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Now that her kids have grown up and left home, renowned parenting expert and author Ann Douglas has turned her attention to something that 68 million women in North America are also facing: navigating the challenges of midlife. The former long-time Peterborough resident's new book 'Navigating the Messy Middle: A Fiercely Honest and Wildly Encouraging Guide for Midlife Women' comes out on October 1, 2022. (Photos courtesy of Douglas & McIntyre)

Author Ann Douglas turns her attention to the challenges women face at midlife in...

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In 'Navigating the Messy Middle', the former long-time Peterborough resident interviewed over 100 women of diverse backgrounds and identities about their experiences.
Children's shoes, toys, and offerings on the steps of Peterborough City Hall in June 2021, part of a community memorial created in response to the discovery of the remains of 215 Indigenous children buried at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia. As well as remembering and honouring those lost to residential schools and the thousands of survivors, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day for Canadians to educate themselves about the heritage, culture, stories, and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2022 events in the greater Kawarthas region

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Coinciding with Orange Shirt Day, September 30 marks the tragic legacy of Canada's residential school system.
There will be lots of apples (including a pie-eating contest) during Applefest at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene on October 2, 2022, as well as historic demonstrations, military drill and marching demonstrations, horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, and activities for the kids. (Photo: Larry Keeley)

Celebrate apples and the fall harvest season at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene...

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Applefest features historic demonstrations, military reenactors, live music, activities for kids, and lots of apples.

Fourcast releases ‘community impact report’ on Peterborough’s CTS site

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Report includes usage statistics and comments from nearby organizations and a business on site's positive effect.
A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for the arrest of 34-year-old Eduardo Tito Silva of Barrie in connection with the July 2, 2022 homicide of Shawn Singh of Peterborough. (Police-supplied photo)

Police arrest two suspects and seek third in July homicide of Shawn Singh of...

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Canada-wide warrant issued for 34-year-old Eduardo Tito Silva of Barrie.
FLATO Developments Inc. owner and CEO Shakir Rehmatullah (middle) with Ross Memorial Hospital board chair Wanda Percival and Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation board campaign chair Tim Shauf at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay on September 26, 2022 during the announcement of a $3 million donation from FLATO Developments Inc. to the hospital. In recognition of the historic donation, the hospital has named its ambulatory care centre the FLATO Developments Ambulatory Care Centre. (Photo courtesy of Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation)

FLATO Developments Inc. donates $3 million to Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay

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Largest donation in hospital's history will support digital transformation of patient care and enhancement of services.
The driver of this pickup truck collided with a hydro pole just outside Lakefield on September 25, 2022, knocking out power to around 4,000 area residents. (Police-supplied photo)

Drunk driver hit hydro pole on Sunday, knocking out power to Lakefield area

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26-year-old Wilberforce man faces charges including impaired operation and failing to remain at the scene.
Ontario Waterway Cruises' Kawartha Voyageur was proceeding through the Kirkfield Lift Lock on September 2, 2022 when the lock experienced a mechanical failure. The lock, which has been closed since then, will reopen on September 26 for limited, single-chamber lockages for vessels returning to their home ports that cannot be trailered. (Photo: Ontario Waterway Cruises / Facebook)

Stranded boaters can proceed through Kirkfield Lift Lock beginning September 26

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Boaters who need to return to their home port and whose vessels cannot be trailered must email Parks Canada to arrange for lockage date and time.
Peterborough photographer Brian Parypa took this photo of a great blue heron at rest in April 2021. (Photo: Brian Parypa @bparypa73 / Instagram)

Great blue heron selected as Peterborough’s first official ‘city bird’

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Majestic heron 'perfectly represents Peterborough's connection between land and water'.
The Million Dollar Makeover program is open to business and property owners across Kawartha Lakes, but priority will be given to projects located in areas of Bobcaygeon, Coboconk, Fenelon Falls, Lindsay, Norland, Omemee (pictured), and Woodville. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Applications open until October 31 for 2023 Million Dollar Makeover program in Kawartha Lakes

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Funding program provides grants and loans for businesses and property owners to improve buildings.
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