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An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car with lights flashing. (Photo: OPP)

48-year-old Havelock woman charged in connection to weapons incident at Campbellford high school

Police seized multiple firearms, ammunition, and other weapons from home of 15-year-old boy who was charged in February 25 incident.
Members of the Kinsmen Club of Peterborough were at No Frills on George Street and at FreshCo on Brock Street in downtown Peterborough on Feburary 22, 2025 to hand out 160 gift certificates worth a total of $4,000 in recognition of the annual Kin Kindness Day. (Photo: Kinsmen Club of Peterborough / Facebook)

Peterborough Kinsmen Club hands out gift certificates in downtown grocery stores

As part of annual Kin Kindness Day on February 22, members distributed 160 gift certificates worth a total of $4,000.
Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) has announced Joe Rees and Hillary Flood will lead key initiatives for the not-for-profit organization that promotes regional tourism activity in the area branded as Kawarthas Northumberland. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Peterborough residents Joe Rees and Hillary Flood join Regional Tourism Organization 8

Rees will lead the Acceler8 tourism business mentorship program and Flood will facilitate GreenStep Destination Certification for Kawarthas Northumberland.
Car on flooded road during heavy rain

Significant rainfall and mild temperatures coming to the Kawarthas region on Wednesday

15-25 mm of rain combined with melting snow may lead to localized flooding and water pooling on roads.
A Cobourg police vehicle. (Photo: Cobourg Police Service)

41-year-old Cobourg man charged with first-degree murder

Police responded on Sunday morning to Cobourg apartment building where a person was found dead.
Located at 983 Burnham Street in Cobourg, the 151-bed Golden Plough Lodge is the only municipally operated long-term care home in Northumberland County. (Photo: Google Maps)

Seven residents displaced after Saturday afternoon fire at Golden Plough Lodge in Cobourg

No one was injured after fire in a resident's room at the long-term care facility, but other rooms were affected by smoke and water damage.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

Police discover grenade in Bobcaygeon home after responding to a dispute call Wednesday afternoon

Elderly man was taken into custody while nearby residents were evacuated and an elementary school was briefly placed on a hold and secure,
Cars on a road in a winter snow storm. (Stock photo)

More snow on the way to the Kawarthas on Friday

Northern parts of the region can expect up to 15 cm of snow, with 5-10 cm in the south.
Ottawa-based independent alt-folk-rock singer-songwriter Graven (Matty McKechnie) will be performing at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night in a show headlined by local singer-songwriter Melissa Payne. (Photo via Graven website)

nightlifeNOW – February 27 to March 5

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Cars on road during winter storm with snow causing poor visibility.

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for southern Kawarthas region Thursday morning

Bands of heavy snow will move through area, with 2-5 cm of snow expected.

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