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Police found these six handguns conealed in a hidden compartment in a car driven by one of the 11 people arrested after a joint police force investigation resulted in 13 search warrants being executed on October 30, 2019 in several communities in and around the Kawarthas. Police also seized significant quantities of drugs, cash, and other weapons. (Supplied photo)

Police arrest 11 people in major drug and gun bust in the Kawarthas

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Joint police force investigation saw 13 residences searched in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Bridgenorth, Quinte/Belleville, and Scarborough.
A common sight at Peterborough-area schools during drop-off and pick-up times: a long line of idling cars on Robinson Street beside Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School in Peterborough's East City. Empty sidewalks are an indication that there is potential to shift towards active methods of school travel instead of relying on cars. Relying on cars for school travel reduces air quality, physical activity, and opportunities for independence while also increasing social isolation. To help address these issues, Immaculate Conception is one of five local schools participating in the new School Travel Planning program delivered by GreenUP and Active and Safe Routes to School Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)

New program helps local schools take action to fight traffic congestion and climate change

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Five schools in Peterborough's East City and Norwood involved in community-based approach to increase rates of walking, wheeling, and busing.
OPP logo on police car door

Missing person found dead in submerged pickup truck in Algonquin Highlands

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Family member located truck in Kushog Lake next to Highway 35.
Halloween pumpkin in the rain

Frightening forecast for trick-or-treaters on Halloween

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Rainfall amounts of 30-50mm possible by Friday, with heaviest rain on Thursday night.
Dan Kitchen of Servo Socks (right) accepting the grand prize from Dawn Hennessey of the Business Development Bank of Canada at the Kawartha Lakes Small Business Innovation Awards in Lindsay on October 25, 2019. (Photo: Servo Socks / Facebook)

businessNOW – October 29, 2019

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Featuring Innovation Award winner Servo Socks, Pitch It! winners Paper Planter Project and Eco-Care Project, Showplace Performance Centre honouring Sean Eyre, 4th Line Theatre playwright funding, and more.
The indoor winter location of the Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market in Peterborough Square is a popular destination with shoppers who want to support local producers. The 2019-20 indoor market runs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning November 2nd. (Supplied photo)

Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market moves indoors at Peterborough Square on November 2

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New this year are a four-week day camp for kids, new verified farmers and prepared food vendors, and a reusable dish program.
The Workforce Development Board/Local Employment Planning Council (WDB/LEPC) is presenting the Experiential Learning Fair on November 8, 2019 at the Holiday Inn Peterborough-Waterfront in downtown Peterborough. The free information session and trade show will share information with employers about the practical benefits of experiential learning such as apprenticeships and cooperative work placements and connect employers with local organizations that provide opportunities and funding for employers to take advantage of experiential learning.

Free information session and trade show helps connect businesses with the next generation of...

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WDB/LEPC hosting Experiential Learning Fair on November 8 at Holiday Inn in downtown Peterborough.
Heavy rain coming out of a downspout. (Stock photo0

Significant rainfall coming to the Kawarthas on Saturday night

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Gusty winds and total rainfall amounts of 30 to 50 mm possible, with heaviest rain falling overnight Saturday.
Edmonton funk/soul/pop band Carter and the Capitals (Eric Wildeman on guitar, Eric Doucet on keyboards, Ali Mirzaie on bass guitar, and Sam Malowany on drums and percussion) is on tour for the first time in Ontario supporting their debut album. They will be performing an "All Soul's Night Funk Party" at The Garnet in downtown Peterborough on Wednesday, October 30th. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – October 24 to 30

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Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, October 24 to Wednesday, October 30.
Martin Scorsese reunites Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro (pictured) along with Al Pacino in "The Irishman", an epic saga of organized crime in post-war America told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran, a hustler and hitman who worked alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th century. The Netflix film premieres on Wednesday, November 27th. (Photo: Netflix)

What’s new on Netflix Canada in November 2019

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Highlights include Martin Scorsese's The Irishman, season three of The Crown, and a lot of Christmas movies
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