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United Way Peterborough & District campaign officer Adeline Murphy, Kawartha Food Share warehouse coordinator Sunday Abdodunrin, Kawartha Food Share general manager Ashlee Aitken, United Way community impact officer Elisha Rubacha, United Way data/finance officer Joy Uson, and Peterborough & District Labour Council recording secretary Trish Bucholtz pose in front of the Kawartha Food Share van packed with menstrual hygiene products for those in need during the wrap-up event on March 16, 2026 for the 10th annual Period Promise campaign. (Photo courtesy of United Way Peterborough & District)

United Way’s 10th annual Period Promise campaign collects almost 42,000 menstrual hygiene products for...

With an estimated value of $20,725, the products will be distributed by Kawartha Food Share to local food banks and other agencies.
Snow plow on highway during snow squall

Winter returns to the Kawarthas region Monday night

Strong winds and low overnight temperatures will be accompanied by 5 to 15 cm of snow by Tuesday morning.
Family physician Dr. Tosin Tifase, who relocated from the United Kingdom with support from the City of Peterborough's physician recruitment coordinator Chantal Van Parys and began practising at Northcrest Pharmacy and Medical Clinic in February 2025, will be joined by his colleague Dr. Onifade in April 2026. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Second family physician joining Northcrest Medical Clinic in Peterborough

In April, Dr. Onifade will join his colleague Dr. Tosin Tifase, who relocated from the United Kingdom and began practising at the clinic in February 2025.
Cars on a snow-covered road during a winter storm. (Stock photo)

Snow or freezing rain with strong wind gusts in Kawarthas region on Sunday

Snowfall amounts of 2-6 cm expected along with 1-2mm of ice build-up and wind gusts up to 70 km/h.
Splish, a North American river otter at the Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough, has passed away from natural causes at the age of 19. (Photo: Riverview Park and Zoo)

Splish, a river otter at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough, has passed away

Popular with visitors and staff, Splish died from natural causes at the age of 19,
Snow plow on highway during snow squall

Snowfall warning in effect for southern Kawarthas region beginning late Friday morning

Almost 15 cm of snow expected by Saturday morning, with hazardous winter driving conditions returning to area highways.
Cars on road during winter storm with snow causing poor visibility.

Special weather statement for snow in effect for Kawarthas region beginning Friday morning

10-15 cm of snow expected by Saturday morning, with snow mixed with rain at times Friday afternoon and evening.
Hamilton indie folk-rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, and pianist Mattie Leon (right) will be performing with his brother and longtime collaborator Mike Leon (left) and bassist Nelson Sobral at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Friday night. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – March 12 to 18

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region
Downed tree limbs in a west-end neighbourhood of Peterborough on March 30, 2025 after a major weekend ice storm across central and eastern Ontario. (Photo: Barry Killen)

Ontario government providing almost $10 million to Peterborough city and county for last spring’s...

Funding will help cover municipal costs for emergency response and clean-up.
An Alto team member points to a map of the possible corridor between Ottawa and Toronto during an open house on the proposed high-speed rail network held at the McDonnel Street Activity Centre in Peterborough on February 26, 2026. (Photo: Jordan Lyall / kawarthaNOW)

Alto extending online public consultation on proposed high-speed rail network until April 24

The Crown corporation says additional month of consultation reflects 'high level of participation and sustained public interest'.

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