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Dr. John Beamish and Dr. Yosra AlMakadma (fourth and fifth from left) are two of the physicians involved in Peterborough Street Medicine, which will receive over $1 million per year over three years to provide primary health care and mental health services to people in Peterborough who are homeless or underhoused through an alternate funding plan agreement. Also pictured from left to right are Peterborough city councillor Keith Riel, mayor Jeff Leal, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith, and city councillors Alex Bierk and Joy Lachica. (kawarthaNOW composite photo via Alex Bierk / Office of Dave Smith)

Physician-led Peterborough Street Medicine group receives provincial funding to provide care for homeless people

Ontario government will provide over $1 million a year over three years to group co-led by Dr. John Beamish.
A northbound lane of The Parkway between The Queenway and Lansdowne Street West will be closed until November 13, 2024 due to an emergency water main repair. (Photo: Google Maps)

Northbound lane of The Parkway to be closed until November 13

Peterborough Utilities Group is completing an emergency water main repair.
A motorcycle and a pickup truck collided at County Road 45 and Broadworth Road in Trent Lakes on August 8, 2024, killing the 18-year-old driver of the motorcycle. (Photo: Northumberland OPP)

62-year-old Roseneath man charged in connection with August death of 18-year-old Hastings motorcyclist

Man faces charge of careless driving causing death after his pickup truck collided with motorcycle northeast of Roseneath.
Alberta-based alt-country band The Goddamsels, led by Mallory Chipman and Freddi MacDougall, perform at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Thursday night. (Photo: The Goddamsels)

nightlifeNOW – November 7 to 13

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Michael James Walker was 57 years old when he was last seen in Norland on November 6, 2023. At the time of his disappearance, he had an overall unkempt appearance. (Police-supplied photo)

Kawartha Lakes OPP seek public’s help in finding 57-year-old man who has been missing...

Police continue to investigate the disappearance of Michael James Walker, last seen at a party in Norland on November 6, 2023.
Peterborough artist Lisa Martini-Dunk with her $500,000 in winnings from the Lotto Max draw on October 15, 2024. She purchased her winning ticket online. (Photo: OLG)

Peterborough artist Lisa Martini-Dunk wins $500,000 in Lotto Max draw

The scratchboard artist and printmaker will use part of her winnings to pay off her mortgage.
For the third straight year, Peterborough's Little Lake Cemetery is hosting a public sunrise service on Remembrance Day. (Photo courtesy of Little Lake Cemetery Co.)

Remembrance Day sunrise service returns to Peterborough’s Little Lake Cemetery for a third year

Everyone is welcome to attend the service at the cemetery's war memorial at 7:30 a.m. on November 11,
A 27-year-old Colborne resident has died in hospital following a collision between their electric scooter and a pickup truck in downtown Colborne on October 31, 2024. (Photo: Northumberland OPP)

27-year-old Colborne resident whose electric scooter collided with pickup truck dies in hospital

Victim had suffered life-threatening injuries in October 31 collision on Percy Street in downtown Colborne.
The six recipients of the inaugural Peterborough Arts Awards (Robert Winslow, Melody Thomas, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Krista English, Beth McMaster, and Brad Brackenridge) on May 25, 2018. After a five-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the awards are returning for 2024 with nominations open until January 14, 2025. The awards will be presented on February 13, 2025 at The Mayor's Luncheon for the Arts at The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

Electric City Culture Council announces return of Peterborough Arts Awards to recognize local artists...

Nominations for 2024 awards open until January 14, with awards to be presented at The Mayor's Luncheon for the Arts in February 2025.
Candice White. (Photo: Erin Caitlin Photography)

After a year as Port Hope CAO, Candice White is leaving to lead Skilled...

White, who was previously CEO of Asphodel-Norwood Township for nine years, will join Ontario government agency on November 25.

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