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Park Place Financial and Terry Windrem Insurance Agencies, both headquartered in Peterborough, have announced a merger. Pictured are Park Place Financial co-founders of Mike D'Alessandro (left) and Darrell Wade (right) with Terry Windrem of Terry Windrem Insurance Agencies, who will become the President and CEO of Park Place Financial. Staff from the two companies will merge and relocated to a renovated building at the location of the former Roland's Restaurant on Highway 7 East by the fall of 2018. (Photo courtesy of Park Place Financial)

Two of Peterborough’s leading wealth and risk management firms are merging

Terry Windrem of Terry Windrem Insurance Agencies will become President and CEO of Park Place Financial.

Your child’s star will shine this summer at Market Hall’s Creativity Camps

Performing arts camps for kids ages 7 to 14 run July and August in downtown Peterborough.
Peterborough Housing Corporation CEO Darlene Cook and Homeward Bound manager Marnie Watson receive a cheque for $20,000 from Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough board chair Diane Richard and executive director John Good. Led by Peterborough Housing Corporation, Homeward Bound helps inadequately housed or homeless mother-led families achieve self-sufficiency. (Photo: Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough)

Peterborough program for homeless single moms receives $20,000 boost from Community Foundation

Homeward Bound helps single moms with housing, child care, education, and employment.
Kathy Doornenbal, who opened her Driving Miss Daisy franchise in Peterborough in 2009, has announced she is selling the franchise, which provides non-medical services for seniors and people with special needs. Her and her husband Bob Doornenbal will be moving back to Alberta. (Photo: Driving Miss Daisy)

businessNOW – June 18, 2018

Featuring Driving Miss Daisy, You're Welcome, City of Kawartha Lakes, Victoria County Historical Society, and regional business events.
Heat warning

One more day of high heat and humidity

Cold front later on Monday will bring precipitation and cooler temperatures.
Donors and volunteers from Kawartha Land Trust and the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre came together on June 15, 2018 to release more than two dozen snappping turtle hatchlings at the Jeffrey-Cowan Forest Preserve along Stoney Lake Trails in North Kawartha. The hatchlings came from eggs recovered from an injured snapping turtle brought to the centre last fall. (Photo: Kawartha Land Trust)

Baby snapping turtles have a new home at Kawartha Land Trust’s Stony Lake Trails

Volunteers release more than two dozen hatchlings from eggs incubated by Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre.
Young boy swimming in the water

The Beach Report for June 15 – 21, 2018

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland.
Representatives from area Lions and Lioness Clubs, the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation, and the PRHC Ophthalmology Group celebrate the success of the "Lions for Sight" campaign, which raised $202,669.68 for cataract surgical equipment at PRHC. (Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

‘Lions for Sight’ raises $202,699 for cataract surgical equipment

Funds raised by 26 area Lions and Lioness Clubs will support up to 3,000 surgeries a year at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
As part of his "Better Human" album release tour, Toronto singer-songwriter Ben Kunder will be performing at The Garnet in downtown Peterborough on Monday, June 18, with Ennismore's own Melissa Payne opening. Also be sure to check out the 5th Annual Phil Marshall Birthday Bash at Dr. J's BBQ & Brews in downtown Peterborough on the afternoon of Saturday, June 16th, featuring Water Street Slim & Unlikely Heroes, Rick & Gailie, Christine Atrill Band, Broken Harmony, Bridget Foley Band, and House Brand ($10 at the door, with all proceeds going to the Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association).

nightlifeNOW – June 14 to 20

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, June 14 to Wednesday, June 20.
Scott Gilbert of the Toronto Police Service is Peterborough's new Chief of Police. (Photo: CityNews Toronto)

Toronto’s Scott Gilbert is Peterborough’s new police chief

Long-time member of Toronto Police Service replaces retiring Murray Rodd on July 1st.

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