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Heather Thoma, operations manager for Farms at Work, leads a plot tour at the Peterborough Community Farm in Otonabee-South Monaghan during the official launch event on October 3, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Farms at Work)

Peterborough Community Farm officially launches in Otonabee-South Monaghan

Farms at Work initiative will provide land, shared infrastructure, training, and mentorship to aspiring farmers, with applications for 2027 growing season opening soon.
Guests gather in the Atrium at The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough during the second annual Lakeside Gala on October 3, 2026, a fundraiser to support the museum's core programming and the care of its nationally significant collection of paddled watercraft. (Photo courtesy of The Canadian Canoe Museum)

The Canadian Canoe Museum’s Lakeside Gala raises $154,000 to support programming at the Peterborough...

October 3 fundraiser also generated $62,000 in in-kind contributions and helped expand the museum's youth backcountry tripping fleet to eight canoes
Participants in the 2025 Halloween in the Booro event in downtown Peterborough. The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) is bringing the family-friendly event back for 2026 on Saturday, October 24 from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by a free screening of the 2015 horror comedy "Goosebumps" at Quaker Foods City Square. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Halloween in the Booro returns October 24 with trick-or-treating and free ‘Goosebumps’ screening

Fifth annual family-friendly event will feature more than 50 participating businesses in downtown Peterborough and East City and a new outdoor movie screening.
As well as fire and emergency response, Peterborough Fire Services provides public fire and safety education and fire prevention, investigation, and Fire Code enforcement. (Photo: Peterborough Fire Services)

E-bike fire causes estimated $500,000 in damage to south-end Peterborough home

One occupant treated at scene of McKellar Street blaze as recent Toronto incidents highlight growing concerns about battery fires.
Renderings of Gidigaa Migizi College (top) and the new Otonabee College residence (bottom) at Trent University in Peterborough. The new buildings are expected to be open in fall 2029. (kawarthaNOW collage of renderings by Diamond Schmitt Architects)

Ontario invests $100 million in financing for new Trent University residences in Peterborough

Provincial investment is part of a $384 million financing package for Gidigaa Migizi College and a new Otonabee College residence, with completion expected in 2029.
Peterborough mayoral candidate Rob Hailman at ArtsVote Peterborough 2026, hosted by the Electric City Culture Council (EC3) on Wednesday, September 23 at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Jordan Lyall / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough mayoral candidate Rob Hailman suspends campaign but remains on ballot

Citing demands of working two jobs, Hailman said he will fill debate commitments but conduct no further campaign activities ahead of the October 26 election.
A few of the more than 60-plus men and women who volunteered during the Women Build event hosted by Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) from September 21 to 24, 2026 in Norwood, where Habitat PKR is constructing three affordable homes for local families. (Photo courtesy of Habitat PKR)

Habitat PKR’s Women Build raises $15,250 to help build three affordable homes in Norwood

More than 60 participants joined four days of hands-on construction and fundraising in September to support affordable homeownership for three local families.
Peterborough singer-songwriter and fiddler Irish Millie and Lakefield indie-pop singer-songwriter Georgia Rose will perform at the Honky Tonk Angel Bar in Cavan-Monaghan on Saturday night. (Promotional photos)

nightlifeNOW – October 1 to 7

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas regio
Peterborough police service dog Gryphon with his handler, constable Dillon Wentworth. Gryphon, who was officially sworn in on March 2, 2022, died on September 30, 2026 at around the age of six following unexpected medical issues. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police mourn death of service dog Gryphon at age six

Flags at police station lowered to half-mast after longtime canine partner of constable Dillon Wentworth died Wednesday following unexpected medical issues.
At its quarterly meeting at the Flato Academy Theatre in Lindsay on September 3, 2026, 100 Men of Kawartha Lakes donated $12,291.59 to Camp Kirk, a non-profit charitable organization offering recreational programs for neurodivergent children and youth. The collective philanthropy group also donated $2,500 to the Community Fund of Fenelon Falls and, in the absence of a third charity that was unable to attend the meeting, donated $2,500 to the new Forever Fund, a permanent investment fund being established by 100 Men of Kawartha Lakes through the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes. (Photo: 100 Men of Kawartha Lakes)

100 Men of Kawartha Lakes donates more than $17,000 to local charities and a...

Collective giving group directs $12,291.59 to Camp Kirk as membership grows to 173 ahead of December meeting in Fenelon Falls.

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