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Emily Blunt and Chris Evans star in the Netflix crime drama film in "Pain Hustlers," which tells the story of a suddenly unemployed blue-collar single mom (Blunt) who gets hired after a chance meeting with pharmaceutical sales rep Pete Brenner (Evans) but soon finds herself at the centre of a criminal conspiracy. The film is scheduled to be released in selected theatres on October 20 before coming to Netflix on Friday, October 27th. (Photo: Brian Douglas / Netflix)

What’s new on Netflix Canada in October 2023

Highlights include Pain Hustlers, Fair Play, Old Dads, Beckham, The Fall of The House of Usher, and more.
A sign promoting the 1996 Peterborough Exhibition is one of the items the Peterborough Agricultural Society will be selling off in an online auction. According to a statement from the society on September 26, 2023, the City of Peterborough has invoked a buy-out clause in the Morrow Park agreement with the society, meaning both the society and the exhibition will have to find a new home after 135 years at Morrow Park. (Photo: Jason MacIntosh Auctions)

After 135 years at Morrow Park, the Peterborough Agricultural Society and Peterborough Exhibition will...

Peterborough Agricultural Society says City of Peterborough has invoked buy-out clause in Morrow Park agreement.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

32-year-old man dies after being struck by commercial vehicle on Highway 115 in Peterborough...

Southbound lanes of highway were closed between The Parkway and Airport Road for almost eight hours.
Peterborough police are seeking a grey Hyundai Genesis with no license plate that fled a traffic stop on September 23, 2023. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of police video)

Peterborough police seeking car that fled a traffic stop early Saturday morning

Grey Hyundai Genesis with no license plate initially stopped but then took off westbound on Lansdowne Street when officer approached,
As well as fire and emergency response, Peterborough Fire Services provides public fire and safety education and fire prevention, investigation, and Fire Code enforcement. (Photo: Peterborough Fire Services)

One person dead after Sunday morning fire at Meadowview Road home in Peterborough

Ontario Fire Marshall's Office and Peterborough police are investigating.
Peterborough Petes goalie Liam Sztuska stopped 45 of the 46 shots he faced from the Niagara IceDogs at the final OHL preseason game on September 23, 2023 at Cavan Monaghan Community Centre in Millbrook. With the 3-1 win over the IceDogs, the Petes ended up 3-2 in the preseason. (Photo: David Pickering)

Peterborough Petes wrap up preseason Saturday night with 3-1 win against Niagara IceDogs in...

3-2 in the preseason, Petes open their regular season with a home game against Kingston Frontenacs on September 28.
"We're here, we're queer, we're fabulous. Come dance with us!" reads a banner at the Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride Parade held on September 23, 2023 in downtown Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Sean Bruce)

Participants ‘love out loud’ during annual Pride parade in downtown Peterborough

Members of Peterborough-Nogojiwanong's LGBTQ+ community and allies celebrate diversity and inclusivity as Pride Week draws to a close.
The Trees 4 Peterborough community planting event saw volunteers helped plant 520 trees at Bears Creek Woods Park in Peterborough on September 23, 2023. (Photo: City of Peterborough / Facebook)

Community planting event on Saturday sees 520 trees planted in Peterborough park

Trees 4 Peterborough was sponsored by RBC, Excelsior Group, Peterborough Homes, and Merritt Home Hardware and supported by Peterborough GreenUP and Rotary Club of Peterborough.
Ross Memorial Hospital is located at 10 Angeline Street North in Lindsay. (Photo courtesy of Ross Memorial Hospital)

Obstetrics unit at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay will be closed September 30 to...

Hospital encourages pregnant women nearing their due date to consider alternate options while unit is undergoing 'necessary renovations.
Jonathan Bennett (second from left), board chair of the newly formed Peterborough Community Health Centre not-for-profit organization, moderated a "fireside chat" panel discussion on September 21, 2023 at the Peterborough Public Library with physicians Dr. Jaclyn Vanek (left), Dr. Andrea Zukowski, and Dr. John Beamish. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Community Health Centre)

Local family doctors advocate for a community health centre in Peterborough

During panel discussion, Dr. John Beamish says 'we will be bereft of family physicians' without alternative health care models.

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