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Tight Space Productions, a collective of independent filmmakers in their final year of film school at Toronto Metropolitan University, will be spending one week in Fenelon Falls in October 2025 to shoot a short eco-horror film. Also a metaphor about silencing voices, "The Pines" follows two ecologists who go to a remote cabin to study a mysterious fungus, which slowly infects them as the forest's hidden secrets come to life. The group is aiming to raise $12,000 to fund the ambitious project. (Photo: Tight Space Productions)

Toronto Metropolitan University students raising funds to shoot short horror film in Fenelon Falls this October

'The Pines' by Tight Space Productions follows two ecologists who go to a remote forest to study fungi and discover long-buried secrets

Megan Gallant - September 21, 2025

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) is teaming up with Haliburton's Places for People to develop a 35-unit condominium development on Penisula Road in Haliburton that would include 20 affordable home ownership units and 15 affordable rental units. (Photo: Habitat PKR)

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region and Places for People announce 35-unit affordable condominium development in Haliburton

The annual Oldies 96.7 Fugitive Contest, where one determined listener will catch a mystery Fugitive for a $10,000 reward, is returning to Peterborough starting September 22, 2025. The contest offers five clues revealed on air at scheduled times every weekday, as well as one visual clue and one bonus clue that can be revealed on air at any time. Crack the clues, find the Fugitive, and ask the question "Are you the Oldies 96 point 7 Ten Thousand Dollar Fugitive?" to claim the prize. (Photo courtesy of Oldies 96.7 / My Broadcasting Corporation)

Know Your Locals: Can you track down the Oldies 96.7 Fugitive to win $10,000?

A rendering of Ashburnham Realty's proposed 17-storey apartment building to be located on Crescent Street in Peterborough, from EcoVue Consulting's notice of an open house about the proposed development to be held on September 23, 2025. The rendering includes what the notice describes as "the potential new location of the Art Gallery of Peterborough." (Graphic via EcoVue Consulting)

Art Gallery of Peterborough ‘exploring the potential’ of relocating to proposed 17-storey Crescent Street development

Crews fighting the HAL019 fire east of Burnt River in Kawartha Lakes, which burned across 27 hectares from August 9 to 20, 2025. During that time, Burnt River metal artist Christina Handley used her large Facebook following to collect hundreds of dollars so she could buy drinks and snacks that would energize the firefighters who were battling to bring the fire under control for hours in the heat. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

How a local artist supported firefighters during August’s wildland fire near Burnt River

With the help of her Facebook followers, metal artist Christina Handley collected hundreds of dollars and supplied crews with water, drinks, and snacks

Megan Gallant - September 19, 2025

An art-making activity for kids at the 2024 Monarch Festival in Peterborough's Millennium Park. The 2025 festival returns from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 20 and also features a 10-kilometre race raising funds for Camp Kawartha's school pollinator garden project and a one-kilometre kids' fun run. (Photo: Monarch Ultra)

Monarch Butterfly Festival and Race returns to Millennium Park in Peterborough on Saturday

Frost in a farmer's field. (Stock photo)

Frost advisory in effect for Kawarthas region for early Saturday morning

Senior planner and project manager Justine Giancola of Dillon Consulting, a consulting firm retained by the City of Peterborough, leads a presentation about a proposed Community Planning Permit System during a statutory public open house on September 17, 2025 at Miskin Law Community Complex. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Concerned Citizens of Peterborough video)

Open house on proposed Community Planning Permit System for Peterborough sees development concerns expressed

Kingston band Emilie Steele & The Deal perform their blend of indie rock and alt-country at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night. (Promotional photo)

nightlifeNOW – September 18 to 24

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

kawarthaNOW - September 18, 2025

Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Police release details behind Tuesday’s large-scale search for 34-year-old Peterborough man

Two male volunteers collection trash on a beach. (Stock photo)

Town of Cobourg calling on volunteers to take part in inaugural Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup on September 28

Restoration Wednesday volunteers Stephanie Larstone (left) and Sophia Ibrahim (right) remove invasive common buckthorn and other undesirable plants with GreenUP landscape steward Andréanna Sullivan at Ecology Park. The crew cleared the area ahead of a restoration planting. (Photo: Yvonne Hollandy / GreenUP)

Restoration Wednesdays at GreenUP Ecology Park in Peterborough grow community and climate resilience

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region and Places for People announce 35-unit affordable condominium development in Haliburton

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - September 20, 2025

Proposed development on Peninsula Road would include 20 affordable home ownership units and 15 affordable rental units.

Art Gallery of Peterborough ‘exploring the potential’ of relocating to proposed 17-storey Crescent Street development

September 19, 2025

How a local artist supported firefighters during August’s wildland fire near Burnt River

September 19, 2025

Monarch Butterfly Festival and Race returns to Millennium Park in Peterborough on Saturday

September 19, 2025

Frost advisory in effect for Kawarthas region for early Saturday morning

September 19, 2025

Know Your Locals: Can you track down the Oldies 96.7 Fugitive to win $10,000?

Megan Gallant - September 20, 2025

My Broadcasting Corporation radio station's annual contest returns September 22 with five clues and a bonus clue announced on the air every weekday.

Located in the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen in Peterborough County, Kawartha Ethanol is a leading producer of fuel-grade ethanol and premium alcohol products that it distributes to companies across Canada. As Canadian businesses look for local suppliers to avoid tariffs, the company's dedication to producing in and distributing within Canada has led to an increase in its fuel-grade ethanol sales. (Photo courtesy of Kawartha Ethanol)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Kawartha Ethanol produces and keeps fuel-grade ethanol in Canada

September 16, 2025

Brianna Burkitt of Burkitt Solutions Co. in Peterborough is a chaos coordination specialist who helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs take control of the backend of their business operations. One-time or ongoing services include digital file cleanup, marketing support, admin, and light bookkeeping support, internal guide creation, and client experience coordination. She offers free discovery calls to prospective clients, as well as a $250 Chaos Audit that can be deducted from future service packages. (Photo courtesy of Burkitt Solutions Co.)

Know Your Locals: Business owners can ‘calm the chaos’ with the help of Burkitt Solutions Co.

September 11, 2025

In addition to Canadian brands, the popular GoBoat is one of many lake and cottage products that At The Lake Distributing in Selwyn Township supplies to dealers in The Kawarthas and across Canada. (Photo: GoBoat)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: At the Lake Distributing makes a splash in the local economy

September 9, 2025

The Township of Asphodel-Norwood, located in southern Peterborough County, is home to the world-famous Norwood Fair. A Thanksgiving weekend tradition since 1868, the popular annual fair is a celebration of the township's strong agricultural community, featuring animal shows, competitions, demonstrations, a midway, and much more. (Photo: The Kawarthas Tourism)

Road Tripping in The Kawarthas: Antiques and agritourism await in Asphodel-Norwood

September 9, 2025

Toronto Metropolitan University students raising funds to shoot short horror film in Fenelon Falls this October

Megan Gallant - September 21, 2025

'The Pines' by Tight Space Productions follows two ecologists who go to a remote forest to study fungi and discover long-buried secrets.

nightlifeNOW – September 18 to 24

September 18, 2025

Drag performer Sahira the Djinn, Public Energy managing director Eva Fisher, and Public Energy programming director Kate Alton at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough on September 16, 2025 during an announcement of the contemporary performance arts presenter's 2025-26 season. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

Public Energy Performing Arts in Peterborough unveils its 32nd season lineup

September 16, 2025

The Canadian Canoe Museum launched its "Music in the Museum" concert series on May 24, 2025 with a performance by Juno award-winning roots musician Old Man Luedecke in the museum's atrium. Toronto-based indie-folk group Great Lake Swimmers will be performing as a trio at the museum on December 6, 2025. (Photo: The Canadian Canoe Museum)

Indie-folk group Great Lake Swimmers to perform at The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough on December 6

September 15, 2025

This summer, more than 70 Bancroft and area professional and amateur artists helped revitalize an iconic mural on the west side of the 23 Bridge Street building as part of the "Embrace" community-driven project held by A Place for the Arts. The revitalized mural, which was originally painted by celebrated local artist Arne Roosman in 2014, was unveiled at a celebratory community event on September 13, 2025. (Photo: Megan Gallant / kawarthaNOW)

More than 70 local artists bring colour to Bancroft by revitalizing Arne Roosman mural

September 14, 2025

Community Futures Peterborough helps growth-stage businesses SOAR to success

Megan Gallant - September 15, 2025

Topics explored over the free program include marketing, sales acceleration, business expansion, e-commerce, and succession planning.

The Home Building Centre at 220 Lindsay Street South in Lindsay was recognized as the best home building centre in central Canada at Home Hardware Stores Limited's annual Proud of My Home Achievement Awards in Toronto on September 10, 2025. (Photo: Home Hardware Stores Limited)

Home Building Centre in Lindsay named Home Hardware’s best home building centre in central Canada

September 11, 2025

Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) is launching its six-part "Entrepreneurship 101" workshop series for fall 2025. Pictured is CFP loans manager Braden Clark, who will deliver the "Funding Fuel - Explore Funding and Financing" workshop on Wednesday, October 22. (Photo: CFP)

Community Futures Peterborough’s expanded ‘Entrepreneurship 101’ series this fall features three new workshops

September 4, 2025

The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce will announce the recipients of the 23rd annual Peterborough Business Excellence Awards at an event on October 22, 2025. (Photo: Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce)

Nominees and finalists announced for 2025 Peterborough Business Excellence Awards

August 29, 2025

Venture13, Northumberland County's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre, was launched in 2018. Facilities include the VentureZone Co-working Space, the Venture13 MakeLab, as well as the offices of anchor organizations making up the V13 Board of Partners. (Photo: Venture13 / Facebook)

Town of Cobourg unveils fall lineup of economic development sessions for business owners and entrepreneurs

August 27, 2025

Restoration Wednesdays at GreenUP Ecology Park in Peterborough grow community and climate resilience

GreenUP - September 18, 2025

Volunteers have been transforming invasive-dominated spaces into thriving native habitats while learning, connecting, and giving back to the land.

Students from Queen Mary Public School show off their transit passes for Grade 8 Transit Quest, a transit encouragement campaign organized by Active School Travel Peterborough. Transit ridership in youth is important for building life skills, accessing extracurricular opportunities, and fostering independence. (Photo: Natalie Stephenson / GreenUP)

Step into the new school year with active school travel in Peterborough

September 11, 2025

A student enrolled in the Peterborough Suzuki School of Music, a non-profit membership organization fostering piano music education for children through performance and community enrichment opportunities. The school promotes the Suzuki Method, a music education philosophy that believes any child can learn to play an instrument in the same way any child can learn a new language. (Photo courtesy of Lenore Parajka)

Peterborough Suzuki School of Music prioritizes learning piano through listening and building community

September 6, 2025

The beach at the Selwyn Beach Conservation Area. (Photo: Township of Selwyn)

The Beach Report for August 29, 2025

August 29, 2025

Ampere's STEAM School in Lindsay returns for its second year in September 2025, expanding its classes in science, technology, engineering, art, and math to include children aged five to eight as well as those aged nine to 12. Enrolment opens on September 9, with classes for children aged five to eight on Tuesdays and for those aged nine to 12 on Wednesdays. (Photo: Ampere)

Ampere’s second year of STEAM School in Lindsay this fall expands to include younger learners

August 28, 2025

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