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A group of children roasting marshmallows over a campfire. (Stock photo)

What’s open and closed on the Civic Holiday 2023

When Carol Koeslag began writing her short stories back over two decades ago, she never imagined she'd have them published when she was 92 years old, let alone reach readers across the globe thanks to a viral TikTok post from Chantel Coyle, owner of Modern Makers Market in Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Chantel Coyle / Modern Makers Market)

Peterborough woman goes viral for publishing her short story collection at 92

A flooded street in the City of Peterborough following the severe thunderstorms that swept across the region on August 3, 2023. (Photo: City of Peterborough / Twitter)

Thursday’s thunderstorms flooded roads in Peterborough and dumped large hail in Kawartha Lakes

Kawartha Lakes Food Source distributes food to 35 local agencies from its Needham Street distribution centre in Lindsay. (Photo courtesy of Kawartha Lakes Food Source)

Thieves steal $500 worth of food during two recent break-ins at Kawartha Lakes Food Source

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Peterborough's Fleming College has cut 13 of its programs, including Culinary Skills, Culinary Management, and Food and Nutrition Management. Ten new programs will be introduced in 2023-24. (Photo: Fleming College Culinary / Facebook)

Peterborough’s Fleming College suspends 13 programs, including three of its signature culinary-related offerings

A tornado at Sturgeon Lake in Kawartha Lakes on June 23, 2020. (Photo: Amy Reeds @amy_reeds / Twitter)

ENDED – Tornado watch in effect for Hastings Highlands for Thursday afternoon and evening

Lyn Giles of Five Counties Children's Centre (middle) accepts a $20,500 donation from Masons Steve Kirton (left) and Drew Wilson made by the Peterborough District Masonic Association and and the Masonic Foundation of Ontario. The funds will go directly to help more children and youth access speech and occupational therapies at Five Counties Children's Centre. (Photo courtesy of Five Counties Children's Centre)

Local Masons donate $20,500 to Five Counties Children’s Centre

Monarch butterfly populations have been decreasing along with the decrease of milkwood plants, which have been destroyed as unwanted weeds with herbicides or other methods. The milkweed plant is critical for the survival of the monarch butterfly, as monarch caterpillars feed exclusively on milkweed leaves. (Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

Kawartha Lakes preserving milkweed along trail network to support monarch butterfly habitat

The Canadian Voyageur Brigade Society paddling in British Columbia in 2007, when the society was known as the David Thompson Brigade. On August 5, 2023, the Canadian Voyageur Brigade Society will arrive in Peterborough during a 250-kilometre journey from Port Severn to Hiawatha First Nation at Rice Lake. (Photo: Canadian Voyageur Brigade Society)

Canadian Canoe Museum to welcome Voyageur canoe paddlers to Peterborough on August 5

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