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47-year-old Éric Labelle of St-Colomban, Québec, in a 2011 Facebook photo. Labelle, who worked for Expertech on behalf of Bell Canada, was electrocuted and died on July 3 in Peterborough after equipment came into contact with power lines. (Photo: Éric Labelle / Facebook)

Electrocuted utility worker identified as Éric Labelle of Quebec

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47-year-old father of four died on July 3 while working for Bell Canada.
Cold case: Karen Anne Woodcock was found murdered on July 1, 1973 and her killer has never been arrested. (Photo: Ontario Provincial Police)

Police still seeking tips in 44-year-old murder of Karen Anne Woodcock in Peterborough

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Mother of seven was found dead on July 1, 1973 and her case remains unsolved.
An inspector with Peterborough Public Health sampling water quality at a local beach. (Photo: Peterborough Public Health)

The Beach Report for June 30, 2017

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Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland.
Forrest the cat prior to his surgery at Sherbrooke Heights Animal Hospital earlier today. Forrest had to have his leg amputated because of extensive damage caused by a bullet, and the Peterborough Humane Society is still seeking donations to cover the cost of Forrest's surgey and care. (Photo: Peterborough Humane Society)

Forrest the cat is recovering after a successful surgery

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Peterborough Humane Society still seeking donations for the stray cat, who had his leg amputated after being shot.
Our mobile-friendly list of holiday hours for businesses and services in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton and more.

What’s open and closed on the Canada Day long weekend

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Holiday hours for 249 selected businesses, organizations, and services across the Kawarthas.
Detail of the photo captured by an Orgne air ambulance flight crew on June 28. (Photo: Ornge / Twitter)

Check out this patriotic maple leaf in a field

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Ornge air ambulance crew took photo when flying back from Peterborough.
Singer and guitarist Emily Burgess, seen here with Ryan Weber in The Weber Brothers Band in 2015, performs with her band on Friday, June 30th and Saturday, July 1st at The Ganny in Port Hope. (Photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW)

nightlifeNOW – June 29 to July 5

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Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, June 29 to Wednesday, July 5.
Kawartha Lakes City Council will be submitting an application to have Bee City Canada certify Kawartha Lakes as Canada's next "Bee City". (Photo courtesy City of Kawartha Lakes)

Kawartha Lakes wants to become Canada’s next Bee City

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Fenelon Landfill Pollination Project one example of initiatives to support pollinators.
The City of Peterborough is offering free transit on Canada Day to encourage people to leave their cars at home. Which you'll probably want to do anyway because a number of downtown roads are temporarily closed on Canada Day. (Photo: Peterborough Moves)

Ride Peterborough Transit for free on Canada Day

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Some roads will be temporarily closed for Canada 150 festivities.
There are Canada Day festivities happening throughout the Kawarthas.

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – June 28, 2017

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Featuring Bill 148 public hearings, rental space in Lakefield, Canada Day events, and more.
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