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Car in flood

Flood watch in effect for Peterborough and the Kawarthas

Flash flooding is possible due to rainfall from expected severe thunderstorms.
Nominations are now open for the Chamber's 18th Annual Awards of Excellence! Please consider nominating a business, organization, or individual.

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – August 2, 2017

Featuring 2017 Awards of Excellence nominations, Kawartha Outdoor Adventure Weekend, Member benefits, and more.
Kawartha Dairy is famous for its ice cream, but it also makes other dairy products and supplies a wide range of retailers, restaurants, and large grocery chain. It is building a new state-of-the-art refrigeration facility.

Ontario government invests $311,200 in Kawartha Dairy in Bobcaygeon

Funds will help build a new refrigeration facility and create 10 new jobs.
Ray Marshall with filmmaker Megan Murphy at the June 2016 premiere of her documentary "Murphy's Law" at Showplace Performance Centre. After 11 years as general manager at Showplace, Marshall has announced he is resigning from the position. (Photo: Megan Murphy / murphyslawfilm.net)

Ray Marshall is leaving Showplace Performance Centre in Peterborough

General manager for 11 years, Marshall has decided to pursue other options.
"Where roads and rivers meet" won't be appearing on any signs for Peterborough. Public response to the new proposed tagline was largely negative, so the city will be looking at alternative taglines.

Roads and rivers aren’t meeting in Peterborough

City opts to pursue a different branding tagline after negative feedback from the community.
The product line of Black's Distillery, a new distillery opening in Peterborough's East City in fall 2018. (Photo: Black's Distillery)

New distillery opening in Peterborough’s East City

Black's Distillery will be located at the corner of Mark and Hunter Street.
Curve Lake First Nation Chief Phyllis Williams (left) with Minister Carolyn Bennett, MP Maryam Monsef, and members of Curve Lake Council and staff at the funding announcement at Curve Lake First Nation on July 28. (Photo: Office of Maryam Monsef)

Curve Lake First Nation receives $142,000 from federal government for school feasibility study

Study will determine best options for high-quality education for the community's youth.
Born and raised in Peterborough, Michelle Shaughnessy has been pursuing her career in stand-up comedy in Toronto since she was 18 years old. (Photo: Michelle Shaughnessy)

Peterborough native vying to become Canada’s best comic

Michelle Shaughnessy is one of 18 semi-finalists in SiriusXM's Top Comic competition.
Elderly woman responding to phone scam

Tax scam continues to circulate in Peterborough area

Peterborough police have received 10 complaints over the past two days.
Young boy swimming in the water

The Beach Report for July 28, 2017

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland.

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