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Some of the PRHC Foundation Mombassadors with their babies. The group of 13 local professional women, whose children were born at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC), are raising funds so the hospital can purchase a new electronic fetal monitor. (Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

Local moms raising funds for electronic fetal monitor at Peterborough Regional Health Centre

The PRHC Foundation Mombassadors host their first fundraiser at ARIA in Peterborough on May 10.
Peterborough Mayor Daryl Bennett signs the book of condolences for the Humboldt Broncos at City Hall. The book, along with a display honouring the memory of those who lost their lives, will be available at Peterborough City Hall until Friday, April 13th, and then at the Peterborough Memorial Centre until Sunday, April 22nd. (Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes)

Peterborough area residents invited to express condolences to the Humboldt Broncos

Book of condolences can be signed at Peterborough City Hall and Memorial Centre over the next two weeks.
The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service in Lindsay. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Kawartha Lakes police officer charged following theft of drug evidence

Detective Constable Jeff Burke has been suspended from duty.
Wheelchair ramp

Federal government announces $357,364 in funding to improve accessibility in Peterborough area

Funding will be used to improve community or workplace accessibility at 11 local organizations.
McColl Turner LLP, located at 372 Queen Street in downtown Peterborough, has joined Grant Thornton, a national business services firm with more than 60 offices in communities across Canada. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW.com)

businessNOW – April 9, 2018

Featuring McColl Turner and Grant Thornton, Canada Candy Company, Armada Toolworks, Mariposa Dairy, Fleming College, Peterborough DBIA, City of Kawartha Lakes, and more.
Opioids (stock photo)

Police report three overdose deaths in Peterborough in past 48 hours

Deaths are suspected to be related to use of illicit drugs.
Over the next few weeks, Parks Canada is conducting spring maintenance on swing bridges in the Trent-Severn Waterway across the Kawarthas. Pictured is the Maria Street Swing Bridge in Peterborough, which connects Ashburnham Road to East City. It will be closed for 48 hours beginning April 20, 2018.

Peterborough swing bridges to be temporarily closed

Parks Canada conducting spring maintenance to prepare for opening of Trent-Severn Waterway.
Alt-rockers I Mother Earth and Finger Eleven launch their joint Canadian tour with a concert at The Venue in Peterborough on Wednesday, April 11th. The concert features an acoustic show with a Q&A period ahead of a full electric show; you can buy tickets for both shows or the electric show only. (Photo: Mini's Memories)

nightlifeNOW – April 5 to 11

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, April 5 to Wednesday, April 11.
Empty gas gauge

Man steals vehicle and calls police when it runs out of gas

35-year-old man from Centre Hastings arrested and charged.
Lindsay Square Mall

Man arrested after teen sexually assaulted at Lindsay Square mall

16-year-old girl was shopping in store when man grabbed her

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