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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.
John K. Muir passed away on June 3, 2019. (Photo: John Muir / Facebook)

Peterborough radio legend John Muir has passed away

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Community leader, audio engineer, and mentor first became involved in Trent Radio in 1975.
Bobcaygeon Brewing Company, co-founded by Richard Wood and Vincent Castronovo in 2017, is a craft brewery located at 17 Bolton Street in Bobcaygeon with a "innovation lab" opening at 649 The Parkway in Peterborough in June 2019. Wood believe that a new retail system for the sale of beverage alcohol can support Ontario's craft beer industry. (Photo: Bobcaygeon Brewing Company)

Opinion: Expanding access to craft beer the right thing to do

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Bobcaygeon Brewing Company co-founder Richard Wood says government's move to end The Beer Store deal levels the playing field.
Drones are not allowed to be operated within 5.6 kilometres of an airport. (Stock photo)

Drone spotted flying illegally near Peterborough Airport

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Beside being dangerous, flying drones near airports can result in fines and jail time.
Louis Prins picking up his $100,000 cheque at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto. He won the prize by matched six of the seven Encore numbers in exact order in the May 17, 2019 Lotto Max draw. (Photo: OLG)

Douro carpenter wins $100,000 in Lotto Max draw

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Louis Prins plans on using the money for home renovations and to buy a truck and a four-wheeler.
Toronto blues musician and singer-songwriter Mike Nagoda, who self-identifies as LGBT and disabled, performs at the Black Horse Pub in downtown Peterborough on Wednesday, June 5th. Born with cerebral palsy, Mike struggled to play guitar in the conventional manner until the late legendary Toronto bluesman Brian Cober taught Mike how to play "double slide" guitar. (Photo: Mike Nagoda / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – May 30 to June 5

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Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, May 30 to Wednesday, June 5.
Cineplex and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment are offering free viewing parties of the 2019 NBA Finals at 33 Cineplex theatres across Canada. (Photo: Raptors / Facebook)

Watch the Raptors at Galaxy Cinemas in downtown Peterborough

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Cineplex theatres are hosting free viewing parties across Canada for the first four games of the NBA finals.
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