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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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

Peterborough Humane Society has partnered with pet food distributor Can-Pet Inc. to sponsor Jade's Pet Boutique at new facility,
By shifting our habits to include active transportation to and from class or work, we can begin to include bikes and walks in the autumn aesthetic while improving wellness, community connectivity, and environmental impact. (Photo: GreenUP)

Peterborough GreenUP encourages Fleming and Trent communities to participate in fall transportation challenge

Students and staff can develop new habits for the new school year by walking, cycling, taking transit, carpooling, and telecommuting to class or work.
Two cars on a highway in a thunderstorm with hail. (Stock photo)

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

Conditions favourable for storms capable of strong wind gusts up to 100 km/h and large hail.

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