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Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough shared this photo of a new baby meerkat, which is about a month old. The zoo is asking visitors to be respectful when viewing the meerkats in their habitat as not to scare the baby and new family. (Photo: Riverview Park and Zoo)

Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough welcomes a baby meerkat

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About a month old, the pup has left its burrow and is now exploring the habitat with its babysitters close by,
Selwyn Township mayor Sherry Senis, Peterborough County warden Bonnie Clark, and Hydro One communications and marketing vice president and Bronwen Evans planting a tree at Paul J. English Chemung Lions Park in Bridgenorth on June 16, 2025 when Hydro One announced that Selwyn Township is one of 50 municipalities and Indigenous communities in Ontario that would receive up to $10,000 to assist in recovery efforts from March's devastating ice storm. (Photo: Hydro One)

Selwyn Township residents can get a free tree as part of the township’s 2025...

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Funded by a Hydro One grant, program is designed to restore and enhance tree canopy as a result of March's devastating ice storm.
Thermometer showing high temperatures

Heat warning in effect for Kawarthas region Sunday to Tuesday

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Daytime highs expected to reach 30-34°C, with humidex values of 38-42°C.
Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith at the Ennismore Community Centre on July 25, 2025 where he announced an investment of $931,750 from the Ontario government to help the Township of Selwyn replace the arena's aging floor as well as refrigeration piping and the ice rink chiller. He later also announced a $1-million investment for a similar project at the Douro-Dummer Community Centre. (Photo: Office of MPP Smith / Facebook)

Ontario government investing over $1.9 million in upgrades at two Peterborough County arenas

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Funding will help replace the aging arena floors at Ennismore Community Centre and Douro-Dummer Community Centre.
A young girl with gear during summer heading to a beach for a swim. (Stock photo)

The Beach Report for July 25 to 31, 2025

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Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.
Veteran Toronto-based indie rock band By Divine Right, led by guitarist and vocalist José Miguel Contreras and whose former members include Broken Social Scene's Brendan Canning and Feist, is performing at The John at Sadleir House in Peterborough on Friday night with openers Valleyspeak and Jenina MacGillivray. (Photo: Bob Cliofi)

nightlifeNOW – July 24 to 30

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
A thunderstorm over Bobcaygeon in Kawartha Lakes in May 2022. (Photo: Jay Callaghan / CalTek Design)

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Kawarthas region for Thursday evening

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Damaging wind gusts up to 110 km/h, torrential rainfall exceeding 50 mm, and nickel-sized hail are possible.
Five people were injured after two passenger vehicles and a motorcycle collided on Highway 28 just east of Bancroft on July 23, 2025. (Photo: Bancroft OPP)

Five people injured in multi-vehicle crash on Highway 28 east of Bancroft on Wednesday

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Police believe the collision may have been caused by a muffler that fell off a vehicle onto the highway.
The Choate Road overpass and Ganaraska River bridge on Highway 401 in Port Hope. (Photo: Google Earth)

Ontario government proceeding with replacement of Highway 401 Choate Road overpass and Ganaraska River...

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Project is part of province's future plan to widen Highway 401 near Port Hope to eight lanes by 2051 and to 10 lanes by 2081.
Patrons enjoying the patio at Publican House's restaurant in 2019. (Photo: Maryam Monsef)

Publican House Bar & Grill in downtown Peterborough closed for renovations

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Acquired by One Eyed Jack in May, the restaurant will be closed for at least a month but the brewery and retail store will remain open.
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