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Ross Memorial Hospital is located at 10 Angeline Street North in Lindsay. (Photo courtesy of Ross Memorial Hospital)

Ross Memorial Hospital facing ‘severe’ challenges from high patient volumes and multiple COVID-19 outbreaks

Lindsay hospital urges area residents to consider alternate options for non-urgent care.
Canadian jazz singer-songwriter Tia Brazda performs at the Black Horse in downtown Peterborough on Saturday, August 13. (Promotional photo)

nightlifeNOW – August 11 to 17

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Canada's first Indigenous governor general, Mary Simon was sworn in on July 26, 2021. (Photo: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall © OSGG-BSGG, 2021)

Governor general Mary Simon grants viceregal patronage to Peterborough’s Canadian Canoe Museum

Reflecting reconciliation focus of Canada's first Indigenous governor general, museum is incorporating Indigenous voices in its exhibits and collection.
Hamilton's Terra Lightfoot is one of 16 singer-songwriters, including 11 local ones, who will be performing at Winslow Farm in Millbrook over four evenings in late September as part of 4th Line Theatre's "The Barnyard Sessions: All About the Song" concert series. (Photo: Matt Dunlap)

‘Barnyard Sessions’ concert series returns to Millbrook’s 4th Line Theatre in September

Four concerts will feature 16 singer-songwriters including Greg Keelor, Terra Lightfoot, Julian Taylor, Sarah MacDougall, Evangeline Gentle, Rick Fines, The Weber Brothers, and more.
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

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

'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

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

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

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

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward,

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