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The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Red Mill Maple Syrup brings Quebec’s love for maple syrup to The Kawarthas

Owners Sebastien Poulin and Julie Vallieres promote their Millbrook business through the Kawartha Choice FarmFresh program

Megan Gallant - June 2, 2026

The former fire hall at 161 Carnegie Avenue in Peterborough. (Photo: Google Maps)

Peterborough city council reverses course on deferring winter shelter response plan

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

Driver struck after exiting vehicle in Highway 401 crash in Port Hope dies in hospital

encoreNOW for June 1, 2026 features (from left to right, top and bottom) an open mic for Indigenous spoken word artists at Peterborough Community Health Centre, Blues for Ukraine benefit concert at Peterborough's Market Hall, Tanglefoot at Bancroft Village Playhouse, "Shrek The Musical" at Campbellford's Westben, "Liars at a Funeral" at Port Hope's Capitol Theatre, and New Stages Theatre's staged reading of "Clyde's" at Peterborough's Market Hall. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Five-time Paralympian Alec Denys honoured with national award in advance of National AccessAbility Week

The 74-year-old Warsaw resident received the Trailblazer Award from the Abilities Centre in Whitby on May 29

kawarthaNOW - June 1, 2026

Fleming College Institute is launching an all-new specialized program in October 2026 designed for senior leaders to step into their full potential. Intended for seasoned executives and emerging senior leaders, the P.E.A.K. Executive Leadership Program provides practical frameworks and leadership mastery opportunities to empower participants to lead with purpose, and by design. (Photo courtesy of Fleming College Institute)

Fleming College Institute to launch new P.E.A.K. Executive Leadership program this fall

Warkworth singer-songwriter Sacha with her Album/EP of the Year award at the Country Music Association of Ontario's 14th annual CMAOAwards on May 31, 2026 in Port Credit. She also took home the Female Artist of the Year award. (Photo: Grant Martin)

Kawarthas region country music artists Sacha and James Barker Band each take home two CMAOAwards

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

16-year-old Bobcaygeon girl dead in two-vehicle collision on County Road 49 on Saturday night

London West MPP Peggy Sattler (middle), who is the Ontario NDP's shadow minister for college and universities, attended a town hall in Peterborough on May 29, 2026 hosted by the Peterborough-Kawartha NDP Riding Association and emceed by association president Morgan Carl (far right). Also pictured are Trent University student and president of the Peterborough-Kawartha Youth NDP Ace Martin-Graham (far left), former Fleming College library technician Carmen Gelette (second from left), and Trent University Faculty Association president and librarian Dwayne Collin (second from right). (Photo courtesy of Peterborough-Kawartha NDP Riding Association)

Ontario NDP MPP warns of ‘creeping privatization’ in post-secondary education during Peterborough town hall

Shadow minister Peggy Sattler says Ford government is shifting costs to students while opening the door to more private partnerships

Bethan Bates - May 30, 2026

High winds across central and eastern Ontario on May 29, 2026 downed trees, utility poles, and power lines, leaving tens of thousands of Hydro One customers without power. (Photo: Hydro One)

High winds on Friday leave tens of thousands of people in cottage country without power for weekend

Charlie Harris as young Jimmy Clarke with Lauren Murphy as his mother Florie Clarke during a special preview dress rehearsal of Trent Valley Archives Theatre's "The Kid from Simcoe Street" at Canterbury Gardens in Peterborough on May 28, 2026. In this scene, Jimmy is putting on firefighter gear he received from the brigade at Fire Hall No. 1 when they made him their fire mascot as a reward for calling in a chimney fire. Based on the memoir of retired Ontario Superior Court Justice and poet James Clarke, who grew up on Simcoe Street in downtown Peterborough, the play runs for four performances at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre from Thursday, June 4 until Sunday, June 7. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

Trent Valley Archives Theatre previews ‘The Kid from Simcoe Street’ ahead of Market Hall premiere on June 4

Peer Christensen during an artist talk at the Art Gallery of Peterborough for his 2022 exhibition "Landscapes of Conveyance," which was inspired by he and his wife Lori's trip aboard the Algoma Harvester on a five-day journey through the St. Lawrence Seaway in 2019. (Photo: Zach Ward)

Well-known Peterborough artist Peer Christensen has passed away at 72

Peterborough city council reverses course on deferring winter shelter response plan

Bruce Head - June 1, 2026

After Mayor Leal's previously endorsed deferral was defeated, councillors approved funding for six-month shelter at former fire hall on Carnegie Avenue.

Driver struck after exiting vehicle in Highway 401 crash in Port Hope dies in hospital

June 1, 2026

Pictured with other award winners, five-time Paralympian Alec Denys (middle) received the Trailblazer Award from the Abilities Centre in Whitby on May 29, 2026. The award is presented to a Canadian with a disability who has overcome systematic barriers to achieve a significant accomplishment that redefined how society perceives ability. (Photo: Abilities Centre)

Five-time Paralympian Alec Denys honoured with national award in advance of National AccessAbility Week

June 1, 2026

16-year-old Bobcaygeon girl dead in two-vehicle collision on County Road 49 on Saturday night

May 31, 2026

Ontario NDP MPP warns of ‘creeping privatization’ in post-secondary education during Peterborough town hall

May 30, 2026

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Red Mill Maple Syrup brings Quebec’s love for maple syrup to The Kawarthas

Megan Gallant - June 2, 2026

Owners Sebastien Poulin and Julie Vallieres promote their Millbrook business through the Kawartha Choice FarmFresh program.

Matt Anderson is the founder of Chemong City Greens in Peterborough, an indoor vertical farm that grows nutritious and organic microgreens year round. To help expand his retail and wholesale customer base, Anderson is a member of Kawartha Choice FarmFresh and participates in the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale Program. Both economic development initiatives are supported by Peterborough County. (Photo courtesy of Chemong City Greens)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Chemong City Greens reaching more local buyers through agricultural programs

May 26, 2026

Hunnabees Honey & Co. owners David and Keri Nicolaous's daughter examines a beehive frame at the Millbrook farm, which sells various honey flavours, maple syrup, and other related products with a focus on ethical and sustainable beekeeping. Agricultural programming from Peterborough County will help Hunnabees expand its educational tours and experiences to help visitors connect with the land, including by offering "bee therapy" with an apitherapy cabin. (Photo courtesy of Hunnabees Honey & Co.)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Hunnabees Honey Co. is buzzing with opportunities thanks to agricultural programming

May 19, 2026

Based in Peterborough, Mudslide Window and Eavestrough Cleaning offers high-quality service that goes above and beyond for residential, commercial, and cottage properties across the Kawarthas. From cleaning of interior and exterior windows to clearing eavestroughs and flushing downspouts, power-washing, and providing minor roof repairs, David Hillis and Georgia Fisher's small business provides flexible and full-service solutions to get homes ready for the summer months. (Photo courtesy of Mudslide Window and Eavestrough Cleaning)

Know Your Locals: Get your home summer ready with Mudslide Window and Eavestrough Cleaning

May 14, 2026

For 39 years, Cabinetree has been manufacturing custom cabinetry in Peterborough for residential and commercial new builds and renovations across Canada. Meeting owner Dan Stanford's commitment to provide quality product to fit a range of budgets while supporting the local economy, everything from the cabinet interiors to drawer boxes and finishing and staining is done at the company's Peterborough facility using locally sourced materials. (Photo courtesy of Cabinetree)

Know Your Locals: Cabinetree manufactures custom cabinets in Peterborough using locally sourced materials

May 12, 2026

encoreNOW – June 1, 2026

Paul Rellinger - June 1, 2026

Featuring an open mic for Indigenous poets and storytellers, Blues for Ukraine, Tanglefoot, 'Shrek The Musical', 'Liars at a Funeral', and 'Clyde's'.

Kawarthas region country music artists Sacha and James Barker Band each take home two CMAOAwards

June 1, 2026

Trent Valley Archives Theatre previews ‘The Kid from Simcoe Street’ ahead of Market Hall premiere on June 4

May 30, 2026

The 12 local and regional musical artists performing in Peterborough Musicfest's second annual Future Sound Series, sponsored by Cogeco, which takes place during the free-admission outdoor music festival running Wednesday and Saturday nights from June 27 to August 19, 2026 at Del Crary Park. Not pictured are two Indigenous performers wh are appearing with the support of the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Peterborough Musicfest and Cogeco announce expanded 2026 Future Sound Series showcasing emerging musical artists

May 29, 2026

Brothers Lance and Beau Dixon perform in "Footnote to Freedom" presented by New Stages Theatre at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough on November 9, 2025. The acclaimed show uses song and story to explore the life of their grandfather George Dixon, who served in Canada's only segregated Black battalion during World War I. The Dixon brothers will perform the show again at the Jalynn Bennett Amphitheatre on August 13, 2026, one of four performances New Stages is presenting as part of the William and Nona Heaslip Foundation Summer Festival. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

New Stages Theatre once again partners with Trent University for the William and Nona Heaslip Foundation Summer Festival

May 28, 2026

Fleming College Institute to launch new P.E.A.K. Executive Leadership program this fall

Megan Gallant - June 1, 2026

Senior leadership program to be facilitated by experienced leadership coach Sophie Mathewson,

While Dr. Joe Hoja (left) of Peterborough Optimetric has spent decades cycling through Peterborough, commuting by bike is a newer experience for his colleague Dr. Bella Sudik (right). Now sharing a similar ride to work, the two have bonded over their love of cycling and rarely miss a chance to swap biking tips. (Photo: Rebekkah Hyams / GreenUP)

From secure bike parking to financial incentives, Peterborough businesses are creating bike-friendly workplaces

May 21, 2026

Community Futures Peterborough's Business Advisory Centre entrepreneurship officer Allison Adam (far right) in the Venture North building in downtown Peterborough with the six young entrepreneurs selected to participate in the 2026 Summer Company program funded by the provincial government and delivered by the Business Advisory Centre. The Business Adivsory Centre received 40 applications for this year's program, which is almost double the number received in 2025. (Photo courtesy of Community Futures Peterborough)

Six young entrepreneurs in Peterborough city and county getting a boost for their new summer businesses

May 20, 2026

A couple walks along the Trent Severn Waterway in Lindsay. The new Visitor Research Program delivered by Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) allows business operators, municipalities, and tourism partners within Kawarthas Northumberland to access visitor data collected through Environics Analytics based on mobile device detection. The program can be used to access insights on who visitors are, where they come from, and how they can best be reached. (Photo: Fred Thornhill)

Regional Tourism Organization 8 launches new Visitor Research Program to support operators in making data-driven decisions

May 19, 2026

Peterborough entrepreneur Susan Tung (left) opened Mei Mei, a Chinese buffet restaurant at 1040 Lansdowne Street West, with financial support from Community Futures Peterborough (CFP). Tung first became connected with the not-for-profit organization while participating in the Business Advisory Centre's Starter Company Plus program to expand Hanoi House by launching Electric City Catering, and later obtained a flexible loan from CFP to finance renovations for the restaurant's opening. (Photo courtesy of Susan Tung)

From advice to funding, how Community Futures Peterborough helped restaurateur Susan Tung

May 11, 2026

Listen up: why parents should get their newborns screened for potential hearing loss

Five Counties Children's Centre - May 29, 2026

Available at Five Counties Children's Centre, Ontario's free Infant Hearing Program will determine if an infant needs follow-up testing.

GreenUP volunteers pose for a photo to showcase the end product of a landscape contouring workshop in fall 2025 as part of GreenUP's Restoration Wednesdays Volunteer Stewardship event series. After creating swales and berms, it's beneficial to mulch the berms to protect the exposed soil from the sun and wind. Woodchips, straw, dried leaves, or any other seedless light organic matter will do the trick. (Photo: Christina Balint / GreenUP)

How to use your yard’s natural slope to slow runoff and create a healthier garden

May 28, 2026

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers don't need worry about the price of gas. At the third annual Home Energy and EV Expo on May 23, 2026 at the McDonnel Street Activity Centre, visitors will have the opportunity to test drive an EV. (Photo: Clara Blakelock / GreenUP)

The future is electric: 3rd annual Home Energy and EV Expo in Peterborough to showcase clean technology

May 14, 2026

Lock 42 - Couchiching on the Trent-Severn Waterway. (Photo: Parks Canada)

Four lock stations to remain closed when Trent-Severn Waterway opens for the navigation season on May 15

May 9, 2026

The Peterborough and Area Master Gardeners are longtime supporters of GreenUP Ecology Park. Every year, master gardeners provide customers with expert advice during opening weekend. After the GreenUP Ecology Park Native Plant Nursery opens for the season on May 16, 2026, they will continue to provide horticultural advice to visitors every weekend until the end of June. (Photo: Jessica Todd / GreenUP)

Native plant nursery at GreenUP’s Ecology Park in Peterborough opens for the season on the Victoria Day long weekend

May 7, 2026

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