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Michael Kaeshammer, Suzie Undgerleider, Joel Plaskett, William Prince, Julian Taylor, and Natalie MacMaster are among more than 70 artists performing during an open-air summer festival at Westben near Campbellford in July 2022. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Open-air live performances return to Westben in Campbellford this summer

Michael Kaeshammer, Suzie Undgerleider, Joel Plaskett, William Prince, Julian Taylor, and Natalie MacMaster among artists performing in July.
Vegetarian/vegan restaurant and bakery The Planet has closed its locations at 374 Water Street in downtown Peterborough and at Trent University. (Photo: The Planet / Instagram)

The Planet in Peterborough closes its Water Street and Trent University locations

One of Peterborough's oldest vegetarian and vegan restaurants and bakeries, The Planet first opened in 1996,
To help raise funds for the new Peterborough Animal Care Centre, the Publican House Brewery and the Peterborough Humane Society have partnered on 'Our Pet Pilsner', a German-style pilsner featuring artwork by Peterborough illustrator Jason Wilkins. (Photo: Publican House Brewery)

Publican House Brewery launches ‘Our Pet Pilsner’ in support of Peterborough Humane Society

A portion of proceeds will support the new Peterborough Animal Care Centre currently under construction.
The 18th annual YWCA Empty Bowls fundraiser takes place at The Venue in Peterborough on February 26, 2022. (Photo courtesy of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)

Tickets on sale for YWCA Empty Bowls fundraiser on February 26

Proceeds from event at The Venue in downtown Peterborough will support YWCA Nourish Food programs.
An OPP police car with lights flashing. (Photo: Ontario Provincial Police)

Toronto resident charged in Highway 28 crash last August that killed Stoney Creek couple

32-year-old Nicola Pirillo facing two counts of dangerous operation causing death and other charges.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

Police investigating fatal snowmobile crash on Haliburton County trail

Lone operator of snowmobile was pronounced dead at the scene of Wednesday afternoon collision.
Sarah Lewis, Nogojiwanong-Peterborough's first poet laureate, is one of 12 Indigenous artists and groups who will be performing at the second annual Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival at Trent University in Nogojiwanong-Peterborough in June 2022. Lewis is seen here performing her piece "Warrior Cry" in a video for the CBC Arts series Poetic License. (kawarthaNOW screenshot)

Performers announced for this summer’s Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival at Trent University

Festival opens on Indigenous Peoples Day and runs from June 22 to 26 at outdoor locations.
Snow plow on highway during snow squall

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Kawarthas region Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning

Environment Canada is now forecasting 10 to 20 cm of snow by Thursday morning.
The Peterborough Police Service has partnered with Trent University on a survey on the use of body-worn cameras by local police. The survey is available until February 28, 2022. (Graphic: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police seek public’s opinion on use of body-worn cameras

Survey is being conducted in partnership with Trent University's Trent Community Research Centre.
Two cars on a snow-covered road

‘Multi-day snowfall event’ coming to entire Kawarthas region Wednesday to Friday

Risk of freezing rain on Tuesday night, followed by 10 to 20 cm of snow by Friday.

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