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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.
Haliburton Highlands theatre company Ctrl-ART-Del hosted the Canadian premiere of Toby McShane's irreverent black comedy "Cherubs" at the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion in Haliburton in spring 2023. Originally formed to present contemporary theatre that appeals to young working age adults and to provide younger adults with opportunities to participate in theatrical production, the company is expanding its focus to include teens, with an acting class for for teens and young adults this fall. (Photo: Ctrl-ART-Del)

Haliburton theatre company Ctrl-ART-Del offering fall acting course for teens and young adults

'Contemporary Scene Study: Learn the Basics of Acting' runs over three weekends culminating in October 15 performance.
Municipal council passed a new short-term rental by-law for the City of Kawartha Lakes in June 2023. In September, the municipality is continuing a "soft rollout" of the short-term rental by-law and licensing program by launching a business license application form, with a new 24/7 complaint hotline coming by October. (Photo courtesy of City of Kawartha Lakes)

City of Kawartha Lakes launches application form for new short-term rental by-law and licensing...

License fees ranging from $150 to $1,500 depending on duration and type of license can be paid online or in person.
An OPP police car with lights flashing. (Photo: Ontario Provincial Police)

One person dead after vehicle struck home on County Road 25 in Cramahe Township...

Vehicle and home on became engulfed in flames and lone occupant of vehicle was later found dead.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car with lights flashing. (Photo: OPP)

73-year-old Orillia man seriously injured in head-on crash south of Kinmount

Friday evening collision happened after man's vehicle crossed centre line on County Road 121 and struck pickup truck.
One of the 50 volunteers who gathered at Otonabee Conservation's Harold Town Conservation Area off Old Norwood Road in Peterborough on September 16, 2023 to plant 350 trees and shrubs supported by TD Tree Days. (Photo courtesy of Otonabee Conservation)

Volunteers plant 350 trees and shrubs at Harold Town Conservation Area in Peterborough on...

Supported by TD Tree Days, tree-planting event was final component of multi-year project to upgrade facilities at property donated to Otonabee Conservation.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

49-year-old man seriously injured in ATV crash in Trent Lakes

Man was found lying beside his ATV on late Friday afternoon after driving on Bass Lake Road and connecting trails.
Peterborough police chief Stuart Betts speaks to the media on September 15, 2023 about the arrest of 31-year-old Suleman Hussain of Milton in connection with a shooting in downtown Peterborough on September 4 that left a men with a serious leg injury. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of police video)

Police arrest suspect for attempted murder in September 4 shooting in downtown Peterborough

31-year-old Suleman Hussain of Milton was previously arrested in Peterborough in March after leading police on a high-speed pursuit.
The final print edition of Peterborough This Week lies on a Peterborough sidewalk on September 15, 2023. Metroland Media Group has announced it is ending the print editions of its 70 community newspapers as it seeks protection under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act as part of a restructuring plan. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Metroland Media Group ends print editions of 70 community newspapers and flyer delivery business

Move will see 605 jobs eliminated as well as the print editions of Peterborough This Week, Kawartha Lakes This Week, and Northumberland News.
In the first episode of the "Heart of Healthcare" series, Dr. Lynn Mikula, President & CEO of PRHC, talks to Lesley Heighway, President & CEO of the PRHC Foundation. Dr. Mikula shares her journey from the operating room to hospital leadership, her initial 70 days on the job, insights into PRHC activities, and the hospital's future plans for patient care in our region. (Photo courtesy of the PRHC Foundation)

Patient care is the top priority for PRHC’s Dr. Lynn Mikula, first as surgeon...

In the first episode of the PRHC Foundation's new video series 'Heart of Healthcare,' Dr. Mikula shares the hospital's vision for the future and its focus on enhancing the patient care experience/

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