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Col. Chris Hadfield began the day with a surprise visit with members of Community Living Central Highlands. (Photo: United Way CKL)

Chris Hadfield visit to Lindsay raises $40,000 for United Way for City of Kawartha...

Retired astronaut spoke to students and gave a keynote presentation at the Academy Theatre on May 11.
Trent University in Peterborough. (Photo: Google)

Trent University to add 25 new faculty positions

University is also investing $1.2 alumnus donation in visiting teaching scholars.
Peterborough Police Service

Two Peterborough men face multiple charges following robbery and assaults in Barnardo Park

Assaulted and robbed teenagers, assaulted woman and threatened her dog.
Peterborough singer-songwriter Mary-Kate Edwards is one of the many local acts performing at the Peterborough LIVE Music Festival running until May 14th in downtown Peterborough. Mary-Kate, who recently released her debut record Blueberry Pie, will be performing on Saturday, May 13 at The Venue and at the Food Forest Cafe and on Sunday, May 14 at The Garnet for a special Mother's Day show. (Photo: Justin Patterson)

nightlifeNOW – May 11 to 17

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, May 11 to Wednesday, May 17.
Local singer-songwriter Missy Knott performs at the May 11th announcement of the line-up for Live and Local Lunches, a series of free concerts in the courtyard of Peterborough Square in downtown Peterborough. Knott will be opening the summer-long series on Friday, May 26th. (Photo: Peterborough DBIA)

Free Friday lunchtime concerts return to downtown Peterborough on May 26

Live and Local Lunches features local musicians performing outside in the courtyard of Peterborough Square.
On Friday, May 12, the 2017 camping and recreational season at Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground in Warsaw and Beavermead Campground in Peterborough

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – May 10, 2017

Featuring rural education survey, Otonabee Region flood update, campgrounds opening, Ontario chamber survey, and more.
Video surveillance stills show a woman at the intersection of Parkhill Road and George Street in Peterborough at the location and time of a pay phone where a bomb threat was made

Woman charged with criminal mischief following medical centre bomb threat

Laura Ruth Scott of Peterborough turned herself in to the OPP on May 10.
Police car lights. (Stock photo)

Man arrested for breaking into Peterborough church

Police also arrest teen for assault and seek two suspects in home break-in.
Members of the Peterborough Area Roller Derby (PARD) during a recent practice. PARD's double-header season home opener takes place on May 27th at the Douro arena and will support the Peterborough Humane Society. (Photo: Scott Tromley)

Roller derby goes to the cats and dogs

Peterborough Area Roller Derby season opener May 27 at Douro arena to support Peterborough Humane Society.
Peterborough Public Health advises there is no significant risk to drinking water as a result of the City of Peterborough's wastewater treatment plant entering by-pass mode, and that residents residents who live on the municipal water system are not affected. The health unit reminds residents who draw water from the river to check their water treatment systems and for well owners to test and disinfect their water.

There is no “boil water advisory” for Peterborough residents

Both Peterborough Public Health and Peterborough Utilities confirm city drinking water is safe.

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