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Lang Pioneer Village Museum will go into mourning for the day on August 10, 2019 during “When Death Was in Fashion", an exploration of the Victorian obsession with death. You can learn about the traditions associated with death in the 19th century, including funeral fads and fancies, mourning novelties, memorial traditions, and mourning attire. (Photo courtesy of Lang Pioneer Village Museum)

Explore the Victorian obsession with death at Lang Pioneer Village Museum on August 10

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'When Death Was in Fashion' at Keene's historical museum features a fashion show and costuming competition.
Relax and enjoy the long weekend! You don't need to worry about stocking up on food and beverages, as most stores are open on the Civic Holiday Monday.

What’s open and closed on the 2019 Civic Holiday

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Holiday hours for 265 selected businesses, organizations, and services across the Kawarthas.
Sandy Beach in Trent Lakes is very popular among residents and visitors because of its soft sand extending into warm and shallow turquoise water. (Photo: Michael Hurcomb)

The Beach Report for August 2 to 8, 2019

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Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland.
Toronto jazz vocalist Tanya Wills will be performing with her quartet at the SOS Lounge in Warkworth on Saturday, August 3rd as part of Westben's annual Jazz Fringe Festival, which takes place from August 2nd to 4th and features jazz musicians performing at various eateries in Campbellford, Hastings, and Warkworth. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – August 1 to 7

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Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, August 1 to Wednesday, August 7.
Central Smith Creamery owner Ian Scates (second from left) and vice-president/marketing Jenn Scates (right) present a cheque for $13,420.25 to Jane Lovett (left) and Lesley Heighway (second from right) of PRHC Foundation at the dairy's location at 739 Lindsay Road in Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

Central Smith Creamery raises more than $13,400 for PRHC Foundation

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Local dairy's 'ice cream social' on July 20 was a thank you for great care at Peterborough's regional hospital .
Six-year-old Frankie Michaels. (Supplied photo)

Peterborough police seek missing six-year-old child (Update: located)

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Frankie Michaels was last seen this morning riding his bike around Park Place and Wolfe Street in Peterborough
There's lots to do during August at The Canadian Canoe Museum, including the popular Voyageur Canoe Tour, a one-of-a-kind guided tour where you help paddle a 36-foot Montreal canoe along the Trent-Severn Waterway and through the Peterborough Lift Lock. (Photo courtesy of The Canadian Canoe Museum)

Make, paddle, play, and connect at The Canadian Canoe Museum in August

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Peterborough museum is offering a wide range of activities for both individuals and families.
Highway 28 is closed between Mt. Julian Viamede Road and Northey’s Bay Road in Woodview as police investigate a fatal accident on July 29, 2019. Pictured is a closure of Highway 28 following another head-on collision in February 2019 on the same stretch of highway. (Photo courtesy of Geri-Lynn Cajindos)

One person dead after accident on Highway 28 in Woodview

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40-year-old Aaron Leveck of Peterborough was struck by a truck while walking on the highway.
Severe thunderstorm

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for much of the Kawarthas on Sunday

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Torrential downpours and 90 km/h wind gusts possible Sunday afternoon and evening.
Egyptian rescue dog Layaly was successfully trapped on July 27, 2019 after more than a week after escaping from her foster home near Cavan. Layaly was brought to Canada to receive additional medical treatment for her throat and lymph nodes, which were damaged by a string that had been tied around her neck so long it caused her neck to swell greatly. (Photo: Anette Targowski / Facebook)

Layaly, the missing Egyptian rescue dog, has been found

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Traumatized dog escaped from her foster home near Cavan on July 18.
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