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The driver of this motorcycle was seriously injured following a a collision with a pickup truck on Highway 35 north of Ballyduff in Kawartha Lakes on June 20, 2023. (Police-supplied photo)

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Tuesday night collision on Highway 35 in Kawartha Lakes

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Drive was airlifted to Toronto hospital after collision with pickup truck north of Ballyduff.
Haliburton Highlands Health Services permanently closed Minden's emergency department on June 1, 2023. The Ontario government is providing funding to the Kawartha North Family Health Team to open an urgent care clinic at the same site to provide routine and urgent care to people in the community. The clinic will open on June 30 in time for the Canada Day long weekend. (Photo: Marit Stiles / Twitter)

Minden to get new urgent care clinic a month after emergency department closes

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Ontario government provides funding to Kawartha North Family Health Team to operate clinic staffed by nurse practitioners and registered practical nurses.
Local photographer Kirk Doughty captured this shot of the 2018 Canada Day fireworks over Little Lake in Peterborough. (Photo: Kirk Doughty)

City of Peterborough planning Canada Day fireworks display over Little Lake

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Fireworks will follow first Peterborough Musicfest concert of the season at Del Crary Park featuring Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy.
This dock valued at over $47,000 was stolen from a cottage on Crystal Lake in Trent Lakes in the early morning hours of June 17, 2023. (Police-supplied photo)

Peterborough County OPP investigating theft of $47,000 dock from Crystal Lake cottage early Saturday...

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Dock was floated across lake, disassembled, and then loaded onto a trailer.
The New Canadians Centre's Canadian Multicultural Festival is a celebration of the diverse cultures that make up the country, with each of them bringing unique customs and heritage that contribute to a vibrant community. The free festival runs from June 23 to 30, 2023 in downtown Peterborough, and features dance, music, food, sports, crafts, and discussion. (Photo: New Canadians Centre)

New Canadians Centre launches Canadian Multicultural Festival in Peterborough from June 23 to 30

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Week-long festival around Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27 includes a kick-off party, free food sampling day, a 'Try It' series of cultural activities, a discussion panel, and more.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

Child dead after single-vehicle collision in Oakwood on Saturday morning

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Highway closed at intersection of Eldon Road and Bruce Street for police investigation.
Two cars on a highway in a thunderstorm with hail. (Stock photo)

Thunderstorms with heavy rain possible in southern Kawarthas Friday afternoon

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Slow-moving thunderstorms are expected that could produce 30 to 50 mm of localized rainfall.
Road work. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Major infrastructure projects on Parkhill Road West and Lansdowne Street West in Peterborough begin...

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Parkhill between Aylmer and George will be closed to through traffic, Lansdowne will be reduced to two lanes between Park and George.
Peterborough singer-songwriter River Jensen (Niall Jensen) is moving to Ireland and will be performing a farewell show with Forest Gumption & the Greasers at the Gordon Best in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night. (Photo: River Jensen / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – June 15 to 21

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Signs an oak tree may be infected with the oak wilt fungus include the appearance of dull green, brown, or yellow leaves, as well as an early and sudden leaf drop. (Photo: Ryan Armbrust, Kansas Forest Service)

Kawartha Conservation urges local landowners to be aware of oak wilt fungus

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Devastating fungal disease targeting oak trees has been found in Niagara Falls, the first confirmed detection in Canada.
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