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The MazeMap touchscreen kiosk in the main entrance of Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC), one of five kiosks available throughout the hospital building to help patients and visitors find their way around the hospital. (Photo: PRHC)

Peterborough Regional Health Centre introduces MazeMap wayfinding system to help patients and visitors navigate...

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Five touchscreen kiosks now offer step-by-step directions through the hospital, with option to use mobile devices.
Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association (PMBA) Deluxe Live presents The Jethro's Blues Jam All-Stars, featuring Al Black on vocals/drums/harp, Jeremy Spencley on guitar/vocals, J.P. Hovercraft on bass/vocals, Lucy Ferrill on guitar/vocals, Parker Farris on guitar, Caitlin O'Connor on vocals, Frank Barth on trombone, and Maddy Hope on drums, at The Social Pub in downtown Peterborough on Saturday afternoon. (Photo via PMBA Facebook page)

nightlifeNOW – January 15 to 21

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Operated by Otonabee Conservation, the Harold Town Conservation Area off Old Norwood Road features about 10 kilometres of wooded trails for hiking and cycling. (Photo via Mindtrip)

Hikers ‘cold and embarrassed’ but unharmed after getting lost in Harold Town Conservation Area

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After over two hours, group found their way out on their own on Tuesday night as Peterborough County OPP dispatched rescue team.
Stephanie Jukes (middle) accepting the Osprey Heritage Award for Heritage Restoration/Adaptive Reuse for the Saucy Willow Inn in Coboconk at Kawartha Lakes City Hall on January 13, 2026. Stephanie and her husband David (not pictured) purchased the historic 1878 building in 2021 and have since restored it. (Photo courtesy of City of Kawartha Lakes)

Historic Saucy Willow Inn in Coboconk honoured with Osprey Heritage Award

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Award from City of Kawartha Lakes recognizes restoration and adaptive reuse of landmark property by owners Stephanie and David Jukes.
Car covered in snow in winter after blizzard

Snowfall warning in effect for Kawarthas region beginning Wednesday night

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15-25 cm of snow expected by Thursday evening accompanied by sharp temperature drop overnight leading to cold wind chills.
Junior Achievement of Northern and Eastern Ontario (JA-NEO) announced the nine inductees of the 2026 Business Hall of Fame in the lobby of the Venture North building in downtown Peterborough on January 14, 2026. Pictured left to right, front to back: Vance Robbins, Brenda Ibey, Jason and Niki Pulchinski, Peter Blodgett, Jim Bailey, and Chuck White. Not pictured: Dave Bucholtz and Martha Sullivan. (Photo: JA-NEO)

Junior Achievement of Northern and Eastern Ontario announces 2026 Business Hall of Fame inductees

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Nine Peterborough business leaders will be inducted in a formal ceremony on May 28.
Police car lights. (Stock photo)

Lindsay man and Little Britain woman arrested in stabbing incident in Lindsay on Saturday

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Another man and woman were found on Kent Street West suffering from serious injuries after incident at Peel Street residence.
Signs point to the main entrances at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, including the Emergency Department. (Photo: PRHC)

Peterborough Regional Health Centre launches new tool to fast-track patients with minor ailments through...

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Streamlined Treatment and Evaluation Pathway (STEP) survey and dedicated treatment area aims to reduce wait times.
Provincial cabinet ministers, MPs and MPPs, municipal leaders, and representatives from provincial associations and agencies attended the annual general meeting of the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC) on January 9, 2026 in Kingston, where Peterborough County warden Bonnie Clark (front row, fourth from left) was acclaimed as EOWC chair for the second year in a row. (Photo: EOWC)

Peterborough County Bonnie Clark re-acclaimed as 2026 chair of Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus

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With Lennox and Addington County warden Nathan Townend named vice-chair, Clark will continue to push strategic priorities for infrastructure, housing, healthcare, and more.
Katy Shufelt, pictured with Scott Murson of Wild Rock Outfitters, won the grand prize draw of $1,500 in Boro gift cards as part of the annual Holiday Shopping Passport program organized by the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA). Shufelt is donating a portion of her prize to Wild Rock's ComPassion Project, which raises funds and awareness for six local organizations working on the front lines of social and environmental change. (Photo: Peterborough DBIA)

Katy Shufelt wins Peterborough DBIA’s Holiday Shopping Passport grand prize draw

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Shufelt is donating a portion of her $1,500 prize of Boro gift cards to Wild Rock's ComPassion Project.
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