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Former Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Jeff Leal is returning to politics after being elected as mayor of Peterborough in the October 24, 2022 municipal election. (Photo: Jeff Leal campaign)

Newly elected mayors include Jeff Leal in Peterborough and Doug Elmslie in Kawartha Lakes

Olena Hankivsky elected as mayor in Port Hope and Lucas Cleveland as mayor in Cobourg.
The OPP have released these photos from surveillance video of a suspect in multiple incidents of mischief and fires damaging cell phone towers in eastern Ontario. (Police-supplied photos)

Police seek suspect in cell tower damage in eastern Ontario

OPP investigating multiple incidents of mischief and fires in which 20 different cell phone towers have been targeted.
One of two sculptures entitled "Portal" by Canadian artist and Trent University alumnus David James. Located on the slope between the Chemical Sciences Building and Gzowski College, this sculpture weighs 3,600 kilograms and is carved from Belfast Black granite from South Africa. (Photo courtesy of Trent University)

Peterborough’s Trent University to celebrate public sculpture collection on October 27

Free event includes artist presentations followed by walking tour of 11 sculptures on Symons Campus.
Peterborough Police Service headquarters on Water Street in Peterborough. (Photo: Pat Trudeau)

Peterborough man facing 25 charges for online bomb threats against Boston hospitals, library, and...

42-year-old Joshua Kimble was arrested in September following a joint investigation involving Boston police, the FBI, and more.
Singer-songwriter Missy Knott and writer and interdisciplinary artist Meredith K. Hoogendam (Katie/Merkat) will be featured at 'Spotlight Series 4' at the Art Gallery of Northumberland on November 17, 2022. (Photos courtesy of the Art Gallery of Northumberland)

Art Gallery of Northumberland shines spotlight on local artists Missy Knott and Meredith K....

Second instalment of 'Spotlight Series 4' arts education fundraiser takes place November 17 in Cobourg,
Heart attack survivor Michael Tarrington (middle) with Matt Rollwagen and Marcelle Read of Northumberland Paramedics, who resuscitated Michael en route to hospital after he suffered a heart attack. Not pictured but part of the crew who responded to the emergency are Central Ambulance Communications Centre dispatchers Christopher Roscoe and Shelley Harrison. (Photo courtesy of Northumberland County)

Northumberland County first responders honoured for saving heart attack victims

Annual 'Survivor Night' ceremony presented Lightning Bolt Awards to 51 emergency responders.
Peterborough City Hall is located at 500 George Street in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Where to watch municipal election results in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Port Hope, and Cobourg

Results will be announced after polls close at 8 p.m. on October 24.
Missing 16-year-old Logan Tozer-Lemmon. (Police-supplied photos)

LOCATED – Peterborough County OPP searching for missing Havelock teen

16-year-old Logan Tozer-Lemmon was last seen late Friday afternoon travelling southbound by foot near Old Norwood Road.
More than 400,000 children in Canada have special needs that may prevent them from enjoying trick-or-treating with their siblings and other children. There are simple ways of making Halloween more accessible and inclusive for kids of all ages and abilities, including two-year-old Xavier, pictured with his mom Jessica (left) and Five Counties Children's Centre staff member Ange. (Photo courtesy of Five Counties Children's Centre)

How to make Halloween accessible for kids of all ages and abilities in Peterborough...

Five Counties Children's Centre shares tips for breaking down barriers for children with special needs.
Originally launched by the Belleville Police Service in 2021, CamSafe allows residents and businesses to register their security cameras so police know where cameras are located in a neighbourhood and can then contact the owner to ask if they can send the video to an officer. (Photo: CamSafe website)

Peterborough police launch volunteer CCTV registry for area residents and businesses

Peterborough, Lakefield, and Cavan-Monaghan residents can register their security cameras with CamSafe so police know who to contact to obtain video footage,

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