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Peterborough native Greg Dempsey has won the nomination as Peterborough-Kawartha Liberal candidate in the next provincial election. (Photo courtesy of Greg Dempsey)

Greg Dempsey wins nomination as Peterborough-Kawartha Liberal candidate in next provincial election

Peterborough native has three degrees and has served at the United Nations working on human rights issues.
The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service in Lindsay. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Kawartha Lakes Police Service announces death of one of its officers

Constable Mike Broderick died suddenly on Friday, leaving behind a wife and daughter.
Close Kicks (aka Darryl James, co-writer and bass player in The Strumbellas) has collaborated with Latino hip hop artist Luis Louwop Segura on the new single "Small Town Big Dreams" and is hosting a video release party on Saturday, November 6 at the Pie Eyed Monk in Lindsay. Admission is by donation with proceeds going to the BGC Kawarthas Music Maker Program. (Photo: Close Kicks / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – November 4 to 10

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
An older woman receiving a COVID-19 vaccination. (Stock photo)

Ontario expands COVID-19 booster shot eligibility to those 70 and older, health care workers,...

An additional 2.75 million Ontarians become eligible for third doses effective November 6.
The Town of Cobourg is proceeding with an in-person Santa Claus parade on December 4, 2021, taking place at night for the first time. Pictured is a Santa Claus parade in Penticton, B.C. (Stock photo)

Santa is coming to Cobourg on December 4 for the town’s first-ever evening parade

Town council reverses earlier decision to cancel in-person parade now that province has lifted capacity limits for outdoor events.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

Head-on collision on Highway 7 claims life of 78-year-old Omemee woman

Highway 7 just east of Omemee closed while police investigate Tuesday afternoon collision.
"Harvest Moon" by artist JoEllen Brydon, who has an exhibit at Atelier Ludmilla in downtown Peterborough. Her show opens during First Friday Peterborough and runs until November 28, 2021. (Photo courtesy of the artist)

First Friday Peterborough art crawl returns to downtown Peterborough on November 5

Volunteer-run monthly event is also hiring a marketing and events coordinator.
The Jalapeño Bacon Mac + Cheesewich from Sam's Place was voted the favourite mac and cheese dish during the inaugural Peterborough Mac + Cheese Festival, which took place during October at 18 local eateries in downtown Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Sam’s Place crowned champion of the inaugural Peterborough Mac + Cheese Festival

Jalapeño Bacon Mac + Cheesewich was festival-goer favourite, with Capra Toro and Amandala's capturing second and third place.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

Peterborough County woman dies in hospital following ATV collision with tree

44-year-old woman Nicole Richardson sustained life-threatening injuries after Saturday night collision.
You can win a $50 gift certificate to eat at the Olympia restaurant in downtown Lindsay, one of 15 local independent restaurants participating in Kawarthas Northumberland's KN Eats Giveaway contest running November 1 to 26, 2021. Other participating restaurants are located in Peterborough, Bridgenorth, Young's Point, Fenelon Falls, Bobcaygeon, Cobourg, Port Hope, and Campbellford. (Photo: Olympia restaurant)

Win $50 for dinner at local independent restaurants in Kawarthas Northumberland with the KN...

Each week from November 1 to 26, 45 residents will win gift certificates for 15 restaurants in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland.

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