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The sun rises in the background along a meandering path through an autumn forest. (Stock photo)

Clocks ‘fall back’ an hour when daylight saving time ends after Halloween

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When the time changes on November 1, we'll gain an hour of sleep and get less daylight in the evening but more in the morning.
Members of the Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival planning committee, Survivors Abreast members, team captains and paddlers, volunteers, and sponsors, along with representatives from the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) and the PRHC Foundation, gathered on October 27, 2026 to celebrate a $382,518.01 donation to the regional hospital, representing funds raised during the 25th anniversary festival in June. Attendees included the festival's top three fundraisers, Patty MacDonald ($14,299), Mary-Jane Pilgrim ($4,585), and Marilyn Shaw ($3,755), who are all members of the Tastefully Talented Water Warriors, the top fundraising team at $47,877.84. (Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival raises more than $382,000 for cancer care at Peterborough Regional...

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25th anniversary event exceeded its fundraising goal by $57,500 and pushed its 25-year contribution to local cancer care beyond $5.3 million.
Robert Winslow at the Winslow Farm in Millbrook in 2019. The founder of 4th Line Theatre and a playwright, actor, director, and artistic leader, he died unexpectedly on September 12, 2026 at the age of 73. Along with two world premieres, 4th Line's 35th anniversary season in 2027 will include special events to honour and celebrate Winslow. (Photo: Bianca Nucaro / kawarthaNOW)

4th Line Theatre in Millbrook to celebrate Robert Winslow’s legacy with two world premieres...

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Outdoor theatre company's 2027 season will feature hockey comedy 'Waiting for Gainey' and western 'The Legend of Pearl Hart', along with special events honouring its late founder.
Ashburnham Ward residents line up at the Peterborough Lions Community Centre in East City on Monday, October 26, 2026 to cast their votes in the 2026 municipal election. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Where to watch the 2026 municipal election results in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Port Hope,...

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Results are expected to begin to be available 30 to 60 minutes after polls close at 8 p.m. on October 26.
United Way Peterborough & District has launched its annual "Coats for Community ... and More!" campaign in partnership with Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes (PATH) to accept donations of new and gently used winter clothing and cold-weather gear. A community-wide collection day will take place on November 7, 2026 where new and gently used coats, boots, snow pants, hats, gloves, sleeping bags, and other cold-weather essentials can be dropped off at PATH's community hub at 385 Lansdowne Street East in Peterborough. (Photo: United Way Peterborough & District)

Peterborough residents invited to donate winter gear for those in need at November 7...

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United Way Peterborough & District and PATH are seeking new and gently used coats, boots, snow pants, hats, gloves, sleeping bags, and other cold-weather essentials.
Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is an independent government agency that investigates the conduct of police that may have resulted in death, serious injury, sexual assault, or the discharge of a firearm at a person. All investigations are conducted by SIU investigators who are civilians. (Photo: SIU)

SIU investigating death of man in Lindsay who fled Kawartha Lakes police and drowned...

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57-year-old man was being pursued in connection with a break and enter when he entered the entered Scugog River near Lindsay Street Bridge.
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario president and CEO Andrew Siegwart presents the organization's Attraction of the Year award to The Canadian Canoe Museum's marketing and communications manager Jaimie Eastabrook during the Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala on October 22, 2026. (Photo courtesy of The Canadian Canoe Museum)

The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough named Ontario’s Attraction of the Year

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Museum takes top honour at 2026 Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence after welcoming more than 116,000 visitors at its new lakefront home in 2025.
Peterborough indie alt-rockers The Dead Crowd (Tina Romo, Peter Romo, Adam Murray, Tim van de Ven, and Lauren Hughes), who just released their debut five-song EP, are performing at Eldorado Music Bar & Social Pub in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night along with Toronto alt-rockers Whisper Gang. (Photo: The Dead Crowd)

nightlifeNOW – October 22 to 28

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Volunteers with Kawartha Food Share are delivering flyers to homes across the City of Peterborough in advance of this year's "Porch Pirates for Good" fall food drive on October 24, 2026. Residents are asked to leave a bag or box of non-perishable food items on their front porch by 9 a.m. on Saturday morning. Attach the flyer to the donation or otherwise mark it so volunteers collecting the donation can easily spot it from the street. (Photo: Kawartha Food Share / Facebook)

‘Porch Pirates for Good’ fall food drive for Kawartha Food Share returns October 24

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Peterborough residents asked to leave a bag or box of non-perishable food items on their front porch by 9 a.m. on Saturday for collection by volunteers.
For Small Business Week 2026, the Innovation Cluster is opening its downtown Peterborough workspace to local entrepreneurs, professionals, and small business owners for a free day of coworking on Wednesday, October 21. Participants can use hot desks, high-top tables, and shared work areas, with coffee and light snacks provided, while learning more about the Innovation Cluster’s workspace and membership options. (Photo: Bryan Reid for Innovation Cluster)

Small Business Week brings workshops, networking, and celebrations to Peterborough and the Kawarthas

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Events from October 19 to 25 offer entrepreneurs opportunities to learn about AI, succession planning, marketing, finances, and business growth.
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