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Omemee resident Britney Krzeminsk shows off her new look after having three 28-inch braids of her hair cut off on October 24, 2021 at Glenda's Place Hair Salon in Peterborough. After far exceeding her original fundraising goal by raising $4,100 for the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, Britney also had her head shaved. (Photo: Omemee Veterinary Hospital / Facebook)

Omemee’s Britney Krzeminsk shaves her head after raising $4,100 for brain tumour research

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Vet tech at Omemee Veterinary Hospital is also donating her cut hair to Chai Lifeline Canada.
On Dress Purple Day (October 27, 2021), children's aid societies across the province ask Ontarians to wear something purple to show children, youth, and families facing challenges that help is available and no one is alone. (Photo via Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies)

Dress purple on October 27 to show vulnerable children, youth, and families they are...

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October is no longer 'Child Abuse Prevention Month' as it led to overrepresentation of marginalized families in child welfare system.
One of the dolls that will be on display at the Creepy Doll Museum at The Theatre On King in downtown Peterborough on October 29 and 30, 2021. This is the third annual exhibition of Kathryn Bahun and Ben Hatcher's collection, which now features more than 100 dolls of various levels of creepiness. (Photo: Creepy Doll Museum @creepydollmuseum / Instagram)

Peterborough’s Creepy Doll Museum returns to The Theatre On King for the Halloween weekend

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Kathryn Bahun and Ben Hatcher have collected over 100 dolls of various levels of creepiness.
Car on flooded road during heavy rain

Special weather statement in effect for Peterborough and southern Kawarthas region

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25 to 40 mm of rainfall are possible by Monday night.
A flood watch means flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services, and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare. (Photo: Otonabee Conservation)

Otonabee Conservation issues flood watch for Peterborough area over next week

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30-50mm of rainfall expected by Wednesday, with another 30-50mm forecast for the weekend.
A COVID-19 test being conducted in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 492 new COVID-19 cases, including 10 in greater Kawarthas region

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Regional active cases increase by 2 to 53 with 3 new cases in Hastings Prince Edward, 3 in Kawartha Lakes, 2 in Peterborough, and 2 in Northumberland.
At a Queen's Park media conference on October 22, 2021, Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled the government's five-month plan to lift the remaining provincial public health and workplace safety measures. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of CPAC video)

Ontario unveils five-month plan to end remaining COVID-19 restrictions

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Government to lift capacity restrictions for restaurants, bars, and more October 25, with intention to lift face mask requirement in March 2022.
A COVID-19 test swab in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 413 new COVID-19 cases, including 4 in greater Kawarthas region

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Regional active cases increase by 1 to 51 with 3 new cases in Hastings Prince Edward and 1 in Peterborough.
Peterborough fiddling prodigy Irish Millie (Amelia Shadgett), whose debut album "Thirteen" has been nominated for a 2022 Canadian Folk Music Award, performs at the Black Horse in downtown Peterborough on Wednesday, October 27. (Photo: Irish Millie / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – October 21 to 27

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Alan Doyle performs at the Academy Theatre for the Performing Arts in Lindsay on November 23, 2021. (Publicity photo)

Lindsay’s Academy Theatre celebrates its grand reopening with a concert by Alan Doyle

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Fundraising concert on November 23 is the first show at the theatre since the pandemic began.
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