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After 15 years on Peterborough radio, Catherine Hanrahan has retiired to pursue a new career. (Photo: Heather Doughty / Inspire Project)

Peterborough’s Catherine Hanrahan is leaving radio in July

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Local celebrity and long-time radio host says she will be pursuing a new career.
Ashley Wright with her two children, 11-year-old Brinlee and 13-year-old Logan. Logan lives with severe autisim and the Wright family was publicly shamed twice by the same man while they were visiting the Peterboroug Zoo on June 10, 2018. Wright has written an open letter to the man that is going viral. (Photo: Ashley Wright / Facebook)

Belleville mom’s Facebook post about public shaming of her autistic son is going viral

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Ashley Wright's family was visiting the Peterborough zoo when a man yelled 'Why do people bring kids like that out in public?'
This 12-foot canoe once owned by Canadian wildlife artist and naturalist Robert Bateman is one of the artefacts on display in The Canadian Canoe Museum's new 'Just Add Water: Little Boats with Big Stories' exhibit, opening on June 13, 2018 in Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of The Canadian Canoe Museum

See artist Robert Bateman’s canoe in new Canadian Canoe Museum exhibit

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Opening on June 13, 'Just Add Water: Little Boats with Big Stories' features never-before-exhibited artefacts.
Developer Clear Global Capital Ltd. has purchased the historic St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in Peterborough. It was listed for sale in January with an asking price of $900,000. (Photo: Realty Executives Alison Ltd., Brokerage)

businessNOW – June 11, 2018

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Featuring St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Rolling Grape Vineyard, Cambium, City of Kawartha Lakes Downtown Dreams, Lindsay Chamber Evening of Excellence, federal accessibility funding, regional business events, and more.
Virtual kidnapping scam

Virtual kidnapping scam hits Peterborough area

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Two postsecondary students from China targetted in sophisticated scheme.
Giuseppe "Pino" Bruni of C. Bruni & Sons Farms in Oshawa, a regular and long-time vendor at local farmers' markets, passed away suddenly on June 8, 2018 at the age of 48. He leaves behind his wife, two daughters, mother, and brother. (Photo: C. Bruni & Sons Farms / Facebook)

Well-known Peterborough farmers’ market vendor Pino Bruni passes away

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Popular Oshawa farmer and vendor at Saturday and Wednesday markets passes suddenly at the age of 48.
The winners and honourable mentions of Community Care Peterborough's annual Grandparent of the Year Award at a reception at Princess Gardens Retirement Residence in Peterborough on June 6, 2018. (Photo: Dean Ostrander)

Community Care Peterborough celebrates Peterborough’s grandparents

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Children share stories at Grandparent of the Year Award reception on June 6th.
During the summer, local health units sample water at area beaches and test for bacteria such as E.coli to determine if the water quality at a beach is safe for public use. Popular beaches, like this beach at Beavermead Park in Peterborough, are tested every business day while most are tested weekly. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW.com)

The Beach Report for June 8, 2018

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Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland.
The sun sets behind the Lions Community Centre in Peterborough's East City a few minutes before the polls closed for the Ontario election on June 7, 2018. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

The Kawarthas turn blue with Progressive Conservative sweep

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Voter desire for change results in Liberals losing their two seats in the Kawarthas.
Saskatchewan alt-rockers Nick Faye & The Deputies perform at The Garnet in downtown Peterborough on Tuesday, June 12 along with Nova Scotia's Hello Delaware and Peterborough's own Nick Ferrio. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – June 7 to 13

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Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, June 7 to Wednesday, June 13.
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