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Leaves of a Norway maple infected with Rhytisma acerinum, one of three related fungus species that cause tar spot disease. While the disease is unsightly, it is cosmetic and does not usually affect the long-term health of a tree. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Black spots and falling leaves don’t mean your maple tree is dying

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Tar spot is a common fungal disease that thrives after rainy spring weather and can be reduced by properly disposing of infected leaves
Young boy swimming in the water

The Beach Report for August 14 to 20, 2026

GreenUP's sunset lantern walk through the trees of Ecology Park is a tradition that leaves an impact on those who participate. Family Night will once again close with this ceremonial experience on August 27, 2026. (Photo: GreenUP)

Family Night tradition returns to GreenUP’s Ecology Park in Peterborough after a seven-year hiatus

Victoria Park Beach in Cobourg. (Photo: Town of Cobourg)

The Beach Report for August 7 to 13, 2026

Laura, 8, and Adam, 6, are pedalling all over Peterborough with their mom Jennifer this summer as part of GreenUP's Summer Ride Club. "It's a really good habit to ... use your body to get places instead of just always driving," says Jennifer. "Building that confidence now will help them when they're older and they can be more reliant on themselves to get places." (Photo: Brett Throop / GreenUP)

‘I’d be kind of sad if I couldn’t bike,’ says 11-year-old Peterborough cyclist

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