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The Kawartha Youth Orchestra is inviting the community to a end-of-season celebration that features the "Upbeat!" youth ensemble at 6 p.m. on June 12, 2025 at All Saints Anglican Church in Peterborough. (Photo: Peter Marcelli)

Kawartha Youth Orchestra’s ‘Upbeat!’ ensemble takes the stage Thursday night for end-of-season concert

Community is invited to join the celebration and support the young musicians at All Saints Anglican Church in Peterborough

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - June 11, 2025

Members of Sandy Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario have been flown out of the community on Hercules aircraft due to nearby wildfire Red Lake 12. (Photo: Nicholas Zahari / Department of National Defence)

City of Peterborough hosting 300 evacuees from Sandy Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario

Community Futures Peterborough has announced the 10 recipients of the 2025 Community Advancement Program (CAP), a non-repayable funding program that supports projects that foster economic stability, investment, and employment across the city of Peterborough and Peterborough County. Pictured left to right, front and back, are Michelle Nguyen of the New Canadians Centre, Carrie Truman of Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Foundation, Sarah Budd of Peterborough County, Abigail Keenan of Community Futures Peterborough, Ria Nicholson of Junior Achievement Northern and Eastern Ontario, Andy Cragg of New Canadians Centre, Lindy Finlan of 4th Line Theatre, and Devon Girard of Community Futures Peterborough. (Photo: Community Futures Peterborough)

Community Futures Peterborough makes ‘record-breaking investment’ of $100,000 in 10 area organizations

Installed in 2019, these three interpretive panels are part of the Nogojiwanong Project in Millennium Park in downtown Peterborough. On June 3, 2025, the panels were defaced with graffiti that included racist remarks, which community members quickly removed. The City of Peterborough will be hosting an in-person healing circle at the site from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, along with a virtual healing circle. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Healing circles available on June 17 for those affected by vandalism to Nogojiwanong Project panels in Peterborough

Millbrook Mercantile is a destination shop in the Township of Cavan Monaghan with more than 100 cheeses, meats, and boutique wines, as well as all-natural clothing, home decor, and art made from small businesses and artisans based locally, across Canada, and around the world. A menu of sandwiches, charcuteries, and salads use locally sourced produce, meats, and ingredients which can be enjoyed on a seasonal streetside patio. (Photo courtesy of Millbrook Mercantile)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Millbrook Mercantile is a destination one-stop shop supporting local and Canadian makers

From menu ingredients to its retail shelves, the Township of Cavan Monaghan shop focuses on locally sourced, small batch, artisan products

Megan Gallant - June 10, 2025

Peterborough city councillors Joy Lachica and Alex Bierk during a city council meeting on June 9, 2025 when council voted 6-4 in favour of not imposing a penalty on Mayor Jeff Leal for breaching council's code of conduct after the City of Peterborough's integrity commissioner issued a report that found the mayor had intimidated Bierk and bullied Lachica in relation to council discussions about the controversial Bonnerworth Park redevelopment in April 2024. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of City of Peterborough video)

6 of 10 Peterborough city councillors vote against penalizing Mayor Jeff Leal for intimidating and bullying two of their colleagues

Signs point to the main entrances at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, including the Emergency Department. (Photo: PRHC)

Peterborough Public Health announces first locally acquired case of measles in more than a decade

Grassroots advocacy group Our Future Peterborough has released an open letter to Peterborough city council and the Peterborough Public Library board calling for a reversal against staffing cuts being made at the library. More than 100 notable authors, musicians, educators, and performers have signed the letter, including Margaret Atwood, Neil Young, Lois Lowry, Drew Hayden Taylor, and Linda Kash. (Photo: Our Future Peterborough)

Margaret Atwood and Neil Young among signatories of open letter opposing Peterborough Public Library staffing cuts

The 2025 inductees of the Peterborough & District Pathway of Fame (left to right, top and bottom): Jerry Allen, Roy Craft, Ted Dawes, Susan Dunkley, Julie Fallis, the late Dr. Garry Humphreys, Peggy Shaughnessy, and Bob Trennum. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Peterborough Pathway of Fame announces 2025 inductees

The inductees are Jerry Allen, Roy Craft, Ted Dawes, Susan Dunkley, Julie Fallis, the late Dr. Garry Humphreys, Peggy Shaughnessy, and Bob Trennum

kawarthaNOW - June 10, 2025

Some of the signs held by a crowd of around 75 people attending the "Rally for Integrity" outside of Peterborough City Hall on June 9, 2025, urging city councillors to hold Mayor Jeff Leal to account for breaching council's code of conduct by intimidating councillor Alex Bierk and then bullying councillor Joy Lachica as reported by the city's integrity commissioner. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

‘Rally for Integrity’ urged Peterborough councillors to penalize Mayor Jeff Leal for two code of conduct breaches

To commemorate their time as poet laureate of Peterborough, Ziysah von Bieberstein has published "At the Risk of Listening," a collection of speeches, addresses, and poetry that were composed and performed at various events when they were poet laureate. During a two-night launch event on June 13 and 14, 2025 at Take Cover Books in Peterborough, Ziysah will be performing some readings and songs alongside Ottawa musician Nathanael Larochette. (Photo: Julie Gagne)

Ziysah von Bieberstein launches collection of pieces written as Peterborough’s poet laureate

Makenna Sinden was airlifted to Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto following a head-on collision County Road 36 north of Buckhorn on June 6, 2025. (Photo via GoFundMe)

Fundraiser set up for 17-year-old girl critically injured in head-on collision Friday in Trent Lakes

City of Peterborough hosting 300 evacuees from Sandy Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario

kawarthaNOW - June 11, 2025

The remote Oji-Cree community's 3,000 residents are being evacuated due to the out-of-control Red Lake 12 fire.

Community Futures Peterborough makes ‘record-breaking investment’ of $100,000 in 10 area organizations

June 11, 2025

Healing circles available on June 17 for those affected by vandalism to Nogojiwanong Project panels in Peterborough

June 11, 2025

6 of 10 Peterborough city councillors vote against penalizing Mayor Jeff Leal for intimidating and bullying two of their colleagues

June 10, 2025

Peterborough Public Health announces first locally acquired case of measles in more than a decade

June 10, 2025

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Millbrook Mercantile is a destination one-stop shop supporting local and Canadian makers

Megan Gallant - June 10, 2025

From menu ingredients to its retail shelves, the Township of Cavan Monaghan shop focuses on locally sourced, small batch, artisan products.

19-year-old Curve Lake First Nation artist Soraya Whetung of Soraya Beads selling her handmade jewellery at the 71st annual Curve Lake Pow Wow in September 2024. Her handmade beaded bracelets will soon be available for purchase through Canadian off-price department store chain Winners. (Photo courtesy of Soraya Whetung)

Handmade bracelets by 19-year-old Curve Lake entrepreneur Soraya Whetung to be sold at Winners

June 8, 2025

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Bikinis by Bridget brings luxury swimwear designed in North Kawartha to international runways

June 3, 2025

Peterborough musician VanCamp (Calvin Bakelaar) provides a soundtrack for shoppers during a summer sidewalk sale in downtown Peterborough, with the street closed to motor vehicle traffic. The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) will be hosting Second Saturday Sidewalk Sales on June 14, July 12, August 9, and September 13, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Monthly Saturday sidewalk sales coming to downtown Peterborough this summer

May 30, 2025

On the outdoor barnyard stage of the picturesque Winslow Farm in the Township of Cavan Monaghan, Millbrook's 4th Line Theatre develops and stages original Canadian plays, written by and about Canadians, that chronicle and explore the region's cultural heritage. Attracting more than 17,000 people each summer, the not-for-profit outdoor theatre company has a $4 million impact on the local economy each season, working with more than 50 local businesses, food purveyors, and partners. (Photo courtesy of 4th Line Theatre)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: 4th Line Theatre in Millbrook grows Canadian-made plays, local talent, and regional tourism

May 27, 2025

Kawartha Youth Orchestra’s ‘Upbeat!’ ensemble takes the stage Thursday night for end-of-season concert

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - June 11, 2025

Community is invited to join the celebration and support the young musicians at All Saints Anglican Church in Peterborough.

Ziysah von Bieberstein launches collection of pieces written as Peterborough’s poet laureate

June 9, 2025

Toronto-based Radiohead tribute band Idioteque will be performing Radiohead's 1995 album "The Bends" note-for-note in its entirety, along with an opening set of other Radiohead tunes, at the Gordon Best Theatre in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night. (Photo: Idioteque / Facebook)

New Stages Theatre wraps up 2024-25 season with staged reading of the royally entertaining ‘Serving Elizabeth’

June 4, 2025

An abstract painter and musician, Lakefield's David Goyette is well known in Peterborough for his community support, philanthropy, and tireless promotion of the arts. Goyette is the sole finalist for the Peterborough Arts Awards' Arts Champion award, which recognizes a person who has consistently provided outstanding support and encouragement for the development of the arts in Peterborough through philanthropy, volunteerism, or the development of partnerships and collaborations. The winner of the $2,000 award gives it to a local not-for-profit professional arts organization. (Photo: Victoria Pearce)

Finalists announced for the Peterborough Arts Awards

June 3, 2025

Peterborough consulting and engineering firm Cambium to be acquired by Englobe Corporation

kawarthaNOW - June 5, 2025

Cambium will operate as a separate division within Englobe, a leading Canadian engineering and environmental services firm.

An electrician testing circuits. (Stock photo)

Innovation Cluster launches new program to help skilled tradespeople transition from employees to business owners

May 26, 2025

The Peterborough County courthouse and administration building located at 470 Water Street in Peterborough. (Photo: Google Maps)

Peterborough County hosting free May 29 session for local businesses interested in selling to municipal government

May 24, 2025

A sold-out crowd of 200 people attended the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce's inaugural Luminary Awards celebration at the Great Hall of Trent University's Champlain College on May 8, 2025, which saw awards in five categories that recognize women at all stages of their careers presented to Sheena Howard, Jenisha Sanjit Arora, Rachel Stark, Tiffany Arcari, and Jeannine Taylor. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

Five Peterborough-area women in business honoured at inaugural Luminary Awards celebration

May 8, 2025

Darryl Breadner has sold 4 Aces Auto Centre, the auto repair company at 485 Parkhill Road East in Peterborough he founded over 20 years ago, to The Mufflerman Inc. According to a media release from The Mufflerman, Breadner and all existing employees will remain with the business, and 4 Aces will continue to operate as an independent auto mechanical garage within The Mufflerman Group. (Photo: 4 Aces Auto Centre)

4 Aces Auto Centre in Peterborough acquired by The Mufflerman

May 8, 2025

Learn all about heat pumps, solar power, and electric vehicles at the free Home Energy & EV Expo

GreenUP - June 5, 2025

June 14 event at the McDonnel Street Activity Centre in Peterborough aims to demystify electrifying homes and vehicles.

The Talk Now Child, Youth and Family Walk-in Clinic is located at Peterborough Youth Services at 459 Reid Street in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Google Maps)

Peterborough family mental health walk-in clinic adjusts its hours for the summer

June 4, 2025

Between the lone line of tandem bicycles and the bright colours, a TandemEyes group ride is hard to miss on a summer evening. Here, the group passes through Jackson Park in Peterborough on the way to the Orange Corners trestle bridge. (Photo courtesy of TandemEyes)

Visually impaired people in Peterborough can enjoy cycling thanks to TandemEyes

May 29, 2025

Families attending Five Counties Children's Centre's 'Ready for School' event in Cobourg in August 2024 prepare to board a school bus to see what the ride entails. Offering supports for children who may face greater challenges due to physical, developmental, or communication needs, the events are returning in Peterborough, Cobourg, and Lindsay in spring 2025 to provide families with even more time to prepare. (Photo: Five Counties)

Five Counties is helping special needs kids heading to school in the fall get ready even earlier this year

May 17, 2025

Lock 31 (Buckhorn) on the Trent-Severn Waterway. (Photo: Parks Canada)

Trent-Severn Waterway opens for boating season in time for the Victoria Day long weekend

May 12, 2025

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