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Academy Theatre board chair Mike Piggot and FLATO Developments Inc. president Shakir Rehmatullah at a media conference announcing the theatre has been renamed FLATO Academy Theatre Lindsay in recognition of a $1.375 million sponsorship agreement. (Photo courtesy of FLATO Academy Theatre Lindsay)

FLATO Developments Inc. acquires naming rights for Lindsay’s Academy Theatre

Theatre has been renamed FLATO Academy Theatre Lindsay in 15-year $1.375 million sponsorship agreement.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police arrest 10-year-old boy who stole a delivery van

Boy, who cannot be charged due to his age, crashed the vehicle but did not suffer major injuries.
During a boil water advisory, all water used for human consumption (drinking, making baby food, mixing formula or fruit juices, ice, washing fruits and vegetables, or teeth brushing) should be boiled for at least one minute at a full, roiling boil. (Photo: Wikipedia)

Boil water advisory issued for residents of Norland in Kawartha Lakes

Power outage at water treatment plant means advisory will be in effect for 'a few days'.
A flatbed truck travels down George Street in Peterborough as part of an illegal parade on December 11, 2021. (Screenshot of Twitter video)

Peterborough police lay more than a dozen Highway Traffic Act charges following Saturday’s illegal...

Police say they are also investigating 'criminal offences' as a result of the event.
Heavy rain coming out of a downspout. (Stock photo0

Rainfall and wind warnings in effect Friday and Saturday for entire Kawarthas region

25-35mm of rain expected late Friday into Saturday, with strong winds gusting up to 90 km/hr on Saturday.
Ontario health minister Christine Elliott announced a series of measures on December 10, 2021, intended to further encourage Ontarians to get vaccinated and to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and the omicron variant, including strenthening of proof of vaccination requirements, enhanced public health measures, and additional rapid antigen testing. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of CPAC video)

Ontario strengthens COVID-19 proof of vaccination requirements and expands booster dose eligibility

As of January 4, vaccine certificates with QR codes will be required and those 18 and older become eligible for booster doses.
Through the Morton Family Foundation, Peterborough philanthropists David and Patricia Morton have donated $50,000 to YWCA's Haliburton Emergency Rural SafeSpace, which provides safe and supportive temporary accommodations for women, with and without children, who are fleeing abuse in Haliburton County. (Supplied photo)

David and Patricia Morton donate $50,000 to YWCA’s Haliburton Emergency Rural SafeSpace

Second year in a row Peterborough philanthropist couple has donated $50,000 to support YWCA's services for women and children in Haliburton County,
Peterborough Police Service headquarters on Water Street in Peterborough. (Photo: Pat Trudeau)

‘Unsanctioned parades are dangerous’ say City of Peterborough and Peterborough police

City and police issue joint statement about parade without a permit being promoted as taking place on Saturday.
Otonabee Conservation's "Your Metres Matter" fundraising campaign asks Peterborough residents to donate $50 to support the revitilization of one metre of the Jackson Creek Trail. With increased use of the trail now and in the future, the trail needs resurfacing and erosion repair. (Photo courtesy of Otonabee Conservation)

Help revitalize Peterborough’s Jackson Creek Trail one metre at a time

Otonabee Conservation's 'Your Metres Matter' fundraising campaign also features a friendly competition for clubs, businesses, and workplaces.
Gabi Hintelmann (right), the second early bird winner of the Holiday Shopping Passport program in downtown Peterborough, with John Martin, owner of John Roberts Clothiers where she purchased some Christmas presents for her family. Hintelmann will use her $500 Boro gift card to purchase toys from The Toy Shop to donate to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton. (Photo courtesy of The Boro / Peterborough DBIA)

In the spirit of the season, Gabi Hintelmann to donate her $500 reward for...

Final Holiday Shopping Passport $500 early bird draw takes place on December 15, with $1,500 grand prize draw on January 12.

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