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A thunderstorm passes over a lake in North Kawartha Township on July 5, 2021. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

ENDED – Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for most of greater Kawarthas Monday afternoon...

Strong wind gusts up to 100km/h, with nickel-size hail and a tornado possible.
Police car lights. (Stock photo)

Peterborough police investigating non-fatal shooting early Saturday morning

Police responded to call of a male victim on the ground bleeding in area of London and Park streets.
A view of Victoria Beach on Lake Ontario in Cobourg. (Photo courtesy of Linda McIlwain)

The Beach Report for August 26 to September 1, 2022

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.
The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group has donated $500,000 to the Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) Foundation in Lindsay. Pictured at Ross Memorial Hospital are (left to right) RMH Foundation board chair Ryan O'Neill, The Commonwell CEO Tim Shauf, and RMH Foundation CEO Erin Coons. (Photo courtesy of RMH Foundation)

The Commonwell donates $500,000 to Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation in Lindsay

Insurance company group's gift will help hospital improve care and grow services.
While other protesters watch, police arrest a man during an incident at the Peterborough police station on August 13, 2022. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Twitter video)

Sixth arrest made in connection to August 13 incident at Peterborough police station

Charges against 67-year-old Peterborough woman include assaulting a police officer with a weapon.
Campbellford Memorial Hospital is located at 146 Oliver Road in Campbellford. (Photo: Campbellford Memorial Hospital)

Campbellford hospital closing emergency department overnight Thursday

Unexpected nursing staff shortage means ambulances will take patients to closest area hospital.
Saskatchewan singer-songwriter Zachary Lucky brings his baritone voice and old-school country-folk tunes to Haliburton Highlands Brewing, with a show on Saturday night and another on Sunday afternoon during the Abbey Gardens Garlic Festival. (Promotional photo)

nightlifeNOW – August 25 to 31

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
A police officer pushes away a woman who attempted to interfere in an arrest during an incident at the Peterborough police station on August 13, 2022. It is unknown whether the woman is the one who was arrested and charged. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Twitter video)

Fifth arrest made in connection to August 13 incident at Peterborough police station

57-year-old Peterborough woman charged with assaulting and obstructing a police officer and mischief.
Jim Russell (right), CEO of United Way of Peterborough & District, presented the organization's 2022 Scholfield Award of Community Distinction to Katie and Jim Stewart of the Township of Otonabee South Monaghan on August 23, 2022. (Photo courtesy of United Way of Peterborough & District)

Peterborough County residents Jim and Katie Stewart receive United Way’s Scholfield Award of Community...

Annual award is presented to volunteers whose efforts 'mobilize positive change within our community'.
The swing bridge connecting Maria Street to Ashburnham Drive in Pterborough's East City will be closed between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. from August 29 to 31, 2022. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough’s Maria Street Swing Bridge to be closed during the day from August 29...

Detours will be in place when bridge is closed for repair work between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily.

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