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Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene will be lit by the warm glow of candles, lamps, and lanterns and decorated with pine and cedar garlands and freshly made natural centerpieces during 'Christmas by Candlelight' on December 2 and 3, 2023. The event features horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, historical stories, readings, games, visits with Santa, photos in a winter sleigh, and more. (Photo: Heather Doughty Photography)

Experience a 19th-century Christmas at Keene’s Lang Pioneer Village Museum this weekend

'Christmas by Candlelight' runs from 4 to 8 p.m. on December 2 and 3.
The Trinity Community Centre at 360 Reid Street includes beds donated by Peterborough Regional Health Centre to One City Peterborough, which is operating the winter overnight drop-in space for up to 45 people every night from 8 p.m. to 8 p.m. until the end of March with funding from the City of Peterborough. The centre will also offer a daily daytime drop-in space from 1 to 5 p.m. year-round beginning December 1, 2023. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough’s Trinity Community Centre for people experiencing homelessness is now open

Winter overnight drop-in space for up to 45 people is operated by One City Peterborough and funded by City of Peterborough; daytime drop-in space opens December 1.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Police closed Peterborough Lift Lock Sunday afternoon in domestic assault investigation

Police negotiated with male suspect at top of Lift Lock before arresting and charging him with spousal assault.
Cars on a road in a winter snow storm. (Stock photo)

First significant snowfall of season in Kawarthas region begins Monday night

Snow squall warnings in effect for northern Kawarthas region, with northern Kawartha Lakes expected to receive 20-35 cm.
Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Ontario Health Team has launched an online platform to help to help residents of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County find local health and well-being services. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW)

New online platform connects Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County residents to local health and...

Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Ontario Health Team's service navigation website also allows residents to book an appointment directly for some services.
Baptiste Lake Dam north of Bancroft. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Hawks View Drone video)

Aging Baptiste Lake Dam north of Bancroft to be rehabilitated

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has announced a $22 million investment to repair six dams across Ontario.
Kawartha Conservation has created the Illuminated Forest along the Cedar Forest Trail at Ken Reid Conservation Area near Lindsay. The Illuminated Forest is available nightly until the end of December. (Photo: Kawartha Conservation)

The ‘Illuminated Forest’ returns to Ken Reid Conservation Area near Lindsay in December

Kawartha Conservation will transform the Cedar Forest into a magical nighttime trail with hundreds of trees illuminated with lights.
The Commerce Building Courtyard in downtown Peterborough will be transformed into a festive market on December 1, 2023 for the Neighbourhood Holiday Market organized by The Neighbourhood Vintage in partnership with First Friday Peterborough. The evening event during the First Friday art crawl features work from 20 local artists and artisans, live music performances, and food and drink. Pictured is the December 2022 market. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of First Friday Peterborough video)

First Friday Peterborough celebrates local creatives with outdoor holiday market on December 1

Neighbourhood Holiday Market in Commerce Building Courtyard in downtown Peterborough features 20 vendors, live music, and food and drink.
Toronto-based roots singer-songwriter and pianist Devin Cuddy will perform with his band at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Sunday night in support of his new record "Dear Jane". (Photo: Shelley Hayes)

nightlifeNOW – November 23 to 29

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Missing 50-year-old Philip Tate of Peterborough. (Police-supplied photo)

LOCATED – Police and family concerned for safety of missing 50-year-old Peterborough man

Philip Tate was last seen Wednesday night leaving his home in the Gilchrist Street and Parkhill Road West area.

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