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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.
Cambridge-based roots singer-songwriter Craig Robertson, who released his sixth album "Running the Other Way" last September, performs at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Friday night. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – May 8 to 14

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
A sold-out crowd of 200 people attended the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce's inaugural Luminary Awards celebration at the Great Hall of Trent University's Champlain College on May 8, 2025, which saw awards in five categories that recognize women at all stages of their careers presented to Sheena Howard, Jenisha Sanjit Arora, Rachel Stark, Tiffany Arcari, and Jeannine Taylor. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

Five Peterborough-area women in business honoured at inaugural Luminary Awards celebration

Hosted by the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, award recipients are Sheena Howard, Jenisha Sanjit Arora, Rachel Stark, Tiffany Arcari, and Jeannine Taylor.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car with lights flashing. (Photo: OPP)

Two Brampton teens arrested after armed bank robbery in Keene on Wednesday afternoon

No one was injured during the robbery but police are searching for a third suspect.
On May 5, 2025, Mackey Funeral Home announced that prominent Lindsay citizen Linden "Lindy" Mackey has passed away. (Photo: Mackey Funeral Home)

Lindsay community mourns sudden passing of Linden ‘Lindy’ Mackey

The prominent citizen and businessman is being remembered for his kindness, compassion, and generosity.

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