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Representatives of the Peterborough DBIA, the Warming Room, the City of Peterborough, and other partners at the May 29, 2018 announcement of "One City Peterborough", a two-pronged pilot program running over the summer that will see vulnerable people hired to help clean the streets of downtown Peterborough and two full-time outreach workers to assist people downtown, particularly those facing homelessness, social exclusion, and mental health issues. (Photo: Peterborough DBIA)

‘One City Peterborough’ will hire marginalized people to clean up the downtown

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Two-part pilot program will also hire full-time outreach workers to assist vulnerable people.
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Lindsay dental clinic patients may have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV

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Health unit urges testing for all patients who received treatment at Lakeland Clinic between November 10, 2017 and February 21, 2018.
This new mural painted by artist Cliff Smith in the Village of Omemee is designed to encourage the drive-through traffic along Highway 7 to stop and explore the community. It is part of the Discover Omemee initiative, which also includes new maps and signage throughout the village. (Photo courtesy of the City of Kawartha Lakes)

New mural celebrates Omemee’s culture and heritage

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Discover Omemee initiative also features community-attraction maps and guitar-shaped wayfinding signs.
A customer picking up her order from Locavorest, an online farmers' market carrying items from more than 25 local producters. As of May 25, 2018, in addition to picking up orders, customers can now arrange for home delivery within the City of Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Innovation Cluster)

businessNOW – May 28, 2018

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Featuring Locavorest home delivery, restaurateur Cameron Green running for Mayor of Peterborough, Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame, and a Marmora private investor offering funding, and more.
City of Peterborough Mayor Daryl Bennett with some student atheletes on Special Olympics Day in Peterborough (May 22, 2018). Hosted by the Peterborough Police Service, the 2018 Special Olympics Ontario School Championships takes place from May 29th to 31st in Peterborough. (Photo: Special Olympics Ontario)

Special Olympics Ontario School Championships take place in Peterborough this week

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More than 1,000 secondary school athletes will compete in basketball, bocce, floor hockey, soccer, and track and field.
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Severe thunderstorm watch in place for much of the Kawarthas

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Storms capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rain.
Gord Downie's siblings Patrick, Paula, and Mike attended the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund Benefit Concert on May 11, 2018, which raised $10,000 for the fund supporting awareness, education, and acts of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. (Photo: Journey Magazine Ptbo)

Benefit concert raises $10,000 for Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund

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Funds raised at sold-out May 11 event will support acts of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people,
The six recipients of the Peterborough Arts Awards: Robert Winslow, Melody Thomas, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Krista English, Beth McMaster, and Brad Brackenridge. The inaugural awards were presented on May 25, 2018, at The Mayor's Luncheon for the Arts in Peterborough. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW.com)

Inaugural Peterborough Arts Awards honour achievements of six local artists and arts leaders

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Recipients are Melody Thomas, Brad Brackenridge, Robert Winslow, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Krista English, and Beth McMaster.
City of Kawartha Lakes staff and council members joined Kawartha Conservation and RBC staff for a cheque presentation on May 24, 2018, at the Omemee Beach. Pictured are: Emily Johnston, Kawartha Conservation Stewardship Outreach Technician; Mark Majchrowski, Kawartha Conservation CAO; Nancy Lee, RBC Group Services Representative; Doug Richardson, RBC Lindsay Branch Manager; Andy Letham, Mayor of the City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor; and Mary Ann Martin, Kawartha Lakes Ward 15 Councillor. Not pictured: Jenn Johnson, City of Kawartha Lakes Parks, Recreation and Culture Division Manager; Kristie Virgoe, Kawartha Conservation Director of Stewardship and Conservation Lands; Mike Goodhand, Kawartha Lakes Area Parks Supervisor. (Photo courtesy of Kawartha Conservation)

Kawartha Conservation to use $20,000 grant from RBC Foundation to improve Omemee Beach

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Funds will support a rain garden, shoreline naturalization, removal of invasive plants, interpretive signage, and more.
Peterborough indie folk-rock band Paper Shakers, led by Michael and Whitney Hall with Jackson Sole, Luke Benjamin, and David St. Pierre, are one of more than 90 acts performing during the Peterborough LIVE Music Festival from May 24 to 27 in downtown Peterborough. The band performs at the "Indie-go" show on Saturday, May 26 at The Garnet. (Photo: Paper Shakers)

nightlifeNOW – May 24 to 30

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Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, May 24 to Wednesday, May 30.
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