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Detective sergeant Josh McGrath at the scene of a physical altercation on May 18, 2025 in downtown Peterborough that led to the death of a 41-year-old Peterborough man. Three of the four men arrested in the incident have been charged with manslaughter. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Peterborough Police Service video)

Four men facing charges in death of 41-year-old Peterborough man on May long weekend

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Victim of physical altercation Sunday in downtown Peterborough later died of his injuries in hospital.
Victoria Shepherd. (Photo via LinkedIn)

Victoria Shepherd is the new general manager of FLATO Academy Theatre in Lindsay

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Shepherd has 20 years' experience in the music industry and over 35 years' experience in theatre.
Kawartha Lakes police vehicle. (Photo: Kawartha Lakes Police Service)

Lindsay man facing assault charges after stabbing a man in a wheelchair

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Argument between two men in downtown Lindsay on Monday afternoon escalated into a physical altercation.
Celebrating Queen Victoria's birthday on Monday, May 24, 1819, Victoria Day is a Canadian holiday always observed on the Monday preceding May 25. Informally considered the start of the summer season in Canada, the Victoria Day long weekend is when many people open their cottages, put their boats in the water, or go camping. (Stock photo)

What’s open and closed on Victoria Day 2025

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Holiday hours for 293 selected businesses, organizations, and services in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Port Hope, and across the greater Kawarthas region.
Award-winning actor, musician, playwright, music director, and sound designer Beau Dixon will perform on piano and vocals backed by Sam Weber on guitar, Ryan Browne on bass, and Curtis Cronkwright on drums during the Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association's Deluxe Live event at The Social in downtown Peterborough on Saturday afternoon, which also features spotlight musician Grainne Ryan backed by Al Black, Jeremy Spencley, Andy Pryde, and Sean Daniels. (Photo: David Hou)

nightlifeNOW – May 15 to 21

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Lock 31 (Buckhorn) on the Trent-Severn Waterway. (Photo: Parks Canada)

Trent-Severn Waterway opens for boating season in time for the Victoria Day long weekend

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Starting Friday, lockstation hours for the long weekend are 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. including on Victoria Day.
Flanked by Peterborough Century 21 Lakers board member Len Powers (left) and player Dylan Hutchison (right), Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation president and CEO Lesley Heighway dons a Peterborough Century 21 Lakers jersey at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on May 12, 2025 for an announcement of a partnership between the Lakers and the PRHC Foundation to support the $60 million Campaign for PRHC. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Century 21 Lakers)

Peterborough lacrosse fans can support world-class healthcare close to home this season

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Peterborough Lakers announce partnership with the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation for the $60 million Campaign for PRHC.
An OPP police car with lights flashing. (Photo: Ontario Provincial Police)

Female motorcyclist killed in collision with tractor trailer in Lindsay

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Collision happened Saturday morning on Highway 7 between Highway 35 and County Road 36.
Cambridge-based roots singer-songwriter Craig Robertson, who released his sixth album "Running the Other Way" last September, performs at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Friday night. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – May 8 to 14

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
A sold-out crowd of 200 people attended the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce's inaugural Luminary Awards celebration at the Great Hall of Trent University's Champlain College on May 8, 2025, which saw awards in five categories that recognize women at all stages of their careers presented to Sheena Howard, Jenisha Sanjit Arora, Rachel Stark, Tiffany Arcari, and Jeannine Taylor. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

Five Peterborough-area women in business honoured at inaugural Luminary Awards celebration

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Hosted by the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, award recipients are Sheena Howard, Jenisha Sanjit Arora, Rachel Stark, Tiffany Arcari, and Jeannine Taylor.
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