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A Peterborough Transit bus in front of a transit stop. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Peterborough Transit fare increase comes into effect February 1

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City council approved increase in 2024 budget as one measure to reduce property tax increase.
On behalf of federal energy and natural resources minister Jonathan Wilkinson, Whitby MP Ryan Turnbull announced $9.3 million in loans and grants to the City of Peterborough on January 24, 2024 for the city's new net zero carbon fire station, currently under construction at 100 Marina Boulevard. The new fire station will include automated control systems, ground source heat pumps, solar panels on the rooftop, a heat-recovery system, and water-saving features. It is also being constructed using mass timber instead of concrete, steel or aluminum to achieve a lower carbon footprint. (Photo: Natural Resources Canada / LinkedIn)

City of Peterborough gets $9.3 million boost from federal government for new zero carbon...

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Mix of loans and grants comes from Green Municipal Fund administered by Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
The seven inductees of the Junior Achievement of Northern and Eastern Ontario's 2024 Kawartha Lakes Business Hall of Fame (left to right, top and bottom): Brad Bird, John Fox, Kyle Hussey, Linden Mackey, Marlene Morrison Nicholls, and Anthony and Carlo Polito. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Seven inductees announced for Junior Achievement’s 2024 Kawartha Lakes Business Hall of Fame

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Brad Bird, John Fox, Kyle Hussey, Linden Mackey, Marlene Morrison Nicholls, and Anthony and Carlo Polito recognized for leadership and excellence.
Freezing rain on car

Freezing rain warning in effect for Kawarthas region starting Wednesday afternoon

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Ice build-up of 2-5 mm possible before freezing rain changes to rain in the evening.
Situated on a 1.6 acre site, the current Peterborough police station at Water and McDonnel streets in downtown Peterborough opened in 1968. In June 2021, the cost to replace the outdated building was estimated at $68 million. An earlier report recommended that a new 95,000-square-foot building be built on a six-acre site. (Photo: Google Maps)

Peterborough police lay first-ever charge of wilful promotion of hatred

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Attorney General authorized police to charge 31-year-old Peterborough man in connection to distribution of antisemitic flyers in 2023.
Tony Grady demonstrating the folding crampon system that come with Olang boots in a TikTok video from Grady's Feet Essentials in Peterborough that has been viewed more than 4.7 million times. (kawarthaNOW screenshots of TikTok video)

Grady’s Feet Essentials in Peterborough goes viral on TikTok

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Co-owner Tony Grady's 'flip my grips' video has over 4.7 million views.
Globus Theatre has announced its 2024 season of plays, music, and comedy featuring 10 mainstage shows and three special events between May 10 to December 15 at the Lakeview Arts Barn at 2300 Pigeon Lake Road in Bobcaygeon. (Photo: Dahlia Katz)

Bobcaygeon’s Globus Theatre announces 2024 season of 13 plays and music and comedy shows

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Professional theatre company's 21st season will feature 10 mainstage shows, including a world premiere play, and three special events.
Richard Csanyi (left) with filmmaker Stephen Hosier, who grew up in Lindsay with Richard and his twin brother Attila, during the filming of the documentary "Attila" that follows Richard as he explores the life and tragic death of his brother, who was found dead at the age of 28 in May 2020 on a Hamilton rooftop after becoming homeless when he was expelled from a long-term care residence as he grappled with addiction and schizophrenia. The documentary is now available on the Crave streaming platform. (Photo: Brian Bettencourt)

‘Attila’ documentary by Lindsay native Stephen Hosier now available on Crave

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Film about tragic death of Richard Csanyi's twin brother in 2020 explores mental health and social issues.
Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith (left) with Peterborough police chief Stuart Betts during the announcment on January 19, 2024 of a $167,000 provincial grant to help the police service develop a better understanding of and response to hate bias incidents and hate crimes in the community. (Photo: MPP Dave Smith / Facebook)

Peterborough police receive $167,000 provincial grant for anti-hate initiative

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Police will use three-year grant to develop a public education campaign, implement a hate incident database, and more.
Ireland MacLean and Chloe Drummond are both 14 years of age. (Police-supplied photos)

LOCATED – Peterborough police asking for public’s help locating two missing teenage girls

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Ireland MacLean and Chloe Drummond, both 14, went missing on Thursday when they are believed to have travelled to Toronto.
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