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The Trent-Severn Waterway from the Peterborough Lift Lock in the north to Lock 20 - Ashburnham at Little Lake in the south. The Maria Street Swing Bridge connects East City to Ashburnham Drive. (Photo: Google Earth)

Parks Canada beginning multi-year infrastructure project along Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough

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Project includes rehabilitation of earth dams along the canal, sealing of leaks in the Peterborough Lift Lock, and the complete replacement of the Maria Street Swing Bridge.
Habitat for Humanity Northumberland CEO Cathy Borowec with Anna, a single mother who was approved for the organization's affordable homeownership program in 2020, during a dedication and key ceremony on February 19, 2026 at a renovated home on Pinnacle Street South in Brighton. After six years, Anna and her daughter Emilia will soon be moving into the home, which was previously occupied by another Habitat family. (Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Northumberland)

Habitat for Humanity Northumberland gives Brighton single mother and her daughter a fresh start

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Anna and Emilia are moving into Pinnacle Street South home after six years in Habitat's affordable homeownership program.
Gráinne Ryan & The Knight Riders (Alan Black on drums, Andy Pryde on bass, Sean Daniels on keyboards, and Jeremy Spencley on lead guitar) will be hosting the Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association's monthly Deluxe Live event at The Social Pub in downtown Peterborough on Saturday afternoon, with singer-songwriter Mark Beatty opening. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

nightlifeNOW – February 19 to 25

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region
Juno award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Bahamas will be performing with a full band on the to close out the Peterborough Folk Festival on the Miskin Law Main Stage at Nicholls Oval Park on August 16, 2026. (Publicity photo)

Juno award-winning artist Bahamas to close out the Peterborough Folk Festival this summer

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Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist will perform with a full band on August 16 at at Nicholls Oval Park on the main stage once again sponsored by Miskin Law.
Cars on a road in a winter snow storm. (Stock photo)

Snowfall warning now in effect for much of Kawarthas region for Wednesday

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Snowfall amounts of 10-15 cm are expected, with the snow mixed with ice pellets at times but no freezing rain.
At the 2025 Kawartha Lakes Youth Awards, the Fenelon Falls Youth Impact Council (Ella Austin Scollick, Sofia Entzin-Telford, Cooper Young, and Avalon Loube) won the Leadership Award, with Loube also winning the Humanitarian Award. (Photo: BGC Kawarthas)

Kawartha Lakes Youth Awards nominations open to recognize young leaders

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BGC Kawarthas Foundation invites nominations for eight award categories and two scholarships honouring youth aged 11 to 24, with submissions due March 23.
Snow plow on highway during snow squall

Winter storm watch in effect for southern Kawarthas region for Wednesday

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Snowfall amounts of 10-15 cm and freezing rain build-up of 2-5 mm are possible.
Skaters enjoying the outdoor rink at Quaker Foods City Square in downtown Peterborough. The rink will be open on Family Day 2026, weather permitting, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

What’s open and closed on Family Day 2026

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Holiday hours for 285 selected businesses, organizations, and services in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Port Hope, and across the greater Kawarthas region.
Joe Grant of LLF Lawyers, United Way Peterborough & District executive director Jim Russell, performer musician Mark Beatty, main stage emcee Ella Bates, and event co-founder and organizer Paul Rellinger during a media event at Showplace Performance Centre on February 12, 2026 to promote the Peterborough Performs VI: Musicians United To End Homelessness benefit concert on Thursday, February 26. (Photo: Adeline Murphy / United Way)

Peterborough Performs VI benefit concert and virtual auction aims to ‘make a whack of...

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14 local musical acts will perform on two stages at Showplace on February 26 to raise funds for homelessness shelters and agencies.
The annual "Blue Valentine" show is a tribute by local musicians to the music of Peterborough singer-songwriter Willie P. Bennett, who passed away in 2008. This year, the concert will also honour the music of late Peterborough singer-songwriters Cris Cuddy and Joe Hall. Emceed by "Washboard Hank" Fisher, the tribute runs on Saturday afternoon at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough. (kawarthaNOW collage)

nightlifeNOW – February 12 to 18

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
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