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Peterborough resident Barry Killen posted a video on Instagram of the doors of the local Sears store being locked for the final time. He also posted this symbolic photo, which he calls "Death of a Salesman 2018". All Sears stores closed on January 14, 2018, the end result of the department store chain declaring bankuptcy in 2017. (Photo: Barry Killen @theburleighridge_beareh / Instagram)

Sears store in Peterborough locks its doors for the final time

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Instagram user Barry Killen posts a video and photos of the department store's final day after 64 years in Peterborough.
Thermometer on snow showing extreme cold temperature of 20 below zeroExtreme cold

Extreme cold warning for the Kawarthas overnight and Sunday

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Wind chills of -30°C expected.
What a difference 64 years makes: customers crowd the Peterborough Sears store on opening day on August 26, 1954, when the store was called Simpsons-Sears. In 2017, Sears Canada entered bankruptcy protection, affected by the growth of online shopping and an inability to attract younger customers. All remaining Sears stores, including the one in Peterborough, close for good on January 14, 2018. (Photo: Peterborough Museum and Archives)

Goodbye Sears

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After 64 years, Peterborough store closes for good on Sunday, January 14.
Black ice in winter

Flash freeze warning today for much of the Kawarthas

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Temperatures to drop rapidly, all area school buses are cancelled for Friday.
Montreal-based alt-country singer Bobby Dove, whose 2016 debut album "Thunderchild" was produced in Peterborough by James McKenty, performs at The Garnet in Peterborough on Wednesday, January 17 and at The Arlington in Maynooth on Saturday, January 20. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – January 11 to 17

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Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, January 11 to Wednesday, January 17.
Anne Arnold and Corinna Campbell of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton with Sana Virji and Lori McKee of the Women's Business Network of Peterborough celebrating the donation of $20,064.84 to support the YWCA Crossroads Shelter. The funds were raised at WBN's annual fundraising gala in December. (Photo: Paula Kehoe / WBN)

Women’s Business Network of Peterborough raises $20,000 for YWCA Crossroads Shelter

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Funds raised during WBN's annual fundraising gala will support nutritional well-being for women and children in crisis.
Other cities like Toronto have a community bus service that connects riders with popular destinations, providing an alternative to regular transit. Peterborough Transit will be launching its community bus service in March 2018 and is seeking feedback on one of two possible route options. (Photo: Toronto Transit Commission)

New community bus serving malls, grocery stores, and more is coming to Peterborough in...

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Peterborough Transit is conducting a survey on which of two possible routes is the best.
Emmatt Digital Solutions is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2018. Pictured are owners Chris Calbury (middle) and Kim Appleton (second from right) with some of their staff. (Photo: Emmatt Digital Solutions / Facebook)

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – January 10, 2018

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Featuring January BAH, Chamber AGM coming in February, Emmatt 20th anniversary, PolarFest, and more.
Married couple Louise and Wayne Earle were found dead following a house fire in Brighton in Northumberland County on January 10, 2018. Police now say the fire was the result of a homicide. (Photo: Pete Fisher / Twitter)

Two people dead after early morning fire in Brighton

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Early morning fire completely engulfed Harbour Street home.
The renovated Peterborough Public Library features a new children's books area on the lower level, with a central staircase connecting to the main level. The open concept design features lots of natural light coming from the glass windows at the front of the library. (Photo: Peterborough Public Library)

New year, new library: the renovated Peterborough Public Library is opening soon

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Books are going on shelves and workers completing finishes touches for opening by end of January.
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