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Man clearing snow and ice from car during a winter storm

Winter storm warning in effect for southern Kawarthas region on Wednesday

Up to 25 cm of snow and ice pellets possible, with snowfall warning now in effect for northern region.
The Kirkfield Lift Lock at Lock 36, located a few kilometres north of the village of Kirkfield, in 2016. (Photo: The Cosmonaut, CC BY-SA 2.5 CA, via Wikimedia Commons)

Intermittent single-lane closures on Kirkfield Road at Lock 36 from February 21 to 24

Parks Canada says closures needed for placement of crane to conduct repairs on Kirkfield Lift Lock.
The late Peterborough artist David Bierk's "Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II", which overlooked the ice at the Peterborough Memorial Centre for over four decades, has been acquired by the Art Gallery of Peterborough for its permanent collection. (Photo: BrassOrchidBlades / Reddit)

Late artist David Bierk’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth has permanent home at Art Gallery...

Large painting had overlooked the ice at the Peterborough Memorial Centre for over four decades until the Queen's death in September.
A family of four with a dog walking in winter snow. (Stock photo)

What’s open and closed on Family Day 2023

Holiday hours for 284 selected businesses, organizations, and services in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Port Hope, and across the greater Kawarthas region.
Ross Memorial Hospital is located at 10 Angeline Street North in Lindsay. (Photo: Ross Memorial Hospital)

Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay continues to deal with aftermath of cybersecurity incident

Hospital issued 'code grey' on February 5 after multiple systems including electronic medical records went offline.
The Road Ahead mobile wellness clinic operates out of two vehicles that travel to rural and remote communities in the greater Kawarthas region. A program of The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, the clinic offers support to people experiencing mental health and addictions issues. The branding on the vehicle was designed to aovid avoid the stigmas still surrounding mental health and addictions. (Photo: Office of MPP Laurie Scott)

Mobile clinic provides mental health services to rural communities in greater Kawarthas region

Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge operates 'The Road Ahead' mobile wellness clinic out of two vehicles.
City of Peterborough official, including Mayor Jeff Leal and Peterborough Fire Services Chief Chris Snetsinger, break ground at the future home of Fire Station 2 on February 16, 2023. (Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough)

City of Peterborough officials break ground on new $10-million fire station

New zero-carbon Fire Station 2 is being built on site of former Northcrest Arena.
Musical duo Brooks & Bowskill (Brittany Brooks and Jimmy Bowskill) are performing three shows with their band The Hometown Beauts at the Ganaraska Hotel in Port Hope on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. (Photo: Scott Doubt Photography)

nightlifeNOW – February 16 to 22

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Freezing rain and snow at night

Winter weather travel advisory in effect Thursday night for Kawarthas region

Up to 10cm of snow and ice pellets possible by Friday morning, with freezing rain warning for Northumberland County.
Returning for the first time since the pandemic began, the Starter Company Plus Showcase takes place on February 28, 2023 at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough. Hosted by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development, the free event celebrates Peterborough-area entrepreneurs and their small businesses who participated from 2020 to 2022 in the provincially funded program administered locally by the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre. (Photo: Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development)

Peterborough-area entrepreneurs to be celebrated at Starter Company Plus Showcase on February 28

More than 24 small businesses will participate at free Market Hall event hosted by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development.

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