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Unique Christmas trees made by staff of Kawartha Lakes Construction were on display at the company's annual Christmas Drop In on December 14th

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – December 20, 2016

Featuring holiday wishes, board nominations and volunteer committees, business news, community news, and more.
A design rendering of the interior of the new Peterborough Public Library on Alymer Street, which is expected to reopen by late summer 2017 (graphic: +VG Architects and Intercede Design Consultants)

A sneak peek at the inside of the new Peterborough Public Library

Inviting modern open-concept modern includes additional windows, central staircase, and more.
Many of the message cards for newcomers were written by students at St. Alphonsus Catholic Elementary School School in Peterborough

Building a wall of hope at the New Canadians Centre for newcomers to Canada

Holiday message cards intended to make refugees feel welcome in the community.
The Peterborough Police Service Canine (K9) Unit has two police service dogs, Wolfe and Hal, both German Shepherds. They're brothers one year apart in age. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police dog Wolfe sniffs out suspects hiding in snowbank

In a separate incident, Wolfe also located illicit drugs in a vehicle
The winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, is on Wednesday, December 21. After the winter solstice, the days begin to get longer again.

Celebrate the return of the light on the winter solstice

First annual Light Hunters' Promenade takes place in downtown Peterborough on the evening of December 21.
The team at Cornerstone Family Dentistry gather for a group photo in front of the new canvas tribute to founder Dr. Judith Buys, who died in a tragic accident in August 2016 (photo: Cornerstone Family Dentistry / Facebook)

A touching tribute to the late Judith Buys

Colleagues at the practice she founded honour the popular dentist, who died tragically this past summer.
Some of the weapons police have seized during their Project Runway drug investigation (supplied photos)

Peterborough police arrest nine more suspects in local drug trafficking gang

Police have seized guns, drugs, and cash over past few months during Project Runway investigation.
Canadian/Icelandic singer-songwriter Lindy Vopnfjörd is playing at The Spill in Peterborough on Saturday, December 17 in support of his latest release "Frozen in Time". Canadian indie rock singer-songwriter Wax Mannequin (aka Chris Adeny) will be opening. (Photo: Berkley Vopnfjörd)

nightlifeNOW – December 15 to 21

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, December 15 to Wednesday, December 21.
Drop in to Kawartha Lakes Construction on Wednesday, December 14 for their Annual Christmas Drop In.

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – December 13, 2016

Featuring tourism funding deadlines, Canadian Chamber of Commerce news, holiday events, thinking local for your holiday party, and more.
15-year-old Chanel Smith is 5'5", has short red hair, and was last seen wearing a white waist-length hooded winter coat (supplied photo)

15-year-old Chanel Smith from Toronto is missing

Smith may have been seen in Peterborough December 10; police concerned for her safety.

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