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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.
Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene is celebrating its 50th anniversary season beginning Tuesday, May 23. (Photo: Lang Pioneer Village)

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – May 17, 2017

Featuring long weekend events, 50th anniversary of Lang Pioneer Village, WannaCry ransomware utility, and more.
Due to high water levels and flows, Parks Canada has delayed the opening of the Trent-Severn Waterway for the 2017 season by one week until Friday, May 26th. (Photo: Parks Canada)

Trent-Severn Waterway opening delayed until May 26

Parks Canada delays season as high water levels and flows have resulted in unsafe boating conditions.
Find my iPhone app

Stolen iPhone leads police to burglars

Two Peterborough women arrested for multiple break-ins.

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