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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

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

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

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
The City of Peterborough will officially open the refrigerated outdoor rink at Quaker Foods City Square in downtown Peterborough during a community celebration from 3 to 8 p.m. on December 14, 2024 that will also feature Mayor Jeff Leal officially lighting a donated Christmas tree at 6 p.m. Weather permitting, learn-to-skate programming will take place at the outdoor rink form 3 to 5 p.m., followed by an open skate until 8 p.m. (Photo: City of Peterborough / Facebook)

Tree-lighting ceremony and outdoor skating return to Quaker Foods City Square on December 14

Hosted by the city and Peterborough DBIA, this year's expanded celebration also features giant board games, kids' activities, food and beverages, and more.
Cars on road during winter storm with snow causing poor visibility.

More snow on the way to the Kawarthas region on Wednesday

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for most of the region, with a snow squall watch in effect for Northumberland County.
An OPP police car with lights flashing. (Photo: Ontario Provincial Police)

28-year-old Brighton pedestrian killed by a train on Monday night

Victim was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck on the train tracks near Huff Road west of Brighton.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

One dead, one seriously injured in two-vehicle collision in Peterborough County Sunday afternoon

Witnesses told police a pickup truck on County Road 38 struck an SUV that failed to stop at Dummer Asphodel Road.
Snow plow on highway during snow squall

Weekend snow squall warning and winter weather travel advisory in effect for Kawarthas region

Northern areas could see 30-100 cm of snow by Sunday afternoon, with 5-10 cm of snow in the southern Kawarthas ending Saturday morning.
Kingston-based singer-songwriter Chris Koster, former guitarist with The Glorious Sons, performs at Erben in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night with Peterborough's own Dylan Ireland opening. (Photo via Chris Koster / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – November 28 to December 4

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) Holiday Shopping Passport has returned for 2024. The annual customer incentive program rewards people for supporting downtown Peterborough's independent businesses during the holiday season. For every $10 you spend at 160 participating businesses, you earn a passport stamp. Each completed passport of 20 stamps will be entered into three early bird draws for a $500 Boro gift card during December and a grand prize draw for a $1,500 Boro gift card in January. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Shop local in downtown Peterborough and win with Holiday Shopping Passports

Three draws for $500 Boro gift card will be held on Wednesdays in December with a $1,500 grand prize draw on January 8.

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