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After a four-year hiatus, the YWCA Peterborough Haliburton's popular community fundraiser returns to downtown Peterborough as "Walk A Mile In Their Shoes" on May 24, 2024. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Confederation Park, beginning with check-in and opening ceremonies followed by the hour-long walk at noon and lunch and music at the park after the walk. (Photo: YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)

YWCA Peterborough Haliburton gearing up for return of ‘Walk A Mile’ on Friday

A slate of local dignitaries set to welcome return of popular fundraiser to downtown Peterborough after a four-year hiatus.
Peterborough County OPP released this photo of the remains of a pickup truck and a motorcycle after they caught on fire following a head-on collision on County Road 507 north of Buckhorn on May 19, 2024. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and the two occupants of the pickup truck escaped with minor injuries. (Photo: Peterborough County OPP)

57-year-old Woodville man dead after his motorcycle crashes head on into pickup truck near...

Witnesses say motorcyclist crossed centre line on a bend on County Road 507 early Sunday afternoon.
Peterborough Fire Services provides emergency and support services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

$450,000 damage to Peterborough home after BBQ fire on Sunday

BBQ was located on a covered porch and flames spread to attic.
An OPP police car with lights flashing. (Photo: Ontario Provincial Police)

Quebec couple seriously injured after car hits a moose in Algonquin Park

Ambulance responding to scene also hit a moose; police warn motorists moose are on roadways to escape insects.
Two Muskoka chairs on a dock at a lake with a canoe and kayak nearby. (Stock photo)

What’s open and closed on Victoria Day 2024

Holiday hours for 297 selected businesses, organizations, and services in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Port Hope, and across the greater Kawarthas region.
Peterborough County OPP released this photo of a pickup truck that collided with a commercial vehicle on Highway 115 at Highway 7A south of Peterborough. A 34-year-old woman who was an occupant of the pickup truck died after being thrown from the vehicle when a guardrail ripped off the passenger side door. (Police-supplied photo)

39-year-old man faces multiple charges for Highway 115 collision that killed a 34-year-old woman

Corey Neil of Hamilton Township, who was wanted on a warrant, was arrested Wednesday in Peterborough.
Police car lights. (Stock photo)

19-year-old Lindsay man dies in single-vehicle collision

Collision happened late Thursday afternoon on Cheese Factory Road just east of Lindsay.
Toronto five-piece band Ed Smith and the Even Squares, pictured in 2021, features a rotating roster of Canadian musicians performing classic and traditional country tunes. The line-up performing at the Ganaraska Hotel in Port Hope on Saturday afternoon is Steve Briggs, Alec Fraser, Al Cross, Amber Dawn Nicolas, and Doug Johnson. (Photo: The Redwood Theatre)

nightlifeNOW – May 16 to 22

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

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...

Inaugural award from Water Ways TV recognizes opening of new Canadian Canoe Museum and launch of Le Boat's new houseboat rental base.

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