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A home on Deerfield Crescent in Ennismore was destroyed by fire early in the morning of December 19, 2023. Investigators from the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office have since found what they believe to be human remains inside the collapsed structure. (Photo: Peterborough County OPP)

Suspected human remains found in Ennismore home destroyed by fire

Police and fire crews were called to Deerfield Crescent home early Tuesday morning.
Hamilton's legendary comedic musician and performance artist B.A. Johnston performs at the Pig's Ear Tavern in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night along with indie singer-songwriter Poor Pelly. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Incorrect Thoughts video)

nightlifeNOW – December 21 to 27

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region
With 22 years of service in the Peterborough police, Jamie Hartnett has been appointed as deputy chief. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Police Services Board)

After almost 10 months without one, Peterborough police have a new deputy chief

Jamie Hartnett, who joined the Peterborough Police Service in 2001, will officially assume his new role January 9.
Police released this photo of a vehicle that left the roadway and hit a tree after the driver failed to negotiate a sharp turn on Pinehill Road south of Bridgenorth on December 19, 2023. After being extricated from the vehicle, a 24-year-old Milton man was pronounced dead at the scene. (Photo: Peterborough County OPP)

24-year-old man dies after vehicle hits tree in Selwyn Township

Driver failed to negotiate a sharp turn on Pinehill Road south of Bridgenorth early Tuesday afternoon.
Blackhoney Desserts and Coffee House at 221 Hunter Street West in downtown Peterborough. (Photo via Blackhoney website)

Blackhoney in downtown Peterborough is under new ownership

After 18 years of owning and running the popular downtown cafe and bakery, Lisa Dixon has sold the business to Jennifer Miles.
Through the Morton Family Foundation, Peterborough residents Patricia and David Morton have made a $50,000 donation to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton to help women and children experiencing gender-based violence in Haliburton County. The Morton Family Foundation has donated $200,000 to the organization since 2020. (Photo supplied by YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)

Morton Family Foundation donates $50,000 to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton for fourth year in a...

Donation will be used to help women and children experiencing gender-based violence in Haliburton County.
Car window covered with light snow

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Kawarthas region Monday night into Tuesday

Total snowfall of 5-10 cm possible, although it's likely to melt before Christmas.
Kawartha Lakes police have released an image of a suspect after a residential fire on Russell Street East in Lindsay on December 17, 2023. (Police-supplied photo)

Kawartha Lakes police launch arson investigation after Sunday morning fire at Lindsay home

While there were no injuries, a single mother and her son were displaced from their neighbouring home due to damage.
Tanah Haney, Rob Fortin, Susan Newman, John Hoffman, and Michael Ketemer performing with the Convivio Chorus at the 2015 In From The Cold Concert. The 2023 concert raised a record $23,174.05 for YES Shelter for Youth and Families. (Photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough’s ‘In From The Cold’ raises highest-ever amount for youth and families experiencing homelessness

24th annual benefit concert for YES Shelter for Youth and Families brought in $23,174.05, with community sponsors donating a record $16,000.
An OPP police car with lights flashing. (Photo: Ontario Provincial Police)

SIU investigating after police shoot man in a remote hunting cabin north of Mamora

48-year-old Tweed man had barricaded himself in cabin on Thursday afternoon and shot at police, who returned fire.

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