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Police service dog Isaac and his handler constable Bob Cowie (pictured), along with police service dog Gryphon and police constable Dillon Wentworth, are representing the Peterborough Police Service at the 2023 National Police Dog Competition in Barrie, with the final day of competition on Saturday, September 9 open to the public. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough Police Service participating in National Police Dog Competition in Barrie

Police constable Bob Cowie and PSD Isaac are among 40 canine teams competing, with final day of competition on September 9 open to public.
At its 70th anniversary barbeque on August 26, 2023, Campbellford Memorial Hospital unveiled the first rendering of its proposed "Campus of Care" to be located on County Road 30 just west of Campbellford. Pictured from left to right are Campbellford Memorial Hospital board chair Carrie Hayward, Trent Hills deputy major Michael Metcalf, Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini, Campbellford Memorial Hospital CEO Jeff Hohenkerk, and Jim Curle, who donated the land for the Campus of Care site. (Photo courtesy of Campbellford Memorial Hospital)

Campbellford Memorial Hospital unveils first rendering of its proposed ‘Campus of Care’

Ambitious 10-year project would include a redeveloped 50-bed hospital, new 128-bed long-term care home, medical office building, supportive housing, and more.
Mosquito. (Stock photo)

Mosquito-borne equine encephalitis confirmed in horse in Peterborough region

Peterborough Public Health reminds residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
Peterborough police staff sergeant Dan MacLean spoke to the media on March 23, 2023 after a three-year-old girl died in hospital from injuries she sustained when she was struck in the driveway of a Woodglade Boulevard home when a vehicle left the roadway. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Peterborough Police Service video)

Police charge 43-year-old Peterborough driver in connection with March death of 3-year-old girl

Woman charged with careless driving causing death after her SUV jumped a curb and struck the girl in family driveway.
Camila Duarte has been appointed the new executive director of Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas. She has worked at the Innovation Cluster since 2021 as an innovation specialist and programs director, working on initiatives that generated over $1 million in revenue growth, mentoring more than 100 companies, and fostering partnerships internationally and across Canada, including hubs in Manitoba, Vancouver, Guelph, and Cape Breton. (Supplied photo)

Camila Duarte is the new executive director of Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas

Duarte has worked at the not-for-profit economic development organization since 2021 as an innovation specialist and programs director.
Peterborough Pride returns for its 21st year in Peterborough-Nogojiwanong from Friday, September 15 to Sunday, September 24, 2023. Pride Week features more than 30 events and culminates with the Pride parade, which takes place on Saturday, September 22 in downtown Peterborough, followed by the family-friendly "Pride in the Park" event in Millennium Park. (Photo: Peterborough DBIA)

Peterborough Pride returns for its 21st year from September 15 to 24 in Peterborough-Nogojiwanong

'LOVE. OUT. LOUD.' is theme of annual celebration of diversity and support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
The puck drop at the Jack Burger Sports Complex in Port Hope where the Peterborough Petes faced off against the Oshawa Generals on September 4, 2023, the first of three Petes preseason home games will be held at local arenas. (Photo: Jessica van Staalduinen)

Peterborough Petes fall 5-3 to Oshawa Generals during Labour Day preseason game in Port...

A sold-out crowd of 1,200 fans attended Monday's game at the Jack Burger Sports Complex.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police responded to possible firearm and hostage situation on Labour Day morning

Police took several people in a McDonnel Street home into custody before releasing them and determined there was no hostage situation.
Thermometer showing high temperatures

Heat warning in effect for entire Kawarthas region as kids head back to school

Hottest days expected to be Tuesday and Wednesday, with daytime highs 31°C to 35°C and humidex values near 40°C.
As construction continues on the new Canadian Canoe Museum at 2077 Ashburnham Drive in Peterborough, canoes and kayaks began making their way to their new home in the Exhibition Hall during the final "Big Lift" operation, where a crane lifts the watercraft up to the second floor of the new building. (Photo courtesy of The Canadian Canoe Museum)

Construction progress continues at Peterborough’s new lakefront Canadian Canoe Museum

The museum's 'Move the Collection: The Final Portage' journey is three-quarters of the way to the museum's new home.

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