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A Cobourg police vehicle. (Photo: Cobourg Police Service)

41-year-old Cobourg man charged with first-degree murder

Police responded on Sunday morning to Cobourg apartment building where a person was found dead.
Located at 983 Burnham Street in Cobourg, the 151-bed Golden Plough Lodge is the only municipally operated long-term care home in Northumberland County. (Photo: Google Maps)

Seven residents displaced after Saturday afternoon fire at Golden Plough Lodge in Cobourg

No one was injured after fire in a resident's room at the long-term care facility, but other rooms were affected by smoke and water damage.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

Police discover grenade in Bobcaygeon home after responding to a dispute call Wednesday afternoon

Elderly man was taken into custody while nearby residents were evacuated and an elementary school was briefly placed on a hold and secure,
Cars on a road in a winter snow storm. (Stock photo)

More snow on the way to the Kawarthas on Friday

Northern parts of the region can expect up to 15 cm of snow, with 5-10 cm in the south.
Ottawa-based independent alt-folk-rock singer-songwriter Graven (Matty McKechnie) will be performing at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night in a show headlined by local singer-songwriter Melissa Payne. (Photo via Graven website)

nightlifeNOW – February 27 to March 5

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Cars on road during winter storm with snow causing poor visibility.

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for southern Kawarthas region Thursday morning

Bands of heavy snow will move through area, with 2-5 cm of snow expected.
Based in Peterborough, Kawartha Youth Orchestra is a community organization offering music and orchestra training to children and youth from elementary to post-secondary levels, including the Upbeat! Downtown after-school music program for children living in Peterborough who are interested in music and face barriers accessing music education. (Photo: Kawartha Youth Orchestra)

Kawartha Youth Orchestra in Peterborough one of 25 organizations across Canada receiving MusiCounts funding

The non-profit organizations will receive $400,000 worth of musical instruments and more through the SiriusXM Soundwaves MusiCounts Community Fund.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car with lights flashing. (Photo: OPP)

Police charge Havelock teen after weapons incident at Campbellford District High School

School was placed on lockdown on Tuesday afternoon and police seized a handgun, ammunition, and edged weapons.
Jen Deck of the Ontario New Democratic Party, Lucas Graham of the Green Party of Ontario, and Adam Hopkins of the Liberal Party of Ontario. (kawarthaNOW collage of candidate photos)

Three of six Peterborough-Kawartha provincial candidates respond to environmental questions

For Our Grandchildren (4RG) posed questions on the topics of protected areas, land use planning changes, the climate crisis, and Indigenous and public input.
A 76-year-old Lakefield man was seriously injured after his SUV pulled out into the path of an eastbound tractor trailer on Highway 7 just east of Peterborough on February 21, 2025. (Photo: Peterborough County OPP)

76-year-old Lakefield man seriously injured in Friday afternoon collision on Highway 7 east of...

Driver was ejected from his SUV after he pulled out into the path of an eastbound tractor trailer.

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