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The driver of one of two vehicles involved in a collision on County Road 48 west of Coboconk on January 31, 2026 was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. (Photo: Kawartha Lakes OPP)

One person seriously injured in two-vehicle crash on County Road 48 west of Coboconk

Driver of one of the vehicles airlifted to hospital, with passenger suffering non-life-threatening injuries.
A blaze that broke out in the early morning hours of January 30, 2026 at Maple Court Apartments at 8 King Street West in Colborne has killed one resident and displaced around 20 others at the seniors' apartment complex operated by Northumberland County Housing Corporation. (Photo: Northumberland County OPP)

One person confirmed dead after Friday fire at Colborne seniors apartment building

Early morning fire at Maple Court Apartments displaced 20 tenants, with 15 now living in temporary emergency hotel accommodations.
Firefighters battle a blaze that broke out in the early morning hours of January 30, 2026 at Maple Court Apartments at 8 King Street West in Colborne. Around 20 residents at the seniors' apartment complex operated by Northumberland County Housing Corporation have been displaced, with one resident missing. (Photo: Northumberland County OPP)

Early morning fire at Colborne seniors apartment building displaces 20 residents, with one person...

Evacuation centre opened to support displaced Maple Court Apartments tenants; three firefighters and one tenant transported to hospital.
The annual PolarFest winter family festival takes place in Selwyn Township from January 30 to February 1, 2026 with activities all weekend long, including ice sculptures in Lakefield and Bridgenorth. Pictured is Tom Chalmers with his ice sculpture. (Photo: Frontyard Carver Canada / Facebook)

Cold warning continues for entire Kawarthas region this weekend

Overnight temperatures will range from -20°C in the south to -22°C in the north, with wind chill values of -25°C to -30°C
Peterborough Police Service headquarters on Water Street in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Pat Trudeau)

70-year-old Peterborough man charged with manslaughter in connection with 2024 overdose death

Donald Wayne Golloher also faces drug charges in connection with the death of a 53-year-old Peterborough man on March 10, 2024.
Peterborough band Rocky Islander brings Newfoundland kitchen party energy and a mix of traditional and modern Irish/Newfoundland music to the Black Horse Pub on Sunday afternoon. (Photo: Rocky Islander / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – January 29 to February 4

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Thermometer on snow showing extreme cold temperature of more than -30C. (Stock photo)

Cold warning in effect for entire Kawarthas region Thursday night into Friday morning

Overnight temperatures will range from -26°C in the south to -29°C in the north, with wind chill values of -33°C to -38°C.
At the 22nd annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on February 27, 2026 at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough, attendees can select a bowl handcrafted by Kawartha Potters Guild and sample food from 10 local restaurants. This year's fundraiser will support One City Peterborough's daily meal program at Trinity Community Centre. (Photo: One City Peterborough)

This year’s 22nd annual Empty Bowls event raises funds for One City Peterborough’s daily...

Attendees at February 27 event at Showplace Performance Centre can select a bowl handcrafted by Kawartha Potters Guild and sample food from 10 local restaurants.
The Women's Business Network of Peterborough presented a cheque for $4,410 to the YWCA Peterborough Haliburton on January 22, 2026 in support of the non-profit organization's programs and safe spaces for women and children escaping the effects of gender-based violence. (Photo courtesy of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)

Women’s Business Network of Peterborough donates over $4,000 to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton

Funds were raised at the networking organization's annual holiday gala in December.
Cobourg deputy police chief Jeff Haskins pictured during a media conference in 2022. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Cobourg Police Services video)

Cobourg deputy police chief Jeff Haskins to retire in August

35-year police veteran announced his retirement just over a month after police chief Paul VandeGraaf announced he would retire in June.

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