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These Grade 2 students harvested 122 pounds of onions at Edwin Binney's Community Garden in Lindsay on September 27, 2019, pushing the total weight of produce harvested in the garden's first year of operation to more than two tons. The fresh produce was donated to local social service agencies, food banks, shelters, and children's programming agencies. (Photo courtesy of United Way City of Kawartha

Community garden in Lindsay produces more than two tons of fresh produce donated to...

Edwin Binney's Community Garden is a joint effort of United Way City of Kawartha Lakes, Crayola Canada, Fleming College, and more.
It is legal in Canada to grow up to four cannabis plants for personal use. (Photo: Wikipedia)

Lindsay man arrested for stealing backyard cannabis plants

After a resident reported a theft, police located a man in the area carrying three stolen plants.
The West End Riverboat Band (John Williams on clarinet and vocals, Ben Lee on tenor banjo and vocals, and Chris Adriaanse on double bass) will be performing old-time New Orleans jazz and folk at The Arlington in Maynooth on Saturday, September 28th and then again at the Black Horse Pub in downtown Peterborough on Sunday, September 29th. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – September 26 to October 2

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, September 26 to Wednesday, October 2.
Hydro One crew

Power outage planned for Sunday morning in Peterborough area

Hydro One will disconnect power to 8,489 customers for required upgrades.
"The Mush Hole", which addresses the devastation of residential schools with a visceral and thought-provoking dance performance, is one of seven performance events offered during Public Energy Performing Arts' 2019-20 season. "The Mush Hole" will be performed by Kaha:wi Dance Theatre at the Market Hall in downtown Peterborough on November 2, 2019. (Photo: Ian R. Maracle)

Public Energy launches its 2019-20 season

Storytelling, dance, theatre, and more mark Peterborough performing art organization's 26th season.
Members of Enactus Fleming College celebrate receiving the People's Choice Award at the World Project Expo at the Enactus World Cup 2019, which took place in San Jose, California from September 16 to 18, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Enactus Fleming College)

Enactus Fleming College wins People’s Choice Award at World Project Expo in Silicon Valley

Paper Planet Project social enterprise diverts paper from landfill and recycling to turn it into products that can be sold.
British folk duo Winter Wilson (Kip Winter and David Wilson) are touring Canada in September, with a stop at The Garnet in downtown Peterborough on Wednesday, September 25th. Peterborough singer-songwriter Robert Atyeo will be opening. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – September 19 to 25

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, September 19 to Wednesday, September 25.
Due to a lapse in infection prevention and control practices at Kawartha Endodontics in downtown Peterborough, Peterborough Public Health is advising patients who received treatment at the dental clinic prior to July 16, 2019 to make an appointment with their healthcare provider to discuss testing for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). (Photo: Google Maps)

Peterborough Public Health advises Kawartha Endodontics patients to get tested for bloodborne infections

Patients who received treatment at Peterborough dental clinic before July 16, 2019 may be at risk of hepatitis and HIV infection.
Pterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation president and CEO Lesley Heighway (left) and PRHC Foundation board chair Gord McFarland (right) accept a cheque for $241,738.54 from incoming Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival chair Gina Lee, festival dragon Bill Thornton (in costume), and outgoing festival chair Michelle Thornton on September 18, 2019 at PRHC. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival)

Dragon Boat Festival raises $241,739 for cancer care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre

Over 19 years, annual event has raised more than $3.6 million for breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
OPP logo on police car door

Collision with transport truck near Bancroft claims life of 60-year-old man

Early Wednesday morning accident closed Highway 28 near Belton Road for 11 hours.

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