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The 19-year-old driver of this tractor had his licence suspended for 90 days and is facing impaired driving charges after being pulled over by police on County Road 30 in Brighton on February 17, 2024. (Photo: Ontario Provincial Police)

Warkworth man arrested late Saturday night for driving a tractor while impaired

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Police on patrol on County Road 30 in Brighton noticed tractor was unable to stay in its lane.
Lindsay Wilson (left) and Paden Gilhooley in a scene from Ed Schroeter's "Tide of Hope", the inaugural historial drama production of Trent Valley Archives Theatre. A prequel to the immigration story of Peter Robinson, the play will be performed at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough for school groups on May 15, 2024 with public performances on May 15 and 16. (Photo: Suzanne Schroeter)

Trent Valley Archives Theatre seeking volunteer actors for historical play ‘Tide of Hope’

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Auditions will be held February 29 for theatre company's inaugural production to be staged at Peterborough's Market Hall in May.
Skaters enjoying the outdoor rink at Quaker Foods City Square in downtown Peterborough. The rink will be open on Family Day, weather permitting, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Peterborough Youth Council will also be hosting a free family drop-in event at Quaker Foods City Square from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on February 17, 2024 as part of Peterborough Snofest. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

What’s open and closed on Family Day 2024

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Holiday hours for 287 selected businesses, organizations, and services in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Port Hope, and across the greater Kawarthas region.
On Saturday afternoon, the Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association is hosting "Remembering Buzz" at Dr. J's BBQ & Brews in downtown Peterborough, a musical tribute to the late Brian "Buzz" Thompson (pictured with the late Ronnie Hawkins). Affectionately known as "Mr. Soul", Buzz was a beloved musician who was a founding member of The Hangmen in the 1960s and a long-time guitarist and vocalist for Ronnie Hawkins and The Hawks. Local musicians who will perform their favourite songs by Buzz include Beau Dixon, Jane Archer, Bridget Foley, J.P. Hovercraft, Gary Peeples, Andy Pryde, Sam and Ryan Weber, Mark Beatty, Dennis O'Toole, Jim Leslie, Brent Bailey, Jim Usher, and Al Black. (Photo via Mark Beatty / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – February 15 to 21

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Peterborough real estate agent Mark Sokolski of The Sokolski Real Estate Group presented a donation of $41,952 to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton's executive director Kim Dolan on February 5, 2024. Sokolski fundraised $52,440 for Royal LePage Shelter Foundation's Ecuador Challenge for Shelter in November, with 80 per cent of the funds supporting the YWCA. (Photo courtesy of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)

Sokolski Real Estate Group donates over $40,000 to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton

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Mark Sokolski raised more than $52,000 for Royal LePage Shelter Foundation's Ecuador Challenge for Shelter in November.
A Cobourg police vehicle. (Photo: Cobourg Police Service)

Cobourg police identify two young teens in TikTok door-knock challenge incidents

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The challenge involves youth knocking or kicking doors, often causing damage, and then running away.
Cars on a road in a winter snow storm. (Stock photo)

Winter returns to the Kawarthas region on Thursday

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Heavy snow expected in afternoon, with up to 10 cm for southern region and up to 15 cm in northern region.
Peterborough police services board chair Mary ten Doeschate (left) and police chief Stuart Betts (far right) with officers Mike Self, Josh Gibbs, Nick Gannon, and Mitchell Northey, who were commended for their actions in response to an armed stand-off at a Peterborough car dealership last August that ended with the suspect taking his own life. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police services board recognizes four officers for bravery and commitment to public safety

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The four officers responded to an armed stand-off at a Peterborough car dealership last August.
The Lindsay water treament plant at 33 Mary Street East and Thornhill Road in Lindsay services over 10,000 residents. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Cloudy or grey tap water is safe to drink: City of Kawartha Lakes

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Municipality issues media release to respond to concerns from some Lindsay residents.
The crest for Gidigaa Migizi College, Trent University's sixth college named in honour of the late Curve Lake First Nation Elder and former chief Douglas Williams (Gidigaa Migizi), designed by First Nations artist Jared Tait. (Graphic: Jared Tait / Photo: Michael Hurcomb)

Trent University unveils crest for Gidigaa Migizi College named after late Curve Lake First...

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Crest was designed by First Nations artist Jared Tait using a traditional Anishinaabeg woodland art style.
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