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Established in 1974 by James Hamilton, the miniature train ride at Peterborough's Riverview Park and Zoo features a miniature replica of an 1860 locomotive that is old and needs to be replaced. (Photo: Riverview Park and Zoo)

Miniature train ride at Peterborough’s Riverview Park and Zoo out of service until further...

Train's locomotive is almost 50 years old and requires increasing maintenance and repairs.
Veteran Canadian country-folk musician Lou Moore (The Good Brothers, Tommy Hunter) performs in the Lounge at Hollow Valley Resort in Dorset on Saturday night with Michael McMaster on bass and backup vocal. (Photo: The Indie Distributor)

nightlifeNOW – July 25 to 31

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Police car lights. (Stock photo)

Police investigating hate crime assault in Peterborough’s East City

A group of four young men spit at victim and then knocked his turban off his head and stomped on it.
Operated by the Ontario government, Central East Correctional Centre is a medium/maximum security prison just north of Lindsay that was built in 2002 and has a capacity for over 1,000 adult male and female offenders in both remanded and sentenced custody. (Public domain photo)

Two inmates of Central East Correctional Centre in Lindsay charged with first-degree murder

Fellow inmate Andre Taillefer was found seriously injured in his cell on July 17 and died in hospital six days later.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) boat in the water. (Photo: OPP)

One dead, one seriously injured after two personal watercraft collide on Crowe River north...

40-year-old man who died was a passenger on a personal watercraft that was struck from behind on July 20.
A thunderstorm passes over a lake in North Kawartha Township on July 5, 2021. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for entire Kawarthas region Wednesday

Strong wind gusts, torrential downpours, and large hail are possible, with a risk of a tornado in northeastern areas.
A Cobourg police vehicle. (Photo: Cobourg Police Service)

Cobourg police constable suspended with pay after allegations of misconduct while on duty

York Regional Police will be leading an investigation into the alleged incident.
Victoria Park Beach in Cobourg. (Photo: Town of Cobourg)

The Beach Report for July 19 to 25, 2024

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward
Federal small business minister Rechie Valdez was at Jackson Park in Peterborough on July 18, 2024 on behalf of environment and climate change minister Steven Guilbeault to announce over $8.5 million in federal funding for two projects that will help advance conservation efforts and protect ecosystems in Peterborough and the Kawarthas, including $7 million for Kawartha Land Trust. Also pictured is Guilbeault's parliamentary secretary Adam van Koeverden and Peterborough mayor Jeff Leal. (Photo: Office of Rechie Valdez)

Kawartha Land Trust receives $7 million in federal funding for land conservation efforts

Funding comes from Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by protecting ecosystems.
Belfountain, the new indie folk-rock project fronted by singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and Juno award-winning producer Chris Graham, is performing at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Friday night. (Photo: Jen Squires)

nightlifeNOW – July 18 to 24

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.

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