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Barry Killen captured this scene of a rescue in Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park of a camper who was injured when a piece of equipment containing flammable liquid exploded at her remote campsite on Shark Lake. The woman, who suffered burns to areas of her body, was later airlifted by helicopter to Peterborough Regional Health Centre. (Photo: Barry Killen)

Injured camper in Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park airlifted by helicopter on Civic Holiday

Woman in her early 60s was badly burned when refuelling a cooking stove at her campsite.
Severe thunderstorm

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for all of the Kawarthas

Significant rainfall, strong wind gusts, and hail possible this afternoon and evening.
Thermometer showing high temperatures

Heat warning in effect for the Kawarthas until Tuesday

Temperatures of 31 degrees, feeling like 40, expected Sunday and Monday.
A doctor conducting a medical consultation

Kirkfield is losing its only family doctor

Dr. Kinga Koprowicz is relocating her practice from Kawartha Lakes to Orillia as of November.
Young boy swimming in the water

The Beach Report for August 3 – 9, 2018

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland.
Kick back and relax this Civic Holiday long weekend instead of rushing around to get your shopping done. All grocery stores, malls, and big box stores and many beer and liquor stores are open on the holiday Monday.

What’s open and closed on the 2018 Civic Holiday

Holiday hours for 263 selected businesses, organizations, and services across the Kawarthas.
Hamilton folk singer-songwriter Gillian Nicola performs two shows this week: on Sunday, August 5th at Kawartha Coffee Co. in Bobcaygeon and on Tuesday, August 7th at The Garnet in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Lisa MacIntosh)

nightlifeNOW – August 2 to 8

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, August 2 to Wednesday, August 8.
The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service in Lindsay. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Woman charged after assaulting another woman with pepper spray in downtown Lindsay

Suspect originally went to police claiming to be the victim of an assault.
The Kawartha Chamber will have a booth at the Lakefield Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, August 11th. There will be a variety of games and challenges set up for visitors to enjoy, as well as lots of great local information. The Chamber will also be accepting donations for its fundraiser to support the Habitat for Humanity Women's Build in Curve Lake First Nation.

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – August 1, 2018

Featuring 2018 Awards of Excellence nominations, Bridgenorth Hop, Lakefield Sidewalk Sale, municipal election candidates, and more.
Peterborough Utilities Group

Sale of Peterborough Distribution Inc. to Hydro One is back on

After withdrawing from negotiations in March, Hydro One has agreed to purchase assets.

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