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The Emergency Department entrance at Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg. (Photo: NHH)

70-year-old man killed by police following shooting incident at Cobourg hospital

76-year-old woman, later found dead at scene, identified as his wife.
A portion of Highway 35 was scheduled to be fully closed until November 17, 2017 to replace the Stoney Creek culvert, located near River Road 5.6 kilometres south of Lindsay. The work has been completed three weeks ahead of schedule.

All lanes of Highway 35 south of Lindsay are now open

Culvert replacement project completed three weeks ahead of schedule.
Most pubs and clubs are celebrating Halloween this year on Saturday, October 28, including The Arlington in Maynooth which is hosting a Halloween party with music by The Weber Brothers. (Photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW.com)

nightlifeNOW – October 26 to November 1

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, October 26 to Wednesday, November 1.
Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene hosts its annual Historic All Hallows' Eve on Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28. From 6 to 8 p.m., discover more about the origins of modern Halloween traditions by immersing yourself into All Hallows’ Eve, originally a Celtic Feast celebrated on October 31 when it was believed that the veil between the living and the dead was thinnest. (Photo: Lang Pioneer Village Museum)

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – October 25, 2017

Featuring Awards Gala, RBC Apsley closure, Historic All Hallows' Eve, and more.
Happy Days Houseboat High Seas Adventure returns as an auction item at this year's Impact 32 Expert Auction, on November 4 at Lakeview Arts Barn in Bobaygeon. All proceeds raised will be used to build additional permanent docks near the locks in Bobcaygeon. (Photo: Impact 32)

Fundraiser auctions off local experts to help build docks in Bobcaygeon

Impact 32 Expert Auction takes place on November 4 at Lakeview Arts Barn.
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region Resource Development Manager Emily Ferguson and CEO Sarah Burke accept a cheque from Canada Post Local Area Manager Eugene Adamo on the build site of Habitat's current local project at 505 Wellington Street in Peterborough. (Photo: Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region)

Canada Post donates $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region

Grant from the Canada Post Community Foundation for Children will be used to support the Habitat Youth Program.
The Canadian Festival of Spoken Word takes place in Peterborough for the first time from October 22 to 28, 2017. (Artwork: Jimson Bowler)

Peterborough will be the poetry capital of Canada October 22 to 28

The Canadian Festival of Spoken Word features poetry slams, performances, workshops, master classes, panels, and more.
Alt-country band Elliott Brood (Stephen Pitkin, Mark Sasso, and Casey Laforet), who released their latest record "Ghost Gardens" this fall, performs at The Historic Red Dog Tavern in downtown Peterborough on Saturday, October 21. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – October 19 to 25

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, October 19 to Wednesday, October 25.
Peter Blodgett of Darling Insurance hugs his son Jeff after being named Business Citizen of The Year at the 2017 Peterborough Chamber Business Excellence Awards at Showplace Performance Centre on October 18. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW.com)

Peter Blodgett named Peterborough’s Business Citizen Of The Year

24 other award recipients also announced at 2017 Peterborough Chamber Business Excellence Awards on October 18.
The Spill in downtown Peterborough closed permanently on October 18, 2017, and a group of supporters are hosting a fundraiser for owner Dave Tobey. (Photo: Peterborough DBIA)

Fundraiser planned for The Spill owner Dave Tobey

Arts and culture venue in downtown Peterborough closed permanently on October 18.

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