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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

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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’

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Upcoming cycling events in Peterborough and the July B!KE-A-THON fundraiser for Peterborough's community cycling hub.
Hosted by Cheryl Hickey, HGTV Canada's new feel-good home renovation series, tentatively called "Big Home Overhaul", will bring together HGTV's most talented designers and contractors to complete whole-home renovations for worthy homeowners. HGTV Canada has issued a casting call for the series, scheduled to premiere in spring 2020. (Photo: Richard Sibbald)

Do you know a family in the Kawarthas who deserves a complete home makeover?

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HGTV Canada looking for worthy families across Canada for new home renovation series hosted by Cheryl Hickey.
Purple flower in a spring frost

Frost advisory in effect overnight Monday for Haliburton and Hastings Highlands

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Temperatures in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland will drop into low single digits.
Representatives from community groups, the Cobourg Police Service, and the Town of Cobourg mimic the famous cover of The Beatles' Abbey Road album during the celebration of the new rainbow crosswalk at King Street West and Second Streets in downtown Cobourg. The crosswalk, which was unveiled during Pride Month in Cobourg, will remain in place for the rest of the summer. (Photo: Town of Cobourg / Facebook)

Cobourg unveils new rainbow crosswalk as a symbol of acceptance and belonging

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Installation of crosswalk coincides with launch of Pride Month in Cobourg.
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