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Peterborough City Hall is located at 500 George Street in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

City of Peterborough’s draft 2025 budget includes 25% cut to community organizations and elimination of $150K for DBIA

Elimination of Art Gallery of Peterborough funding among 'discretionary' reductions to reduce proposed property tax hike from 7.8% to 5%

Bruce Head - November 6, 2024

Tickets are available until November 25, 2024 for the third annual 50/50 fundraiser of the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre (OTCC), a registered charity that helps to protect and conserve Ontario's native turtle species and their habitats by operating a turtle hospital that treats, rehabilitates, and releases injured turtles, by performing extensive research in the field to further conservation initiatives, and by running a comprehensive education and outreach program. (Photo: OTCC)

Proceeds from Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre’s 50/50 draw will support outreach and educational programming

To help stimulate the local economy during the holiday season, the Town of Cobourg and the Cobourg Downtown Business Improvement Area are offering a free hour of parking in the downtown Cobourg area during November and December. (Photo: Adam Bureau)

Cobourg modifies downtown parking fees for November and December to stimulate local economy

For the third straight year, Peterborough's Little Lake Cemetery is hosting a public sunrise service on Remembrance Day. (Photo courtesy of Little Lake Cemetery Co.)

Remembrance Day sunrise service returns to Peterborough’s Little Lake Cemetery for a third year

A 27-year-old Colborne resident has died in hospital following a collision between their electric scooter and a pickup truck in downtown Colborne on October 31, 2024. (Photo: Northumberland OPP)

27-year-old Colborne resident whose electric scooter collided with pickup truck dies in hospital

Victim had suffered life-threatening injuries in October 31 collision on Percy Street in downtown Colborne

kawarthaNOW - November 5, 2024

Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal announced the release of the 15-recommendation report of the Mayor's Task Force for Housing Creation at a media event on November 5, 2024 in front of of Ashburnham Realty's six-storey building currently under construction along the Rotary Greenway Trail just north of Robinson Street in Peterborough's East City. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

‘Build, build, build’: Peterborough mayor Jeff Leal releases task force on housing creation report

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) recently celebrated the completion of its Leahy's Lane development providing affordable homeownership to 53 families in the community. For the celebratory event, one unit was staged with furniture and décor entirely from the organization's ReStores in Lindsay, Peterborough, and Lakefield. The non-profit home improvement stores and donation centres sell both new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances, with proceeds supporting Habitat PKR's work to build affordable homes. (Photo courtesy of Habitat PKR)

Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores are a win for shoppers, donors, the environment, and affordable homeownership

The six recipients of the inaugural Peterborough Arts Awards (Robert Winslow, Melody Thomas, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Krista English, Beth McMaster, and Brad Brackenridge) on May 25, 2018. After a five-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the awards are returning for 2024 with nominations open until December 16. The awards will be presented on February 13, 2025 at The Mayor's Luncheon for the Arts at The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

Electric City Culture Council announces return of Peterborough Arts Awards to recognize local artists and art supporters

Community Care Northumberland (CCN) has launched its eighth annual "Adopt a Grandparent" program, which is aimed at brightening the holiday season for Northumberland County seniors in need. Donations will be accepted until December 6, 2024. (Photo: CCN)

Community Care Northumberland’s ‘Adopt a Grandparent’ program returns to brighten holiday season for local seniors

'With rising costs and inflation making things tough for many, that need is even greater': Chelsea Rankin

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - November 4, 2024

Sunshine Therapy Dogs was founded in 2020 to support those in the community facing mental and emotional illness and loneliness. Backed by research on the benefits of human-animal interaction, the charity enlists volunteers to bring their dogs to organizations, institutions, and individual homes to provide companionship, and to reduce symptoms of depression and stress. The Toronto-based charity has recently expanded its coverage regions and is seeking volunteers based in the Peterborough area. (Photo courtesy of Sunshine Therapy Dogs)

Sunshine Therapy Dogs supporting mental and emotional health with expansion to Peterborough

Carried Away and the Convivio Chorus perform at the 2015 In From The Cold concert at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough. The 2024 benefit concert for YES Shelter for Youth and Families takes place on Friday, December 6th and Saturday, December 7th. (Photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW)

‘In From The Cold’ Christmas benefit concert returns to Market Hall for a milestone 25th year

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation donor, volunteer, and ambassador Jennie Ireland shared her story about receiving cancer care close to home at a cheque presentation for Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival. The PRHC Foundation is inviting patients, former patients, volunteers, or anyone else who has been impacted by PRHC to share their personal care stories to inspire others to contribute to the Foundation's $60 million Campaign for PRHC, which will support advancements in critical care areas at the regional hospital. (Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

The Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation wants to hear your story

City of Peterborough’s draft 2025 budget includes 25% cut to community organizations and elimination of $150K for DBIA

Bruce Head - November 6, 2024

Elimination of Art Gallery of Peterborough funding among 'discretionary' reductions to reduce proposed property tax hike from 7.8% to 5%.

Proceeds from Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre’s 50/50 draw will support outreach and educational programming

November 6, 2024

Cobourg modifies downtown parking fees for November and December to stimulate local economy

November 6, 2024

Remembrance Day sunrise service returns to Peterborough’s Little Lake Cemetery for a third year

November 5, 2024

27-year-old Colborne resident whose electric scooter collided with pickup truck dies in hospital

November 5, 2024

Know Your Locals: Peterborough’s Tiny Greens Plant Shop is a plant lover’s oasis

Megan Gallant - October 29, 2024

Owner Tina Bromley offers everything you need to bring your space to life, a planting studio and workshops, and a new fundraising model to support community groups.

Well known in Peterborough for his community support, philanthropy, and tireless promotion of the arts, as well as his creative endeavours as a musician and writer, David Goyette launched Gallery Goyette in 2013 upon finding a new passion in abstract painting. The Lakefield artist is celebrating an eventful month in October 2024 as his work is being included in a fundraiser for the Art Gallery of Peterborough, his exhibition at the Bridgenorth Public Library has been extended, he has joined an international online art gallery, and he has received even more local accolades. (Photo: Victoria Pearce)

Know Your Locals: Lakefield’s David Goyette proves it’s never too late to find a new passion

October 10, 2024

Peterborough native Steve Nicholls is the managing partner at Billyard Insurance Group Peterborough, helping residents across Ontario find home, auto, travel, and business insurance within their budget. In the past three years, the small team has garnered nothing but five-star reviews for their attention to customer service and community-oriented approach. (Photo courtesy of Billyard Insurance Group Peterborough)

Know Your Locals: Steve Nicholls celebrates three years of Billyard Insurance Group Peterborough

October 8, 2024

Boardwalk Board Game Lounge on George Street welcoming trick-or-treaters and late-night shoppers to the second annual "Halloween in the Booro" event in 2023. Boardwalk Board Game Lounge is one of nearly 30 downtown Peterborough businesses that will be participating in the 2024 event from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, organized by the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA). (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Spook-tacular family fun returns to downtown Peterborough October 26 with ‘Halloween in the Booro’

October 2, 2024

Grady's Feet Essentials owners Tony and Kelli Grady in 2012, cutting the ribbon during a grand opening of their former location in Peterborough's Lansdowne Place Mall following a major storefront renovation. Now located again in downtown Peterborough and celebrating 40 years in business, the couple reflects on the ups and downs of running their successful business. (Photo courtesy of Grady's Feet Essentials)

Grady’s Feet Essentials in Peterborough celebrates 40 years in business

October 1, 2024

Electric City Culture Council announces return of Peterborough Arts Awards to recognize local artists and art supporters

kawarthaNOW - November 4, 2024

Nominations for 2024 awards open until December 16, with awards to be presented at The Mayor's Luncheon for the Arts in February 2025.

‘In From The Cold’ Christmas benefit concert returns to Market Hall for a milestone 25th year

November 3, 2024

The Peterborough Public Library is bringing award-winning author and screenwriter Catherine Hernandez to the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough on November 4, 2024 for a book reading, question-and-answer session, and book signing. Hernandez is the author of "The Story of Us", which was the selection for this year's One Book, One Ptbo" a shared community reading experience. (kawarthaNOW collage)

There’s still time to register for the ‘One Book, One Ptbo’ grand finale on November 4

November 1, 2024

The Centre for Indigenous Theatre performing a reading of Drew Hayden Taylor's "Girl Who Loved Her Horses" at the 2024 Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival (NIFF) at Trent University in Peterborough. For 2025, the festival is moving to the Peterborough Theatre Guild in East City. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of NIFF video)

Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival to move to Peterborough Theatre Guild in 2025

October 31, 2024

Peterborough's "Washboard Hank" Fisher will be performing at Jethro's Bar + Stage on Friday night and then celebrating his 70th birthday with a show at The Pig's Ear Tavern on Sunday afternoon. (Photo: Washboard Hank / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – October 31 to November 6

October 31, 2024

Marketer, volunteer, and fundraiser Phillip Jolicoeur named Peterborough’s Business Citizen of the Year

Bruce Head - October 30, 2024

Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce handed out its annual 2024 Business Excellence Awards at Showplace Tuesday night.

Applications for the Starter Company Growth Program, a provincially funded entreprenurial training and grant program for small businesses administered by the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland (BECN), are open until November 22, 2024. Pictured is Beverley Shepherd, founder and owner of Verano Food Holdings and a previous Starter Company participant. (Photo: BECN / Facebook)

Small businesses in Northumberland County encouraged to apply for Starter Company Growth Program

October 29, 2024

Sam Sayer and Owen Walsh, who run the Love you, Mean it restaurant in downtown Peterborough, are two of the 24 local entrepreneurs operating 21 businesses that are participating in Community Futures Peterborough's first intake of the provincially funded Starter Company Plus program. The not-for-profit organization, which is the new home of the Business Advisory Centre previously delivered by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development, announced the participants at a media event in the lobby of the Venture North building in downtown Peterborough on October 25, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Community Futures Peterborough)

21 local businesses to participate in Community Futures Peterborough’s revamped Starter Company Plus program

October 25, 2024

Beatrice Chan, the new program coordinator of the Net Zero Farms program, with one of her lambs from her farm in Selwyn Township where she farms sheep, cut flowers, meat chickens, and runs a flock of layers as well. She is looking forward to working with other local farmers in her new role as coordinator. (Photo: Bea Chan)

Peterborough GreenUP seeking farms to participate in second year of Net Zero Farms pilot project

October 24, 2024

In partnership with the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, Peterborough County is hosting a series of free roundtable discussions this fall in six communities around the county. The "Tourism Talks" series invites tourism operators and business owners servicing the visitor economy to share their thoughts about challenges, trends, and opportunities for tourism in the county. The discussions will lead to new tourism strategies as county assumes responsibility for economic development and tourism in 2025. (Graphic: Peterborough County)

Peterborough County tourism operators and business owners servicing the visitor economy invited to ‘Tourism Talks’

October 18, 2024

Putting our ‘all’ into Halloween makes for a more inclusive experience

Five Counties Children's Centre - October 25, 2024

There are many tricks we can use to make Halloween a treat for all children regardless of their age or ability.

From trick-or-treating to haunted walks and ghost tours to themed fundraisers, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween in 2024 across the Kawarthas region, including viewing the spooky home displays at 4 Payne Crescent in Port Hope, which will again offer a Victorian witches tea display for the second year on Halloween night. (Photo courtesy of Laura Farmer)

Spook-tacular events to celebrate Halloween in the Kawarthas region

October 22, 2024

"Walktober" is an opportunity to spend time outside and encourage kids, students, families, and school communities to be active on the way to school. Kids who walk to school benefit from more quality time with friends, lower stress, and increased daily minutes of exercise. (Photo: Peter Rellinger)

‘Walktober’ is a great time to get kids walking to school: Peterborough GreenUP

October 17, 2024

Peterborough residents Michael and Norma Doran pose with their heat pump, which they installed in 2023. The Dorans worked with GreenUP's home energy team to evaluate their home's efficiency, and were able to take advantage of an incentive program to upgrade their home. You can learn more about heat pumps and other energy-saving solutions, incentive programs, and more at the Home Energy Expo on October 19, 2024 at the McDonnel St. Activity Centre in Peterborough. (Photo: Clara Blakelock / GreenUP)

Learn more about heat pumps at Peterborough GreenUP’s Home Energy Expo on October 19

October 10, 2024

For the fourth year, Burke's Barnyard, a four-acre farm northeast of Bancroft, will be hosting a family-friendly Halloween celebration from 1 to 7 p.m. on October 19, 2024 with trick-or-treating, themed décor, activities and games, a costume exchange, a vendor market, and more. The annual event collects non-perishable food items for the North Hastings Community Cupboard. (Photo: Burke's Barnyard / Facebook)

North Hastings community comes together for 4th annual family Halloween celebration at Burke’s Barnyard

October 9, 2024

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