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Frost in a farmer's field. (Stock photo)

First day of fall brings frost advisory for Kawarthas region overnight Thursday

Temperatures expected to drop near freezing mark into early Friday morning.
The Jackson Creek Trail in Peterborough is part The Great Trail (formerly called the Trans Canada Trail). The portion of the trail owned by Otonabee Conservation from Jackson Park to Ackison Road will be closed for upgrades from October 11 to December 16, 2022. (Photo: Karen Halley / Otonabee Conservation)

Jackson Creek Trail in Peterborough closed for upgrades after Thanksgiving long weekend

Length of trail owned by Otonabee Conservation will be closed until mid-December from Jackson Park west to Ackison Road in Selwyn Township.
The Peterborough Humane Society has partnered with Concord-based pet food distributor Can-Pet Inc. to sponsor the promotional and retail area at the new Peterborough Animal Care Centre, which will be named Jade's Pet Boutique after the late dog of Can-Pet Inc. vice-president Nick Nicoloff. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Humane Society)

Peterborough’s new animal care centre expected to be completed this fall

Peterborough Humane Society has partnered with pet food distributor Can-Pet Inc. to sponsor Jade's Pet Boutique at new facility,
By shifting our habits to include active transportation to and from class or work, we can begin to include bikes and walks in the autumn aesthetic while improving wellness, community connectivity, and environmental impact. (Photo: GreenUP)

Peterborough GreenUP encourages Fleming and Trent communities to participate in fall transportation challenge

Students and staff can develop new habits for the new school year by walking, cycling, taking transit, carpooling, and telecommuting to class or work.
Two cars on a highway in a thunderstorm with hail. (Stock photo)

ENDED – Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for greater Kawarthas region for Wednesday afternoon

Conditions favourable for storms capable of strong wind gusts up to 100 km/h and large hail.
The first German-made adaptation of the iconic 1929 anti-war novel, "All Quiet on the Western Front" tells the story of a young German soldier on the Western Front during World War I. After debuting at the Toronto Film Festival in September and after a limited theatrical release on October 14, the film will arrive on Netflix on Friday, October 28th. (Photo: Reiner Bajo)

What’s new on Netflix Canada in October 2022

Highlights include All Quiet on the Western Front, The Good Nurse, Luckiest Girl Alive, The School for Good and Evil, and The Mole.
During her "Under A Winter's Moon" tour, Loreena McKennitt will sing and play harp, keyboard, and accordion, accompanied by musicians Caroline Lavelle, Graham Hargrove, Errol Fischer, Pete Watson, and Cait Watson. The concert will also feature readings by Tom Jackson (pre-recorded), Cedric Smith, and Jeffrey "Red" George. (Photo via Under A Winter's Moon website)

Award-winning Loreena McKennitt will perform seasonal concert in Peterborough in December

'Under A Winter's Moon' tour supporting her new album will feature carols and tales.
Ruffed grouse, sometimes referred to as a partridge, is by far the most popular small game species among hunters in Ontario. (Photo: Mark Raycroft Photography)

Police remind residents and visitors hunting season is underway in greater Kawarthas region

Wear brightly coloured clothing when frequenting areas where hunting is taking place.
Peterborough performers Megan Murphy and Kate Suhr are bringing their popular storytelling and musical show The Verandah Society to the verandah of Kerr House at Traill College in Peterborough on September 25, 2022. (Photo courtesy of The Verandah Society

Peterborough performers Megan Murphy and Kate Suhr return to the verandah on October 1

Musician Saskia Tomkins will join the duo for The Verandah Society, a musical storytelling experience at Traill College's Kerr House.
A screenshot from the short film "Mnoomin: Gift of the Creator" about the first Mnoominkewin gathering in 2020 to celebrate nnoomin (wild rice) and Indigenous food sovereignty. The 2022 gathering takes place on Saturday, September 24 at Lance Woods Park in Curve Lake First Nation.

Annual Mnoominkewin gathering on September 24 celebrates wild rice and Indigenous food sovereignty

All are welcome to attend gathering at Curve Lake First Nation featuring speakers, workshops, artist demonstrations, a concert, and more.

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