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Peterborough County Warden Bonnie Clark speaks to the media at an ice storm response daily briefing on April 5, 2025 at the Peterborough County-City Paramedics base in East City, as Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal (seated), Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith (standing), Peterborough County-City Paramedics Chief Patricia Bromfield, and Peterborough County OPP detachment commander Chris Galeazza look on. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough’s political leaders provide first of daily media briefings on ice storm response

'We will be dealing with this for a number of weeks' says MPP Dave Smith at Saturday morning briefing

Bruce Head - April 5, 2025

Dr. Kate Everdell, a family physician who practices at Northumberland Hills Hospital who is also medical director of Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre, is one of a group of 17 area physicians who have pledged to match donations to the Ed's House Foundation's "Give a Gift from the Heart" campaign up to $15,000, doubling the impact of community donations. (Photo: Northumberland Hills Hospital)

Northumberland doctors pledge $15,000 in matching donations to Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

A rendering of Brock Mission's proposed 52-unit, six-storey co-ed transitional housing apartment building to be constructed at 738 Chemong Road in Peterborough, adjacent to the existing Cameron House women's shelter. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of City of Peterborough video)

Peterborough residents’ group to issue legal challenge of Mayor Jeff Leal’s use of strong mayor powers

The Peterborough Peace Council's monthly peace vigil has been held on the last Monday of the month ever since March 30, 2015, regardless of the weather. Having held its 120th and final vigil on March 31, 2025, the group is departing from the regular vigils and exploring new ways to move forward. (Photo: Peterborough Peace Council /Facebook)

After completing 10 years of monthly vigils, the Peterborough Peace Council is exploring new ways to promote peace

An elector casts a ballot while a poll worker looks on. (Photo: Elections Canada)

Two separate debates for federal election candidates in Peterborough riding take place April 8 and 9

Business issues debate takes place at Lakefield College School, with housing and homelessness debate following at All Saints' Anglican Church

kawarthaNOW - April 4, 2025

One of Canada's top modern reggae bands, Toronto-based The Human Rights, will be performing at the Gordon Best Theatre in downtown Peterborough on Friday night, with Lakefield dub poet Chet Singh and Peterborough reggae band Dub Trinity opening. (Photo via The Human Rights website)

Northumberland County offering free virtual home energy info session on April 8

Taking the time to mend clothes and other textile items helps extend their life cycle, saves money, and prevents waste. GreenUP's home energy program manager Clara Blakelock mended her child's shoes after they ripped in multiple spots. Mending textiles is not only good for the environment, but it provides an opportunity to customize clothes and adopt a new hobby. (Photo: Clara Blakelock / GreenUP)

Four ways to avoid ‘fast fashion’ and minimize your textile waste

A hydro worker deals with a broken tree limb on a power line on March 31, 2025 after a severe ice storm resulted in hundreds of power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of Ontario residents, mainly in central and eastern regions of the province. (Photo: Hydro One)

Hydro worker threatened by North Kawartha resident frustrated by lack of power to their home

While the worker didn't want to proceed with charges, Peterborough County OPP is reminding the public that making threats is a criminal offence

kawarthaNOW - April 3, 2025

Fenelon Falls in the City of Kawartha Lakes, with the Fenelon River in the foreground. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Fenelon Falls and Lindsay wastewater systems releasing untreated sewage into the Fenelon and Scucog rivers

Five years after suffering a traumatic brain injury, single mother Millie Kingston (pictured) connected with Theresa Dehm, another single mother also living with an invisible disability, to launch Doody Call. The luxury pet waste removal service based in Peterborough offers pet owners one-time poop pickup as well as monthly, weekly, twice weekly, and bi-weekly subscription services. (Photo courtesy of Doody Call)

Two Peterborough single moms living with disabilities launch luxury pet waste removal service

Some of the members of a Peterborough family of 11 who have been displaced after a fire broke out in their East City home while they were using the fireplace to heat the home during a power outage after the weekend ice storm. (Photo via GoFundMe)

GoFundMe launched after fire in East City home displaces Peterborough family of 11

Peterborough’s political leaders provide first of daily media briefings on ice storm response

Bruce Head - April 5, 2025

'We will be dealing with this for a number of weeks' says MPP Dave Smith at Saturday morning briefing.

Northumberland doctors pledge $15,000 in matching donations to Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

April 5, 2025

Peterborough residents’ group to issue legal challenge of Mayor Jeff Leal’s use of strong mayor powers

April 4, 2025

After completing 10 years of monthly vigils, the Peterborough Peace Council is exploring new ways to promote peace

April 4, 2025

Two separate debates for federal election candidates in Peterborough riding take place April 8 and 9

April 4, 2025

Know Your Locals: Boyes Psychotherapy in North Hastings brings trauma-informed approach to fill a local need

Megan Gallant - March 22, 2025

Psychotherapist Arynne Boyes offers virtual sessions for clients across Ontario and in-person sessions at Restore Healthcare in Peterborough.

Northumberland-based spa and beauty supplier L'Moor is hosting two hands-on courses for estheticians and nail technicians at Venture13 in Cobourg on March 3, 2025. "Perfecting P+ Gel Polish" and "Mastering JimmyGel" fulfill the 300-level course requirement for the Light Elegance University Bachelor's Degree. (Photo courtesy of L'Moor)

Know Your Locals: Gel Manicure and Nail Extension Training with L’Moor on March 3 in Cobourg

February 23, 2025

In February 2025, young Peterborough entrepreneurs Mallory Cardinal and Dylan Stadtke are celebrating the one-year anniversary of their business Pristine Plumbing. Combining Cardinal's business experience and Stadtke's plumbing expertise, the business provides clients in Peterborough, Lakefield, Stoney Lake, and surrounding areas with responsive and high-quality services, including for emergencies and sewage backups as well as water treatment systems, renovations, and more. (Photo courtesy of Pristine Plumbing)

Know Your Locals: Pristine Plumbing celebrates one year of customer-focused and high-quality service

February 9, 2025

Emma-Lee Harrison, owner of The Harrison Hill Farm just outside Lakefield, suggests the dramatic increase in followers of the farm's Threads account is because "People came for the cows, but they're staying for the political commentary." Between posting educational comments as well as promoting that the farm is a "safe space," the owners share pictures of their animals and anecdotes of life on the farm. The account has gone from about 200 followers to more than 18,500 within just two weeks. (Photo: The Harrison Hill Farm / Facebook)

‘People came for the cows, but they’re staying for the political commentary’ says Lakefield farmer

February 8, 2025

Tracy Minnema checks out the inventory at her Keene business A River of Yarn, which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2025. Located at 353 Kents Bay Road on the Otonabee River, the destination yarn shop and studio offers high-quality and affordable yarn, including top brands like Schoppel Zauberperlen and Fibra Natura, and also hosts regular workshops. (Photo courtesy of A River of Yarn)

Know Your Locals: Keene’s A River of Yarn celebrates 10 years as a destination yarn studio

February 2, 2025

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kawarthaNOW - April 3, 2025

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

When Montréal contemporary ice skating company Le Patin Libre comes to the Peterborough Memorial Centre on April 8, 2025 to perform "Murmuration" as the final production in Public Energy Performing Arts 2024-25 season, 15 virtuoso skaters from seven countries around the world will take to the ice. The unique form of contemporary performance will be the final show under the helm of Public Energy founder Bill Kimball. (Photo: Nora Houguenade)

La Patin Libre’s dancing ice skaters transform into flocks of birds in breathtaking ‘Murmuration’ on April 8

March 29, 2025

The Canadian Canoe Museum's atrium will be transformed into a performance venue for the new "Music in the Museum" concert series, which kicks off on May 24, 2025 with a performance by Juno award-winning roots musician Old Man Luedecke. Proceeds from the concert series will help subsidize the museum's youth backcountry canoeing program. (Photo courtesy of The Canadian Canoe Museum)

Peterborough’s Canadian Canoe Museum launches new ‘Music in The Museum’ series

March 27, 2025

Toronto indie country folk-pop singer-songwriter Angela Saini will be performing an acoustic show at The Black Horse in downtown Peterborough on Saturday evening. (Photo: Cassandra Popescu)

nightlifeNOW – March 27 to April 2

March 27, 2025

Canadian rocker Kim Mitchell will make his fifth appearance at Peterborough Musicfest, performing songs from Max Webster and his solo career during a free-admission concert at Del Crary Park in downtown Peterborough on August 16, 2025 to close out the festival's 38th season. (Photo: Al Pettman)

Canadian rocker Kim Mitchell returns to Peterborough Musicfest on August 16

March 27, 2025

Two Peterborough single moms living with disabilities launch luxury pet waste removal service

Megan Gallant - April 2, 2025

Millie Kingston and Theresa Dehm founded Doody Call to help pet owners who struggle with keeping their yards poop free.

A coalition of 33 local businesses, associations, municipalities, and community members have united to launch "Prosper in Northumberland," described as a collaborative initiative to champion local businesses and strengthen Northumberland County's economy, including in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, Municipality of Brighton, Town of Cobourg, Township of Cramahe, Township of Hamilton, Municipality of Port Hope (pictured), and Municipality of Trent Hills. (Photo: Northumberland Tourism

Coalition launches ‘Prosper in Northumberland’ initiative in response to rising economic challenges

March 26, 2025

A few of the small businesses in downtown Millbrook. Peterborough County is encouraging business owners from across the county to share information about their businesses and the support they may need in the face of U.S. tariffs. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough County)

Peterborough County is seeking information from local business owners to prepare for impact of U.S. tariffs

March 23, 2025

With a new logo and a refreshed mission, the Innovation Cluster embarks on the next chapter

March 20, 2025

Community Futures Peterborough's Business Advisory Centre manager Rose Terry and business advisor Lindsey Irwin are inviting young people who are interested in launching a new summer business in the City or County of Peterborough to apply for the Summer Company program by May 17, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Community Futures Peterborough)

Community Futures Peterborough’s Business Advisory Centre invites young people to apply for Summer Company program

March 14, 2025

Northumberland County offering free virtual home energy info session on April 8

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - April 3, 2025

Humber College building science experts will lead attendees through the 'ultimate guide' to energy-efficient home upgrades.

Four ways to avoid ‘fast fashion’ and minimize your textile waste

April 3, 2025

Grade 5 student Owen Anderson of Kaawaate East City Public School in Peterborough nominated his grandmother Jane Anderson for the 2024 Community Care Peterborough "Grandparent of the Year" program and won the junior French category award. The 37th annual intergenerational program will see three winners and three honourable mentions selected from nominations by children in grades 1 to 6, with nominations due by May 6, 2025. (Photo: Heather Doughty Photography)

Community Care Peterborough encourages local children to nominate a special older person as ‘Grandparent of the Year’

March 29, 2025

Kids like Hallie are being encouraged to help Five Counties Children's Centre say "thank you" for 50 years of service. The regional children's treatment centre is hosting a kids' colouring contest for young artists to show their creative skills on a selection of 50th anniversary colouring sheets. (Photo: Five Counties Children's Centre)

Five Counties Children’s Centre embraces the art of saying thanks with kids’ colouring contest

March 27, 2025

The 2025 PTBO Home, Garden and Cottage Show on Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6 will take over the Healthy Planet Arena with 200 vendors. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Admission and parking is free. The annual spring tradeshow is hosted by Oldies 96.7. Freq 90.5, and PTBOToday.ca of My Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) and presented by title sponsor Forest Hill TK & Co Real Estate. (Photo: MBC)

Get ready for spring when the PTBO Home, Garden and Cottage Show returns on April 5 and 6

March 23, 2025

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