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Veteran blues guitarist and storyteller Doc MacLean, a longtime friend of and collaborator with Juno and Grammy award winner Colin Linden, performs at The Black Horse in downtown Peterborough on Sunday afternoon. (Photo: Stefan Hurter)

nightlifeNOW – November 6 to 12

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region

kawarthaNOW - November 6, 2025

Peterborough’s small business community rallies to help The Main Ingredient ‘Raise the Roof’

A snow-covered tent in a park in Peterborough, Ontario on December 19, 2022. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

United Way to conduct homelessness count across city and county of Peterborough on November 20

Within a one square metre block of a Little Forest, plants can be arranged randomly to mimic a natural forest setting. St. John Catholic Elementary School students are shown here placing marker flags for each tree, with the flag noting the tree species and the name of the planter. This will help students put a name to the face of the 30 different species that are planted at their school. (Photo: Laura Keresztesi / GreenUP)

‘Little Forests’ at Peterborough schools are growing the new generation of environmental stewards

At the Peterborough city council meeting on November 4, 2025, councillor Joy Lachica raised concerns about the use of a procedural tactic to prevent debate after it was used in two straight meetings on the same item. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of City of Peterborough video)

Peterborough city councillor raises concerns about use of procedural tactic at council meetings

Joy Lachica says 'call the question' is 'being weaponized' after tactic used for second time to prevent debate on GE heritage designation decision

Bruce Head - November 5, 2025

Some of the donations to a previous Community Care Northumberland "Adopt a Grandparent" program, which is returning for its ninth year in 2025. The program is intended to ensure as many seniors as possible receive warm wishes and a gift under the Christmas tree this year. (Photo: Community Care Northumberland)

Community Care Northumberland invites community members to help spread joy and ‘Adopt a Grandparent’ this holiday season

Parks Canada is replacing the upper and lower lock gates at Lock 20 - Ashburnham in Peterborough from November 2025 through April 2026. As pedestrians using the Trans Canada Trail normally cross the lock via the yellow bridge at the top of the lock gates, Parks Canada will be installing a temporary bridge to allow pedestrian access to the trail during the construction period. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Parks Canada replacing lock gates at Lock 20 in Peterborough from November through April

Richard Freymond, the City of Peterborough's commissioner of finance and corporate services, presented a high-level overview of the city's 2026 draft budget at a general committee meeting of city council on November 3, 2025. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of City of Peterborough video)

City of Peterborough’s 2026 draft budget proposes 7.43% all-inclusive rate increase

Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre in Cobourg is celebrating the results of its successful annual "Walk A Mile" fundraiser held in October as it marks Women Abuse Prevention Month in November. (Photo: Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre / Facebook)

Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre marks Women Abuse Prevention Month after $55,000 fundraiser boost.

Following a successful 'Walk A Mile' event in October, the Cobourg non-profit is selling 'Wrapped in Courage' purple scarves during November

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - November 4, 2025

Former MP, activist, musician, and author Charlie Angus at The Venue in downtown Peterborough on October 15, 2025, when he spoke to a sold-out crowd of 300 people about the growing threat of authoritarianism and the erosion of trust in democratic institutions. (Photo: Luke Best)

Sold-out Peterborough event with Charlie Angus raised $4,300 for YES Shelter for Youth and Families

In "who will save the night sky?" on November 9, 2025 at Trent University's Nozhem First Peoples Performance Space, Métis-Jewish performer Philip Geller's Trickster-like character invites the audience to a "starry boardroom" where celestial beings debate the fate of Earth and its two-legged inhabitants. With many thousands of satellites in orbit, Geller uses humour and subversion to inspire reflection on the modern forces that obscure humanity's ancient relationship with the stars. (Photo: Kate Dalton)

Métis-Jewish performer Philip Geller’s solo show on November 9 asks audiences to look up and remember what we’ve forgotten

An OPP police car with lights flashing. (Photo: Ontario Provincial Police)

27-year-old Bobcaygeon woman dead after head-on crash on County Road 36 in Trent Lakes

Peterborough’s small business community rallies to help The Main Ingredient ‘Raise the Roof’

Megan Gallant - November 6, 2025

November 8 event to raise funds for roof repairs at the downtown bulk food store features food, live music, a silent auction, and raffles.

United Way to conduct homelessness count across city and county of Peterborough on November 20

November 6, 2025

Peterborough city councillor raises concerns about use of procedural tactic at council meetings

November 5, 2025

Community Care Northumberland invites community members to help spread joy and ‘Adopt a Grandparent’ this holiday season

November 5, 2025

Parks Canada replacing lock gates at Lock 20 in Peterborough from November through April

November 5, 2025

Know Your Locals: Double your impact when donating to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton this holiday season

Megan Gallant - November 3, 2025

Donations made before December 31 to support women and children recovering from gender-based violence will be matched by Olivia and Gord James up to $60,000.

Located in southwestern Peterborough County and bordered by the historic Trent-Severn Waterway, Selwyn Township brings nature and community together with its scenic countryside and lakes, outdoor adventures, charming and hospitable small towns including Lakefield, Bridgenorth, Ennismore, and Young's Point, and lively year-round festivals offering activities for the whole family. (Photo: The Kawarthas Tourism)

Road Tripping in The Kawarthas: See it all in Selwyn Township

October 28, 2025

Based in the Township of Cavan Monaghan, Cherkam is a Canadian leader in industrial automation, including robotics integration. The company works across a range of industries including automotive, food and beverage, mining, and more. Alongside many international projects, the company has done work for local and regional companies and sources from Canadian distributors. (Photo courtesy of Cherkam)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Cherkam in Cavan Monaghan is a leader in industrial automation

October 28, 2025

There is still time to participate in the Peterborough Public Library's "One Book, One Ptbo" community read ahead of the grand finale event, an evening with "To Speak for the Trees" author Diana Beresford-Kroeger on November 4, 2025 at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre. Combining memoir, science, and Celtic wisdom, the book explores the Irish botanist and visionary's background and insights about the importance of trees and why they are the achievable solution to climate change. The book is still available in various formats through the library and will be for sale from Take Cover Books at the grand finale event. (Photos: Penguin Random House / Shelby Lisk)

Know Your Locals: Author Diana Beresford-Kroeger to speak at ‘One Book, One Ptbo’ grand finale event on November 4

October 18, 2025

In celebration of Small Business Week, the Innovation Cluster is hosting an "Ask the Expert" networking event on October 23, 2025 at the Venture North building in downtown Peterborough. Tech founders will have the exclusive opportunity to hear rapid-fire insight from 10 of the non-profit organization's Experts in Residents who have knowledge and experience in key startup areas including marketing, product development, funding, and more. (Photo courtesy of the Innovation Cluster)

Know Your Locals: Get exclusive access to the Innovation Cluster’s Experts in Residence at ‘Ask the Expert’ event

October 17, 2025

nightlifeNOW – November 6 to 12

kawarthaNOW - November 6, 2025

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.

Métis-Jewish performer Philip Geller’s solo show on November 9 asks audiences to look up and remember what we’ve forgotten

November 4, 2025

encoreNOW for November 3, 2025 features (from left to right, top and bottom) the ARTISANity show and sale at Peterborough Square, the Haliburton International Film Festival at the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, St. James Players production of "Into The Woods" at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough, Peterborough Pop Ensemble's "Best of Sentimental Journey" at Westdale United Church in Peterborough, Public Energy's presentation of "who will save the night sky?" at Trent University's Nozhem First Peoples Performance Space, and Beau and Lance Dixon's "Footnote To Freedom" at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough. (kawarthaNOW collage)

New Stages Theatre presents ‘Footnote to Freedom’ by Beau and Lance Dixon on November 9 in honour of their late father

October 30, 2025

Halifax roots-blues musician Brent "Buck" Tingley will be performing at the Ganaraska Hotel in Port Hope on Friday night with Juno-nominated Roxanne Potvin on bass and Tim-Jim "T-Bone" Baker on drums. (Photo: Paula Leroux Photography)

nightlifeNOW – October 30 to November 5

October 30, 2025

Community Futures Peterborough expands popular ‘Entrepreneurship 101’ workshop series to Peterborough County

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - October 24, 2025

Three in-person sessions in Havelock, Millbrook, and Lakefield early in the new year will cover business planning, marketing and branding, and funding and cash flow.

A panel discussion on agritourism during the inaugural Regional Tourism Summit hosted by Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope on October 21, 2025. With a keynote address, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, the event saw tourism operators and partners from across the Kawartha Northumberland region gather for a day learning about the challenges and opportunities that exist in the industry regionally, with a focus on strengthening partnerships and collaborations. (Photo courtesy of RTO8)

Collaboration was the focus of the inaugural RTO8 Regional Tourism Summit

October 24, 2025

Cambium Consulting & Engineering staff show off their recycled plastic concrete molds. By turning their previously discarded plastic molds into reusable ones, the Peterborough firm is proving how businesses can lead the way in building a circular economy. From left to right: facilities and environmental health and safety manager Jeff Hoskin, technologist and green team representative Hillary Bradshaw, group manager for construction testing and inspection Brian Graham, and coordinator and green team representative Becky Yarnell. (Photo: Connor Evans / Cambium)

How a Peterborough engineering and environmental firm embraced the circular economy by turning waste into worth

October 23, 2025

In March 2025, Northumberland County announced a 33-member coalition called Prosper in Northumberland to promote and bolster the local economy in response to U.S. trade tariffs, which included the launch of a "Buy Local" campaign over the summer as well as a survey of local residents and businesses. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland County celebrates Small Business Week by sharing results of recent ‘buy local’ survey

October 22, 2025

Delivered by Northumberland County with funding from the Ontario government, the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland (BECN) supports small business through workshops, free consultations, and special events like the BECN Connect Peer-to-Peer session in Campbellford in July 2025 that provided expert advice on small business accounting and tax filing. (Photo: BECN)

Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland ‘the single door to entrepreneurship support’ in Northumberland County

October 5, 2025

‘Little Forests’ at Peterborough schools are growing the new generation of environmental stewards

GreenUP - November 6, 2025

Guided by GreenUP, students are transforming schoolyards into native ecosystems while learning about ecology, biodiversity, and climate action.

Lakefield resident Guy Hanchet proudly displays his newly installed solar panels. Despite not having an ideal rooftop for solar, he expects to power about half of his annual electricity use from the system. (Photo: Clara Blakelock / GreenUP)

Home battery backup systems gaining ground as solar installations grow in Peterborough

October 30, 2025

Founded by three local residents and veteran Camino pilgrims, the new Peterborough Chapter of the Canadian Company of Pilgrims is making it easy for adventure-seekers to learn more about the Camino de Santiago, an extensive network of trails leading to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. The non-denominational volunteer-run group provides mentorship and resources to help local travellers plan the lodging, packing or other guidelines for their adventures, whether they are going for religious, spiritual, sport, or other purposes. (Photo: Canadian Company of Pilgrims - Peterborough Chapter / Facebook)

Get prepared to walk the Camino de Santiago with help from the new Peterborough chapter of the Canadian Company of Pilgrims

October 29, 2025

Take a stroll through the graveyard if you dare while visiting Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene for Spooky All Hallows' Eve from 6 to 9 p.m. on October 24 and 25, 2025. The family-friendly event offers a wide range of fun activities along with stories about the origin of modern-day Halloween traditions. (Photo: Heather Doughty Photography / Lang Pioneer Village Museum)

History meets Halloween during Spooky All Hallows’ Eve at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene

October 22, 2025

A registered charitable organization located in Minden, Walkabout Farm Therapeutic Riding Association is hosting a family-friendly and autism-aware Halloween fundraiser on October 25, 2025. The second annual "Warped Woods Halloween Show" will see volunteers (including many program participants) dressed as zombies and ghouls to scare visitors walking along an accessible trail through the woods, to raise money to cover the cost of hay bales for the farm's horses over the winter. Young children and those on the autism spectrum who don't want to be scared will be given a lantern to signal to volunteers to disengage and not scare them. (Photo courtesy of Walkabout Farm Therapeutic Riding Association)

Walkabout Farm Therapeutic Riding Association in Minden to host ‘Warped Woods Halloween Show’ fundraiser on October 25

October 19, 2025

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