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Members of the United Way Peterborough & District's 2026-27 campaign cabinet gathered at the organization's Stewart Street office on August 21, 2026 for their first meeting in advance of this year's campaign launch, which takes place on Thursday, September 17 at Healthy Planet Arena. (Photo: United Way Peterborough & District / Facebook)

United Way Peterborough & District names cabinet for 2026-27 campaign

Led by chair Tiffany Arcari, 17-member team will help champion 'Certified Neighbours' campaign with official launch event on September 17

kawarthaNOW - August 27, 2026

Jakob Payne and Janelle Wiens, two Trent University learning garden teacher candidates, deliver a "Pollen Power" school program to a Grade 1 class at Ecology Park in Peterborough. GreenUP's education program offers a variety of hands-on, curriculum and experiential-based field trip options for students in kindergarten up to Grade 7. (Photo: Melanie Ellison / GreenUP)

Slow down and notice: what a Trent University teacher candidate learned when volunteering at GreenUP Ecology Park

Artist Rosalinde Baumgartner's sculpture "Hans" was stolen from the Downtown Sculpture Exhibition in Fenelon Falls on August 23, 2026. The Fenelon Arts Committee is asking for the public's help in recovering the sculpture, which is valued at $2,000. (Photo: Fenelon Arts Committee)

Fenelon Arts Committee seeks public’s help after $2,000 sculpture disappears from downtown public art exhibition

Rutger Huntley, Aiden Budd, Zander Bromley, Caleb Galbraith, and Rielle MacDougall are five of the six Peterborough-area student entreprenuers who graduated from the provincially funded Summer Company program, administered locally by Community Futures Peterborough's Business Advisory Centre. Not pictured is Emma George-Peters. The young entrepreneurs participated in a graduation ceremony at Venture North in downtown Peterborough on August 26, 2026 along with a tradeshow showcasing the businesses they launched and operated throughout the summer. (Photo courtesy of Community Futures Peterborough)

Six Peterborough-area student entrepreneurs graduate from Summer Company program

This edition of kawarthaNOW's "Kawartha Localist" editorial series features favourite bakeries and bake shops in the Kawarthas, including in Downeyville, Peterborough, Douro-Dummer, Millbrook, Bancroft, Roseneath, Haliburton County, and Bailieboro. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Kawartha Localist: Discover some of the sweetest stops in the Kawarthas

These 11 bakeries and bake shops serve everything from handmade scones and brioche doughnuts to butter tarts, French pastries, and decadent cheesecakes

Megan Gallant - August 25, 2026

Carissa Kaye and John Austin as actress Vanda Jordan and director Thomas Novachek during a rehearsal for the Peterborough Theatre Guild's season-opening production of the psychological drama "Venus in Fur" by American playwright David Ives. Directed by Lisa Dixon, the play runs for 10 performances from September 18 to October 3, 2026. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

Peterborough Theatre Guild opens its 2026-27 season in September with Tony award-nominated ‘Venus in Fur’

At its general committee meeting on August 24, 2026, Peterborough city council endorsed an eight-month pilot program that would see One City Peterborough hire people facing challenges with employment to clean streets in the downtown core. The pilot program is similar to the "Clean Team" program launched in 2018 as an initiative of the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) in partnership with the Warming Room Community Ministries, which merged with Peterborough Reintegration Services the following year to become One City Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Peterborough city council backs $25,000 downtown street-cleaning pilot for this fall

Olivia Avery of the Lindsay Agricultural Society was crowned the winner of the 2026 Ambassador of the Fairs program at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto on August 23, 2026. (Photo courtesy of CNE)

Olivia Avery of the Lindsay Agricultural Society crowned 2026 CNE Ambassador of the Fairs

A biographical concert showcasing a century of anthems popularized by Black female artists who revolutionized the music industry, "Reign: The Queens of Blues, Soul and Rock 'n Roll" will be performed at FLATO Academy Theatre in Lindsay on September 5, 2026. Patricia Shirley, Garnetta Cromwell, and Geri Dafoe will perform the music of Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Patti Labelle, Whitney Houston, Roberta Flack, Tina Turner, The Supremes, and many more, supported by a multi-piece band with music promoter and Canadian Idol judge Farley Flex serving as the show's narrator. (Photo courtesy of Royal Tribute Productions)

Lindsay-bound show pays homage to the musical contributions and societal influences of Black female singers and groups

'Reign: The Queens of Blues, Soul and Rock 'n' Roll' takes to the stage of the FLATO Academy Theatre on September 5

Paul Rellinger - August 24, 2026

Left to right, top and bottom: Peterborough City Hall, Kawartha Lakes City Hall in Lindsay, Victoria Hall in Cobourg, the Township of Selwyn municipal office, and Port Hope Town Hall. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Certified municipal election candidates for the five most populous communities in the greater Kawarthas

Fleming College offers both a Personal Support Worker (PSW) program as well as a bridge program for PSW graduates to meet admission requirements for entry to the college's Practical Nursing program. (Photo: Fleming College)

Fleming College partnership with Scarborough Health Network to provide tuition-free training for personal support workers and nurses

Ward 3 (Town) is one of the five geographic electoral wards in the City of Peterborough, each represented on city council by two councillors. Town Ward covers the downtown core and adjacent historical neighborhoods of the city. (Photo: Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area)

Peterborough ward candidates weigh neighbourhood advocacy against city-wide interests

United Way Peterborough & District names cabinet for 2026-27 campaign

kawarthaNOW - August 27, 2026

Led by chair Tiffany Arcari, 17-member team will help champion 'Certified Neighbours' campaign with official launch event on September 17.

Fenelon Arts Committee seeks public’s help after $2,000 sculpture disappears from downtown public art exhibition

August 26, 2026

Peterborough city council backs $25,000 downtown street-cleaning pilot for this fall

August 25, 2026

Olivia Avery of the Lindsay Agricultural Society crowned 2026 CNE Ambassador of the Fairs

August 25, 2026

Certified municipal election candidates for the five most populous communities in the greater Kawarthas

August 24, 2026

Kawartha Localist: Discover some of the sweetest stops in the Kawarthas

Megan Gallant - August 25, 2026

These 11 bakeries and bake shops serve everything from handmade scones and brioche doughnuts to butter tarts, French pastries, and decadent cheesecakes.

This edition of kawarthaNOW's "Kawartha Localist" editorial series features favourite pizza joints in the Kawarthas as selected by our readers, including in Lindsay, Peterborough, Haliburton, Bailieboro, Buckhorn, Coe Hill, Millbrook, Port Hope, and Minden. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Kawartha Localist: Where to find mouthwatering pizza across the Kawarthas

August 18, 2026

This edition of kawarthaNOW's "Kawartha Localist" editorial series features our favourite animal experiences in the Kawarthas, including in Haliburton County, Douro-Dummer, Port Hope, North Kawartha, Asphodel-Norwood, Roseneath, and Havelock-Belmont-Methuen. Kawartha Localist is sponsored by Kawartha Financial Services. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Kawartha Localist: Amazing animal experiences await across the Kawarthas

August 11, 2026

Know Your Locals: Proud Peterborough native Ruby Byrne supports clients with estate planning and administration at LLF Lawyers

August 10, 2026

This edition of kawarthaNOW's "Kawartha Localist" editorial series features our favourite farmers' markets in the Kawarthas, including in Haliburton County, Fenelon Falls, Peterborough, Lakefield, Bancroft, Havelock, Cobourg, Millbrook, Lindsay, and Campbellford. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Kawartha Localist: Get a taste of the Kawarthas at these local farmers’ markets

August 4, 2026

Peterborough Theatre Guild opens its 2026-27 season in September with Tony award-nominated ‘Venus in Fur’

Paul Rellinger - August 25, 2026

Lisa Dixon returns to direct David Ives' psychological drama that sees the balance of power shift between an auditioning actress and a director.

Lindsay-bound show pays homage to the musical contributions and societal influences of Black female singers and groups

August 24, 2026

The Port Hope Jazz Festival presents Toronto-based Dixie Demons performing traditional jazz at the Ganaraska Hotel in Port Hope on Saturday afternoon. (Promotional photo)

nightlifeNOW – August 20 to 26

August 20, 2026

Globus Theatre founders and real-life couple James Barrett and Sarah Quick rehearsing their lines as Theo and Gwen in Kristen Da Silva's poignant romantic comedy "Beyond the Sea," which runs for 10 performances at the professional theatre company in Bobcaygeon from August 19 to 29, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Globus Theatre)

Globus Theatre founders Sarah Quick and James Barrett reunite on stage for ‘Beyond the Sea’

August 17, 2026

The Dreamboats (Chris Hummel, Johnny Fiacconi, Justin Zoltek, and Adam Brik) close out the 39th season of Peterborough Musicfest with a free-admission concert in Del Crary Park on August 19, 2026. (Photo: Andrew Cabral)

Old-time rock ‘n’ roll closes out season 39 of Peterborough Musicfest on Wednesday night

August 16, 2026

Six Peterborough-area student entrepreneurs graduate from Summer Company program

kawarthaNOW - August 26, 2026

Community Futures Peterborough's Business Advisory centre provided the students with support and up to $3,000 to launch and operate their own summer businesses.

Located at 201 St. George Street in Lindsay, Mariposa Dairy has crown from a 100-acre goat farm into one of Canada's largest goat cheese producers and processors, and also produces sheep milk cheese products. (Photo: Mariposa Dairy / Facebook)

Ottawa invests more than $7 million in Lindsay manufacturers ahead of new U.S. tariffs

August 17, 2026

Over seven years of owning and operating Couture Candy PTBO, Lisa Couture has made several adaptations to her business model. From expanding across multiple storefronts to selling exclusively through livestreaming, Couture has trusted her instincts for the better of her business and personal life. In her latest pivot, she will be closing down her downtown Peterborough storefront on George Street at the end of August 2026 to make time for more frequent live selling and community involvement and to have more time to spend with her children and husband. (Photo courtesy of Couture Candy PTBO)

Couture Candy PTBO owner trades bigger margins for more family memories

August 1, 2026

KADEX Aero Supply recently renovated and expanded its warehouse at the Peterborough Airport to add 10,000 square feet of space, ensuring shipping, receiving, and inventory are all in the same hangar to increase efficiency and streamline communication between team members. The renovation and expansion comes as KADEX prepares for a new era of growth following its recent acquisition by Canadian holding company Chorus Aviation. (Photo courtesy of KADEX Aero Supply)

Peterborough’s KADEX Aero Supply is ready to soar to new heights after warehouse expansion

July 27, 2026

Attendees at Green Economy Peterborough's fifth annual Leadership in Sustainability Celebration on June 11, 2026 collaborate on a visioning exercise where they shared ideas on what a healthy, sustainable version of Peterborough and the Kawarthas in 2050 means to them. Responses included vibrant neighbourhoods, thriving local businesses and a resilient low-carbon economy. (Photo: Heather Doughty)

Green Economy Peterborough celebrates five years of leadership in building a more sustainable local economy

July 9, 2026

Slow down and notice: what a Trent University teacher candidate learned when volunteering at GreenUP Ecology Park

GreenUP - August 27, 2026

Janelle Wiens reflects on how two weeks at the Trent learning garden reshaped her understanding of teaching and connecting with nature.

Beavermead Beach is the only supervised public beach in the City of Peterborough, with lifeguards on duty daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. from the last week of June to the end of August. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

The Beach Report for August 21 to 27, 2026

Updated August 27, 2026

Camp Kawartha's executive director Jacob Rodenburg inside the newest addition to the camp, Birch Cabin, next to a "truth window." These small portals into the walls show the straw bale insulation holding up many of the camp's buildings and invite visitors to think about construction and consider sustainability in entirely new ways. (Photo: Rebekkah Hyams / GreenUP)

At Camp Kawartha in Peterborough, sustainable buildings are part of the lesson

August 20, 2026

A recently completed home build through Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre's Beaver Homes & Cottages program, which makes it easy to select a design and customize it to your needs and budget. A local consultant will work with you to finalize a design, and also help you navigate through all the required permits and approvals and find a local builder or contractor. (Photo courtesy of Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre)

Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre helps take the guesswork out of building your dream home

August 18, 2026

Leaves of a Norway maple infected with Rhytisma acerinum, one of three related fungus species that cause tar spot disease. While the disease is unsightly, it is cosmetic and does not usually affect the long-term health of a tree. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Black spots and falling leaves don’t mean your maple tree is dying

August 15, 2026

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