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According to Peterborough police, a crowd of around 500 young people gathered in downtown Peterborough on October 1, 2022 coinciding with Trent University's homecoming and Head of the Trent Regatta. (kawarthaNOW screenshots of Twitter videos)

Peterborough police investigating incidents during Trent University homecoming and regatta weekend

Incidents of theft, nuisance calls, and mischief including flipping over of a security vehicle.
Linda Kash and Megan Murphy, pictured here in a promotional video, will be emceeing the inaugural "Cancer Takedown" fundraiser on November 16, 2022 at the Market Hall in downtown Peterborough. (kawarthaNOW screenshot)

Inaugural ‘Cancer Takedown’ fundraiser takes place November 16 in Peterborough

Emceed by Linda Kash and Megan Murphy, night of 'song, story, and solidarity' at Market Hall raising funds for cancer care at PRHC.
Peterborough City Hall in 2017. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Climate action advocacy group release results of survey of Peterborough election candidates

For Our Grandchildren asked all municipal candidates in city and county to respond to five questions.
A garage fire on Brunswick Avenue west of High Street in Peterborough has caused an estimated $75,000 in damage. One person was taken to hospital and released. (Photo: David Post)

Peterborough garage fire on Thursday causes estimated $75,000 in damage

Fire had fully engulfed garage and vehicle inside and had spread to adjoining home before fire crews extinguished it.
Garage-country rockers The Sadies will be performing at the Historic Red Dog in Peterborough on Tuesday, October 4 in support of their new record "Colder Streams" which was completed just before singer and guitarist Dallas Good (right) unexpectedly passed away in February at the age of 48. (Photo: Chris Colohan)

nightlifeNOW – September 29 to October 5

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Maestro Michael Newnham conducting the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra at the "Christmas Fantasia' concert in December 2019 before the pandemic. The popular "Meet the Maestro" pre-concert talks are returning for 2022-23, the orchestra's first full season since the pandemic began. (Photo: Huw Morgan)

Peterborough Symphony Orchestra brings back popular ‘Meet the Maestro’ pre-concert talks for 2022-23 season

Music director Michael Newnham will chat about each evening's program, starting with season opening 'Welcome Back' concert on November 5 at Showplace.
Frost on the leaves of a plant. (Stock photo)

Frost advisory in effect for most of greater Kawarthas region Thursday overnight

Temperatures are expected to dip near or below the freezing mark.
Inspector Chris Galeazza. (OPP-supplied photo)

Inspector Chris Galeazza is new detachment commander of Peterborough County OPP

Galeazza first joined the OPP in 1998 and has been serving as interim detachment commander.
Twisted Trauma Foundation co-founder Jon Perrin (middle) with Colton Eddy, Melissa Carroll, Amy Terrill, and Carly Veitch of BGC Kawarthas. (Photo courtesy of BGC Kawarthas)

Twisted Trauma Foundation donates $5,000 to BGC Kawarthas for youth mental health programs

Donation will allow BGC Kawarthas to offer three programs at no cost to local youth.
Presented by Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas, "Living and Working in a Digital-First World - Technologies and Trends Shaping the Future" on October 13, 2022 will be facilitated by Innovation Cluster board chair Nicole Stephenson (upper left) and feature three expert panellists from the board: Christine Crandell (upper right), Jason Wight (lower left), and Charlie Atkinson (lower right). The free event takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough. (Supplied photos)

Innovation Cluster’s ‘Electric City Talks’ returns October 13 at Showplace in Peterborough

Featuring three expert panellists, free informal discussion focuses on digital world and entrepreneurship.

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