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Police investigate Tuesday night shooting in Peterborough

Man shot and woman assaulted by two unknown men outside Edison Avenue home
The City of Peterborough has released a draft of its new official plan, which sets the vision and direction for growth and development of the city for the next 20 years. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

City of Peterborough releases draft of official plan for public consultation

After consultation, city will review feedback and present final version of 20-year planning document to city council in 2020.
Antique and classic cars and vintage motorcycles, as well as antique and vintage bicycles, will be on display at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene during the 23rd annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show on Sunday, July 14, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Lang Pioneer Village Museum)

Vintage cars, motorcycles, and bikes return to Lang Pioneer Village in Keene on Sunday

23rd annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show also features demonstrations, food and drink, live music, and more.
Emergency road closed

Two people seriously injured in crash on Highway 28 at Centre Road in Douro-Dummer

Occupants of car struck by truck were airlifted to trauma centres.
The 17th annual Kawartha Rotary Ribfest runs from July 12 to 14, 2019 at Millennium Park in downtown Peterborough. The event is a fundraiser for Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

17th annual Rotary Ribfest returns to Millennium Park in downtown Peterborough this weekend

Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha family-friendly fundraiser features local and out-of-town food and drink vendors and live music.
Police tape

Haliburton man arrested and charged with second-degree murder

58-year-old Robert Ferguson charged with second-degree murder of 29-year-old Dylan Robert Dahlke
Hot thermometer with bright sun

Heat warning remains in effect for the Kawarthas for Saturday

Heat and humidity on Sunday should lessen as cold front moves in Saturday evening.
A view of Victoria Beach on Lake Ontario in Cobourg. (Photo courtesy of Linda McIlwain)

The Beach Report for July 5 to 11, 2019

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland
Taylor Esch and Kieran Northbound, two members of Kitchener acoustic band The Oldest Man I Know, bring their high-energy punk-inspired folk music to The Garnet in downtown Peterborough on Tuesday, July 9th. (Photo: The Oldest Man I Know)

nightlifeNOW – July 4 to 10

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, July 4 to Wednesday, July 10.
This year, don't let your green food scraps go to waste. Register for the Kitchen to Compost program and City of Peterborough staff will deliver and install a composter in your backyard. New this year, the program includes a countertop food scrap container for holding your veggie scraps until you take them out to your backyard unit. (Photo: Karen Halley)

Want to reduce household waste? Give backyard composting a try

Kitchen to Compost program for Peterborough residents will deliver and install a composter and provide a countertop bin.

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