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Rosemary Burns Ganley, William Anthony Fox, and Mark Joseph Cameron have each been appointed as members of the Order of Canada by Governor General of Canada Mary Simon. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Three Kawarthas residents appointed to the Order of Canada

Rosemary Burns Ganley and William Anthony Fox of Peterborough and Mark Joseph Cameron of Hastings are among 83 new appointees.
A young girl with gear during summer heading to a beach for a swim. (Stock photo)

The Beach Report for June 28 to July 4, 2024

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland.
Elmhirst's Resort in Keene kicks off its Tuned Up Tuesdays summer concert series with bluegrass and southern folk band The Boogie Time Ramblers (Adam Gryck, Buster Fewings, Diamond Dave Russell) performing in the Wild Blue Yonder Pub on Tuesday evening. (Photo: Caitlin Smith)

nightlifeNOW – June 27 to July 3

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
The City of Peterborough is removing three dead or dying trees along the perimeter of Bonnerworth Park on June 27, 2024 and is advising residents the work is not related to the controversial Bonnerworth Park redevelopment. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

City of Peterborough says tree removals at Bonnerworth Park not related to park redevelopment

Three dead or dying trees along park's perimeter will be removed June 27 for safety reasons.
On June 25, 2024, the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation launched the public phase of a $60-million fundraising campaign to position the hospital to meet the challenges of a changing health care system. Pictured from left to right are PRHC vascular surgeon and PRHC Foundation board member Dr. Heather Cox, PRHC Foundation board chair Dan Moloney, patient and campaign ambassador Jennie Ireland, PRHC Foundation president and CEO Lesley Heighway, PRHC president and CEO Dr. Lynn Mikula, and donor and campaign ambassador David Morton. (Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation launches largest fundraising campaign in hospital’s history

Having already raised $45.5 million, $60-million campaign aims to address systemic challenges by reimagining health care at PRHC.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

22-year-old Peterborough man dies after being rescued from Little Lake on Sunday

The man was located in the water at Beavermead Park and resuscitated, but died the following day in hospital.
Heavy rain coming out of a downspout. (Stock photo0

Rainfall warning in effect for northern Kawarthas region this weekend

50-80 mm of rain expected in Haliburton County and Hastings Highlands by Sunday morning.
The occupants of this 1976 Triumph Spitfire travelling north on Highway 28 south of Young's Point received only minor injuries after it was hit by a vehicle exiting a private driveway onto the highway on June 21, 2024. (Photo: Peterborough County OPP)

Collision with classic car briefly closes Highway 28 south of Young’s Point Friday morning

Occupants of classic car and driver of vehicle that collided with it suffered only minor injuries.
A young boy coughing while being examined by a doctor. (Stock photo)

Peterborough health unit advising vaccinations as cases of whooping cough spread in community

Some of the cases of the bacterial respiratory infection pertussis have been linked to local schools.
Fronted by the veteran Canadian musician, Ken Tizzard and Music for Goats performs at Capers Tap House in Campbellford on Saturday night. (Photo via Ken Tizzard website)

nightlifeNOW – June 20 to 26

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

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