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Siobhán Marie, a graduating student at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School in Lindsay, has been awarded the 2023 Terry Fox Humanitarian Award for her efforts at volunteering and giving back to the community. The award includes a university scholarship of up to $28,000, which Siobhán plans to use for her studies in education at at Queen's University in the fall. (Photo: Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington District School Board)

Lindsay’s Siobhán Marie one of 15 high school students across Canada to receive 2023...

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University scholarship award recognizes students who exemplify the humanitarian ideals of Terry Fox by volunteering and giving back to their communities.
The Peterborough Petes defeated the London Knights in overtime during game three at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on May 15, 2023 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven OHL championship series. (Photo: Kenneth Anderson Photography)

Cheer on the Petes at a free community watch party in downtown Peterborough Friday...

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Game five of series against London Knights will be livestreamed outdoors on a 16-foot screen at Quaker Foods City Square.
Lock 30 - Lovesick is located on an island and only accessible by boat, making it an extremely popular overnight stop along the Trent-Severn Waterway. (Photo: Parks Canada)

Trent-Severn Waterway opens for boating season on Friday

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Lockstation hours for the long weekend are 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. including on Victoria Day.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

25-year-old Fenelon Falls man arrested after firearm-related incident on Monday

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As a precaution, Fenelon Falls Secondary School and Langton Public School were placed in lockdown followed by a hold and secure.
Peterborough Police Service headquarters on Water Street in Peterborough. (Photo: Pat Trudeau)

Co-owner of The Social bar in Peterborough faces sexual assault charge

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43-year-old Lang Freeman is accused of sexually assaulting a 23-year-old female employee last November.
The 2023 Haliburton Forest Festival, called "Women of The Forest", features a series of four monthly concerts from May to August at the Logging Museum at Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve in the Haliburton Highlands. Headliners include (left to right, top and bottom): Boreal (with opener Sue Shikaze and Myrna McBrien) on May 20, The Salt Cellars (with opener Rose Randall) on June 24, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque (with opener Carling Stephen and Rob Phillips) on July 21, and Jenie Thai (with opener Sandra Bouza) on August 25. (kawarthaNOW collage of artist-supplied photos)

Haliburton Forest Festival returns with ‘Women of The Forest’ concert series

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Four monthly concerts from May to August at the Logging Museum feature headliners Boreal, The Salt Cellars, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, and Jenie Thai.
Frost on the leaves of a plant. (Stock photo)

Widespread frost expected for Kawarthas region overnight Wednesday

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Frost advisory in effect as temperatures will drop to near or below freezing by early Thursday morning.
During patio season, Hunter Street West between George and Aylmer streets in downtown Peterborough will be reconfigured temporarily into a one-lane one-way westbound street to allow for expanded sidewalk space for patios in this part of the downtown's café district. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Portion of Hunter Street West in downtown Peterborough becomes one-way starting Tuesday

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Change to café district between George and Aylmer will allow for expanded sidewalk space for patio season.
Buzz the Spelling Bee mascot with the top three spellers in the senior division (grades 7 and 8) at the Rotary Club of Peterborough's ninth annual School Spelling Bee held on May 13, 2023. From left to right: Crepe Cochrane (third), Sonny Gillis (second), and Noah Hofman (first). (Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of Peterborough)

Champion spellers from Peterborough elementary schools win great prizes for themselves and their schools

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More than 60 students from grades 4 to 8 competed in Rotary Club of Peterborough's ninth annual School Spelling Bee.
A partnership between Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development and the Culinary Tourism Alliance, "Feast On the Farm: A Taste of Peterborough & the Kawarthas" takes place on May 28 and 29, 2023 at Lang Pioneer Village in Keene. The two-day event begins with a Consumer Day featuring a gastronomic experience for foodies prepared by local chefs followed by an Industry Day for industry professionals only that includes speakers, networking, and local food and drink. (Photo courtesy of Culinary Tourism Alliance)

‘Feast On the Farm’ promises foodies and restaurant professionals a taste of Peterborough &...

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Two-day event at Keene's Lang Pioneer Village on May 28 and 29 features a gastronomic experience of locally sourced food curated by local chefs.
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