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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.
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

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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

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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

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Grocery store was briefly closed Saturday morning after store interior was damaged and cigarettes were stolen.
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