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Constable Dan Mundell (left, pictured with Peterborough Police Chief Stuart Betts) received the Carol Winter Humanitarian Award, recognizing a member of the police service who has contributed to the needs of vulnerable people in the community, during the 46th Annual Knights of Columbus Police Appreciation Night on May 15, 2024. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough citizens and police officers honoured during Knights of Columbus Police Appreciation Night

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Awards recognize courage and commitment of citizens and officers for their service in the community.
Water Ways TV executive producer and host Steven Bull (third from left) holds the inaugural Water Ways Destination of the Year award with Peterborough County warden Bonnie Clark during an event on May 15, 2024. Also pictured from left to right are Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development director of tourism Joe Rees, Ontario minister of tourism, sport, and culture Neil Lumsden, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith, and Peterborough mayor Jeff Leal. (Photo: Ed Ed Middleton)

Hit boating lifestyle TV show names Peterborough and the Kawarthas as ‘destination of the...

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Inaugural award from Water Ways TV recognizes opening of new Canadian Canoe Museum and launch of Le Boat's new houseboat rental base.
The 18th edition of Jukebox Mania on May 10, 2024 at The Venue in downtown Peterborough raised $40,000 for Community Counselling Resource Centre (CCRC), with net revenue of $20,500 directly supporting CCRC's programs and services. (PHoto: CCRC)

Jukebox Mania raises $40,000 for Community Counselling Resource Centre in Peterborough

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Non-profit organization provides professional counselling and housing support.
An excavator moving soil during home construction. (Stock photo)

Peterborough & the Kawarthas Home Builders Association has ‘deep concern’ about Fleming College program...

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In a letter to the college, organization especially questions decision to cancel Heavy Equipment Techniques program.
The seven Kawartha Lakes business leaders who were inducted into the Junior Achievement of Northern and Eastern Ontario's Business Hall of Fame on May 9, 2024 are (left to right, top and bottom): Brad Bird, John Fox, Kyle Hussey, Linden Mackey, Marlene Morrison Nicholls, and Anthony and Carlo Polito. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Seven Kawartha Lakes business leaders inducted into Junior Achievement’s Business Hall of Fame

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Brad Bird, John Fox, Kyle Hussey, Linden Mackey, Marlene Morrison Nicholls, and Anthony and Carlo Polito recognized for their accomplishments.
An abandoned shopping cart. (Photo: Pam Lane / Flickr)

Cobourg police announce community initiative to reclaim abandoned shopping carts

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Residents encouraged to report any carts they encounter, with pick-up scheduled to begin May 18
Constructed from 1900 to 1905, the historic Kirkfield Lift Lock is located a few kilometres north of the Village of Kirkfield in Kawartha Lakes. After the Peterborough Lift Lock, it is the second highest hydraulic lift lock in the world with a lift of 15 metres (49 feet). (Photo: Parks Canada)

Parks Canada is completing final repairs on the Kirkfield Lift Lock

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Expect daily traffic interruptions until the lock opens for the Trent-Severn Waterway's navigation season on May 17.
The Town of Cobourg makes an appearance in the 2021 pilot episode of the Netflix series "Ginny & Georgia". The production crew for the series will be returning to Cobourg from May 14 to 16, 2024 to shoot the third season, with filming taking place on May 16 at The El, William Academy, Victoria Park, Victoria Hall, and downtown roads. (kawarthaNOW screenshot)

Netflix’s ‘Ginny & Georgia’ returns to Cobourg to shoot third season

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Filming locations on May 16 include The El, William Academy, Victoria Park, Victoria Hall, and downtown roads.
During patio season, Hunter Street West between George and Aylmer streets in downtown Peterborough will be reconfigured temporarily into a one-lane one-way westbound street to allow for expanded sidewalk space for patios in this part of the downtown's café district. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Patios return to downtown Peterborough for the summer starting May 13

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Hunter Street West between George and Aylmer streets will again become a one-lane and one-way westbound street.

nightlifeNOW – May 9 to 15

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