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A Perseid meteor from August 12, 2015 (photo: Wilson Lam / Flickr)

The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend

If weather conditions are poor, you can also watch online.
An inspector with Peterborough Public Health sampling water quality at a local beach. (Photo: Peterborough Public Health)

The Beach Report for August 11, 2017

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland.
Roots singer-songwriter Mimi O'Bonsawin, originally from northern Ontario and now based in Toronto, is performing at the Kawartha Coffee Co. in Bobcaygeon on Friday, August 11. (Photo: Mimi O'Bonsawin)

nightlifeNOW – August 10 to 16

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, August 10 to Wednesday, August 16.
Police bicycle patrols have been an effective enforcement tool in policing urban environments as well as at special events such as parades or other community celebrations. (Photo: OPP)

Northumberland OPP has a new bike patrol unit

Officers will use two specialized bikes to patrol trails, parks, and community events.
The annual Lakefield Sidewalk Sale takes place on Saturday, August 12 on Queen Street, featuring local vendors and merchants with great deals and items for sale.

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – August 9, 2017

Featuring 2017 Awards of Excellence nominations, Lake Field Music Camp, and Lakefield Sidewalk Sale.
Sailors competing during the 2009 North American M Scow Championship on Pewaukee Lake in Wisconsin. The 2017 races will be held August 19 and 20 on Pigeon Lake in Bobcaygeon. (Photo: Joe Bowland)

International sailing races return to Bobcaygeon

North American M Scow Championship takes place August 19 and 20 at Pigeon Lake Yacht Club.
The welcome sign is located at the corner of George and Princess Streets in Peterborough. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

A local couple installed this multilingual welcome sign in Peterborough

Gloria and Chris Proctor-Bennett wanted to express a message of solidarity with immigrants and Indigenous people.
You shouldn't have any challenges keeping your family supplied for the Civic Holiday long weekend, as most grocery stores, drug stores, malls, and big box stores and some beer and liquor stores are open on Monday. (Stock photo)

What’s open and closed on the Civic Holiday 2017

Holiday hours for 247 selected businesses, organizations, and services across the Kawarthas.
Police are seeking this green Chevrolet pick-up truck with a silver tailgate which fled the scene of a collision on Lansdowne St. E. after pulling out of the Pioneer gas station.

Police are looking for this pick-up truck involved in a hit and run

Truck fled collision after pulling out of the Pioneer gas station on Lansdowne St. E. in Peterborough.
Families enjoying Victoria Beach on Lake Ontario in Cobourg. (Photo courtesy of Linda McIlwain)

The Beach Report for August 4, 2017

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

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