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Heavy rain coming out of a downspout. (Stock photo0

Potential for significant rainfall and freezing rain across Kawarthas region starting Tuesday night

20-40 mm of rain expected in the south by Wednesday night, with 10-20 mm of ice accretion possible in the north.
March 5, 2026 at the Lindsay Golf and Country Club. Kawartha Land Trust and and Kawartha Art Gallery also each received a $2,500 donation from the group, which is approaching 200 members. (Photo courtesy of 100 Men Kawartha Lakes)

100 Men Kawartha Lakes kicks off 2026 by donating over $17,000 to three charities...

At its March 5 meeting, the collective philanthropy group supported 4-H of Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes, Kawartha Land Trust, and Kawartha Art Gallery.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

One person seriously injured in Peterborough shooting late Sunday afternoon

Victim airlifted to Toronto hospital after incident inside residence in Parkhill Road and George Street North area.
A mature female student in a classroom. (Stock photo)

YWCA Peterborough Haliburton opens applications for 2026 Hazel Education Bursary

Applications open until May 1 for annual bursary supporting educational pursuits of women who have experienced gender-based violence, especially in rural communities.
Car on flooded road during heavy rain

Rainfall warning in effect for Kawarthas region starting late Friday

Isolated thunderstorms are also expected, with 15-40 mm of rainfall and snowmelt creating potential for localized flooding.
A car covered in ice from freezing rain. (Stock photo)

Freezing rain warning in effect for southern Kawarthas region Thursday night

Up to 2 millimetres of ice accretion is expected before freezing rain ends overnight.
Juno-nominated Canadian blues band The Johnny Max Band is performing at the Ganaraska Hotel in Port Hope on Saturday night featuring special guest Chuck Jackson, former lead singer and harmonica player with Downchild Blues Band. (Photo: Michio Tanaka Photography)

nightlifeNOW – March 5 to 11

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Attendees at the Great Canadian Cheese Festival at Fort Henry in Kingston in May 2025. (Photo: Great Canadian Cheese Festival / Facebook)

Peterborough to host Great Canadian Cheese Festival this June

Canada's largest celebration of cheese will be held at the Morrow Building on June 13 and 14.
Located just west of Lindsay off Highway 35, the Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport has a main asphalt runway and a secondary grass runway. (Photo: Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport)

Pilot uninjured after light aircraft crashes at Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport in Lindsay

Pilot was able to exit the plane after single-engine Cessna flipped onto its roof during landing Wednesday night.
Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon is one of the three finalists for the Tourism Excellence Award for the Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Awards of Excellence. The winners of 17 awards will be announced at the awards gala at the Victoria Park Armoury in Lindsay on Saturday, April 25, along with Business Person Of The Year, Legacy Leader Of The Year, and Citizen Of The Year. (Photo: Globus Theatre)

Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce announces finalists for 2026 Awards of Excellence

Winners in 17 categories will be announced at April 25 awards gala, along with Business Person Of The Year, Legacy Leader Of The Year, and Citizen Of The Year.

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