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The Canadian Canoe Museum launched its "Music in the Museum" concert series on May 24, 2025 with a performance by Juno award-winning roots musician Old Man Luedecke in the museum's atrium. Toronto-based indie-folk group Great Lake Swimmers will be performing as a trio at the museum on December 6, 2025. (Photo: The Canadian Canoe Museum)

Indie-folk group Great Lake Swimmers to perform at The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough on December 6

Proceeds from the 'Music in The Museum' series in the atrium support the museum's youth backcountry canoeing program

kawarthaNOW - September 15, 2025

Northumberland County has hired veteran recruiter Paula Mason as its first physician recruitment specialist and has also launched a formal doctor recruitment advisory committee. (Photo courtesy of Northumberland County)

Northumberland County hires its first doctor recruitment specialist and launches physician recruitment advisory committee

Rose Terry, Manager of the Business Advisory Centre and Corporate Communications at Community Futures Peterborough, leads growth-stage business entrepreneurs during the first workshop in SOAR, a free training program launched by Community Futures Peterborough and supported by Scotiabank. Over the course of four months and four different cohort programs, successful applicants will learn through expert-led workshops, have access to one-on-one consultations, and learn from other local business owners. (Photo courtesy of Community Futures Peterborough)

Community Futures Peterborough helps growth-stage businesses SOAR to success

Grace Bowen's father Greg cuts the ribbon during a ceremony on September 14, 2025 at the Cobourg Community Centre to officially rename the Pond Arena as the Grace Bowen Arena, as actor Ryan Reynolds (far right) stands beside Grace's mother Andrea and sister Mackenzie. In April, Reynolds appeared before a committee of Cobourg council on behalf of the Bowen family to request the arena be renamed in memory of the nine-year-old Grafton hockey player who passed away from an aggressive form of bone cancer in 2015. (Photo: Natalie Hamilton / kawarthaNOW)

Actor Ryan Reynolds stops by Cobourg Community Centre for arena renaming ceremony to honour late 9-year-old hockey player from Grafton

This summer, more than 70 Bancroft and area professional and amateur artists helped revitalize an iconic mural on the west side of the 23 Bridge Street building as part of the "Embrace" community-driven project held by A Place for the Arts. The revitalized mural, which was originally painted by celebrated local artist Arne Roosman in 2014, was unveiled at a celebratory community event on September 13, 2025. (Photo: Megan Gallant / kawarthaNOW)

More than 70 local artists bring colour to Bancroft by revitalizing Arne Roosman mural

Professional and amateur artists from 5 to 85 years old joined the 'Embrace' project led by A Place for the Arts over the summer

Megan Gallant - September 14, 2025

United Way Peterborough & District invites funding applications from social and human service charities

Canadian actor and playwright Jonathan Wilson performing in his one-man show "A Public Display of Affection" about his queer youth on the streets of Toronto in the late 1970s and beyond at its world premiere at Crow's Theatre in Toronto in April 2025. In partnership with Ptbo-Nogo Pride, New Stages Theatre is kicking off its 2025-26 season with a staged reading featuring Wilson on Saturday, September 20 at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Dahlia Katz)

New Stages Theatre celebrates 2025-26 season opening and Pride Week with ‘A Public Display of Affection’ on September 20

An avid hockey fan and player, Gracie Bowen was just two days shy of her ninth birthday when she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, the same rare and aggressive bone cancer that took the life of Terry Fox. After undergoing 11 months of surgeries and chemotherapy treatments while maintaining her positive and determined outlook, Grace passed away on March 13, 2015. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Town of Cobourg video)

Arena renaming ceremony Sunday at Cobourg Community Centre will honour the late Grace Bowen

A young girl gives Northumberland County Warden Brian Ostrander a high five during an event at the new Canton YMCA Child Care Centre in Port Hope on September 4, 2025 to mark an an expansion initiative to increase child care in the high-needs areas of Port Hope, Trent Hills, and Cobourg, which resulted in the creation of four new child care centres and 181 new spaces. (Photo: Northumberland County)

As need continues to grow, 181 more licensed child care spaces open up for Northumberland families

Waitlist jumped to 2,167 in September, with increase of 586 since April possibly due to increased affordability and parents returning to in-office work

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - September 12, 2025

The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) is launching a new weekly mental health walk-in clinic in Minden on Thursdays effective September 18, 2025. In February, CMHA HKPR launched weekday mental health walk-in clinics in Lindsay and Peterborough. Pictured are virtual care clinic registered practical nurse Jessica Swift and CMHA HKPR programs and services director Tracy Graham. (Photo: CMHA HKPR

New Minden mental health walk-in clinic for Haliburton County residents available Thursdays starting September 18

Brianna Burkitt of Burkitt Solutions Co. in Peterborough is a chaos coordination specialist who helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs take control of the backend of their business operations. One-time or ongoing services include digital file cleanup, marketing support, admin, and light bookkeeping support, internal guide creation, and client experience coordination. She offers free discovery calls to prospective clients, as well as a $250 Chaos Audit that can be deducted from future service packages. (Photo courtesy of Burkitt Solutions Co.)

Know Your Locals: Business owners can ‘calm the chaos’ with the help of Burkitt Solutions Co.

Toronto indie rock quartet Noise Hotel (Eric Montpool, Christian Strong, Matt Scharfe, and Brendon Vanderpol) performs at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night. (Photo: Adel Manji)

nightlifeNOW – September 11 to 17

Northumberland County hires its first doctor recruitment specialist and launches physician recruitment advisory committee

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - September 15, 2025

Warden Brian Ostrander says 'shortage of family doctors is one of the most pressing issues facing our community'.

Actor Ryan Reynolds stops by Cobourg Community Centre for arena renaming ceremony to honour late 9-year-old hockey player from Grafton

September 14, 2025

United Way Peterborough & District invites funding applications from social and human service charities

September 14, 2025

Arena renaming ceremony Sunday at Cobourg Community Centre will honour the late Grace Bowen

September 12, 2025

As need continues to grow, 181 more licensed child care spaces open up for Northumberland families

September 12, 2025

Know Your Locals: Business owners can ‘calm the chaos’ with the help of Burkitt Solutions Co.

Megan Gallant - September 11, 2025

Offering free discovery calls and a $250 Chaos Audit, Peterborough's Brianna Burkitt works hands-on to streamline business operations.

In addition to Canadian brands, the popular GoBoat is one of many lake and cottage products that At The Lake Distributing in Selwyn Township supplies to dealers in The Kawarthas and across Canada. (Photo: GoBoat)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: At the Lake Distributing makes a splash in the local economy

September 9, 2025

The Township of Asphodel-Norwood, located in southern Peterborough County, is home to the world-famous Norwood Fair. A Thanksgiving weekend tradition since 1868, the popular annual fair is a celebration of the township's strong agricultural community, featuring animal shows, competitions, demonstrations, a midway, and much more. (Photo: The Kawarthas Tourism)

Road Tripping in The Kawarthas: Antiques and agritourism await in Asphodel-Norwood

September 9, 2025

The New Canadians Centre at 221 Romaine Street in Peterborough is a non-profit organization supporting immigrants, refugees, and other newcomers to the Peterborough area that recently purchased its long-time home, the historic St. James United Church building that was built between 1908 and 1917. The church congregation continues to be a tenant in the building, along with St. James Players and the Kawartha Youth Orchestra. The building is one of the new additions to Doors Open Peterborough 2025, a free community event on Saturday, September 13 that invites visitors to tour 12 buildings and sites that are not typically not open to the public. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Know Your Locals: ‘Discover a Story Behind Every Door’ during Doors Open Peterborough 2025 on September 13

September 3, 2025

Owned by Haley and Bryan Bates since 2023, Stoney Point Marina in the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen on Kasshabog Lake stocks products from local businesses in store, sources from local food purveyors, and invites local musicians to perform in the restaurant and bar. The marina has received lots of support from the local community after losing their shop and boat storage supplies in an unexpected electrical fire in August. (Photo courtesy of Stoney Point Marina)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Stoney Point Marina supports local businesses, musicians, and farmers

September 2, 2025

Indie-folk group Great Lake Swimmers to perform at The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough on December 6

kawarthaNOW - September 15, 2025

Proceeds from the 'Music in The Museum' series in the atrium support the museum's youth backcountry canoeing program.

More than 70 local artists bring colour to Bancroft by revitalizing Arne Roosman mural

September 14, 2025

New Stages Theatre celebrates 2025-26 season opening and Pride Week with ‘A Public Display of Affection’ on September 20

September 13, 2025

nightlifeNOW – September 11 to 17

September 11, 2025

encoreNOW for September 8, 2025 features (from left to right, top and bottom) Taylor Abrahamse performing at Take Cover Books in Peterborough, the Peterborough Theatre Guild's season-opening production of Norm Foster's "Opening Night", New Stages Theatre's season-opening staged reading of Jonathan Wilson's "A Public Display of Affection", the Apsley Autumn Studio Tour, Classic Troubadours Live at Lindsay's Academy Theatre, and "The Beaver Club" at Bobcaygeon's Globus Theatre. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Community Futures Peterborough helps growth-stage businesses SOAR to success

Megan Gallant - September 15, 2025

Topics explored over the free program include marketing, sales acceleration, business expansion, e-commerce, and succession planning.

The Home Building Centre at 220 Lindsay Street South in Lindsay was recognized as the best home building centre in central Canada at Home Hardware Stores Limited's annual Proud of My Home Achievement Awards in Toronto on September 10, 2025. (Photo: Home Hardware Stores Limited)

Home Building Centre in Lindsay named Home Hardware’s best home building centre in central Canada

September 11, 2025

Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) is launching its six-part "Entrepreneurship 101" workshop series for fall 2025. Pictured is CFP loans manager Braden Clark, who will deliver the "Funding Fuel - Explore Funding and Financing" workshop on Wednesday, October 22. (Photo: CFP)

Community Futures Peterborough’s expanded ‘Entrepreneurship 101’ series this fall features three new workshops

September 4, 2025

The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce will announce the recipients of the 23rd annual Peterborough Business Excellence Awards at an event on October 22, 2025. (Photo: Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce)

Nominees and finalists announced for 2025 Peterborough Business Excellence Awards

August 29, 2025

Venture13, Northumberland County's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre, was launched in 2018. Facilities include the VentureZone Co-working Space, the Venture13 MakeLab, as well as the offices of anchor organizations making up the V13 Board of Partners. (Photo: Venture13 / Facebook)

Town of Cobourg unveils fall lineup of economic development sessions for business owners and entrepreneurs

August 27, 2025

Step into the new school year with active school travel in Peterborough

GreenUP - September 11, 2025

Choosing to walk, bike, or bus to school is an easy way to get your family moving while promoting health, connection, and increased safety.

A student enrolled in the Peterborough Suzuki School of Music, a non-profit membership organization fostering piano music education for children through performance and community enrichment opportunities. The school promotes the Suzuki Method, a music education philosophy that believes any child can learn to play an instrument in the same way any child can learn a new language. (Photo courtesy of Lenore Parajka)

Peterborough Suzuki School of Music prioritizes learning piano through listening and building community

September 6, 2025

The beach at the Selwyn Beach Conservation Area. (Photo: Township of Selwyn)

The Beach Report for August 29, 2025

August 29, 2025

Ampere's STEAM School in Lindsay returns for its second year in September 2025, expanding its classes in science, technology, engineering, art, and math to include children aged five to eight as well as those aged nine to 12. Enrolment opens on September 9, with classes for children aged five to eight on Tuesdays and for those aged nine to 12 on Wednesdays. (Photo: Ampere)

Ampere’s second year of STEAM School in Lindsay this fall expands to include younger learners

August 28, 2025

Frank and Anna Maria Buxton retired to Douro 11 years ago to be close to family and have the space to grow their own vegetables. They installed a heat pump in 2023, and are planning a solar installation for this fall. Since they began retrofits, their utility costs have fallen drastically. (Photo: Clara Blakelock / GreenUP)

Douro homeowners cut energy costs by two-thirds by replacing their propane furnace with a heat pump

August 28, 2025

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