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'Spring forward' by an hour when daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday of March. (Stock photo)

‘Spring forward’ this weekend when daylight saving time returns

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When the time changes on March 8, we'll lose an hour of sleep and get less daylight in the morning but more in the evening.
The Hippie Chicks and Company performing on the main stage at Showplace Performance Centre during "Peterborough Performs VI: Musicians United To End Homelessness" on February 26, 2026. Featuring 14 musical acts on two stages, the benefit concert for the United Way Peterborough & District raised $36,236, bringing the grand total raised by the annual event since 2020 to $185,694. (Photo: Danielle Turpin)

Peterborough Performs benefit concert raises $36,236 for the United Way Peterborough & District

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February 26 event at Showplace Performance Centre that featured 14 musical acts supports homelessness relief programs and services.
Michael VanDerHerberg of One City Peterborough shows off some of the handmade artisanal bowls donated by members of the Kawartha Potters Guild for the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on February 27, 2026 at Showplace Performance Centre, where 180 attendees selected a bowl of their choice and sampled food donated by 11 local restaurants. (Photo: One City Peterborough)

Empty Bowls fundraiser raises over $15,000 for One City Peterborough’s daily meal program

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Attendees at February 27 event at Showplace Performance Centre selected a bowl handcrafted by Kawartha Potters Guild and sampled food from 11 local restaurants.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car with lights flashing. (Photo: OPP)

47-year-old Trent Lakes man facing multiple charges after assault at Peterborough County home

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In Saturday morning incident, man is accused of throwing an axe through a door before entering the home with a firearm.
Five local artists will share their works-in-progress when Public Energy Performing Arts presents "Rough Cuts #2" at The Theatre On King in downtown Peterborough on March 13, 2026. Pictured (left to right, top and bottom) are dancer Mintu Maria James, writer Sandra Kasturi, playwright Wyatt Lamoureux, circus arts performer Nicole Malbeuf, and writer Lynn Teatro. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Five local artists to share their works-in-progress at ‘Rough Cuts #2’ in Peterborough

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Public Energy Performing Arts invites audiences to witness the creative process in action on March 13 at The Theatre On King.
Toronto reggae band Reggaddiction will be performing a tribute to Bob Marley at the Gordon Best Theatre in downtown Peterborough on Friday night. (Photo via reggaddiction.com)

nightlifeNOW – February 26 to March 4

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Community Care Northumberland's first-ever Casino Royale fundraiser at Port Hope's Capitol Theatre on February 12, 2026 raised $39,886 for local care programs and services across Northumberland County. (Photo: Karen Truter)

Port Hope community goes all in at Casino Royale fundraiser, raising nearly $40,000 for...

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Inaugural event saw historic Capitol Theatre transformed into a Vegas-style night in support of local care programs and services.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

41-year-old Peterborough County man facing attempted murder charge in intimate partner violence incident

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Victim was taken to hospital after their former partner arrived at their house Monday morning and assaulted them.
Cars on road during winter storm with snow causing poor visibility.

More snow expected in the Kawarthas region beginning Tuesday evening

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Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for 5-10 cm of snow with reduced visibility in areas of heavier snow.
The 25th anniversary Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival takes place on June 13, 2026 on Little Lake at Del Crary Park in downtown Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival)

Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival marks 25 years of paddling for cancer care this summer

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June 13 event at Del Crary Park aims to raise $325,018.01 for the PRHC Foundation as team registration opens February 25.
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