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A young female student in front of the Canadian flag

Young Peterborough students invited to participate in 2019 Isadore Black Canada Day Essay Contest

Deadline is June 15 for children in Grades 4 to 6 to submit a 500-word essay on what they love about Canada
Local collectors will display some of the oldest antique tractors and steam engines around at the 23rd annual Father's Day Smoke & Steam Show, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene. (Photo courtesy of Lang Pioneer Village Museum)

Treat dad to the Father’s Day Smoke & Steam Show at Lang Pioneer Village...

23rd annual event features antique tractors and steam engines, old-fashioned shaves, pancakes, live music, demonstrations, and more.
In 2019, Kim Blackwell is marking 25 years at 4th Line Theatre in Millbrook. The theatre's managing artistic director since 2014, Blackwell is pictured here at Winslow Farm in a photo for Heather Doughty's Inspire: The Women's Portrait Project. (Photo: Heather Doughty)

Kim Blackwell marks 25 years at 4th Line Theatre in Millbrook

Now managing artistic director, she directed her first production at the renowned outdoor theatre company in 2002.
Rhino, one of several sexual enhancement supplements sold by Forbidden Pleasures in Peterborough that have been seized by Health Canada. Products with similar packaging were tested and found to contain aminotadalafil, a prescription drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. (Photo: CNW Group / Health Canada)

Health Canada seizes sexual enhancement supplements from Peterborough retailer

Products sold at Forbidden Pleasures may contain prescription drugs
Thief stealing bag through open window of car

Local police services remind residents to ‘lock it or lose it’

Increase in thefts from vehicles in Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes.
From June 13 to August 30, 2019, 27 participating retail shops in downtown Peterborough will remain open unti 8 p.m. every Thursday and Friday evening. Look for the 'Open Late 'Til Eight" sticker in the window of your favourite downtown store. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Downtown Peterborough shops open late every Thursday and Friday this summer

A list and map of 27 downtown retailers participating in 'Open Late 'Til Eight' from June to August.
John Kenneth Muir at Trent Radio at Lady Eaton College in Peterborough in 1979. Muir passed away on June 3, 2019 at the age of 63. (Photo: Trent Radio)

Celebration of community radio pioneer John Muir’s life planned for June 22

Portions of celebration at Sadleir House will be broadcast on Trent Radio.
AVIT Manufacturing, the new name and brand of Steelworks Design, is unveiled during an open house and media conference at the company's facility at 1961 Fisher Drive in Peterborough on June 6, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Mega Experience)

Peterborough custom machinery company Steelworks Design is now AVIT Manufacturing

New brand better reflects company's products and services for further expansion into global automation marketplace.
American alt-folk singer-songwriter This Frontier Needs Heroes (the stage name of Brad Lauretti) performs at The Garnet in downtown Peterborough on Wednesday, June 12th. (Photo: Silja Lomakka)

nightlifeNOW – June 6 to 12

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, June 6 to Wednesday, June 12.
There are cycling-related events happening every day in Peterborough from June 6 to 9, 2019. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)

Enjoy the summer-like weather and get pedalling

Upcoming cycling events in Peterborough and the July B!KE-A-THON fundraiser for Peterborough's community cycling hub.

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