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Township of North Kawartha launches new brand

New logo, tagline, and colours will continue to be rolled out over coming weeks

kawarthaNOW - March 27, 2023

Containment barriers in place for a fuel oil spill, discovered on March 16, 2023, at the south end of Jackson Creek where it empties into Little Lake in downtown Peterborough. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of video by Christina Abbott)

City of Peterborough says no evidence of fuel oil in Little Lake

The Mini Pop Kids (Kyra, Julia, Noam, Glee, Aliya Rose, Abby, Vasili, and Izzy) will perform family-friendly covers of hit pop tunes at Showplace Performance Centre at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on April 8, 2023. Students from Peterborough dance school Imagine Studios will be joining them on stage. (Photo: Mini Pop Kids / K-Tel)

Mini Pop Kids will perform family-friendly covers of hit pop tunes in Peterborough on April 8

An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

Missing fisherman’s body recovered Sunday from Bark Lake in Hastings Highlands

These six Peterborough entrepreneurs have taken their creative ventures to the next level by participating in Starter Company Plus, an entrepreneurial training program offered locally by the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development Business Advisory Centre with funding from the Ontario government. Left to right, top and bottom: Matt Anderson of Chemong City Greens, Debra Ragbar of Kawartha Spice Company Inc., Angela McDonald of The Florest, Mike Frampton of Tragically Dipped Donut, Alicia Doris of Living Local Marketplace, and Lewis Parker of East City Guitar Co. (Photos: Jenish Odigski / PKED)

Six Peterborough entrepreneurs take their creative ventures to the next level

Matt Anderson, Debra Ragbar, Angela McDonald, Mike Frampton, Alicia Doris, and Lewis Parker each have thriving maker-based businesses

Paul Rellinger - March 26, 2023

Toronto-based Juno-nominated jazz quartet Time Warp (Al Henderson, Barry Elmes, Kelly Jefferson, and Kevin Turcotte) will headline International Jazz Day Peterborough on April 30, 2023 with a matinee concert at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough. (kawarthaNOW collage of photos from Time Warp)

International Jazz Day musical celebrations return to Peterborough at the end of April

Representatives from Scotiabank joined Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation president and CEO Lesley Heighway (second from right) on March 9, 2023 for the dedication of the hospital's new youth eating disorders day treatment program and clinic space, named after Scotiabank in recognition of a $250,000 pledge to fund the essential treatment area for the program. Also pictured from left to right are Scotiabank's senior manager of regional marketing Sunny Sekhon, small business development manager Nolan Frazer, Portage Place branch manager Larry Toupin, Summit Plaza branch manager Charlyne MacDonald, senior vice president Lesly Tayles, district vice president Chris Skinner, and regional director of wealth partnerships Michelle Power. (Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

Peterborough Regional Health Centre recognizes Scotiabank for $250,000 pledge to new youth eating disorders program

A wintry mix of precipitation. (Stock photo)

Wintry mix of precipitation forecast for Kawarthas region on Saturday

Niagara Falls alt-rock and pop band James Blonde (guitarist Steph Mercier, drummer Phil Taylor, and bassist Neil Carson) will be performing at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Wednesday, March 29 with Peterborough-born folk-rock band JJ and The Pillars. (Photo: James Blonde)

nightlifeNOW – March 23 to 29

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

kawarthaNOW - March 23, 2023

Peterborough police staff sergeant Dan MacLean spoke to the media on March 23, 2023 after a three-year-old girl died in hospital from injuries she sustained when she was struck in the driveway of a Woodglade Boulevard home when a vehicle left the roadway. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Peterborough Police Service video)

3-year-old girl dies after being struck by SUV in driveway of Peterborough home

Reflections from the community about changes to Peterborough’s landscape from the May 2022 derecho storm

Three-week-old Eva sleeps peacefully, as Five Counties staff member Lauren Richardson carries out an infant hearing screening. The screening is typically done within a few weeks of a baby being born. It helps to identify potential hearing issues early on, ensuring newborns and babies can get referrals for further assessment and assistance if needed. (Photo courtesy of Five Counties Children's Centre)

Infant hearing checks are a ‘sound investment’ in your child

News & Community

Township of North Kawartha launches new brand

kawarthaNOW - March 27, 2023

New logo, tagline, and colours will continue to be rolled out over coming weeks.

City of Peterborough says no evidence of fuel oil in Little Lake

March 27, 2023

Missing fisherman’s body recovered Sunday from Bark Lake in Hastings Highlands

March 27, 2023

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for northern Kawarthas region beginning Saturday afternoon

March 25, 2023

Peterborough Regional Health Centre recognizes Scotiabank for $250,000 pledge to new youth eating disorders program

Updated March 25, 2023

Keep It In The Kawarthas

Six Peterborough entrepreneurs take their creative ventures to the next level

Paul Rellinger - March 26, 2023

Matt Anderson, Debra Ragbar, Angela McDonald, Mike Frampton, Alicia Doris, and Lewis Parker each have thriving maker-based businesses.

These six Peterborough entrepreneurs overcome pandemic challenges to launch businesses providing in-demand services. Each particpated in Starter Company Plus, an entrepreneurial training program offered locally by the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development Business Advisory Centre with funding from the Ontario government. Left to right, top and bottom: Desiree Bandi of 1.5 Degrees Composting Solutions, Karen Kearney of K9 in Motion Wellness, Jenish Odigineyev of Odigski Media, Lyle Saunders of Peterborough Disability Tax Services, and Shawn and Jolene Morris of Trim Time. (Photos: Jenish Odigski)

Pandemic inspires six Peterborough entrepreneurs to establish sought-after service-based businesses

March 20, 2023

Specializing in shop-made confections, Peterborough candy store Flossophy is adding flour-based treats to its product line of hand-spun cotton candy, gourmet popcorn, homemade chocolate, candy apples, soft-serve ice cream, gummies, and novelty candy. Pictured is a Japanese mochi donut topped with chocolate and Skor pieces. (Photo: Flossophy)

Peterborough candy shop Flossophy gets even sweeter by adding flour-based confections

March 19, 2023

The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association's Maple Weekend takes place on April 1 and 2, 2023, when many producers offer trips to the sugar bush, free samples of fresh maple syrup and confections, pancake breakfasts, sugar-making demonstrations, taffy on snow, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and more. (Photo: Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association)

Maple syrup season is in full swing in the greater Kawarthas region

March 18, 2023

These four Peterborough entrepreneurs overcome pandemic challenges to launch businesses with a focus on helping people. Each particpated in Starter Company Plus, an entrepreneurial training program offered locally by the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development Business Advisory Centre with funding from the Ontario government. Left to right, top and bottom: Michelle Godfrey of Discover Trager, Kate Griffin of Mental Wealth Counselling, Caitlin Smith of ReCreate Space, and Ineke Turner of Turner & Pooch Dog Training. (Photos: Jenish Odigski)

Four Peterborough entrepreneurs overcome pandemic challenges to launch businesses with focus on helping people

March 12, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Mini Pop Kids will perform family-friendly covers of hit pop tunes in Peterborough on April 8

kawarthaNOW - March 27, 2023

Students from local dance school Imagine Studios will join the best-selling children's music group at a matinee and evening show at Showplace Performance Centre.

International Jazz Day musical celebrations return to Peterborough at the end of April

March 25, 2023

nightlifeNOW – March 23 to 29

March 23, 2023

The Walking Dead's Steven Yeun stars with Ali Wong in the new Netflix dramedy series "Beef", which follows two strangers who descend into an escalating vendetta after a road rage incident. It premieres on Netflix on Thursday, April 6th. (Photo: Netflix)

What’s new on Netflix Canada in April 2023

March 22, 2023

Peterborough musicians Rick Fines, Gary Peeples, and Alan Black recorded their first record as the acoustic blues trio Jackson Delta 35 years ago and received two Juno nominations for subsequent releases. Although Jackson Delta disbanded over 20 years ago, the trio has reunited several times since and will be performing at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough on April 8, 2023. (Photo: Mark L. Craighead)

Veteran acoustic blues trio Jackson Delta returns to Peterborough’s Market Hall on April 8

March 18, 2023

Local Business

Oshawa-based Trademark Homes, a member of the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association since 2022, won a national award for housing excellence from the Canadian Home Builders' Association for this custom-built home on Balsam Lake in the City of Kawartha Lakes. (Photo courtesy of Trademark Homes)

Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association member receives national award

kawarthaNOW - March 14, 2023

Trademark Homes wins Canadian Home Builders' Association award for custom build on Balsam Lake in Kawartha Lakes.

City of Peterborough councillor Joy Lachica at a city-owned Level 2 charging station. The public charging stations for electric vehicles are located at Del Crary Park, the Peterborough Memorial Centre, the Simcoe Street Parking Garage, and the King Street Parking Garage. (Photo: Lili Paradi / GreenUP)

Electric vehicles are good for Peterborough businesses as well as the environment

February 23, 2023

Gail Moorhouse has launched her business Recharge Solutions to support small rural non-profit organizations in the greater Kawarthas region. (Photo: Gail Moorhouse / Linkedin)

Gail Moorhouse launches Recharge Solutions to support small rural non-profit organizations

February 22, 2023

Returning for the first time since the pandemic began, the Starter Company Plus Showcase takes place on February 28, 2023 at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough. Hosted by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development, the free event celebrates Peterborough-area entrepreneurs and their small businesses who participated from 2020 to 2022 in the provincially funded program administered locally by the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre. (Photo: Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development)

Peterborough-area entrepreneurs to be celebrated at Starter Company Plus Showcase on February 28

February 15, 2023

Kassy Scott and Tyler Scott, pictured with their two young daughters, used the mentorship experience and seed grant they received through the 2022 Spark Mentorships and Grants Program to expand Rare Escape, their venture that sees delicious culinary offerings paired with an outdoor adventure. The Spark program, offered collaboratively by the Tourism Innovation Lab and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism (a division of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development), returns in 2023 with applications opening February 14. (Photo courtesy of Rare Escape)

‘Spark’ program ignites aspirations of entrepreneurs with a tourism-related business dream

February 14, 2023

Lifestyle & Family

Reflections from the community about changes to Peterborough’s landscape from the May 2022 derecho storm

GreenUP - March 23, 2023

'Stump Stories' from Kawartha World Issues Centre show how changes in the landscape came with an emotional toll.

Infant hearing checks are a ‘sound investment’ in your child

March 22, 2023

In late winter and early spring, melting snow and ice can cause contaminants to run off into source water locations, such as rivers and lakes. You can help protect source water in late winter and early spring by reducing your salt use and clearing storm drains. (Photo: Jessica Todd / GreenUP)

Late winter and early spring is the time to think about protecting our water

March 16, 2023

The refrigerated outdoor skating rink at Quaker Foods City Square in downtown Peterborough is available for use in the fall and winter. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Quaker Foods City Square skating rink in downtown Peterborough closing for the season

March 15, 2023

Pickleball has become one of Canada's fastest-growing sports because it's easy to learn and play, has low startup costs, and appeals to a wide range of ages and fitness levels. (Photo: Delta Pickleball Association, British Columbia)

Port Hope to get its own pickleball courts later this summer

March 14, 2023

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