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Peterborough man who stabbed woman in domestic violence incident now charged with attempted murder

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49-year-old man was already facing multiple charges after 42-year-old woman was stabbed on August 15.
People watch migrating salmon at the fish ladder at Corbett's Dam in Port Hope, part of a fish sanctuary where fishing is prohibited at all times to protect salmon and wild trout populations. (Photo: Municipality of Port Hope)

Two men charged for fishing in the fish sanctuary on the Ganaraska River in...

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Fishing is prohibited at all times in the sanctuary, which includes the fish ladder at Corbett's Dam.
An AI-generated image of two men driving a horse-drawn wagon carrying a load of dynamite along a corduroy road, similar to the 1885 incident in Dourgo that resulted in a massive explosion, killing Tweed residents George Morton and James Simmons and their horses as they were transporting dynamite to Burleigh Falls for construction of the Trent-Severn Waterway lock. (Photo: Google Gemini)

September 4 marks the 140th anniversary of the Douro dynamite explosion in Peterborough County

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In 1885, two men were transporting a wagon loaded with dynamite to Burleigh Falls when it exploded.
Labour Day celebrates worker solidarity, as pictured in this sculpture for workers at Millennium Park in Peterborough erected by the Peterborough and District Labour Council. The council is hosting its annual Labour Day BBQ and Celebration on September 1, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pavilion in Nicholls Oval Park in Peterborough featuring children's entertainment and live music. (Photo: Lester Balajadia)

What’s open and closed on Labour Day 2025

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Holiday hours for 299 selected businesses, organizations, and services in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Port Hope, and across the greater Kawarthas region.
The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce will announce the recipients of the 23rd annual Peterborough Business Excellence Awards at an event on October 22, 2025. (Photo: Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce)

Nominees and finalists announced for 2025 Peterborough Business Excellence Awards

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Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce will announce award recipients at October 22 event.
The beach at the Selwyn Beach Conservation Area. (Photo: Township of Selwyn)

The Beach Report for August 29, 2025

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Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.
The Russell DeCarle Trio, featuring Prairie Oyster frontman Russell DeCarle with Steve Briggs on guitar and Russ Boswell on bass, is performing at the Dominion Hotel in Minden on Saturday night. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of YouTube video)

nightlifeNOW – August 28 to September 3

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
An OPP police car with lights flashing. (Photo: Ontario Provincial Police)

46-year-old Marmora and Lake man facing attempted murder and other charges in shooting incident

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Man allegedly fired shots at a home on High Shore Road near Highway 7, just west of Marmora in Hastings County, on Wednesday afternoon.
The Lakefield ReStore is located at 3001 Lakefield Road in Selwyn Township. (Photo: Google Maps)

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region to close Lakefield ReStore this fall

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Storewide closure sale will begin September 2 with last day of operations on September 30
Campfire (stock photo)

Fire bans lifted in Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County

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Open-air burning still prohibited in Haliburton County and in most of Peterborough County,
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