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PRHC Foundation President & CEO and Heart of Healthcare series host, Lesley Heighway, talks with Bill Blair (left) about his health scare, the importance of having lifesaving care nearby, and the community's role in bringing state-of-the-art technology to Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Watch Heart of Healthcare episode 2 now. (Photo courtesy of the PRHC Foundation)

A severe heart attack gave longtime PRHC Foundation supporter Bill Blair a new perspective...

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In the second episode of the PRHC Foundation's video series 'Heart of Healthcare,' the former Foundation Board member shares the importance of having lifesaving care close to home.
Waubgeshig Rice is an author and journalist from Wasauksing First Nation near Parry Sound. As the grand finale for this year's "One Book, One Ptbo" event that features his 2018 post-apocalyptic thriller "Moon of the Crusted Snow", the Anishinaabe author will be at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough on November 15, 2023 where he will read from the book and its new sequel "Moon of the Turning Leaves". (Photo: Shilo Adamson)

Bestselling writer Waubgeshig Rice’s ‘One Book, One Ptbo’ public reading moves to Market Hall...

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Move of November 15 grand finale from Peterborough Public Library comes after high demand to hear 'Moon of the Crusted Snow' author.
The Vine's kimchi-infused mac and cheese dish received the most online votes during the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area's annual Mac + Cheese Festival held at 20 downtown restaurants during October 2023. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

The Vine restaurant crowned champion of downtown Peterborough’s annual Mac + Cheese Festival

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Kimchi-infused mac and cheese dish received the most online votes during October festival, with The El (P) and Crook and Coffer taking second and third place.
Campbellford Memorial Hospital is located at 146 Oliver Road in Campbellford. (Photo Campbellford Memorial Hospital)

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Campbellford Memorial Hospital’s inpatient unit

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Visitation restrictions are in effect, with patients only permitted to have one visitor at a time.
Guelph-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Nick Zubeck will perform at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night. (Photo: Adam Machan)

nightlifeNOW – November 2 to 8

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
The City of Peterborough's new waste collection service includes weekly pick up of green bins containing organic waste and a switch to garbage collection every other week with a requirement to use clear garbage bags. The first day of collection was October 31, 2023. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

City of Peterborough completes first day of new organic waste collection

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Around 85% of eligible households in city centre placed green bins at curb, with 80% using clear garbage bags.
Signs point to the main entrances at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, including the Emergency Department. (Photo: PRHC)

Peterborough Regional Health Centre declares ‘code black’ after Tuesday morning bomb threat

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Police have since determined threat was unfounded and there is no concern for public safety.
Trent Excalibur men's lacrosse team celebrating winning the Baggataway Cup at Justin Chiu Stadium at Trent University on November 6, 2022. The team will be defending their national university championship title during the 2023 Baggataway Cup, which will again be held at Justin Chiu Stadium at Trent University from November 3 to 5. (Photo: Trent University)

Trent Excalibur men’s lacrosse team to defend national championship title this weekend at Trent...

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Baggataway Cup begins Friday at Justin Chiu Stadium with Trent Excalibur taking on the Brock Badgers in quarter-final game.
The suspect in a residential break and enter in Colborne on October 28, 2023. (Police-supplied photos)

Northumberland OPP ask for public’s help in identifying suspect in Colborne break and enter

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Security footage shows suspect breaking into an Elgin Street home during the day on Saturday.
Held during October 2023, the 13th annual Pure Country 105 and MOVE 99.7 "Bras Around the Building" campaign, in conjunction with Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre, has collected 6,842 bras and raised $13,584 for breast cancer research. (Photo courtesy of Pure Country 105 and MOVE 99.7)

Annual ‘Bras Around the Building’ campaign in Peterborough raises $13,584 for breast cancer research

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Over 6,800 bras will hang from Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre building until October 31.
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