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Renderings of Gidigaa Migizi College (top) and the new Otonabee College residence (bottom) at Trent University in Peterborough. Construction of the two new buildings will take place over three years with expected completion in fall 2028. (kawarthaNOW collage of renderings by Diamond Schmitt Architects)

Trent University in Peterborough breaks ground on Gidigaa Migizi College and new Otonabee College...

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Slated to open in 2028, largest campus infrastructure development since the university was founded will create more than 1,300 student beds.
Young boy swimming in the water

The Beach Report for June 20 to 26, 2025

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Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland.
The Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association (PMBA) will be celebrating the heavenly birthday of founder Phil "Mr. Deluxe" Marshall at The Social Pub in downtown Peterborough on Saturday afternoon, with performances by Union Street Groove and the Keith Guy Band. A singer and keyboardist, Phil died of a heart attack in 2013 at the age of 61. (Photo: SLAB Productions)

nightlifeNOW – June 19 to 25

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
On June 17, 2025, Eduardo 'Tito' Silva was convicted of second-degree murder in the July 2022 daytime shooting of Shawn Singh in Peterborough. (Police-supplied photo)

Eduardo ‘Tito’ Silva convicted of second-degree murder in July 2022 daytime shooting of Shawn...

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Jack Monine of Peterborough and Rebecca Silva of Toronto have also been convicted on lesser charges.
Kawartha Credit Union in Little Britain is located on 420 Eldon Road at Little Britain Road. (Photo: Google Maps)

Four teens facing charges after bank robbery in Little Britain on Monday afternoon

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Police responded to reports of masked individuals with handguns inside Kawartha Credit Union on Eldon Road.
Fire crews extinguished a commercial vehicle carrying oxygen bottles after it left County Road 503 near Kinmount on June 17, 2025 and struck a rock cut, later catching on fire. (Photo: Peterborough County OPP)

Driver uninjured after vehicle carrying oxygen bottles strikes rock cut and catches fire

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County Road 503 near Kinmount was closed until fire crews could extinguish the burning vehicle.
Measles test

Peterborough Public Health reports second case of locally acquired measles

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Vaccinated resident identified as a contact of first locally acquired measles case reported on June 10.
One of Our Future Peterborough's flyers taped to a light pole in front of Peterborough City Hall. Fighting against the restructuring and job elimination at the Peterborough Public Library is the "spark" that encouraged three Peterborough parents to form the grassroots organization committed to protecting the city's public services for children and families. (Photo courtesy of Our Future Peterborough)

City of Peterborough ‘pauses’ planned staff cuts at the Peterborough Public Library

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City states it will 'consider other options for meeting budgetary constraints' through meetings with library staff.
The recipients of the Peterborough Arts Awards on June 12, 2025 at the Canadian Canoe Museum: Rebecca Birrell for her father Syd Birrell (Outstanding Senior Artist), David Goyette (Arts Champion), Lynda Todd (Outstanding Emerging Artist), Chad Hogan (Arts Catalyst), and Olivia Whetung (Outstanding Mid-Career Artist). Not pictured is Sarah Decarlo (Outstanding Achievement by an Indigenous Artist). Each award winner received $2,000 and a pin created by local artists Christy Haldane and Valerie Davidson. (Photo courtesy of Electric City Culture Council)

Six local artists and arts supporters recognized for outstanding achievement at Peterborough Arts Awards

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Lynda Todd, Olivia Whetung, Syd Birrell, Sarah DeCarlo, David Goyette, and Chad Hogan each received $2,000 and a pin created by local artists.
The Port Hope police station at 55 Fox Road in Port Hope. (Photo: Port Hope Police Service)

Elderly Port Hope man reported missing Saturday evening has been found dead

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Police say they found the man without vital signs in a body of water behind a Bedford Street property.
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