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Martin Scorsese (centre) with Andrea Martin, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Dave Thomas, Martin Short, and Joe Flaherty. Scorsese will direct an untitled comedy special for Netflix that reunites members of the classic Canadian sketch comedy show. (Photo: Cara Howe for Netflix)

Martin Scorsese to direct Netflix comedy special about SCTV

Special will include 'An Afternoon with SCTV' hosted by Jimmy Kimmell live in Toronto on May 13.
Peterborough Regional Heath Centre has opened the first Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) clinic in the Kawarthas. Located in downtown Peterborough, the clinic provides faster and more individualized treatment for opioid or alcohol dependence. The RAAM model has already been implemented in other cities across Ontario, including in Sudbury (pictured here), one of the first locations. (Photo: CBC Radio-Canada)

New downtown Peterborough clinic provides fast treatment for opioid and alcohol addictions

Open three mornings a week, Rapid Access Addiction Medicine clinic is staffed by Peterborough Regional Heath Centre physicians and registered nurses.
"Cultivating Change - Engaging Women in Political Action" on April 26th at Ashburnham Reception Centre in Peterborough includes a moderated panel discussion featuring three women with political experience: Mary Smith (Mayor of the Township of Selywn), Gail Moorhouse (a former municipal candidate for Cambridge City Council), and Lauren Hunter of Laridae Communications (a political organizer and consultant).

April 26th event encourages Peterborough women to get involved in politics

'Cultivating Change' discussion features panelists Mary Smith, Gail Moorhouse, and Lauren Hunter.
Freezing rain on tree branch

Possible ice storm coming this weekend

Significant freezing rain expected for parts of southern Ontario beginning Saturday.
Peterborough's Faith Dickinson received the Diana Award, presented by from Prince William and Prince Harry, in 2017 for her "Cuddles for Cancer" charity. She has now been invited to the May wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. (Photo: Kensington Palace)

Peterborough’s Faith Dickinson has been invited to the Royal Wedding

15-year-old teenager who runs her own charity received the Diana Award in 2017.
Tonya Kraan, President of the 2018-19 Board of Directors of the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism.

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – April 11, 2018

Featuring the 2018-19 Board of Directors, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce response to Ontario Budget 2018, the new Small Business Access initiative, and more.
Award-winning author and bee expert Mark L. Winston is the keynote speaker at the Pollination Summit, presented by Peterorough Pollinators. He will be speaking at the Market Hall in Peterborough on May 5th and will also lead a dialogue session on May 6th. (Photo: Sarah Murray)

Award-winning bee expert Mark Winston to speak at Peterborough Pollination Summit

Summit on May 5 and 6 also includes pollinator tours and a dialogue session.
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.

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