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Located on the Escarpment Trail at the front of Ken Reid Conservation Area near Lindsay, the Illuminated Forest features a one-kilometre trail of trees decorated with thousands of lights. (Photo: Kawartha Conservation)

The Illuminated Forest is back for its third year at Ken Reid Conservation Area...

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Open nightly during the holidays, trees along the Escarpment Trail are decorated with thousands of lights
As a result of advanced DNA testing technology, Peterborough police have identified remains found at the bottom of the Otonabee River in 1988 as those of Gerald Durocher, pictured in this undated photo. Born in November 1949, Durocher would have been 38 years old at the time he was murdered. (Police-supplied photo)

Advanced DNA testing helps Peterborough police identify murdered ‘Otonabee River Man’, whose remains were...

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The skull of 38-year-old Gerald Durocher was found 36 years ago at the bottom of the Otonabee River in Peterborough.
Snow plow on highway during snow squall

Snow squall watch in effect for northern Kawarthas region Wednesday night through Thursday

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Northern Kawartha Lakes will receive brunt of lake effect snow squalls, with 30-60 cm or more of snow possible.
The organizers of the annual Kawartha Tri-Sport Tournament presented a donation of $15,000 to Five Counties Children's Centre on November 22, 2024, as part of the $72,000 raised during the ninth annual tournament held from September 13 to 16 in Ennismore. (Photo courtesy of Kawartha Tri-Sport Tournament)

Kawartha Tri-Sport Tournament in Ennismore donates $72,000 to five Peterborough-area charities

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Beneficiaries of 9th annual event include Hearts 4 Joy, Hospice Peterborough, Five Counties Children's Centre, and more.
Freezing rain on car

Freezing rain warning in effect for southern Kawarthas region late Monday morning into the...

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Northern areas of region can expect to see snow following by freezing rain or drizzle into the overnight hours.
Even The Grinch will be volunteering during 'Loonies on the Street' on December 13, 2024 just outside of Peterborough Square at the corner of George and Simcoe Streets in downtown Peterborough. The 24th annual fundraiser to help keep the shelves stocked at Kawartha Food Share aims to raise at least $100,000 that will help feed over 14,000 people each month in the Peterborough area. (Photo: Kawartha Food Share)

Kawartha Food Share’s ‘Loonies on the Street’ fundraiser returns for 24th year on December...

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Volunteers will be collecting loose change in downtown Peterborough and online donations are encouraged.
Two cars on a snow-covered road

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Peterborough and Kawarthas region

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Snow will start Saturday afternoon with 10-15 cm expected by Sunday morning.
Peterborough Police Service headquarters on Water Street in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Pat Trudeau)

Peterborough police to provide update on macabre 36-year-old cold case

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In 1988, the remains of a homicide victim known only as 'The Otonabee River Man' were found at the bottom of the Otonabee River.
Although Omemee was served by a railway starting in 1857 and had several train stations, the village's current station was built around 1908 and served as a train station until passenger service ended in 1962. (Photo courtesy of Omemee & District Lions Club)

Omemee Lions Club plans to restore village’s historic train station

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Built circa 1908, the building last served as a train station in 1962.
The Weber Brothers Band continues their annual tradition of benefit concerts during the holidays with "A Weber Brothers Christmas" at the Gordon Best Theatre on Saturday night, with a portion of proceeds going to Right To Heal PTBO. (Photo via The Weber Brothers / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – December 5 to 11

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
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