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A $149,100 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation allowed Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, a non-profit charitable organization in downtown Peterborough, to purchase and install a state-of-the-art projector for film and theatre performances, as well as new state-of-the-art lighting elements. (Photo courtesy of Market Hall)

Market Hall in downtown Peterborough celebrates results of $149,100 capital grant

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Ontario Trillium Foundation grant allowed non-profit performance venue to install a state-of-the-art projector and lighting elements.
An initiative of Trent University, the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA), and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism, "Explore the Boro" will encourage new and returning Trent students to explore their community during September and qualify for prizes, including The Boro gift cards they can redeem at downtown businesses. (Photo: Trent University)

Interactive scavenger hunt encourages Trent University students to become familiar with Peterborough

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During 'Explore the Boro' from September 2 to 21, new and returning students can use the Goosechase app to earn points and win The Boro gift cards.
Pablo enjoying the water at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough. The 10-year-old capybara passed away on August 29, 2023 from complications arising from several age-related conditions. (Photo: Riverview Park and Zoo)

Pablo, the capybara at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough, has passed away

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The 10-year-old capybara, the largest rodent in the world, recently began experiencing deteriorating health.
In the Nurse-Family Partnership program, public health nurses visit young first-time mothers at home during their pregnancy and the first two years of their child's life. The program is available for pregnant women 24 years old or younger who are having their first baby, have been pregnant for under 28 weeks or less, and are experiencing financial hardship or limited resources. (Photo via McMaster University's School of Nursing)

Free public health service to help disadvantaged first-time mothers succeed available in the Kawarthas

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Local health units working with McMaster University to deliver Nurse-Family Partnership program.

International Overdose Awareness Day events across the Kawarthas on August 31

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The theme of this year's annual global campaign is 'Recognizing those people who go unseen'.
A Peterborough Transit bus. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Peterborough Transit route service changes to take effect September 3

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Changes will streamline some routes as ridership increases for the fall.
A hair stylist works on a woman's hair. (Stock photo)

Peterborough’s Fleming College launching new hairstyling program in January

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Program will teach students all aspects of the hairstyling business, from the basics of hair care to running a salon.
More than 600 people took part in the fifth annual Lock & Paddle event at the Peterborough Lift Lock on August 26, 2023, paddling 403 canoes and kayaks into the two tubs at the world's tallest hydraulic lift lock over four lockages. (Photo: Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site, Parks Canada / Facebook)

Saturday’s Lock & Paddle event saw 403 canoes and kayaks go through the Peterborough...

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More than 600 paddlers participated in Parks Canada's fifth annual celebration of the world's tallest hydraulic lift lock.
OPP boat. (Photo: OPP / Facebook)

69-year-old boater drowned in Pigeon Lake on Sunday night

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Kawartha Lakes man, the lone occupant of his boat, apparently fell overboard and was not wearing a life jacket.
Motorcycle enthusiast Terry Guiel (closest to camera), executive director of the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA), leads participants in Peterborough's first-ever United on the Highway Poker Run on August 26, 2023, raising funds for United Way Peterborough & District. The event was organized by the DBIA in partnership with Cogeco and the United Way with prizes donated by sponsors including Lafarge, Euphoria Wellness Spa, Liftlock Cruises, Classy Chassis, Team VanRahan Century 21, Cogeco, Sink or Swim Tattoos, and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Peterborough’s first-ever United on the Highway Poker Run raises funds for the United Way

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A little rain didn't dampen the enthusiasm of local motorcyclists participating in Saturday's DBIA-organized event.
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