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Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Laurie Scott (left) at Extendicare Kawartha Lakes in Lindsay, which is receiving $558,168 for additional staffing this year. It is one of 14 long-term care homes in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton receiving $10,282,548 in provinical funding to increase the hours of direct care provided to residents. (Photo: Office of Laurie Scott)

Province providing $10.2 million for 14 long-term care homes in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton

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Funding will be used for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents.
Peterborough Petes general manager Michael Oke (middle) presents Pink in the Rink honorary co-chairs Meaghan Roy and Doug Gibson with their jerseys. The 13th annual fundraising games, which aims to raise $50,000 the Canadian Cancer Society, takes place on April 9, 2022 when the Petes face off against the Niagara IceDogs. (Photo: Peterborough Petes)

Peterborough Petes reveal this year’s Pink in the Rink game jerseys

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Annual fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society takes place at April 9th game against Niagara IceDogs.
Peterborough city council has rejected a proposal to protect a corridor for a possible future two-lane bridge over the Otonabee River connecting Sherbrooke Street in downtown Peterborough to Maria Street in East City. The Eastside Transportation Study also recommended widening Maria Street to four lanes (including the swing bridge) and extending Maria Street to Television Road. (kawarthaNOW modification of Google Maps photo)

Peterborough city council rejects recommendation for future bridge over Otonabee River

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30-year Eastside Transportation Study had recommended possible bridge linking downtown Peterborough to East City.
Some of the members of the Peterborough Singers singing the national anthem of Ukraine during a choir rehearsal on March 8, 2022. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of YouTube video)

Peterborough Singers pay tribute to the people of Ukraine

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Choir learned and sang the country's national anthem at a recent rehearsal.
Public Energy is presenting Montreal transdisciplinary artist Alexis O'Hara solo show OUFF at Peterborough's Market Hall on March 24, 2022. The performance combines cabaret, spoken word, stand-up comedy, electronic music, video projection, and giant inflatable sculptures to deliver a message that will make you both laugh and squirm in your seat. (Photo courtesy of Public Energy)

Alexis O’Hara’s OUFF will make you both laugh and squirm in your seat at...

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Public Energy presents the Montreal transdisciplinary artist's hard-hitting solo performance for one night only on March 24.
Peterborough native John Freeman, 51, and his dog Mira (known as "Mira La Perra" on social media), bike around 100 kilometres a day through all kinds of terrain and weather. Together they're planning to visit all seven continents by bike over the next six years, taking brief breaks in between trips to return home to Alberta. (Photo: John Freeman / Instagram)

Peterborough native John Freeman is cycling around the world with his dog Mira

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51-year-old Alberta resident and his border collie-heeler mix are heading through Central and South America.
Carl Oake, who founded the Carl Oake Rotary Swim in 1987, congratulating his daughter Renee Oake after she completed 156 lengths at the 36th annual swim on February 25, 2022, which has raised over $50,000 in support of the Rotary Club of Peterborough projects and Easter Seals. (Photo: Rotary Club of Peterborough / Facebook)

Carl Oake Rotary Swim raises more than $50,000 for Peterborough Rotary Club and Easter...

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Donations will continue to be collected until March 18 for 36th annual fundraising swim,
Malaika Collette, playing the role of the federal minister of environment and climate change, discusses the environmental effects of climate change during a mock press conference outside of MP Michelle Ferreri's office in Peterborough on March 12, 2022. The event was one of 50 "Day of Action for a Just Transition" events organized across Canada by 350.org and The Council of Canadians. (Photo: Tricia Clarkson)

Peterborough climate action activists hold mock press conference at local MP’s office

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One of 50 'day of action' events held across Canada on Saturday to demand the federal government accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.
Ontario Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks David Piccini and Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith check our some turtles during a funding announcement at the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre on March 11, 2022. The centre is receiving an additional $250,000, as one of 80 projects receiving up to $4.5 million under Ontario's Species at Risk Stewardship Program. (Photo: Office of David Piccini)

Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre receives $250,000 in provincial funding to protect at-risk turtles

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One of 80 projects receiving up to $4.5 million under province's Species at Risk Stewardship Program.
Detective Constable Keith Calderwood of the Peterborough Police Service talks about fraud, how you can protect yourself, and some resources to help during Fraud Prevention Month. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of YouTube video)

82-year-old Peterborough resident scammed out of $10,000

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Police ask public to be extra cautious after scammer went to victim's residence to collect the money.
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