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Patricia Bromfield (right) is the new chief of Peterborough County-City Paramedics, taking over from Randy Mellow (left) who will be retiring at the end of 2024. Mellow will provide mentorship and guidance to Bromfield throughout the year as she takes on her new role and responsibilities. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough County)

Patricia Bromfield is the new chief of Peterborough County-City Paramedics

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Long-time paramedic and administrative leader will take over from Randy Mellow who is retiring at the end of the year.
On February 6, 2023, the Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas announced the 13 companies making up the inaugural cohort of LevelUP, a new startup accelerator program tailored for mature entrepreneurs and regional innovators. Running three times a year, the fully funded 12-week program will provide startup companies with mentorship, workshops, networking opportunities, and access to funding, and culminates in a competition where the participants of each cohort will pitch for investment and vie for prizes up to $10,000. (Photo courtesy of Innovation Cluster)

13 innovative companies are ‘levelling up’ with the Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas

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Local entrepreneurs will participate in new 12-week LevelUP startup accelerator program that culminates in a pitch competition.
The puck drop for the Peterborough Petes' 15th annual Pink in the Rink game at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on February 3, 2024. Despite losing in overtime to the Niagara IceDogs, the Petes organization achieved its goal of breaking $1 million in funds raised for cancer care over the past 15 years of the annual game. (Photo: Kenneth Andersen Photography)

Peterborough Petes break $1 million in total funds raised for cancer care during 15th...

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Despite overtime loss to the Niagara IceDogs, Petes raised almost $50,000 for Saturday night's game.
Canadian journalist, author, documentary producer, and podcaster Steve Paikin. (Photo via Speakers Spotlight website)

Lakefield Literary Festival bringing Canadian journalist Steve Paikin to Lakefield on March 22

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The author of a 2022 biography on late former prime minister John Turner will discuss the current state of political leadership in Canada.
Dr. Catherine (Cathy) Bruce has been appointed as Trent University's ninth president and vice-chancellor. The internationally recognized researcher, award-winning educator, and administrator has spend much of her 20 years in higher education and research at Trent. (Photo: Trent University)

Peterborough’s Dr. Catherine Bruce is Trent University’s next president and vice-chancellor

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Currently Trent's vice-president of research and innovation, Dr. Bruce has over 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and administration.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car with lights flashing. (Photo: OPP)

Two charged in attempt to use drones to deliver contraband to Warkworth Institution inmate

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Police seized two drones, 115 grams of cannabis, and cell phones.
From August 25 to 30, 2024, 20 First Nations and non-native youth and four leaders will paddle 100 kilometres by canoe from Beavermead Park in Peterborough to Curve Lake First Nation in Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha's ninth annual Adventure In Understanding trip. Registration for the trip is open until June 1, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha)

Registration open for Peterborough Kawartha Rotary’s annual ‘Adventure in Understanding’ canoe journey

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In August, 20 First Nations and non-native youth will travel 100 kilometres along the Trent-Severn Waterway in three Voyageur canoes
Peterborough's legendary singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and comedic backwoods philosopher Washboard Hank performs at Jethro's Bar + Stage on Friday evening, and again with the Wringers at The Pig's Ear Tavern on Saturday night. (Photo: Wayne Eardley)

nightlifeNOW – February 1 to 7

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Peterborough Family Health Team CEO Duff Sprague, Ontario Minister of Health Sylvia Jones, Alliance for Healthier Communities CEO Sarah Hobbs, and Peterborough Community Health Centre board chair Jonathan Bennett at the announcement of $110 million in funding for primary health care teams on February 1, 2024 at the Peterborough Family Health Team offices in Peterborough. (Photo: Peterborough Community Health Centre)

Newly established Peterborough Community Health Centre to receive $3 million from Ontario government

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Part of $110 million investment in primary care teams, funding will connect up to 11,375 area residents to primary care.
A highlight of Selwyn Township's 2024 PolarFest family winter festival is the Polar Paddle race down Queen Street in Lakefield, which begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 3rd. (Photo: Selwyn Township)

PolarFest family winter festival returns to Selwyn Township this weekend

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17th anniversary event includes an ice sculpture competition, crafts, Polar Paddle, Polar Plunge, and much more.
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