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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.
Give local this holiday season by buying unique gifts that support local non-profit organizations, like tickets to the 2017 summer season at 4th Line Theatre in Millbrook. Pictured is a scene from 4th Line Theatre's 2007 production of Leanna Brodie's Schoolhouse. (Photo: Wayne Eardley, Brookside Studio)

Give local this holiday season and make our community better all year round

These unique gifts from local non-profit organizations will also give back to our community.
Reggie's Hot Grill in East City in Peterborough will reopen December 15 under new ownership (photo: Red Wagon Family Food / Facebook)

Reggie’s Hot Grill in Peterborough under new ownership

Popular East City fast-food restaurant reopens on December 15.
Peterborough Police Service

Off-duty Peterborough police officer charged with impaired driving

Constable Brock Boynton has been a member of the police service for six years.
Some of the 1,525 toys for the Country 105/Energy 99.7 Miracle Toy Drive that fans tossed on the ice at last night's Petes' game (photo: Peterborough Petes)

Peterborough Petes fans donate 1,525 toys at annual Teddy Bear toss game

Fans toss toys on ice after Zach Gallant's first period goal at Thursday night's game.
Dylan Ireland and Kayla Howran perform two acoustic sets at Spanky's in downtown Peterborough on December 8, and Dylan also performs at Tribute Audio's Christmas Party at The Spill in downtown Peterborough on December 10 (publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – December 8 to 14

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, December 8 to Wednesday, December 14.
When it comes to seasonal influenza, getting a flu shot now is your best defence to keep you healthy over the holiday season. It takes two weeks for a flu shot to become effective. (Photo: Government of Ontario)

Here’s what to do if you get sick or injured over the holidays

Peterborough Regional Health Centre opening additional 24 inpatient beds, other healthcare options also available.
Ontario Provincial Police

Peterborough teens arrested after taking a joy ride to Timmins

Car reported stolen from parking lot in downtown Peterborough on December 5.
Hydro One is offering $105 million in cash to buy Peterborough Distribution Inc. (photo: Peterborough Utilities Group)

City council votes to sell Peterborough Distribution Inc. to Hydro One

Councillors vote 6-5 to accept Hydro One's $105 million offer for city's electricity distribution company.
Barrett's Christmas Tree Farm in Cobourg offers a range of harvest-your-own trees, as well as hay rides and a petting zoo (photo: Barrett's Christmas Tree Farm / Facebook)

Where to harvest your own Christmas tree in the Kawarthas

Tree farms in Omemee, Cobourg, Grafton, Colborne, Roseneath and Cramahe offer cut-your-own and pre-cut options.

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