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Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg, who in 2018 inspired a global youth-led movement to take action against climate change, has announced a global climate strike will take place on September 15, 2023. (Photo: Matt Jarvis)

Local climate activists participating in global climate strike in Peterborough on September 15

Confederation Park protest is part of worldwide youth-led movement inspired by Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg.
Los Angeles glam metal band Steel Panther is performing at The Venue in downtown Peterborough on Tuesday night as part of their On The Prowl world tour, with Toronto-based rock quartet BRKN LOVE opening. (Photo: Dave Jackson)

nightlifeNOW – September 7 to 13

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

Oshawa teenager drowns in Burnt River in Haliburton Highlands

17 year old was swimming on Wednesday afternoon when they failed to resurface.
Peterborough police chief Stuart Betts responds to a reporter's question during a media conference on September 7, 2023 about the arrest of a 29-year-old Peterborough man for the murder of a 27-year-old Peterborough woman and the attempted murder of a 30-year-old Peterborough man the previous evening. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of police video)

Peterborough police arrest 29-year-old man for Wednesday night murder of 27-year-old woman

Also accused of the attempted murder of a 30-year-old man, Jesse Rowe has a lengthy criminal history dating back to 2012.
Police service dog Isaac and his handler constable Bob Cowie (pictured), along with police service dog Gryphon and police constable Dillon Wentworth, are representing the Peterborough Police Service at the 2023 National Police Dog Competition in Barrie, with the final day of competition on Saturday, September 9 open to the public. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough Police Service participating in National Police Dog Competition in Barrie

Police constable Bob Cowie and PSD Isaac are among 40 canine teams competing, with final day of competition on September 9 open to public.
At its 70th anniversary barbeque on August 26, 2023, Campbellford Memorial Hospital unveiled the first rendering of its proposed "Campus of Care" to be located on County Road 30 just west of Campbellford. Pictured from left to right are Campbellford Memorial Hospital board chair Carrie Hayward, Trent Hills deputy major Michael Metcalf, Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini, Campbellford Memorial Hospital CEO Jeff Hohenkerk, and Jim Curle, who donated the land for the Campus of Care site. (Photo courtesy of Campbellford Memorial Hospital)

Campbellford Memorial Hospital unveils first rendering of its proposed ‘Campus of Care’

Ambitious 10-year project would include a redeveloped 50-bed hospital, new 128-bed long-term care home, medical office building, supportive housing, and more.
Mosquito. (Stock photo)

Mosquito-borne equine encephalitis confirmed in horse in Peterborough region

Peterborough Public Health reminds residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
Peterborough police staff sergeant Dan MacLean spoke to the media on March 23, 2023 after a three-year-old girl died in hospital from injuries she sustained when she was struck in the driveway of a Woodglade Boulevard home when a vehicle left the roadway. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Peterborough Police Service video)

Police charge 43-year-old Peterborough driver in connection with March death of 3-year-old girl

Woman charged with careless driving causing death after her SUV jumped a curb and struck the girl in family driveway.
Camila Duarte has been appointed the new executive director of Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas. She has worked at the Innovation Cluster since 2021 as an innovation specialist and programs director, working on initiatives that generated over $1 million in revenue growth, mentoring more than 100 companies, and fostering partnerships internationally and across Canada, including hubs in Manitoba, Vancouver, Guelph, and Cape Breton. (Supplied photo)

Camila Duarte is the new executive director of Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas

Duarte has worked at the not-for-profit economic development organization since 2021 as an innovation specialist and programs director.
Peterborough Pride returns for its 21st year in Peterborough-Nogojiwanong from Friday, September 15 to Sunday, September 24, 2023. Pride Week features more than 30 events and culminates with the Pride parade, which takes place on Saturday, September 22 in downtown Peterborough, followed by the family-friendly "Pride in the Park" event in Millennium Park. (Photo: Peterborough DBIA)

Peterborough Pride returns for its 21st year from September 15 to 24 in Peterborough-Nogojiwanong

'LOVE. OUT. LOUD.' is theme of annual celebration of diversity and support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

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