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An OPP police car with lights flashing. (Photo: Ontario Provincial Police)

46-year-old Marmora and Lake man facing attempted murder and other charges in shooting incident

Man allegedly fired shots at a home on High Shore Road near Highway 7, just west of Marmora in Hastings County, on Wednesday afternoon.
The Lakefield ReStore is located at 3001 Lakefield Road in Selwyn Township. (Photo: Google Maps)

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region to close Lakefield ReStore this fall

Storewide closure sale will begin September 2 with last day of operations on September 30
Campfire (stock photo)

Fire bans lifted in Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County

Open-air burning still prohibited in Haliburton County and in most of Peterborough County,
Boshkung Brewing in Minden is one of two businesses in the greater Kawarthas region that have been nominated for Ontario Made Awards, an initiative of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters. (Photo: Boshkung Brewing website)

Two Kawarthas region businesses nominated for Ontario Made Awards

K2 Mart Bailieboro and Boshkung Brewing in Minden have been nominated for the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters' Retailer Spotlight Award
Young boy swimming in the water

The Beach Report for August 22 to 28, 2025

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car with lights flashing. (Photo: OPP)

21-year-old Woodville man charged with second degree murder after suspicious death in Kirkfield

Police began investigating the death after they were called to a Richmond Street West home early Thursday morning.
Ohio-born country-folk singer-songwriter Joe Wunderle performs with a full band at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night as part of his "Here To Stay" Tour. (Photo: Louis Haas)

nightlifeNOW – August 21 to 27

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service in Lindsay. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Kawartha Lakes police chief defends decision to lay charges against Lindsay homeowner who allegedly...

'The law requires that any defensive action be proportionate to the threat faced' says chief Kirk Robertson.
Kawartha Lakes police vehicle. (Photo: Kawartha Lakes Police Service)

Lindsay man charged after seriously injuring intruder in his apartment early Monday morning

The intruder, also from Lindsay, is facing multiple charges and will be taken into custody when released from hospital.
The Beer Store at 882 Ward Street in Bridgenorth is closing on Sunday, October 19. So far in 2025, The Beer Store has announced the closure of over 100 retail stores across Ontario following Ontario Premier Doug Ford's 2024 decision to expand alcohol sales to grocery and convenience stores across the province. (Photo: Google Maps

The Beer Store in Bridgenorth is closing this fall

Ontario's largest beer retailer has announced the closure of more than 100 retail stores so far.

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