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Juno and Maple Blues award-winning Toronto blues guitarist Paul James is performing with his band at the Ganaraska Hotel in Port Hope on Friday night. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Paul James Band video)

nightlifeNOW – May 22 to 28

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Ross Memorial Hospital is located at 10 Angeline Street North in Lindsay. (Photo courtesy of Ross Memorial Hospital)

People who went to Lindsay’s Ross Memorial Hospital ER on Victoria Day evening may...

Health unit has confirmed a infected person from outside the region sought care at the hospital during that time.
Detective sergeant Josh McGrath at the scene of a physical altercation on May 18, 2025 in downtown Peterborough that led to the death of a 41-year-old Peterborough man. Three of the four men arrested in the incident have been charged with manslaughter. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Peterborough Police Service video)

Four men facing charges in death of 41-year-old Peterborough man on May long weekend

Victim of physical altercation Sunday in downtown Peterborough later died of his injuries in hospital.
Victoria Shepherd. (Photo via LinkedIn)

Victoria Shepherd is the new general manager of FLATO Academy Theatre in Lindsay

Shepherd has 20 years' experience in the music industry and over 35 years' experience in theatre.
Kawartha Lakes police vehicle. (Photo: Kawartha Lakes Police Service)

Lindsay man facing assault charges after stabbing a man in a wheelchair

Argument between two men in downtown Lindsay on Monday afternoon escalated into a physical altercation.
Celebrating Queen Victoria's birthday on Monday, May 24, 1819, Victoria Day is a Canadian holiday always observed on the Monday preceding May 25. Informally considered the start of the summer season in Canada, the Victoria Day long weekend is when many people open their cottages, put their boats in the water, or go camping. (Stock photo)

What’s open and closed on Victoria Day 2025

Holiday hours for 293 selected businesses, organizations, and services in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Port Hope, and across the greater Kawarthas region.
Award-winning actor, musician, playwright, music director, and sound designer Beau Dixon will perform on piano and vocals backed by Sam Weber on guitar, Ryan Browne on bass, and Curtis Cronkwright on drums during the Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association's Deluxe Live event at The Social in downtown Peterborough on Saturday afternoon, which also features spotlight musician Grainne Ryan backed by Al Black, Jeremy Spencley, Andy Pryde, and Sean Daniels. (Photo: David Hou)

nightlifeNOW – May 15 to 21

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Lock 31 (Buckhorn) on the Trent-Severn Waterway. (Photo: Parks Canada)

Trent-Severn Waterway opens for boating season in time for the Victoria Day long weekend

Starting Friday, lockstation hours for the long weekend are 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. including on Victoria Day.
Flanked by Peterborough Century 21 Lakers board member Len Powers (left) and player Dylan Hutchison (right), Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation president and CEO Lesley Heighway dons a Peterborough Century 21 Lakers jersey at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on May 12, 2025 for an announcement of a partnership between the Lakers and the PRHC Foundation to support the $60 million Campaign for PRHC. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Century 21 Lakers)

Peterborough lacrosse fans can support world-class healthcare close to home this season

Peterborough Lakers announce partnership with the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation for the $60 million Campaign for PRHC.
An OPP police car with lights flashing. (Photo: Ontario Provincial Police)

Female motorcyclist killed in collision with tractor trailer in Lindsay

Collision happened Saturday morning on Highway 7 between Highway 35 and County Road 36.

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