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A young boy coughing while being examined by a doctor. (Stock photo)

Peterborough health unit advising vaccinations as cases of whooping cough spread in community

Some of the cases of the bacterial respiratory infection pertussis have been linked to local schools.
Fronted by the veteran Canadian musician, Ken Tizzard and Music for Goats performs at Capers Tap House in Campbellford on Saturday night. (Photo via Ken Tizzard website)

nightlifeNOW – June 20 to 26

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
A Peterborough police car with lights flashing at night. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police arrest man wanted in connection with weekend shooting of woman

A 22-year-old Peterborough man is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, in domestic incident.
On June 19, 2024, conservation officers with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry tranquilized and tagged a moose that had been wandering around the west end of Peterborough. (Photo: Tung Nguyen)

Moose on the loose in Peterborough has been safely captured

On Wednesday, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry employees tranquilized and tagged the moose for relocation.
A notice from Peterborough Public Health that the water is unsafe for swimming at Roger's Cove in Peterborough on June 18, 2024. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough’s Beavermead Park and Rogers Cove beaches unsafe for swimming

While city beaches are unsafe based on June 17 sampling by Peterborough Public Health, all county beaches are safe for swimming.
The sun in a hazy sky. (Stock photo)

Special air quality statement in effect for southern Kawarthas region Tuesday

High levels of air pollution are possible in the afternoon and evening.
A head-on collision between two passenger vehicles on Highway 7 west of Norwood on June 14, 2024 seriously injured one of drivers. (Photo: Peterborough County OPP)

One person seriously injured in head-on collision near Norwood on Friday

Police say an eastbound passenger vehicle crossed the centre line on Highway 7 and collided with westbound vehicle.
Thermometer showing temperatures in the mid-thirties

Heat warning in effect for entire Kawarthas region all week starting Monday

Daytime highs expected to be 30-35°C with humidex values 40-45°C, and little relief overnight with humidex values 26-30°C.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police searching for suspect after weekend shooting

Woman suffered two gunshot wounds in what police believe is a targeted incident.
"Yes Dan Can!" is a musical fundraiser at the Pig's Ear Tavern in downtown Peterborough on Saturday afternoon for retired Peterborough teacher Dan Fewings (left, pictured with his son Buster Fewings) as the the professional clown, guitarist, and popular emcee begins treatment for cancer. The concert will feature performances by Blue Rodeo's Greg Keelor, Brooks & Bowskill, James McKenty, Nicholas Campbell, The Bonus Numbers, Sleevehaus, Ian McKeown, Boogie Time Ramblers, Buster Fewings, and more. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied images)

nightlifeNOW – June 13 to 19

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.

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