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Kawartha Land Trust has announced the largest protected property purchase in the land conservation organization's 22-year history: the new 1,411-acre Hammer Family Nature Preserve on the east shore of Pigeon Lake west of Lakehurst in Trent Lakes. The purchase was funded through private donations along with funding from the federal government and a $2.9 million investment by the Ontario government. (Photo: Kawartha Land Trust)

Kawartha Land Trust announces largest protected property purchase in its 22-year history

The new 1,411-acre Hammer Family Nature Preserve is located on the east shore of Pigeon Lake west of Lakehurst in Trent Lakes.
St. John II Paul Catholic Elementary School is located at at 130 Orchard Park Road in Lindsay. (Photo: St. John II Paul Catholic Elementary School)

Lindsay public school reopened following evacuation after suspicious object found

On Monday morning, staff member at St. John II Paul Catholic Elementary School discovered object which police have since determined is not a threat.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police investigating break and enter at Millbrook Foodland early Saturday morning

Grocery store was briefly closed Saturday morning after store interior was damaged and cigarettes were stolen.
Haliburton OPP have issued an arrest warrant for 28-year-old Michael Gunn of Minden in connection with a robbery and aggravated assault in Minden that took place on February 9, 2024, sending a victim to hospital. (Police-supplied photo)

Police warn of potential public safety threat after issuing arrest warrant for 28-year-old Minden...

Michael Gunn is accused of robbery and aggravated assault in Minden early Friday morning.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau listens to Peterborough Fire Services chief Chris Snetsinger during an unpublicized visit on February 8, 2024 to the city's new $10-million net zero carbon fire station under construction at 100 Marina Boulevard. Also pictured are Peterborough mayor Jeff Leal and Peterborough County warden Bonnie Clark. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau quietly visited Peterborough on Thursday

During the unpublicized visit, the prime minister toured the city's new $10-million net zero carbon fire station.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

SIU investigating after OPP officer shoots man in Northumberland County

Police had responded to a domestic violence call early Saturday morning at a Colborne-area home when a man fired at officers.
The Capitol Theatre in Port Hope is offering family programming in March including A WeeFestival Weekend for young children before March Break and, for older children and teens, Camp Capitol and the Teen Songwriting Intensive during March Beak. (Graphics courtesy of Capitol Theatre)

Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre announces family programming for March

Events include A WeeFestival Weekend for young children and March Break camps for older children and teens.
'Blue Valentine' is a musical tribute to the late, great Peterborough singer-songwriter Willie P. Bennett taking place Saturday afternoon at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough featuring Pat Temple, Al Black, Gary Peeples, Kayla Howran, Washboard Hank, and more. (Photo: Willie P. Bennett Legacy Project)

nightlifeNOW – February 8 to 14

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
The Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation in Lindsay is one of 51 hospital foundations across Ontario that are partnering in the Split the Pot Lottery, a 50/50 lottery where funds raised are split etween hospital foundations and lottery winners. (Photo courtesy of Split the Pot Lottery)

Split the Pot Lottery returns in 2024 in support of hospitals across Ontario

Tickets purchased between February 8 and March 21 will support 51 hospital foundations including Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation in Lindsay
Bell Media headquarters at 299 Queen Street West in Toronto. (Photo: Canmenwalker / Wikimedia Commons)

Bell Media plans to sell three radio stations in the Kawarthas

Bell Media will also cut CTV and BNN Bloomberg programming, with parent company BCE Inc. cutting 4,800 jobs.

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