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Young boy swimming in the water

The Beach Report for August 25, 2017

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland.
Jane Bunnett will be performing jazz, Afro-Cuban and blues on Saturday, August 26 at The Arlington in Maynooth with Larry Cramer, Laura Hubert, Nathan Hiltz, Danae Olano and special guests. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – August 24 to 30

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, August 24 to Wednesday, August 30.
The new accessibility mat at Beavermead Beach in Peterborough. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Accessibility mat installed at Beavermead Beach in Peterborough

Mat makes it easier for people with mobility issues to get access to the water.
Disney's live-action version of Beauty and the Beast will be screened outdoors on Hunter St. East in Peterborough's East City at 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 27.

Peterborough’s East City transforms into an outdoor movie theatre on August 27

Beauty and the Beast will be shown on a 24-foot screen across Hunter Street East.
The annual Rock the Locks celebration takes place on Saturday, August 26th along Lock 31 and the main street in Buckhorn. (Photo: Rock the Locks)

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – August 23, 2017

Featuring business award nominations, Rock the Locks in Buckhorn and other weekend events, and more.
Musician Melissa Payne and filmmaker Megan Murphy with their nieces Eliza and Neave, who were both diagnosed with cancer in the same year, along with Harrison McKinnon who passed away in June. Melissa and Megan are releasing the song and music video "Strong Heart" on September 1, 2017 to raise funds for SickKids Foundation during Childhood Cancer Awareness month. (Photo: Strong Hearts / Facebook)

Peterborough musicians and filmmakers come together to support SickKids Foundation

Melissa Payne, Megan Murphy, and more have released 'Strong Heart' to support Childhood Cancer Awareness.
Andrew Fraser, Executive Director of the Peterborough Humane Society, with one of the many cats available for adoption from the society. Until August 31st, all cats and kittens are available for adoption for $50 each. (Photo: Peterborough Humane Society)

Peterborough Humane Society trying to find forever homes for more than 20 cats

Adoption blitz campaign continues until August 31st.
Police car lights. (Stock photo)

Truck driver seriously injured after rollover on Highway 401 at Colborne

Accident closed on and off ramps at exit #491 to Big Apple Drive, now reopened.
Jonny Harris, host of the CBC Television series Still Standing, receives a Thai massage from Caroline Owen of Wavelengths Yoga Studio in Norwood. The episode will be broadcast on August 22, 2017 and then will be available to view online. (Photo: CBC Television)

Norwood episode of CBC’s Still Standing airs on August 22

Comedian Jonny Harris fed alligators, ate crickets, and more when he visited Asphodel-Norwood last September.
Mosquito. (Stock photo)

Two human cases of West Nile virus this summer confirmed in the Kawarthas

Local health units urges residents to take precautions.

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