News & Community
Peterborough city council votes unanimously to cut development charges by 50% for 3 years in bid for housing funding
Staff warned there is 'no off-ramp' if city does not receive funding, but councillors said the risk is worth taking to spur new housing.
Keep It In The Kawarthas
The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Chemong Lodge shares tastes of The Kawarthas by sourcing local ingredients
Adam Brown, co-owner of the Bridgenorth restaurant and events venue, is interested in joining the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program/
Arts & Entertainment
encoreNOW – June 15, 2026
Featuring Fleetwood Mac Mania, 'Murder at the Match - World Cup Edition', Gowan, Emily Burgess, 'Born to be Bad: The Villains of Broadway', and 'Schoolhouse'.
Local Business
Innovation Cluster launches new on-demand online course to help skilled tradespeople transition into entrepreneurship
BuildUP On Demand was developed in response to interest in the non-profit organization's BuildUP business accelerator program.
Lifestyle & Family
Peterborough celebrates Bike Month with family-friendly events and a focus on safer streets
Both GreenUP's Let's Bike! events and the city's Recreation and Parks Month activities in June encourage active living.
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