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Fleming College's Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre at the Sutherland Campus in Peterborough provides students with flexible and integrated learning spaces for the skilled trades, one of the high-demand sectors the college is supporting through its first-ever entrance scholarships program for incoming full-time domestic students. (Photo courtesy of Fleming College)

Fleming College’s new entrance scholarships aim to reduce financial barriers and boost enrolment in...

As OSAP changes raise affordability concerns, $100K investment for 2026-27 academic year will see 50 full-time domestic students each receive a $2,000 award.
The Peterborough chapter of The Order of the Eastern Star, a worldwide fraternal not-for-profit organization open to both men and women, has donated $25,000 to YES Shelter for Youth and Families to support youth housing. (Photo courtesy of YES Shelter for Youth and Families)

Peterborough chapter of Order of the Eastern Star donates $25,000 to YES Shelter for...

Funds will support renovation of RISE Youth Housing Program location, creating six more housing units and a dedicated youth drop-in space.
Miller Waste, which collects garbage on behalf of the City of Kawartha Lakes, will no longer collect garbage bags containing recyclable items, like flexible plastics and chip bags, beginning April 20, 2026. Any garbage bags containing recyclables will be tagged and left behind, but will be collected the following week if the recyclable materials have been removed. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Kawartha Lakes residents need to ensure garbage bags contain no recyclables starting April 20

Miller Waste will tag and leave behind improperly sorted bags as the municipality begins enforcing its waste management by-law during Earth Week.
A silhouette of a distressed young woman sitting on the floor. (Stock photo)

Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre shutting down sex trafficking response program due to lack of...

Organization calls on Public Safety Canada to reconsider decision not to renew funding, warning survivors will lose critical supports.
All Creatures Great and Small in Cobourg was the recipient of the inaugural Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Award at the Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce's 23rd annual Business Achievement Awards in partnership with the Town of Cobourg. One of nine awards presented on March 27, 2026, the IDEA Award recognizes businesses that have taken proactive steps to raise awareness about the importance of welcoming and accommodating all. (Photo courtesy of Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce)

Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce announces winners of 23rd annual Business Achievement Awards

This year's awards featured nine updated and new categories, with winners announced March 27 in Cobourg.
Canadian Armed Forces vehicles travelling on a highway. (Photo: Department of National Defence, Canadian Armed Forces)

Military convoys to move through Kawarthas region this weekend for army training exercise

33 Canadian Brigade Group units are transporting 300 soldiers and equipment to Petawawa on March 27 and 29 as part of 'Wolf Ambush', with no cause for public concern.
The cast of the Capitol Theatre's production of the Broadway smash-hit musical "Come From Away," which runs from July 10 to August 2, 2026 at the historic venue in Port Hope, includes (front) Beau Dixon and Julie Lumsden and (back) Melissa Payne, Kyle Blair, Kyle Golemba, and Donna Garner. (Photo: Sam Moffatt)

Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre reveals casting for this season’s four mainstage productions, with single...

Shows including the smash-hit musical 'Come From Away' will feature new and returning artists from Stratford, Shaw, Mirvish, and Canada's indie theatre scene.
Tristan Konkle, recently named the Peterborough Folk Festival's 2026 Emerging Artist and best known for his work with Tapes in Motion, is performing his first solo show at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough at 10 p.m. on Friday night. (Photo: Luke Best)

nightlifeNOW – March 26 to April 1

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Peterborough Petes left-winger Leon Kolank takes control of the puck during the 17th annual Pink in the Rink game on February 7, 2026, where the Petes defeated the Sudbury Wolves 4-1 before a sold-out crowd at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. (Photo: Kenneth Anderson Photography)

Peterborough Petes’ 17th annual Pink in the Rink campaign raises $43,486 for Survivors Abreast

Funds will support organization's mission to support women following a breast cancer diagnosis,
Lakelands Public Health is the unified health unit serving the Kawarthas region that was formed by the merger of Peterborough Public Health and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit on January 1, 2025. (Graphic: Lakelands Public Health)

Lakelands Public Health launching community town halls across Kawarthas region

Residents invited to share feedback on local health priorities at sessions in Minden, Port Hope, Lindsay, and Peterborough.

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