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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.
OPP logo on police car door

One person seriously injured in head-on collision Thursday night in Trent Hills

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Driver was airlifted to hospital after two vehicles collided on 4th Line near County Road 8.
Estonian funk band Lexsoul Dancemachine is on a Canadian tour and will perform at the Red Dog Tavern on Wednesday, September 28. (Photo: Gerli Tooming)

nightlifeNOW – September 22 to 28

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Frost in a farmer's field. (Stock photo)

First day of fall brings frost advisory for Kawarthas region overnight Thursday

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Temperatures expected to drop near freezing mark into early Friday morning.
The Jackson Creek Trail in Peterborough is part The Great Trail (formerly called the Trans Canada Trail). The portion of the trail owned by Otonabee Conservation from Jackson Park to Ackison Road will be closed for upgrades from October 11 to December 16, 2022. (Photo: Karen Halley / Otonabee Conservation)

Jackson Creek Trail in Peterborough closed for upgrades after Thanksgiving long weekend

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Length of trail owned by Otonabee Conservation will be closed until mid-December from Jackson Park west to Ackison Road in Selwyn Township.
The Peterborough Humane Society has partnered with Concord-based pet food distributor Can-Pet Inc. to sponsor the promotional and retail area at the new Peterborough Animal Care Centre, which will be named Jade's Pet Boutique after the late dog of Can-Pet Inc. vice-president Nick Nicoloff. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Humane Society)

Peterborough’s new animal care centre expected to be completed this fall

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Peterborough Humane Society has partnered with pet food distributor Can-Pet Inc. to sponsor Jade's Pet Boutique at new facility,
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