to be won at Bennett's Furniture and Mattresses in Campbellford, Kingston, and Peterborough. Each store will showcase eight trees along with local food and beverages, a silent auction, professional photos, and more from November 29 to December 1, 2023, with proceeds supporting three local hospitals. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Designer Christmas tree benefit raising funds for Campbellford, Kingston, and Peterborough hospitals

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From November 29 to December 1, family-owned Bennett's Furniture and Mattresses will be drawing winners of eight professionally designed trees at each store location.
A Peterborough Transit bus in front of a transit stop. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Transit strike in Peterborough averted after workers ratify three-year contract with city

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On Saturday, union local members voted 87% in favour of agreement that had been unanimously endorsed by the local's executive board.
Paul Harris Fellows Rob Steinman, Michelle Patton Horner, Scott Murison and Kieran Andrews, Robert Smith, and Dave Morello, with Rotary district governor Juanita Hodgson and Kawartha Rotary president Paul Landau looking on. Paul Harris Fellow Chloë Black was not present to accept her recognition for international service as she is currently in Ukraine, and her father Alan Black was unable to accept the honour on her behalf due to illness. (Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha)

Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha recognizes seven Paul Harris Fellows

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Dave Morello, Chloë Black, Scott Murison and Kieran Andrews, Michelle Patton Horner, Rob Steinman, and Robert Smith each received Rotary's highest recognition.
Maisie, one of the 6,200 children and youth served by Five Counties Children's Centre in the past year, helps display a sign the charitable organization serving children with special needs in the greater Kawarthas region will hang in the waiting area of its Peterborough location in recognition of a $227,000 donation from retired Peterborough couple James and Sheila Ryan to help reduce wait times. (Photo courtesy of Five Counties Children's Centre)

Retired Peterborough doctor and nurse donate $227,000 to Five Counties Children’s Centre

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Donation from James and Sheila Ryan will benefit more than 280 children needing treatment services like speech and occupational therapies.
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