News & Community
New visitor information centre opens beside the iconic Peterborough Lift Lock
City-operated tourism centre at 353 Hunter Street East marks a new chapter for the former Parks Canada visitor centre shuttered during the pandemic.
Keep It In The Kawarthas
Know Your Locals: Help shape the future of public transit in Peterborough County
Community Care Peterborough encourages residents to attend a June 25 open house at Douro Community Centre and fill out a survey by July 10.
Arts & Entertainment
‘Come From Away’ lands at the Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre in July for 35 performances
Peterborough's Beau Dixon and Melissa Payne among the cast of hit musical telling the uplifting story of Newfoundland residents' kindness to strangers on 9/11,
Local Business
Community Futures Peterborough marks record year for lending and business advisory services
At June 23 AGM, not-for-profit announced it has disbursed 56 loans of more than $2 million and delivered 541 in-depth business advisory consultations.
Lifestyle & Family
The Beach Report for June 26 to July 2, 2026
Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings County.
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