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Fleming College's first-ever entrance scholarships program is providing 50 awards of $2,000 to mature learners, skilled trades students, applied health students, students entering the brand-new diagnostic cardiac sonography progra, and Fleming alumni returning to college. In addition, four students entering environmental science programs at college's Frost Campus in Lindsay are each receiving a $5,000 entrance scholarship established by The Pick Family Foundation. (Photo courtesy of Fleming College)

Fleming College announces $120,000 in entrance scholarships for 54 incoming students

First recipients of the college's $100,000 program are joined by four environmental science students each receiving $5,000 awards from The Pick Family Foundation.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

Police respond to bomb threat at Norwood District High School early Wednesday morning

After a sweep of the school, police determined the threat was unfounded and the school day continued,
A conceptual rendering of the 142,000-square-foot Walmart Supercentre that will anchor a new SmartCentres development in Lindsay. (Graphic: Walmart Canada)

Walmart confirms it will open new 142,000-square-foot Supercentre in Lindsay in 2028

The store at Highway 35 and Sylvester Drive will anchor a new SmartCentres development and become Walmart's fourth Supercentre in the greater Kawarthas region.
An electric kick-scooter, commonly called an e-scooter. (Photo: iScooter)

As new school year begins, police remind residents e-scooters are prohibited in Peterborough, Cavan...

Local adult resident who uses her e-scooter for errands and work urges city councillors to consider regulating e-scooters similar to e-bikes.
Julie Grant speaks at Ennismore Waterfront Park on September 4, 2026 during the grand opening of Jude's Joy, the first barrier-free playground in Selwyn Township. The playground is named after her son Jude, who has cerebral palsy and developmental delays, and follows Grant's successful campaign to raise $250,000 to build a playground that is accessible for all children regardless of their abilities. (Photo courtesy of Selwyn Township)

Jude’s Joy inclusive playground officially opens at Ennismore Waterfront Park

Selwyn Township's first barrier-free playground was supported by a $145,300 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant and more than $200,000 in community contributions.
Held annually at the Kinmount Fairgrounds over the Labour Day weekend, the Kinmount Fair is a celebration of the rich agricultural heritage of the Kawartha Lakes, featuring tractor pulls, demolition derbies, equestrian shows, live entertainment, a marketplace of crafts and baked goods, line dancing, a midway, and more. (Photo: Kinmount Agricultural Society)

What’s open and closed on Labour Day 2026

Holiday hours for 296 selected businesses, organizations, and services in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Port Hope, and across the greater Kawarthas region.
The Dogo Argentino is a large and muscular dog breed developed in Argentina during the 1920s for hunting big game. Although the dogs are affectionate and loyal to their human family, poorly socialized and trained dogs can be aggressive with other people and dogs. (Photo via Pixabay)

Cobourg police charge 57-year-owner after dog bite incident on September 1

Police and municipal law enforcement are searching for a loose Dogo Argentino and cautioning the public not to approach it,
The stage at the former Jethro's Bar + Stage will once again see live local music when Eldorado Music Bar & Social Pub opens its doors at 137 Hunter Street West in downtown Peterborough this weekend, with Ollie Mae and Jake Ontario performing Friday evening followed by headliner Diamond Dave and The Smoke Eaters and Charlie Gilchrist and Isaiah Smith performing Saturday evening followed by headliner Jeanne Truax and Her Jet Airliners. (Photo: Eldorado Music Bar & Social Pub / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – September 3 to 9

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region,
Rose Terry, manager of the Business Advisory Centre and corporate communications at Community Futures Peterborough, will be leading three of the nine Entrepreneurship 101 workshops offered in fall 2026. Supported by Scotiabank, all workshops are free and will be held at the Venture North building in downtown Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Community Futures Peterborough)

Community Futures Peterborough expands free Entrepreneurship 101 workshop series for fall

Nine-workshop series supported by Scotiabank includes expanded sessions and new sessions on market research, bookkeeping, and online marketing.
Almonte-based singer-songwriter Jordan Holman, who performs as Kentucky, will be travelling on a Le Boat houseboat to give a series of five free concerts along the Trent-Severn Waterway in the City of Peterborough and Peterborough County from September 11 to 17, 2026. (Photo: Kentucky website)

Musical houseboat tour to bring free concerts to Peterborough and the Kawarthas September 11...

Almonte-based singer-songwriter Jordan Holman, who performs as Kentucky, will make stops in Peterborough, Lakefield, Selwyn, and Buckhorn.

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