News & Community
Almost 27,000 used writing instruments collected during Clean Up Peterborough’s June challenge
Over 158 kilograms of waste will be diverted from landfills and instead recycled into new plastic products through TerraCycle.
Keep It In The Kawarthas
The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Heritage Blooms U Pick Flower Farm grows unique agritourism experiences
From cut-your-own experiences to workshops and bouquet bars, there are many ways to enjoy the local fresh blooms at the Township of Asphodel-Norwood farm.
Arts & Entertainment
Peterborough Musicfest welcomes The Jim Cuddy Band to Del Crary Park on Wednesday night
The Toronto singer-songwriter will perform tunes from his own solo career as well as from Blue Rodeo during the July 9 free-admission concert.
Local Business
New CANtrade™ loan program now available from Community Futures Peterborough to help businesses adapt to trade uncertainty
The program supports established businesses in the city and county of Peterborough through flexible financing with reduced lending rates.
Lifestyle & Family
The Beach Report for July 4 to 10, 2025
Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward,
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