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Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Ontario Health Team has launched an online platform to help to help residents of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County find local health and well-being services. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW)

New online platform connects Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County residents to local health and...

Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Ontario Health Team's service navigation website also allows residents to book an appointment directly for some services.
Baptiste Lake Dam north of Bancroft. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Hawks View Drone video)

Aging Baptiste Lake Dam north of Bancroft to be rehabilitated

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has announced a $22 million investment to repair six dams across Ontario.
Kawartha Conservation has created the Illuminated Forest along the Cedar Forest Trail at Ken Reid Conservation Area near Lindsay. The Illuminated Forest is available nightly until the end of December. (Photo: Kawartha Conservation)

The ‘Illuminated Forest’ returns to Ken Reid Conservation Area near Lindsay in December

Kawartha Conservation will transform the Cedar Forest into a magical nighttime trail with hundreds of trees illuminated with lights.
The Commerce Building Courtyard in downtown Peterborough will be transformed into a festive market on December 1, 2023 for the Neighbourhood Holiday Market organized by The Neighbourhood Vintage in partnership with First Friday Peterborough. The evening event during the First Friday art crawl features work from 20 local artists and artisans, live music performances, and food and drink. Pictured is the December 2022 market. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of First Friday Peterborough video)

First Friday Peterborough celebrates local creatives with outdoor holiday market on December 1

Neighbourhood Holiday Market in Commerce Building Courtyard in downtown Peterborough features 20 vendors, live music, and food and drink.
Toronto-based roots singer-songwriter and pianist Devin Cuddy will perform with his band at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Sunday night in support of his new record "Dear Jane". (Photo: Shelley Hayes)

nightlifeNOW – November 23 to 29

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Missing 50-year-old Philip Tate of Peterborough. (Police-supplied photo)

LOCATED – Police and family concerned for safety of missing 50-year-old Peterborough man

Philip Tate was last seen Wednesday night leaving his home in the Gilchrist Street and Parkhill Road West area.
Peterborough City Hall. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough city council reduces proposed 2024 property tax hike to 7.38% from almost 10%

Recommended changes including shifting almost $3 million of residential tax burden to commercial and industrial properties.
Lions Theresa Hewitt and Lucas with a donated turkey during the Great Turkey Exchange in 2022, when the East Peterborough Lions Club took over the long-running program. As well as delivering turkeys and hams to individuals and families in need, the Lions distributed them to organizations including One Roof, YES Shelter for Youth and Families, the Brock Mission, and the YWCA Crossroads Shelter. (Photo: East Peterborough Lions Club / Facebook)

East Peterborough Lions Club seeking donations of turkeys and hams for Great Turkey Exchange

Program will distribute food items to families who might otherwise go without a traditional Christmas dinner.
A tractor-trailer jackknifed on Highway 28 north of Apsley on November 21, 2023 due to icy road conditions. (OPP photo)

Tractor-trailer jackknifed on Highway 28 north of Apsley Tuesday afternoon due to icy road...

Peterborough County OPP are advising people to use caution with winter weather travel advisory in effect for northern Kawarthas.
In the psychological thriller "Leave the World Behind" coming to Netflix on December 8, 2023, Myha'la, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, and Julia Roberts must work together to save their families when a cyberattack threatens the world. (Photo: Netflix)

What’s new on Netflix Canada in December 2023

Highlights include Leave the World Behind, Maestro, Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire, May December, and more.

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