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encoreNOW for November 3, 2025 features (from left to right, top and bottom) the ARTISANity show and sale at Peterborough Square, the Haliburton International Film Festival at the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, St. James Players production of "Into The Woods" at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough, Peterborough Pop Ensemble's "Best of Sentimental Journey" at Westdale United Church in Peterborough, Public Energy's presentation of "who will save the night sky?" at Trent University's Nozhem First Peoples Performance Space, and Beau and Lance Dixon's "Footnote To Freedom" at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough. (kawarthaNOW collage)

encoreNOW – November 3, 2025

Featuring ARTISANity, Haliburton International Film Festival, 'Into The Woods', 'Best of Sentimental Journey', 'who will save the night sky?', and 'Footnote To Freedom'

Paul Rellinger - November 3, 2025

YWCA Peterborough Haliburton is seeking to raise $200,000 by December 31, 2025 to support for the non-profit organization's Journey of Care, a wrap-around model that supports women and children recovering from domestic abuse, from the very first phone call seeking safety until they have achieved independence in their new life. Community donations will be matched up to $60,000 by Olivia and Gord James. (Graphic courtesy of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)

Know Your Locals: Double your impact when donating to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton this holiday season

As a final fundraiser for its "Restore, Renew, Refresh" project and to welcome guests back into the sanctuary, Keene United Church is hosting explorer, author, and cultural geographer James Raffan and his show "The Accidental Canadian" on November 15, 2025. The light-hearted show features songs, pictures, and stories that reflect Raffan's appreciation for the canoe and Canada's waterways, his 50 years spent in the Arctic, and the people he's met along the way. (Photo courtesy of James Raffan)

Keene United Church to host November 15 fundraiser featuring ‘The Accidental Canadian’ by James Raffan

Debbie Quinlan, pictured with her daughter Kacee, has been named Special Olympics Ontario's 2025 Coach of the Year for supporting women's sports. She has been coaching the swim team for 22 years and was instrumental in launching women's soccer and basketball teams in Peterborough. She is now a finalist for the Special Olympics Canada 2025 Coach of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Debbie Quinlan)

‘You never see the disability; you only see the ability’: Debbie Quinlan earns Special Olympics Ontario Coach of Year award

Wilfred Vienot (seventh from right), who suddenly collapsed in his home one day last year after suffering a cardiac arrest and was resuscitated thanks to community members and first responders, attended Northumberland County's 10th annual "Survivor Night" on October 27, 2025 with first responders from Lindsay Central Ambulance Communications Centre, Cobourg Fire Department, Northumberland Paramedics, and his neighbours and friends. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland County recognizes 85 first responders who resuscitated 14 people experiencing cardiac arrest in 2024

'Survivor Night is not only about the lives that were saved, but about the bond that forms between all first responders': Northumberland Paramedics chief

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - November 1, 2025

The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC) has recommended to city council that additional buildings in the General Electric factory complex receive heritage designation, including the facades of buildings 8 and 34 along Albert Street, to protect them from planned demolition by GE Vernova. (Photo: Google Maps)

Heritage committee recommends Peterborough city council expand building designations at GE factory complex

At its annual "Diva Night" educational and awareness event on October 23, 2025, The Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group's founding members Jo-Ann Forson, Nancy Hanna, and Gail Payne presented three $7,500 cheques to representatives of the Port Perry Hospital Foundation, Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation, and Lakeridge Health Foundation Oshawa. Since it was formed in 2002, the group has raised $437,800 in support of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. (Photo courtesy of Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation)

The Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group raises $22,500 for breast cancer care in central Ontario

New Stages Theatre presents ‘Footnote to Freedom’ by Beau and Lance Dixon on November 9 in honour of their late father

Halifax roots-blues musician Brent "Buck" Tingley will be performing at the Ganaraska Hotel in Port Hope on Friday night with Juno-nominated Roxanne Potvin on bass and Tim-Jim "T-Bone" Baker on drums. (Photo: Paula Leroux Photography)

nightlifeNOW – October 30 to November 5

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

kawarthaNOW - October 30, 2025

"Burger ambassadors" Jason Wilkins and Tiffany Arcari sink their teeth into burger creations from Double Dz's and Chemong Lodge (with Chemong Lodge's sous chef Sean Crooks giving the victory sign) during the launch of the United Way Peterborough & District's inaugural Ultimate Burger Battle community fundraiser on October 30, 2025 at the United Way office. During the month of November, eight participating restaurants will be creating a unique and creative burger in a friendly competition for the title of Ultimate Burger of the Year, with $2 from every burger sold being donated to the United Way. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

United Way Peterborough & District launches mouth-watering new fundraiser during November

Northumberland County's municipal building, which includes community service spaces, meeting rooms including council chambers, and administrative offices, is located at 555 Courthouse Road in Cobourg. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland County council votes to open temporary winter warming room in county council chambers in Cobourg

Lakefield resident Guy Hanchet proudly displays his newly installed solar panels. Despite not having an ideal rooftop for solar, he expects to power about half of his annual electricity use from the system. (Photo: Clara Blakelock / GreenUP)

Home battery backup systems gaining ground as solar installations grow in Peterborough

Keene United Church to host November 15 fundraiser featuring ‘The Accidental Canadian’ by James Raffan

Megan Gallant - November 2, 2025

Evening of songs and stories by acclaimed explorer is anticipated to realize the fundraising goal for the church's restoration project.

‘You never see the disability; you only see the ability’: Debbie Quinlan earns Special Olympics Ontario Coach of Year award

November 1, 2025

Northumberland County recognizes 85 first responders who resuscitated 14 people experiencing cardiac arrest in 2024

November 1, 2025

Heritage committee recommends Peterborough city council expand building designations at GE factory complex

October 31, 2025

The Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group raises $22,500 for breast cancer care in central Ontario

October 31, 2025

Know Your Locals: Double your impact when donating to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton this holiday season

Megan Gallant - November 3, 2025

Donations made before December 31 to support women and children recovering from gender-based violence will be matched by Olivia and Gord James up to $60,000.

Located in southwestern Peterborough County and bordered by the historic Trent-Severn Waterway, Selwyn Township brings nature and community together with its scenic countryside and lakes, outdoor adventures, charming and hospitable small towns including Lakefield, Bridgenorth, Ennismore, and Young's Point, and lively year-round festivals offering activities for the whole family. (Photo: The Kawarthas Tourism)

Road Tripping in The Kawarthas: See it all in Selwyn Township

October 28, 2025

Based in the Township of Cavan Monaghan, Cherkam is a Canadian leader in industrial automation, including robotics integration. The company works across a range of industries including automotive, food and beverage, mining, and more. Alongside many international projects, the company has done work for local and regional companies and sources from Canadian distributors. (Photo courtesy of Cherkam)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Cherkam in Cavan Monaghan is a leader in industrial automation

October 28, 2025

There is still time to participate in the Peterborough Public Library's "One Book, One Ptbo" community read ahead of the grand finale event, an evening with "To Speak for the Trees" author Diana Beresford-Kroeger on November 4, 2025 at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre. Combining memoir, science, and Celtic wisdom, the book explores the Irish botanist and visionary's background and insights about the importance of trees and why they are the achievable solution to climate change. The book is still available in various formats through the library and will be for sale from Take Cover Books at the grand finale event. (Photos: Penguin Random House / Shelby Lisk)

Know Your Locals: Author Diana Beresford-Kroeger to speak at ‘One Book, One Ptbo’ grand finale event on November 4

October 18, 2025

In celebration of Small Business Week, the Innovation Cluster is hosting an "Ask the Expert" networking event on October 23, 2025 at the Venture North building in downtown Peterborough. Tech founders will have the exclusive opportunity to hear rapid-fire insight from 10 of the non-profit organization's Experts in Residents who have knowledge and experience in key startup areas including marketing, product development, funding, and more. (Photo courtesy of the Innovation Cluster)

Know Your Locals: Get exclusive access to the Innovation Cluster’s Experts in Residence at ‘Ask the Expert’ event

October 17, 2025

encoreNOW – November 3, 2025

Paul Rellinger - November 3, 2025

Featuring ARTISANity, Haliburton International Film Festival, 'Into The Woods', 'Best of Sentimental Journey', 'who will save the night sky?', and 'Footnote To Freedom'.

New Stages Theatre presents ‘Footnote to Freedom’ by Beau and Lance Dixon on November 9 in honour of their late father

October 30, 2025

nightlifeNOW – October 30 to November 5

October 30, 2025

The Capitol Theatre in Port Hope has revealed 11 shows in its 2026 season, including 10 Canadian shows, three musicals, and five world premieres. (Photo: kawarthaNOW collage of Capitol Theatre graphics)

Capitol Theatre in Port Hope announces 11 shows for its 2026 season, including the smash-hit musical ‘Come From Away’

October 28, 2025

19-year-old Peterborough indie-pop singer-songwriter Georgia Rose, who just released her sophomore single "Where Did We Go?" along with her first music video, is performing Saturday evening at Springville Tap n' Grill in Cavan-Monaghan Township just outside Peterborough and Sunday at Cheeky Duck Vineyard in Selwyn Township. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

nightlifeNOW – October 23 to 29

October 23, 2025

Community Futures Peterborough expands popular ‘Entrepreneurship 101’ workshop series to Peterborough County

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

Three in-person sessions in Havelock, Millbrook, and Lakefield early in the new year will cover business planning, marketing and branding, and funding and cash flow.

A panel discussion on agritourism during the inaugural Regional Tourism Summit hosted by Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope on October 21, 2025. With a keynote address, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, the event saw tourism operators and partners from across the Kawartha Northumberland region gather for a day learning about the challenges and opportunities that exist in the industry regionally, with a focus on strengthening partnerships and collaborations. (Photo courtesy of RTO8)

Collaboration was the focus of the inaugural RTO8 Regional Tourism Summit

October 24, 2025

Cambium Consulting & Engineering staff show off their recycled plastic concrete molds. By turning their previously discarded plastic molds into reusable ones, the Peterborough firm is proving how businesses can lead the way in building a circular economy. From left to right: facilities and environmental health and safety manager Jeff Hoskin, technologist and green team representative Hillary Bradshaw, group manager for construction testing and inspection Brian Graham, and coordinator and green team representative Becky Yarnell. (Photo: Connor Evans / Cambium)

How a Peterborough engineering and environmental firm embraced the circular economy by turning waste into worth

October 23, 2025

In March 2025, Northumberland County announced a 33-member coalition called Prosper in Northumberland to promote and bolster the local economy in response to U.S. trade tariffs, which included the launch of a "Buy Local" campaign over the summer as well as a survey of local residents and businesses. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland County celebrates Small Business Week by sharing results of recent ‘buy local’ survey

October 22, 2025

Delivered by Northumberland County with funding from the Ontario government, the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland (BECN) supports small business through workshops, free consultations, and special events like the BECN Connect Peer-to-Peer session in Campbellford in July 2025 that provided expert advice on small business accounting and tax filing. (Photo: BECN)

Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland ‘the single door to entrepreneurship support’ in Northumberland County

October 5, 2025

Home battery backup systems gaining ground as solar installations grow in Peterborough

GreenUP - October 30, 2025

Lakefield resident Guy Hanchet worked with Generation Solar to install rooftop solar panels with a battery backup system.

Founded by three local residents and veteran Camino pilgrims, the new Peterborough Chapter of the Canadian Company of Pilgrims is making it easy for adventure-seekers to learn more about the Camino de Santiago, an extensive network of trails leading to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. The non-denominational volunteer-run group provides mentorship and resources to help local travellers plan the lodging, packing or other guidelines for their adventures, whether they are going for religious, spiritual, sport, or other purposes. (Photo: Canadian Company of Pilgrims - Peterborough Chapter / Facebook)

Get prepared to walk the Camino de Santiago with help from the new Peterborough chapter of the Canadian Company of Pilgrims

October 29, 2025

Take a stroll through the graveyard if you dare while visiting Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene for Spooky All Hallows' Eve from 6 to 9 p.m. on October 24 and 25, 2025. The family-friendly event offers a wide range of fun activities along with stories about the origin of modern-day Halloween traditions. (Photo: Heather Doughty Photography / Lang Pioneer Village Museum)

History meets Halloween during Spooky All Hallows’ Eve at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene

October 22, 2025

A registered charitable organization located in Minden, Walkabout Farm Therapeutic Riding Association is hosting a family-friendly and autism-aware Halloween fundraiser on October 25, 2025. The second annual "Warped Woods Halloween Show" will see volunteers (including many program participants) dressed as zombies and ghouls to scare visitors walking along an accessible trail through the woods, to raise money to cover the cost of hay bales for the farm's horses over the winter. Young children and those on the autism spectrum who don't want to be scared will be given a lantern to signal to volunteers to disengage and not scare them. (Photo courtesy of Walkabout Farm Therapeutic Riding Association)

Walkabout Farm Therapeutic Riding Association in Minden to host ‘Warped Woods Halloween Show’ fundraiser on October 25

October 19, 2025

Safe routes to walk and roll to school are the goal when school zone speed limits are lowered. Only 50 per cent of people struck by a vehicle traveling at 50km/h will survive their injuries, whereas 90 per cent will survive being struck at 30 km/h. (Photo: Pete Rellinger)

‘Walktober’ marks progress and challenges in making Peterborough’s school zones safer

October 9, 2025

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