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Award-winning East Coast singer-songwriter Alicia Toner brings her blend of folk, pop, and country-rock to the Black Horse in downtown Peterborough on Sunday, July 14th. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – July 11 to 17

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, July 11 to Wednesday, July 17.
The new Brock Mission, which will include 30 shelter beds and 15 affordable housing units for homeless and at-risk men, will cost around $6.3 million to build. (Rendering: Lett Architects Inc.)

Federal government announces $5.2 million in funding for new Brock Mission in Peterborough

New facility will include 30 shelter beds and 15 affordable housing units for homeless and at-risk men.
Severe thunderstorm

Severe thunderstorm watch in place for the Kawarthas for Thursday

Strong wind gusts, heavy downpours, and hail are possible in late morning and afternoon.
'Remembering Romeo', a pet photo fundraiser on July 14, 2019 to benefit the Peterborough Humane Society's Snoopy fund, is named for organizer Tracey Ormond's cat Romeo, who passed away in June. When Ormond realized she didn't have very many photos with Romeo, she was inspired to team up with local photographer Heather Doughty to create the fundraiser. (Photo: Tracey Ormond / Facebook)

Pose for a photo with your pet and help raise funds for Peterborough Humane...

Tracey Ormond and Heather Doughty team up to present 'Remembering Romeo' photo shoot on July 14 for Safe Nights for Pets program.
Police car lights. (Stock photo)

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

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