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Kristal Jones-Craighead, a social worker with the Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough, is coordinator of the morning drop-in program at Trinity Centre in Peterborough. The weekday program is where people of all walks of life can gather, enjoy a light breakfast or cup of coffee, access a community clothing cupboard, washrooms and showers, and harm reduction supplies, and connect with housing outreach workers and participate in community programs. (Photo courtesy of Kristal Jones-Craighead)

Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough aims to raise $120,000 for Trinity Centre’s morning drop-in program

Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes (PATH) has donated $10,000 to keep program for unsheltered or marginalized people running through November

Paul Rellinger - October 15, 2024

"A Night at the Grand Ghoul Opry" at the Bancroft Village Playhouse features a Halloween-inspired take on classic country and rock songs. (Graphic: Tweed & Company Theatre)

Trojan horse protest against health care privatization to visit hospitals in Kawarthas region on Wednesday

Justine Christensen and Edward Sweeney star as Mary and Charlie in the Peterborough Theatre Guild's production of "Mary's Wedding," an award-winning romantic historical drama by Canadian playwright Stephen Massicotte. The play runs for 10 performance from October 25 to November 9, 2024 at the Guild Hall in Peterborough's East City. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Peterborough Theatre Guild video)

Peterborough Theatre Guild presents celebrated Canadian romantic historical drama from October 25 to November 9

Participants decked out in festive outfits for the 2022 "Jolly Jog" in support of Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS). The not-for-profit distribution centre that supplies food and personal care items to member organizations is warming up for its 15th annual "Jolly Jog" walk/run on November 16, 2024. (Photo: KLFS)

Kawartha Lakes Food Source strives to fill bellies and cupboards through ‘Jolly Jog’ walk/run on November 16

'We rely heavily on the generosity of our community to sustain our efforts,' says Kawartha Lakes Food Source's Brittni Wells

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - October 14, 2024

Lindsay author Emma K.C. Couette's books are some of the many that will be available for purchase at the third annual Kawartha Lakes Book Festival, held in partnership between the Kawartha Lakes Writers and Kawartha Lakes Public Library. Running on October 26, 2024 at the Bobcaygeon and Lindsay branches, the event includes author presentations, readings and Q&As, as well as a writing workshop and the chance to connect with both local and visiting authors. (Photo: Kawartha Lakes Writers / Facebook)

Learn about the region from local authors at the Kawartha Lakes Book Festival on October 26

When it comes to seasonal influenza, getting a flu shot now is your best defence to keep you healthy over the holiday season. It takes two weeks for a flu shot to become effective. (Photo: Government of Ontario)

Kawartha region health unit encourages the public to stay up to date with vaccinations for the holiday season

Leisa Way and her Wayward Wind Band (left to right: Bruce Ley, Brant Garratt, Don Reid, Jack Gaughan, and Junior Riggan) will perform the hits of the late Gordon Lightfoot and share stories, facts, and anecdotes about the legendary Canadian singer-songwriter during "Early Morning Rain: The Legend of Gordon Lightfoot," which runs at Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon from October 15 to 19, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Leisa Way)

Bobcaygeon’s Globus Theatre presents a musical tribute to the late Gordon Lightfoot from October 15 to 19

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

One person seriously injured in three-vehicle collision on Highway 35 north of Cameron

A pickup truck, SUV, and minivan collided just after noon on Saturday

kawarthaNOW - October 12, 2024

The Hike, Bike, and Bark for Hospice event held on September 29, 2024 in Cobourg raised $77,390 to support essential hospice services in Northumberland County through Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre. (Photo: Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre Foundation)

Fundraiser brings home ‘unprecedented’ $70,000-plus for Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

The Capitol Theatre revealed its 2025 season at the historic Port Hope performance venue on October 10, 2024 under the banner "A Place To Call Home." Subscriptions are now available for the season, which features four ensemble main stage productions, three original Canadian shows in the Sculthorpe Theatre, a holiday panto, and two concerts with more to come, with individual tickets going on sale in January. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)

Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre announces 2025 season with 10 shows from May to December

Samantha Roan has been hired by Peterborough Public Health (PPH) as the health unit's first-ever Indigenous health manager. Roan has a master's degree in public health, specializing in policy and management with an interest in Indigenous health and Indigenous health equity, from the University of Alberta's School of Public Health. (Photo supplied by PPH)

Peterborough Public Health hires its first-ever Indigenous health manager

Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough aims to raise $120,000 for Trinity Centre’s morning drop-in program

Paul Rellinger - October 15, 2024

Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes (PATH) has donated $10,000 to keep program for unsheltered or marginalized people running through November.

CUPE's Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU-CUPE) and the Ontario Health Coalition launched their Trojan Horse Ontario Tour to protest privatization of hospital surgeries on October 4, 2024 at Queen's Park in Toronto, and will be visiting locations around the province until the end of November. (Photo: OCHU-CUPE)

Trojan horse protest against health care privatization to visit hospitals in Kawarthas region on Wednesday

October 15, 2024

Kawartha Lakes Food Source strives to fill bellies and cupboards through ‘Jolly Jog’ walk/run on November 16

October 14, 2024

Kawartha region health unit encourages the public to stay up to date with vaccinations for the holiday season

October 13, 2024

One person seriously injured in three-vehicle collision on Highway 35 north of Cameron

October 12, 2024

Know Your Locals: Lakefield’s David Goyette proves it’s never too late to find a new passion

Megan Gallant - October 10, 2024

The long-time musician, writer, arts promoter, community supporter, and philanthropist continues to find success as an abstract expressionist artist.

Peterborough native Steve Nicholls is the managing partner at Billyard Insurance Group Peterborough, helping residents across Ontario find home, auto, travel, and business insurance within their budget. In the past three years, the small team has garnered nothing but five-star reviews for their attention to customer service and community-oriented approach. (Photo courtesy of Billyard Insurance Group Peterborough)

Know Your Locals: Steve Nicholls celebrates three years of Billyard Insurance Group Peterborough

October 8, 2024

Boardwalk Board Game Lounge on George Street welcoming trick-or-treaters and late-night shoppers to the second annual "Halloween in the Booro" event in 2023. Boardwalk Board Game Lounge is one of nearly 30 downtown Peterborough businesses that will be participating in the 2024 event from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, organized by the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA). (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Spook-tacular family fun returns to downtown Peterborough October 26 with ‘Halloween in the Booro’

October 2, 2024

Grady's Feet Essentials owners Tony and Kelli Grady in 2012, cutting the ribbon during a grand opening of their former location in Peterborough's Lansdowne Place Mall following a major storefront renovation. Now located again in downtown Peterborough and celebrating 40 years in business, the couple reflects on the ups and downs of running their successful business. (Photo courtesy of Grady's Feet Essentials)

Grady’s Feet Essentials in Peterborough celebrates 40 years in business

October 1, 2024

Owner Nancy Wiskel has rebranded Dan Joyce Clothing as DJC Modern Apparel and is hosting a grand opening at the store's new location at 1525 Chemong Road on October 5, 2024. (Photo courtesy of DJC Modern Apparel)

‘A stylist in your pocket’: legacy meets modern as Peterborough’s Dan Joyce Classic Clothing rebrands as DJC Modern Apparel

September 30, 2024

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Paul Rellinger - October 15, 2024

Featuring Folk Under the Clock, Vintage Film Festival, Peterborough Theatre Guild, Aces of Harmony, A Night at the Grand Ghoul Opry, and Out of Wounds.

Peterborough Theatre Guild presents celebrated Canadian romantic historical drama from October 25 to November 9

October 14, 2024

Learn about the region from local authors at the Kawartha Lakes Book Festival on October 26

October 13, 2024

Bobcaygeon’s Globus Theatre presents a musical tribute to the late Gordon Lightfoot from October 15 to 19

October 12, 2024

Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre announces 2025 season with 10 shows from May to December

October 11, 2024

Peterborough company Maple Light launches alcoholic beverage celebrating Canada’s most iconic flavour

Bruce Head - October 9, 2024

Founded by Ennismore couple Ainsley and Dario Gabbani, Maple Light's hard maple seltzer is now available in local bars and restaurants.

Scotiabank small business advisor Kevin Miller speaks at Community Futures Peterborough's 2024 ScaleUP graduation celebration at Venture North in downtown Peterborough on September 17, 2024. The celebration was in honour of the third cohort of the program, and the second one held in partnership with Scotiabank. By supporting individual small businesses through programs like ScaleUP, Scotiabank is also supporting broader economic development by creating jobs, increasing local spending, and fostering a culture of entrepreneurship. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

By supporting Community Futures Peterborough’s ScaleUP program, Scotiabank is investing in the community

October 8, 2024

Sarah Budd, outgoing CEO and president of Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, speaks at the launch of the chamber's inaugural Luminary Awards, held at Bennett's Furniture and Mattresses in Peterborough on September 18, 2024. With five categories, the awards celebrate women in business in the city and county of Peterborough, both those in leadership roles and those who lead from behind the scenes. Nominations are now open until January 17, 2025. (Photo: Heather Doughty Photography)

New Luminary Awards to shine a light on Peterborough-area women in business

October 1, 2024

Peterborough County hires Rhonda Keenan and Sarah Budd to lead regional economic growth and tourism

September 27, 2024

A Lakefield native, Sarah Budd was CEO of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region for almost 15 years before joining RBC in Lakefield. She was named the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce and Tourism citiizen of the year in October 2021. In August 2022, she was named president and CEO of the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, taking over from the retiring Stuart Harrison. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce)

Sarah Budd resigning as president and CEO of Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce

September 26, 2024

Learn more about heat pumps at Peterborough GreenUP’s Home Energy Expo on October 19

GreenUP - October 10, 2024

Replacing a fossil-fuel burning furnace with a heat pump can reduce carbon emissions by 60 per cent or more.

For the fourth year, Burke's Barnyard, a four-acre farm northeast of Bancroft, will be hosting a family-friendly Halloween celebration from 1 to 7 p.m. on October 19, 2024 with trick-or-treating, themed décor, activities and games, a costume exchange, a vendor market, and more. The annual event collects non-perishable food items for the North Hastings Community Cupboard. (Photo: Burke's Barnyard / Facebook)

North Hastings community comes together for 4th annual family Halloween celebration at Burke’s Barnyard

October 9, 2024

Christian and Gabriel are two of the kids of families served by Five Counties Children's Centre who are looking forward to "All-o-ween" at the organization's locations in Peterborough, Cobourg, and Lindsay from October 28 to 30, 2024. The event is aimed at making the trick-or-treating experience more inclusive and accessible for kids of all ages and abilities by removing physical and sensory barriers for trick-or-treating. (Photo: Five Counties Children's Centre)

Five Counties Children’s Centre hosting inclusive Halloween events for young clients and kids on waiting list

October 7, 2024

Ange, a physiotherapist at Five Counties Children's Centre, leads kids through exercises designed to help them find their stride. The Five Counties kids were part of the Heel-Toe Express Group piloted this summer. The physiotherapy program helps teach exercises and stretches to children who continue to walk on their toes, either due to underlying medical conditions or because it's idiopathic. (Photo courtesy of Five Counties Children's Centre)

There’s no tip-toeing around Heel-Toe Express Group program at Five Counties Children’s Centre

October 3, 2024

A young girl gets some help pressing apples for cider 19th-century style at the 2023 Applefest at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene. The popular annual family event returns for 2024 on Sunday, October 7. (Photo: Heather Doughty Photography)

Keene’s Lang Pioneer Village Museum celebrates the fall harvest during Applefest on October 6

September 30, 2024

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