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Peterborough City Hall is located at 500 George Street in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Nomination period for candidates in Peterborough municipal election closes August 19

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Election day is October 24 with online voting available from October 1 to 24.
During "Tying the Knot: Early Wedding Traditions" at Lang Pioneer Village Museum on August 14, 2022, the museum's best and most fashionable costumes will be on display throughout the village as well as a few brides dressed for their big day. The event also includes a 19th-century fashion show presented in partnership with Pickering Museum Village. (Photo courtesy of Lang Pioneer Village Museum)

Discover 19th-century wedding traditions at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene August 14

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'Tying the Knot: Early Wedding Traditions' features wedding attire and fashion, wedding gifts, traditional music, demonstrations, and more.
"Autumn Wagi" by David Grieve, one of 29 artists and artisans in 12 studio locations participating in the 29th annual Apsley Autumn Studio Tour, taking place September 17 and 18, 2022 in the Apsley area in North Kawartha Township and in nearby Coe Hill in Wollaston Township. (Photo courtesy of the Apsley Autumn Studio Tour)

Celebrate Ontario art with the Apsley Autumn Studio Tour in September

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29th annual self-guided tour on September 17 and 18 features 29 artists and artisans in 12 studios across North Kawartha and Wollaston townships.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

Woman seriously injured after crashing her motorcycle near Little Britain

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Driver airlifted to Toronto trauma centre after failing to negotiate a turn on Sunday afternoon.
Hyland Crest is a 62-bed long-term care home located at 6 McPherson Street in Minden. (Photo: Google Maps)

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Hyland Crest Long-Term Care Home in Minden

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With 3 confirmed resident cases and 7 residents isolated, home is closed to further admissions and general visitors.
Taking a sample of water at a local beach for testing. (Photo: Peterborough Public Health)

The Beach Report for August 5 to 11, 2022

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Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward,
Thermometer showing a temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius. (Stock photo)

Heat warning in effect for weekend for greater Kawarthas region

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Temperatures in the high 20s or low 30s, with humidex values in high 30s to low 40s.
Canadian jazz songwriting duo Dizzy & Fay (Mark Lalama and Amanda Walther) are performing on Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7 at the Beamish House in Port Hope as part of Port Hope Jazz. (Photo: Jen Squires)

nightlifeNOW – August 4 to 10

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region,
A rendition of what the new Scotts Mills Dam at Lock 19 on the Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough will look like when completed. (Graphic: Parks Canada)

Construction of new Scotts Mills Dam in Peterborough reaches ‘significant milestone’

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All work below the waterline now complete, remaining work will generate higher levels of noise.
Severe thunderstorm

ENDED – Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Kawarthas region Wednesday afternoon and evening

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Strong wind gusts near 90 km/h, nickel-size hail, and torrential downpours in excess of 50 mm possible.
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