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A view of George Street looking north in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Peterborough DBIA)

Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area announces 2023 board of management

New DBIA board includes three previous members and nine newcomers.
A young black bear climbing a fence around Wallis Drive near Sherbrooke Street in Peterborough on June 28, 2022. (Photo: Gail Lavigne / Facebook)

Police remind residents what to do after black bear spotted in Peterborough on Monday

Only call 9-1-1 in an emergency situation when the bear poses an immediate threat to personal safety and exhibits aggressive behaviour.
Bancroft mayor Paul Jenkins says 23-month-old Everett Smith, pictured in an undated photo, died on June 23, 2022 after his mother accidently left him in her car after arriving at her job at the local high school. (Photo supplied by Paul Jenkins)

Bancroft mayor says death of toddler left in hot car was tragic accident

Family friend Paul Jenkins says Everett Smith's mother, a local high school teacher, didn't realize he was still in her car.
"Lessons from the Land - Building Bridges towards Reconciliation" takes place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on July 1, 2022 at the pavilion in Beavermead Park in Nogojiwanong-Peterborough. (Graphic: New Canadians Centre)

Event on Canada Day invites us to reflect on our relationship with the land...

'Lessons from the Land' at Beavermead Park in Nogojiwanong-Peterborough features guided medicine walks, traditional games and activities, songs and dances, and more.
Carl Cruise-Baxter (middle), an outreach worker with the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge's Trans Peer Outreach program, accepts a donation of $6,725 from members of 100 Women of Northumberland. (Photo courtesy of CMHA HKPR)

100 Women of Northumberland donates $6,725 to mental health association’s Trans Peer Outreach Program

Program offers supports and services for transgender and gender-diverse people and their families.
Police tape

One man is dead following Monday morning shooting in downtown Cobourg

Police say victim was a partner in the downtown business Jamaican Patty House, no suspect is in custody.
Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival logo

Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival and Ennismore Shamrock Festival return to Selwyn Township...

Live music and artisan vendors at Isabel Morris Park on July 9 followed by day of family-oriented activities in Ennismore on July 10.
A young girl during summer heading to a beach for a swim. (Stock photo)

The Beach Report for June 24 to 30, 2022

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.
A conceptual rendering of Ashburnham Realty's commercial and residential development in the City of Peterborough's Louis Street urban park development if the former Montreal House building is demolished, looking northwest from King Street and Louis Street, with a five-storey podium including a restaurant and eight-storey apartment building behind it. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Lett Architects Inc. presentation)

City of Peterborough heritage committee recommends heritage designation for former Montreal House

Property developer Ashburnham Realty has requested demolishing the building to proceed with commercial and residential development.
Peterborough native Michael Martyn is coming home to perform at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Saturday, June 25. (Photo courtesy of Michael Martyn)

nightlifeNOW – June 23 to 29

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.

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