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Fatma Al Ahmed, a high-school student from Syria, is one of six newcomers in Peterborough featured in the "Our Neighbourhood" video series produced in 2024 by the New Canadians Centre (NCC). In each of three free "Stories from Your Neighbourhood: Meet Your Neighbours" sessions on March 26, April 23, and May 21 at the Peterborough Public Library, the NCC will be facilitating public discussions of two newcomer stories featured in the videos along with related topics. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of NCC video)

New Canadians Centre invites Peterborough residents to meet their newcomer neighbours

Free discussions based on 'Our Neighbourhood' video series featuring six newcomers take place at Peterborough Public Library on March 26, April 23, and May 21

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - March 24, 2025

A few of the small businesses in downtown Millbrook. Peterborough County is encouraging business owners from across the county to share information about their businesses and the support they may need in the face of U.S. tariffs. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough County)

Peterborough County is seeking information from local business owners to prepare for impact of U.S. tariffs

The 2025 PTBO Home, Garden and Cottage Show on Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6 will take over the Healthy Planet Arena with 200 vendors. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Admission and parking is free. The annual spring tradeshow is hosted by Oldies 96.7. Freq 90.5, and PTBOToday.ca of My Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) and presented by title sponsor Forest Hill TK & Co Real Estate. (Photo: MBC)

Get ready for spring when the PTBO Home, Garden and Cottage Show returns on April 5 and 6

Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre in Northumberland County is hosting a fundraising women's luncheon with special guest speaker Fallon Farinacci on May 15, 2025 at the Best Western in Cobourg. (Photo: Kahryssa Vee)

Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre in Cobourg hosts guest speaker Fallon Farinacci on May 15

Emma Harrison will be the Liberal candidate for the Peterborough riding in the federal election. Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a snap election on March 23, 2025, with election day expected to be on April 28. (Photo supplied by Peterborough Federal Liberal Association)

Emma Harrison announced as federal Liberal candidate for Peterborough

The Selwyn Township resident is a farmer and business owner

kawarthaNOW - March 22, 2025

Psychotherapist Arynne Boyes has moved her independent practice, Boyes Psychotherapy, to the North Hastings region where she was born and raised to meet clinical service needs of the rural community. As a general practitioner, she services a diverse range of adults, couples, and teenagers with various backgrounds and goals. She is virtually available to clients across Ontario and will be offering in-person sessions at downtown Peterborough's Restore Healthcare. (Photo: Mare Wilkins / Wild Lace Photography)

Know Your Locals: Boyes Psychotherapy in North Hastings brings trauma-informed approach to fill a local need

The Peterborough Family Health Team (PFHT) hopes more Peterborough residents without a family doctor or primary care provider will now be able to access health care through the new PFHT Health Clinic on George Street in Peterborough, which joins the existing clinic on King Street that offers problem-specific care and more niche services. (Photo: Peterborough Family Health Team)

New Peterborough clinic aims to increase health care access for residents without a family doctor

Kawartha Lakes real estate sales representives Dean Michel (right) and Jennifer Bacon (left) and their family after plunging into Balsam Lake for the Jump in the Lake Challenge on May 4, 2024. The 6th annual challenge, which encourages Coboconk-area residents to take to take a cold plunge into their local lake for a good cause, is being held on May 3, 2025 with the goal of raising $20,000 towards the Coboconk & Area Food Bank. (Photo courtesy of Dean Michel)

6th annual Jump in the Lake Challenge welcomes spring while supporting the Coboconk & Area Food Bank

As of March 20, 2025, there is a potential flood risk due to increased water levels on the Burnt River above the Kinmount dam. Affected residents can prepare their properties for possible flooding by getting pre-filled sandbags at the Burnt River Community Centre. Residents can also fill their own sandbags at Ward Park Norland Community Centre, Dalton Community Centre, and Chisholm Trail. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Kawartha Lakes residents on Burnt River north of Kinmount dam warned of potential flood risk

Ice blockage has prevented Ministry of Natural Resources from removing logs from dam to manage water flow

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - March 21, 2025

With a new logo and a refreshed mission, the Innovation Cluster embarks on the next chapter

Canadian singer-songwriter and producer Danny Michel, known for his eclectic blend of folk, rock, and world music influences and his introspective, socially conscious, and environmentally focused lyrics, performs at the Gordon Best Theatre in downtown Peterborough on Wednesday night. (Photo via Danny Michel website)

‘Battle of the Badges’ in Cobourg raises more than $9,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters

New Canadians Centre invites Peterborough residents to meet their newcomer neighbours

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - March 24, 2025

Free discussions based on 'Our Neighbourhood' video series featuring six newcomers take place at Peterborough Public Library on March 26, April 23, and May 21.

Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre in Cobourg hosts guest speaker Fallon Farinacci on May 15

March 23, 2025

Emma Harrison announced as federal Liberal candidate for Peterborough

March 22, 2025

New Peterborough clinic aims to increase health care access for residents without a family doctor

March 21, 2025

6th annual Jump in the Lake Challenge welcomes spring while supporting the Coboconk & Area Food Bank

March 21, 2025

Know Your Locals: Boyes Psychotherapy in North Hastings brings trauma-informed approach to fill a local need

Megan Gallant - March 22, 2025

Psychotherapist Arynne Boyes offers virtual sessions for clients across Ontario and in-person sessions at Restore Healthcare in Peterborough.

Northumberland-based spa and beauty supplier L'Moor is hosting two hands-on courses for estheticians and nail technicians at Venture13 in Cobourg on March 3, 2025. "Perfecting P+ Gel Polish" and "Mastering JimmyGel" fulfill the 300-level course requirement for the Light Elegance University Bachelor's Degree. (Photo courtesy of L'Moor)

Know Your Locals: Gel Manicure and Nail Extension Training with L’Moor on March 3 in Cobourg

February 23, 2025

In February 2025, young Peterborough entrepreneurs Mallory Cardinal and Dylan Stadtke are celebrating the one-year anniversary of their business Pristine Plumbing. Combining Cardinal's business experience and Stadtke's plumbing expertise, the business provides clients in Peterborough, Lakefield, Stoney Lake, and surrounding areas with responsive and high-quality services, including for emergencies and sewage backups as well as water treatment systems, renovations, and more. (Photo courtesy of Pristine Plumbing)

Know Your Locals: Pristine Plumbing celebrates one year of customer-focused and high-quality service

February 9, 2025

Emma-Lee Harrison, owner of The Harrison Hill Farm just outside Lakefield, suggests the dramatic increase in followers of the farm's Threads account is because "People came for the cows, but they're staying for the political commentary." Between posting educational comments as well as promoting that the farm is a "safe space," the owners share pictures of their animals and anecdotes of life on the farm. The account has gone from about 200 followers to more than 18,500 within just two weeks. (Photo: The Harrison Hill Farm / Facebook)

‘People came for the cows, but they’re staying for the political commentary’ says Lakefield farmer

February 8, 2025

Tracy Minnema checks out the inventory at her Keene business A River of Yarn, which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2025. Located at 353 Kents Bay Road on the Otonabee River, the destination yarn shop and studio offers high-quality and affordable yarn, including top brands like Schoppel Zauberperlen and Fibra Natura, and also hosts regular workshops. (Photo courtesy of A River of Yarn)

Know Your Locals: Keene’s A River of Yarn celebrates 10 years as a destination yarn studio

February 2, 2025

nightlifeNOW – March 20 to 26

kawarthaNOW - March 20, 2025

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.

Toronto-based sketch comedy trio The Red Hot Sili Peppers (Glenna Walters, Emily Callahan, and Julia Ettlinger) will be joining host Linda Kash and local improv artists Jennine Profeta, Janet Van De Graaff, and Megan Murphy for klusterfork entertainment's "Impros All-Pros" comedy show at the Gordon Best Theatre in downtown Peterborough on March 21, 2025. (Photo: Alicia Carrick)

The ladies make with the funny March 21 at the Gordon Best Theatre in downtown Peterborough

March 18, 2025

Gailie Young of Rick 'n' Gailie's Peterborough All-Star Band, one of 14 musical acts performing on two stages at Showplace Performance Centre on March 26, 2025 for the fifth Peterborough Performs - Musicians United Against Homelessness benefit concert. Tickets are still available for the event, and a virtual auction featuring more than 40 items up for bid is also now live. Proceeds from the event and the virtual auction will help the United Way Peterborough & District support agencies providing shelter and homelessness relief. (Graphic: United Way Peterborough & District)

Peterborough Performs V benefit concert set for March 26 at Showplace with bidding now open for virtual auction

March 16, 2025

A sixth generation Port Hoper, 78-year-old expressionist painter Paul Bailey has been an artist since kindergarten though he only began painting professionally in 2010. Since then, he spends every morning in his home studio, where his paintings have become a diary documenting his day. Whether he's painting the buildings around the town, showing the warrior-like stature of a hockey goalie, or embodying the spirit of a late beloved pet, his bold work aims to use as little paint as possible to convey something to the viewer. (Photo courtesy of Paul Bailey)

Artist Paul Bailey paints Port Hope with as few strokes as possible

March 15, 2025

Trent Valley Archives Theatre's second historical play "Crossing Over" is a fictionalized account of the perilous six-week journey of the John Barry, the last of the nine Peter Robinson emigrant transport ships to leave Ireland for Canada in 1825. Written by Ed Schroeter and Gerry McBride based on the journals of the ship's surgeon, the play will be performed from May 29 to 31, 2025, at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough. Tickets are available now for the production, which is a fundraiser for Trent Valley Archives. (AI-generated image)

Trent Valley Archives Theatre announces 19-member cast of historical play ‘Crossing Over’

March 15, 2025

Peterborough County is seeking information from local business owners to prepare for impact of U.S. tariffs

Megan Gallant - March 23, 2025

County's economic development team will use supplied information to identify needed supports, advocate for solutions, and more.

With a new logo and a refreshed mission, the Innovation Cluster embarks on the next chapter

March 20, 2025

Community Futures Peterborough's Business Advisory Centre manager Rose Terry and business advisor Lindsey Irwin are inviting young people who are interested in launching a new summer business in the City or County of Peterborough to apply for the Summer Company program by May 17, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Community Futures Peterborough)

Community Futures Peterborough’s Business Advisory Centre invites young people to apply for Summer Company program

March 14, 2025

Peterborough County sign on Highway 115. (Photo: Peterborough County)

Peterborough County expands ‘The Local Advantage’ business series to Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township

March 13, 2025

Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) is seeking knowledgeable and experienced tourism and business professionals to provide mentorship and one-on-one coaching to tourism business owners and operators in the Kawarthas Northumberland region. Through the Acceler8 program, mentors will be matched with business owners for a structured and facilitated coaching process to help them navigate changing market challenges and support the overall economic growth of the region. (Photo courtesy of RTO8)

RTO8 calls on tourism business mentors to participate in the refreshed Acceler8 program

March 11, 2025

Get ready for spring when the PTBO Home, Garden and Cottage Show returns on April 5 and 6

Paul Rellinger - March 23, 2025

Expanded annual show at Peterborough's Healthy Planet Arena featuring 200 vendors is hosted by Oldies 96.7, Freq 90.5 and PTBOToday.ca.

The common merganser is one of the species of migrating waterfowl that rest and feed on Little Lake in Peterborough while waiting for northern lakes to thaw before they continue on their northbound journey to their breeding grounds. (Photo via Peterborough Field Naturalists website)

Peterborough Field Naturalists brings back waterfowl viewing festival to Little Lake

March 17, 2025

It's all smiles for Millbrook Pet Care clients when they see the brightly coloured "doggy bus" picking them up for an off-leash pack walk. Owner Riley Friesen takes new clients on a trial walk using a long leash alongside a few dogs she knows well to evaluate how they interact with other dogs and their off-leash recall skills. (Photo courtesy of Riley Friesen)

Millbrook Pet Care’s ‘doggy bus’ collects canines for off-leash pack walks on a family farm

March 14, 2025

Madeleine Pengelley and David Pritchard's home in Peterborough's East City is fully powered by electricity and no longer has a connection to a gas line. The transition from gas has taken all fossil fuel combustion, and therefore all risk of carbon monoxide, out of their home. This photo shows their electricity meter and heat pump operating on a cold February morning. (Photo: Clara Blakelock / GreenUP)

How Peterborough homeowners can say goodbye to natural gas

March 13, 2025

Youth of the 1st Bancroft Scouting Group at the 2024 Bancroft Santa Claus Parade where they donned homemade mini-canoes as a part of their floats. They will be using those canoes again as the Winter Carnaval event they are hosting at Big Rock Eco Retreat in Addington Highlands on March 22, 2025. A part of the Scouts Canada National Challenge, the family-friendly afternoon will include outdoor games, demonstration, tasty treats, music, and more. (Photo courtesy of 1st Bancroft Scouting Group)

Bancroft scouts to celebrate French Canadian history by hosting a Quebec-inspired Winter Carnaval on March 22

March 9, 2025

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