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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.
A veterinarian prepares a rabies vaccination for a dog. (Stock photo)

Reduced-cost rabies vaccination clinics return to Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland October 1

Health unit teaming up with selected veterinarians to offer clinics in Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, Port Hope, Campbellford, and Brighton.
With its Winter Wheels program, B!KE: the Community Bike Shop in Peterborough helps to encourage year-round biking by overcoming weather-related barriers. (Photo courtesy of B!KE)

Winter Wheels program helps Peterborough cyclists learn how to ride during winter

Applications open until October 14 for sixth year of B!KE program, which runs November to April.
Body-worn cameras from American company Axon are used by law enforcement around the world. (Photo: Axon)

Municipal law enforcement officers in Cobourg will begin using body-worn cameras September 26

Town of Cobourg says use of cameras will enhance trust and improve enforcement reporting and accountability.
The Kibble Project founder Gladys Orozco (right), along with her husband Elvis Stojko, delivering supplies to the Trinidad and Tobago SPCA in August 2022. (Photo: Gladys Orozco / Instagram)

The Kibble Project in Kawartha Lakes on a mission to help homeless animals in...

Non-profit organization founded by Gladys Orozco, who is married to Elvis Stojko, heading to Mexico on September 24.
Severe thunderstorm

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

Wind gusts up to 90 km/h, large hail 2 to 3 cm in diameter, and locally heavy rainfall possible.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

Police confirm Travis Nickerson’s body was found in Alnwick-Haldimand Township on Sunday

22-year-old resident of Hastings had last been seen on September 8.
Since 1996, the annual Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign has raised more than $75 million for thousands of local charities and community groups. (Photo: Tim Hortons)

Buy Tim Hortons Smile Cookies this week and support Community Care Peterborough

All local proceeds from annual campaign running September 19 to 25 will support registered charity's Give A Meal and Give A Drive programs.

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