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Thermometer showing high temperatures

Heat warning in effect for Kawarthas region Sunday to Tuesday

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Daytime highs expected to reach 30-34°C, with humidex values of 38-42°C.
Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith at the Ennismore Community Centre on July 25, 2025 where he announced an investment of $931,750 from the Ontario government to help the Township of Selwyn replace the arena's aging floor as well as refrigeration piping and the ice rink chiller. He later also announced a $1-million investment for a similar project at the Douro-Dummer Community Centre. (Photo: Office of MPP Smith / Facebook)

Ontario government investing over $1.9 million in upgrades at two Peterborough County arenas

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Funding will help replace the aging arena floors at Ennismore Community Centre and Douro-Dummer Community Centre.
A young girl with gear during summer heading to a beach for a swim. (Stock photo)

The Beach Report for July 25 to 31, 2025

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Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.
Veteran Toronto-based indie rock band By Divine Right, led by guitarist and vocalist José Miguel Contreras and whose former members include Broken Social Scene's Brendan Canning and Feist, is performing at The John at Sadleir House in Peterborough on Friday night with openers Valleyspeak and Jenina MacGillivray. (Photo: Bob Cliofi)

nightlifeNOW – July 24 to 30

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
A thunderstorm over Bobcaygeon in Kawartha Lakes in May 2022. (Photo: Jay Callaghan / CalTek Design)

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Kawarthas region for Thursday evening

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Damaging wind gusts up to 110 km/h, torrential rainfall exceeding 50 mm, and nickel-sized hail are possible.
Five people were injured after two passenger vehicles and a motorcycle collided on Highway 28 just east of Bancroft on July 23, 2025. (Photo: Bancroft OPP)

Five people injured in multi-vehicle crash on Highway 28 east of Bancroft on Wednesday

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Police believe the collision may have been caused by a muffler that fell off a vehicle onto the highway.
The Choate Road overpass and Ganaraska River bridge on Highway 401 in Port Hope. (Photo: Google Earth)

Ontario government proceeding with replacement of Highway 401 Choate Road overpass and Ganaraska River...

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Project is part of province's future plan to widen Highway 401 near Port Hope to eight lanes by 2051 and to 10 lanes by 2081.
Patrons enjoying the patio at Publican House's restaurant in 2019. (Photo: Maryam Monsef)

Publican House Bar & Grill in downtown Peterborough closed for renovations

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Acquired by One Eyed Jack in May, the restaurant will be closed for at least a month but the brewery and retail store will remain open.
Established in 1974 by James Hamilton, the miniature train ride at Peterborough's Riverview Park and Zoo features a miniature replica of an 1860 locomotive. (Photo: Riverview Park and Zoo)

Miniature train ride at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough closing for the year...

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Ride cannot operate safely during rehabilitation work on the Water Street Pumphouse and Dam scheduled to begin this summer.
Some of the 1,400 paddlers in 978 canoes and kayaks who took part in the seventh annual Lock & Paddle event at the Peterborough Lift Lock on July 19, 2025. (Photo: Sean Bruce)

Saturday’s Lock & Paddle event saw 978 canoes and kayaks go through the Peterborough...

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More than 1,400 paddlers participated in Parks Canada's seventh annual celebration of the world's tallest hydraulic lift lock.
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