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Police investigate homicide in village of Haliburton

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Haliburton man charged with second-degree murder.
The 11th annual YWCA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser, held on May 24, 2019, has raised $103,028 for the YWCA Crossroads Shelter, supporting 1,593 "Safe Nights" for women and children fleeing abuse. Pictured from left to right: Jocelyn Hill of Swish, Tiffany Christie of Heads up for Inclusion, Laura Leahy of Swish, YWCA executive director Lynn Zimmer, Scott Rocha of Swish, Drew Merrett of Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre, Dan Vilar of GM Financial, Monika Carmichael of Trent Valley Honda, Kelli Richard of Kawartha Credit Union, Chris Russell of Bryston, and top individual fundraiser Tom Mortlock of top fundraising team Mortlock Construction. (Photo courtesy of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)

YWCA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes raises $103,028 for Crossroads Shelter

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Funds will support 1,593 'Safe Nights' for women and children fleeing abuse.
Peterborough Mayor Diane Therrien and Selwyn Deputy Mayor Sherry Senis at Peterborough City Hall on June 18, 2019 announcing the panellists for the upcoming forum on Peterborough's opioid crisis, to be held at the Market Hall in downtown Peterborough on July 11, 2019. (Photo: @MayorPtbo / Twitter)

Panellists announced for Opioid Summit at Market Hall on July 11

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Public health, police, paramedics, and residents will be represented at forum on Peterborough's opioid crisis.
A motorcycle has been destroyed by fire and the driver is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following an accident on Highway 118 in Highlands East on June 16, 2019. A passenger also suffered injuries. (Photo: Bancroft OPP)

Motorcycle crashes and burns on Highway 118 in Highlands East

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Driver air-lifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
83-year-old Nickolas Missios and 83-year-old Aspasia Missios of Scarborough were reported missing on June 6, 2019. Police have now confirmed the two bodies found in in a submerged car near Brighton on June 17, 2019 are those of the couple. (Photos supplied by Toronto Police)

Bodies found in submerged car in Trent-Severn Waterway those of missing elderly couple

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Nickolas and Aspasia Missios of Scarborough were reported missing in early June.
Gene Simmons, legendary frontman and co-founder of KISS, one of rock's most successful and longest-running bands, announces three Ontario appearances this November, including at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on November 9, 2019. After an epic and storied 45-year career, and hot on the heels of “End of the Road,” his final world tour with KISS, Gene Simmons sits down with Canadian audiences for an intimate and candid conversation. (Photo: CNW Group/UP Next PR)

KISS frontman Gene Simmons comes to Peterborough in November for an ‘intimate conversation’

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Musician and entrepreneur will sit down for a moderated discussion and audience Q&A on November 9 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
Peterborough favourites Al Black & The Steady Band (Andy Pryde, Al Black, Gary Peeples) are headlining the 6th annual Phil Marshall Birthday Bash (a fundraiser for the Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association) the afternoon on Saturday, June 15th at Dr. J's BBQ & Brews in downtown Peterborough and will also be performing at the Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort in Keene the evening of Tuesday, June 18th. (Photo: Al Black & The Steady Band / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – June 13 to 19

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Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, June 13 to Wednesday, June 19.
The Town Trolley, owned and operated by Michael Bryant of Dromoland out of Little Britain, returns in 2019 to provide free service from downtown Peterborough to the Peterborough Musicfest concerts at Del Crary Park from 6 to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays between June 29 and August 17 2019. This year, the trolley will also stop at the Memorial Centre parking lot, and will also be available for the Kawartha Craft Beer Festival on June 14 and 15. (Photo courtesy of Michael Bryant)

Free trolley service returns to downtown Peterborough this summer

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Improved service includes new dates and a longer route for Peterborough Musicfest concerts.
A young female student in front of the Canadian flag

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

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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...

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23rd annual event features antique tractors and steam engines, old-fashioned shaves, pancakes, live music, demonstrations, and more.
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