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Attendees at the Kawartha Land Trust (KLT) announcement on November 7, 2025 about the creation of the new Kawartha Highlands South nature reserve in the Municipality of Trent Lakes included (from left to right) Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith, KLT board member Geri Blinick, KLT trustee Gary Pritchard, KLT executive director John Kintare, Ontario Land Trust Alliance executive director Alison Howson, and KLT board chair Randy Northey. (Photo: Stephanie Lake)

Kawartha Land Trust creates new nature reserve on 435-acre property in Trent Lakes

With community support and government funding, the Kawartha Highlands South nature reserve will protect wildlife habitat and feature future public hiking trails

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - November 9, 2025

Michelle Yu and Amir Haidar during a rehearsal for "Hansel & Gretel - The Sticky and Sweet Panto" at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope. The two actors, who have each performed in several past productions at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope and shared the Capitol stage for the first time in 2023, are taking on the lead roles in the holiday musical comedy written and directed by Capitol Theatre artistic director Rob Kempson. Running for 45 performances from November 21 to December 28, 2025 at the historic downtown venue, the panto includes both "naughty" versions for adults and family-friendly "nice" versions. (Photo: Sam Moffatt)

Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre welcomes back familiar faces for ‘Hansel & Gretel – The Sticky and Sweet Panto’

Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services has received 198 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to distribute to local homeowners in need as part of Safe Community Project Zero, Enbridge Gas's annual public education delivered in partnership with the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council, which will see over 14,200 alarms donated to 75 fire departments across Ontario. (Photo: Municipality of Port Hope)

Port Hope fire department to distribute 198 smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to local homeowners in need

For the fourth straight year, a public Remembrance Day sunrise service will take place at Little Lake Cemetery in Peterborough. The service is open to anyone who would like to attend. (Photo courtesy of Opus Tribute Group)

Remembrance Day sunrise service returns to Little Lake Cemetery in Peterborough

Peterborough's Cormor and Bracebridge's 3DCP Muskoka have partnered to create a unique line of 3D printed products available at Stony Lake Furniture Co. in Lakefield. The founders of the two 3D printing construction companies are encouraging customers to think outside the box and challenge them on architectural design products that can be made through 3D printing. (Photo courtesy of Cormor)

Cormor and 3DCP Muskoka create unique 3D printed home decor products for Stony Lake Furniture Co. in Lakefield

Peterborough and Bracebridge companies use cutting-edge 3D printing technology to manufacture stylish planters, side tables, coffee tables, and more

Megan Gallant - November 7, 2025

Light snow on the ground in late autumn. (Stock photo)

First significant snowfall of season in the Kawarthas expected for Sunday

Point in Time executive director Marg Cox (second from left) and Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) program supervisor David Bradley (fourth from left) along with peer specialists cut the ribbon for "Coming Full Circle" at 83 Maple Avenue in Haliburton on November 4, 2025. Funded by Health Canada, the two-year initiative is designed to help people with mental health and addiction challenges succeed by building a network of trained and mentored workers who have lived experience. (Photo: CMHA HKPR)

Peer-led program launches in Haliburton County to support people with substance use and mental health challenges

The head office of the Kawartha Haliburton Children's Aid Society is located at 1100 Chemong Road in Peterborough. (Photo: Google Maps)

Len Lifchus named board chair as Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Aid Society rebuilds after provincial takeover

Veteran blues guitarist and storyteller Doc MacLean, a longtime friend of and collaborator with Juno and Grammy award winner Colin Linden, performs at The Black Horse in downtown Peterborough on Sunday afternoon. (Photo: Stefan Hurter)

nightlifeNOW – November 6 to 12

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

kawarthaNOW - November 6, 2025

Peterborough’s small business community rallies to help The Main Ingredient ‘Raise the Roof’

A snow-covered tent in a park in Peterborough, Ontario on December 19, 2022. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

United Way to conduct homelessness count across city and county of Peterborough on November 20

Within a one square metre block of a Little Forest, plants can be arranged randomly to mimic a natural forest setting. St. John Catholic Elementary School students are shown here placing marker flags for each tree, with the flag noting the tree species and the name of the planter. This will help students put a name to the face of the 30 different species that are planted at their school. (Photo: Laura Keresztesi / GreenUP)

‘Little Forests’ at Peterborough schools are growing the new generation of environmental stewards

Kawartha Land Trust creates new nature reserve on 435-acre property in Trent Lakes

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - November 9, 2025

With community support and government funding, the Kawartha Highlands South nature reserve will protect wildlife habitat and feature future public hiking trails.

Port Hope fire department to distribute 198 smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to local homeowners in need

November 8, 2025

Remembrance Day sunrise service returns to Little Lake Cemetery in Peterborough

November 8, 2025

First significant snowfall of season in the Kawarthas expected for Sunday

November 7, 2025

Peer-led program launches in Haliburton County to support people with substance use and mental health challenges

November 7, 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

Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre welcomes back familiar faces for ‘Hansel & Gretel – The Sticky and Sweet Panto’

Paul Rellinger - November 8, 2025

Amir Haidar and Michelle Yu from 2023's 'Little Shop of Horrors' star in new Rob Kempson's holiday panto running November 21 to December 28.

nightlifeNOW – November 6 to 12

November 6, 2025

In "who will save the night sky?" on November 9, 2025 at Trent University's Nozhem First Peoples Performance Space, Métis-Jewish performer Philip Geller's Trickster-like character invites the audience to a "starry boardroom" where celestial beings debate the fate of Earth and its two-legged inhabitants. With many thousands of satellites in orbit, Geller uses humour and subversion to inspire reflection on the modern forces that obscure humanity's ancient relationship with the stars. (Photo: Kate Dalton)

Métis-Jewish performer Philip Geller’s solo show on November 9 asks audiences to look up and remember what we’ve forgotten

November 4, 2025

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)

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

October 30, 2025

Cormor and 3DCP Muskoka create unique 3D printed home decor products for Stony Lake Furniture Co. in Lakefield

Megan Gallant - November 7, 2025

Peterborough and Bracebridge companies use cutting-edge 3D printing technology to manufacture stylish planters, side tables, coffee tables, and more.

Allison Adam, entrepreneurship officer at Community Futures Peterborough (CFP), will deliver a free ideation and business planning workshop in Havelock on January 21, 2026 as part of the CFP Business Advisory Centre's "Entrepreneurship 101: County Edition" series. The three-part series also includes a marketing and branding workshop on February 4 in Millbrook, and a funding and cash flow workshop on February 18 in Lakefield. (Photo courtesy of CFP)

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

October 24, 2025

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

‘Little Forests’ at Peterborough schools are growing the new generation of environmental stewards

GreenUP - November 6, 2025

Guided by GreenUP, students are transforming schoolyards into native ecosystems while learning about ecology, biodiversity, and climate action.

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

October 30, 2025

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

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