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19 hrs ago | Castanet.net

Hidden camera nails care home workers

Four employees of an Ontario long-term care facility have been suspended and two investigations have been launched, after a concerned man installed a hidden camera in his mother's room and captured shocking video of neglect and abuse.

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Related Topix: Long Term Care, Health, Canada, North America, World News

Sat May 18, 2013

MyKawartha.com

What's on | Saturday, May 18

RELLY ON THE ROOF CONCERT: Terry Guiel, Jan Schoute, Bruce Francis, Ryan and Sam Weber, Elyse Saunders, Rick & Gailie Young, Clayton Middleton and Jasher Guiel perform at annual fundraiser for Habitat For Humanity outside The Brick, Lansdowne Street West, 1 p.m. CHARLEY PRIDE: Country music legend in concert, Peterborough Memorial Centre, 3 p.m., ... (more)

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Related Topix: 9, Canada,

Fri May 17, 2013

The Globe and Mail

Son's hidden camera catches nursing home workers mistreating his mother

A still image taken from hidden-carmera video footage that shows how staff at St.

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Related Topix: Family, Elderly (Senior Citizen), Canada,

The Province

Anarchists claim responsibility for torching 'yuppie development' in East Van

A U.S. media blog caused a frenzy Thursday after alleging Toronto mayor Rob Ford was caught on video smoking crack cocaine.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Downtown (Los Angeles, CA), Simon Helberg, Canada,

CBC News

Turtle hit by car airlifted 400 km for medical care

Injured turtle Porter suffered extensive facial injuries but is recovering at the Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre in Peterborough, Ont.

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Related Topix: Canada,

BroadwayWorld.com

Sandra Nichols' 'Dead Mentors' is Released

In her new novel "Dead Mentors" author Sandra Nichols explores the theme of self-awareness by creating a story of hope, perseverance and ultimate success.

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Related Topix: Canada, World News, St. Lucie, FL

Lakefield Herald

John Craig: Rediscovering a local author

Christ Church Community Museum was host on Wednesday evening, May 8, to an engaging talk by Dr.

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Related Topix: Canada, Journalism

Tue May 14, 2013

Brandon Sun

Conservatives freeze canal fees for another three years, back down on hikes

The Conservative government is backing down on proposed fee hikes for two historic canal systems that were part of last year's budget cuts.

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Related Topix: Canada,

MyKawartha.com

Lady has a new home

One of the abandoned Shih-Tzus that came into the care of Peterborough Humane Society has a new home.

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Related Topix: Canada,

The Globe and Mail

Peterborough, Ont. senior facing dozens of child-sex charges

James Alex Brunton, 65, was arrested in his home early Monday morning and charged with nine offences, chiefly involving the possession and importation of child pornography.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Red Deer Advocate

Author Alison Wearing writes 'poetic' memoir 'Confessions of a Fairy's Daughter'

Writer Alison Wearing was 12 when she learned her father was gay. She was sitting in her family kitchen in Peterborough, Ont., when her mother was unloading the dishwasher and broke the news to her.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Mon May 13, 2013

MyKawartha.com

Proposed solar farm in Selwyn up for discussion

If they follow staff advice, Selwyn Township councillors will give their nod of approval to a proposed solar farm.

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Related Topix: Canada, World News, United Kingdom, Northamptonshire County, England, Lincolnshire County, England, Cambridgeshire County, England, Fire

The Windsor Star

No oversight? No problem, Health Canada tells Marchese

Right before Marchese Hospital Solutions started supplying chemotherapy drugs to hospitals, a Health Canada representative told the company it didn't need to worry about operating in a regulatory grey zone, documents indicate.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News,

MyKawartha.com

Airport work to cost an extra $5.2 million

Peterborough Airport-runway. The runway at the Peterborough airport, which the City is hoping to expand as part of a multi-million dollar upgrade to the airport.

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Related Topix: Canada,

MyKawartha.com

What's on | Monday, May 13

RICK & GAILIE: At the Black Horse, 450 George St. N., 7 p.m. KAWARTHA LANDSCAPES: To May 31, exhibition of new works by Peter Rotter, Gallery on the Lake, County Road 36 three kilometres east of Buckhorn, opening reception April 27, 1 to 4 p.m. NATURE IN CULTURE: To June 2, exhibition of work by Melissa Doherty and Sarah Maloney make exquisite ... (more)

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Related Topix: Canada,

Sat May 11, 2013

Yorkton This Week & Enterprise

Author Alison Wearing writes 'Confessions of a Fairy's Daughter' memoir

Writer Alison Wearing was 12 when she learned her father was gay. She was sitting in her family kitchen in Peterborough, Ont., when her mother was unloading the dishwasher and broke the news to her.

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Related Topix: Canada,

MyKawartha.com

What's on | Saturday, May 11

BACH TRIBUTE: Peterborough Singers and the 22-piece Taliskler Players orchestra perform Johann Sebastian Bach's B-Minor Mass, George Street United Church, 534 George St.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Fri May 10, 2013

The Windsor Star

Local jobless rate edges up

The city's jobless rate reached 9.2 per cent, compared to nine per cent in March, according to Statistics Canada numbers released Friday.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News,

MyKawartha.com

Police Beat: May 10 news from Peterborough Lakefield police

Robbery charges Multiple charges have been laid related to four robberies on April 11 and April 26.

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Related Topix: Canada,

MyKawartha.com

Residents offer thoughts on new beginning for canoe museum

Residents are encouraging consultants to think outside the box -- and outside of the downtown core -- when considering the Canadian Canoe Museum's future.

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