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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

kawarthaNOW - June 16, 2026

Housing development. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Peterborough city council votes unanimously to cut development charges by 50% for 3 years in bid for housing funding

Located in Bridgenorth overlooking Chemong Lake in Selwyn Township, Chemong Lodge uses local ingredients wherever possible, including herbs and produce grown on site and products sourced through weekly regional farmers' markets. To make it easier to source local, Chemong Lodge is interested in participating in the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program supported by Peterborough County, which connects local buyers with local food producers. (Photo: Bryan Reid, courtesy of Chemong Lodge)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Chemong Lodge shares tastes of The Kawarthas by sourcing local ingredients

encoreNOW for June 15, 2026 features (from left to right, top and bottom) Fleetwood Mac Mania at Cobourg's Concert Hall at Victoria Hall, "Murder at the Match - World Cup Edition" at Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon, Gowan at Peterborough Musicfest, Emily Burgess at Tuned Up Tuesdays at Elmhirst's Resort in Keene, "Born to be Bad: The Villains of Broadway" featuring Tahirih Vejdani at Port Hope's Capitol Theatre, and 4th Line Theatre's "Schoolhouse" at the Winslow Farm in Millbrook. (kawarthaNOW collage)

New Canadians Centre’s Canadian Multicultural Festival returns for a fifth year

Free events from June 17 to 26 in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland will celebrate food, dance, and cultures from around the world

Megan Gallant - June 15, 2026

Volunteers participate in restoration work at the Hazel Bird Nature Reserve, a property protected by the Nature Conservancy of Canada. The reserve is part of the Rice Lake Plains, a 40,000-hectare ecosystem at the east end of the Oak Ridges Moraine in Northumberland County that is home to Canada's easternmost tallgrass communities. Over more than two decades, the Nature Conservancy of Canada and its partners have worked to protect and restore the globally rare tallgrass prairie and oak savanna of Rice Lake Plains. (Photo: Chelsea Marcantonio / Nature Conservancy of Canada)

Two decades of transformation: Restoring rare tallgrass in the Rice Lake Plains

OPSEU/SEFPO Local 358 president Jessica Bushey (front left) with developmental services workers and supporters in front of the Community Living Trent Highlands office on Aylmer Street in Peterborough on June 12, 2026, as workers enter the fourth week of a province-wide strike demanding retroactive funding from the Ontario government for community and social service agencies. (Photo: Bethan Bates / kawarthaNOW)

OPSEU workers enter fourth week of strike as union seeks retroactive Bill 124 funding

Rhonda Gilchrist, senior director of operations and revenue generation at United Way Peterborough & District, during an event to discuss One City Peterborough's housing strategy at Knights of Columbus Hall on May 12, 2026. The United Way has supported One City's purchase of a home on Stewart Street through the federally funded the Reaching Home program. (Photo: Jordan Lyall / kawarthaNOW)

Rhonda Gilchrist leaves United Way of Peterborough and District to become new executive director of The Mount Community Centre

In fall 2024 after a 25-year career in media, Darren Murphy purchased The Market, a gourmet food shop in Lakefield. Since stepping into the new role, the Young's Point resident has maintained the quality and variety of products that can be found at the store, while transitioning to work with more Canadian suppliers and producers, crafting more prepared meals, and growing a social media presence by becoming "Murph at The Market." (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

From decades in media to becoming ‘Murph at the Market’, Darren Murphy is relishing his new career as owner of The Market in Lakefield

The former Peterborough Examiner publisher looks back at a year and a half of owning the Queen Street gourmet food shop after leaving the media industry

Megan Gallant - June 13, 2026

Still from Trent University associate professor Kelly Egan's 2016 film "Athyrium Filex Femina (For Anna Atkins)," a "quilt film" that pay homage to the work of pioneering female artists. During FilmCraft Collective's summer residency at Artspace in Peterborough, Egan will be working on the third quilt film in a series where she takes Hollywood film trailers and cuts them into quilt patterns. To engage the public, Egan will be taping the quilt film patterns to the windows of the gallery space, using the windows as natural light boxes. (Photo courtesy of Kelly Egan)

New experimental film collective to take part in Artspace Peterborough’s inaugural collaborative summer residency

Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police charge 45-year-old woman following investigation into sudden death of her 74-year-old mother

Nicole Byrant in June 2022, when she was manager of shelter operations and outreach at A Place Called Home, welcoming visitors touring the non-profit organization's new purpose-built shelter at 64 Lindsay Street South in Lindsay after a ribbon-cutting ceremony. In May 2026, after 27 years with A Place Called Home since first joining the organization on social work student placements, she was appointed executive director. (Photo: A Place Called Home)

After nearly three decades with A Place Called Home, Nicole Bryant takes the helm of Lindsay shelter and transitional housing provider

Peterborough city council votes unanimously to cut development charges by 50% for 3 years in bid for housing funding

Bruce Head - June 16, 2026

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.

The New Canadians Centre (NCC) has announced the 2026 Canadian Multicultural Festival will take place from Wednesday, June 17 to Friday, June 26. Pictured at the announcement at NCC's Romaine Street location on June 10 are, from left to right, Dianely Hernandez of Dianely Fitness Dance, NCC Manager of Wellness and Community Education Bhisham Ramoutar, NCC Fund Development Officer Asuka Ballantyne, Priyanka Menghi, NCC Executive Director Jeeniraj (JJ) Thevasagayam, NCC Director of Fundraising and Communications Katelyn Rothenbush, NCC Peterborough Immigration Partnership Officer Michelle Nguyen, and Ivan Etcuban. (Photo: Jordan Lyall / kawarthaNOW)

New Canadians Centre’s Canadian Multicultural Festival returns for a fifth year

June 15, 2026

Two decades of transformation: Restoring rare tallgrass in the Rice Lake Plains

June 15, 2026

OPSEU workers enter fourth week of strike as union seeks retroactive Bill 124 funding

June 15, 2026

Rhonda Gilchrist leaves United Way of Peterborough and District to become new executive director of The Mount Community Centre

June 14, 2026

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Chemong Lodge shares tastes of The Kawarthas by sourcing local ingredients

Megan Gallant - June 16, 2026

Adam Brown, co-owner of the Bridgenorth restaurant and events venue, is interested in joining the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program/

From decades in media to becoming ‘Murph at the Market’, Darren Murphy is relishing his new career as owner of The Market in Lakefield

June 13, 2026

Peterborough entrepreneur, mentor, and coach Sheena Howard will be leading a three-hour interactive workshop on June 19, 2026 to help women business owners find and solve the bottlenecks preventing them from growing their business. Held at the Peterborough Public Library's Multipurpose Room, "Why Your Business Isn't Growing (And What to Do About It)" will guide participants through common growth problems and how best to focus their time, offer networking opportunities, and help entrepreneurs develop a 90-day plan for growing their business. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

Know Your Locals: Peterborough entrepreneur Sheena Howard to lead interactive workshop for women business owners

June 10, 2026

Now in its 29th season, Gardens Plus is a garden centre in the Township of Douro-Dummer that specializes in hostas, daylilies, and easy-care perennials grown on site or sourced from local growers. A big believer in the need to shop and support local, owner Dawn Golloher is a member of the Kawartha Choice FarmFresh economic development program supported by Peterborough County. (Photo courtesy of Gardens Plus)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Gardens Plus grows and locally sources easy-care perennials

June 9, 2026

During the Second Saturday Sidewalk Sales organized by the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) on June 13, July 11, August 8, and September 12, 2026, a portion of George Street will be closed to motor vehicles from Hunter Street in the north to Simcoe Street in the south to create expanded pedestrian space for shopping, dining, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and more. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Pedestrian-friendly monthly sidewalk sales returning to downtown Peterborough on Saturdays this summer

June 8, 2026

encoreNOW – June 15, 2026

Paul Rellinger - 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'.

New experimental film collective to take part in Artspace Peterborough’s inaugural collaborative summer residency

June 12, 2026

19-year-old emerging Peterborough indie-pop singer-songwriter Georgia Rose will be releasing her third single "leave" on Saturday afternoon at 100 Acre Brewing Co. in Peterborough. (Photo: Showbile Media)

Juno award-winning Matthew Good to make Peterborough Musicfest debut on July 22 at Del Crary Park

June 5, 2026

Ottawa alt-country singer-songwriter Steve Stacey (right) is performing three back-to-back shows with Pat Robillard in the Kawarthas this weekend, including at Dusk to Dawn Brewing Co. in Millbrook on Friday night, at Fenelon Falls Brewing Co. on Saturday night, and at the Black Horse in downtown Peterborough on Sunday afternoon. (Photo: Steve Stacey / Facebook)

Innovation Cluster launches new on-demand online course to help skilled tradespeople transition into entrepreneurship

kawarthaNOW - June 16, 2026

BuildUP On Demand was developed in response to interest in the non-profit organization's BuildUP business accelerator program.

Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area revives original logo as it celebrates its 45th year

June 10, 2026

The nine Peterborough business leaders who were inducted into the 11th annual JA Business Hall of Fame at The Venue in downtown Peterborough on June 4, 2026. As the ceremony, Junior Achievement of Northern and Eastern Ontario (JA-NEO) also announced that the late late John McNutt, the longtime CEO and president of JA-NEO and executive director of the Council for Persons with Disabilities, along with his wife of 47 years, Sheryl Hopkins, would also be inducted into the JA Business Hall of Fame. (Photo courtesy of JA-NEO)

11th annual JA Business Hall of Fame honours entrepreneurship, community service, and John McNutt’s legacy

June 5, 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

June 1, 2026

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

Peterborough celebrates Bike Month with family-friendly events and a focus on safer streets

GreenUP - June 11, 2026

Both GreenUP's Let's Bike! events and the city's Recreation and Parks Month activities in June encourage active living.

Ontario Power Generation facilitated a guest activity centre at the 24th annual Peterborough Children's Water Festival, which saw around 1,400 children in grades two to five participate in immersive educational experiences at Riverview Park and Zoo on May 27 and 28, 2026. Students are pictured here learning how water can generate power. (Photo: Yvonne Hollandy / GreenUP)

‘Water is a shared responsibility that connects us all’

June 4, 2026

An infant at Five Counties Children's Centre in Lindsay being screened for hearing loss, which is vital to get babies the support they may need. Ontario's Infant Hearing Program provides free screening for families, and the process to check for hearing loss is quick, safe, and painless, and ideally done when a baby is sleeping. (Photo courtesy of Five Counties Children's Centre)

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

May 29, 2026

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

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