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An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

25-year-old Hastings County man faces attempted murder charges after shooting incident

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Konner Brewitt accused of shooting at two people in January 19 incident east of Maynooth.
Young Peterborough resident Meara holds artwork she created to thank local medical officer of health Dr. Thomas Piggott, which her mother posted in the new 'Nogojiwanong Peterborough Stands With Dr Piggott' Facebook group. The group is intended for Peterborough residents to show their support for Dr. Piggott after two recent incidents where anti-vaxxers visited his personal residence, where he lives with his wife and their two young daughters.

Peterborough residents come together on Facebook to show their support for Dr. Thomas Piggott

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'Nogojiwanong Peterborough Stands With Dr Piggott' group launched in aftermath of anti-vaxxers' protest at medical officer of health's home.
Dr. Thomas Piggott cycled to his first day of work as Peterborough's new medical officer of health at Peterborough Public Health in downtown Peterborough on December 1, 2021. (Photo: Dr. Thomas Piggott / Twitter)

Peterborough physicians issue statement supporting medical officer of health

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Group of physicians is 'disturbed and appalled' by recent personal attacks on Dr. Thomas Piggott.
Otonabee Conservation recognized Peterborough Public Health, Brianna Salmon, Trent University, and Trout Unlimited Canada Millbrook with Environmental Excellence Award during the organization's virtual annual general meeting on January 20, 2020. Pictured are Julia Ingram of Peterborough Public Health, Brianna Salmon, Julie Davis of Trent University, and Scott Calder of Trout Unlimited Canada Millbrook. (kawarthaNOW screenshots)

Otonabee Conservation announces 2022 recipients of Environmental Excellence Awards

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Peterborough Public Health, Brianna Salmon, Trent University, and Trout Unlimited Canada Millbrook recognized as 'watershed champions'.
The Peterborough Tool Library, which allows members to borrow from hundreds of tools for an annual fee, is moving from its current location at the Endeavour Centre to the Peterborough North Habitat ReStore, effective March 1, allowing people to shop for affordable home-building supplies while also borrowing tools for their project. (Photo: Peterborough Tool Library / Facebook)

Peterborough Tool Library moving to Habitat ReStore effective March 1

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Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region taking over management of tool-borrowing library from Endeavour Centre.
Gary Bratty circa 1980 when he was chosen for Team Canada's weightlifting team for the 1980 Moscow Olympics. (CP Photo/COA)

Peterborough police believe there may be more victims after charging ex-Olympic weightlifter with historical...

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Gary Bratty trained youth in weightlifting in Hamilton in the early '80s and coached weightlifting in B.C. in the '90s.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announcing the gradual lifting of COVID-19 public health restrictions at a media conference at Queen's Park on January 20, 2021. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of CPAC video)

Ontario to gradually lift COVID-19 public health restrictions over next six weeks

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First step on January 31 will increase social gathering limits and allow 50 per cent capacity in indoor public settings including restaurants.
Police cars outside the personal residence of Peterborough medical officer of health Dr. Thomas Piggott on the evening of January 19, 2022. (Photo supplied to kawarthaNOW)

Police arrive at home of Peterborough medical officer of health Dr. Thomas Piggott Wednesday...

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Two people arrested and charged with criminal harassment and intimidation of a health official.
Detail of a photo by Adam Stibbards which claimed first prize in the Lakefield Trail 20th anniversay contest. (Photo supplied by Lakefield Trail Stewardship Committee)

Winners of Lakefield Trail photo contest announced

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Contest ran in 2021 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the trail
Steve Carell and John Malkovich return in season two of the space-themed satire Space Force, which premieres on Netflix on February 18, 2022. (Photo: Netflix)

What’s new on Netflix Canada in February 2022

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Highlights include season two of Space Force, Murderville, Inventing Anna, The Tinder Swindler, and more.
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