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The Lakefield Farmers' Market opens for the season on Thursday, May 25th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be activities including a pinata to break open the new season and cupcakes to celebrate. (Photo: Lakefield Farmers' Market / Facebook)

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – May 24, 2017

Featuring Ontario Business Growth initiative, Lakefield Farmers' Market opening day, Peterborough County recognition award winners, and more.
The recipients of the 2017 City of Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Awareness Awards with Mayor Andy Letham, Councillor Stephen Strangway and Accessibility Coordinator Barb Condie at City Hall on Tuesday, May 23. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Ten people and businesses recognized for improving accessibility in Kawartha Lakes

City of Kawartha Lakes announces recipients of Accessibility Awareness Recognition Awards.
City of Peterborough Mayor Daryl Bennett, Peterborough MPP Jeff Leal, Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef, County of Peterborough Deputy-Warden Mary Smith, and Chief Operator of the Waste Water Treatment Plant Daryl Stevenson at the May 23rd announcement of funding for modifications and improvements to the Peterborough Waste Water Treatment Plant. (Photo: Office of Maryam Monsef)

Governments announce $3.9 million to improve Peterborough wastewater treatment

One of 29 joint Canada-Ontario clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the Kawarthas.
Fleming College is hiring 14 full-time faculty and staff positions this spring. The college has campuses in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, and Haliburton. Pictured is the Haliburton School of Art and Design. (Photo: Erin Kernohan / Fleming College)

Fleming College embarks on major hiring initiative

Fourteen full-time faculty positions available across academic areas.
The 2017 Great Gilmour Street Garage Sale takes place on Saturday, May 27th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Photo: Linda McIlwain)

Great Gilmour Street Garage Sale returns for its 27th year

Peterborough's biggest and most popular street sale takes place on Saturday, May 27.
The Victoria Day long weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer, when many people go camping and open their cottages for the season.

What’s open & closed on Victoria Day

Holiday hours for 248 selected businesses, organizations, and services across the Kawarthas.
Hydro One crews

Power outages in cottage country ahead of long weekend

More than 32,000 customers without power on Friday morning.
Peterborough's Faith Dickinson received the Diana Award, presented by Prince William and Prince Harry, for her "Cuddles for Cancer" charity. (Photo: Kensington Palace)

Peterborough’s Faith Dickinson receives The Diana Award from Prince William and Prince Harry

Faith is one of 20 young people recognized by legacy award for Diana, Princess of Wales.
Marley's Bar & Grill in Buckhorn opens for the season this weekend with performances by Washboard Hank on Friday and Saturday night. Marley's will have live music on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the summer.

nightlifeNOW – May 18 to 24

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, May 18 to Wednesday, May 24.
George, a muskrat who was deliberately injured and abandoned, has succumbed to his injuries. Police are now investigating the incident and seeking the public's help. (Photo: Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue)

Police identify youth who left injured muskrat at Rice Lake, rule out criminal behaviour

Teens left muskrat at shoreline on advice of parent.

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