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The Xtract One SmartGateway weapons detection system was installed at the emergency department at Colchester East Hants Health Centre in Truro, Nova Scotia in 2025. The sensors can detect the shape of a potential weapon in real time and where it is concealed on a person's body. The system is designed to detect genuine threats while distinguishing everyday items like phones and keys, significantly reducing false alerts compared to traditional metal detectors. (Photo: Nova Scotia Health)

Peterborough Regional Health Centre to permanently install weapons detection system at emergency department entrance

The Xtract One SmartGateway system will be activated July 7 following a successful three-week pilot in 2025

kawarthaNOW - June 26, 2026

As of June 25, 2026, 27 people have registered as candidates in the municipal election in Peterborough, including five for mayor and 22 for ward councillors. (kawarthaNOW-modified City of Peterborough photo)

With 2 months left before nominations close, the field is already crowded for Peterborough’s municipal election

Peterborough alt-country singer-songwriter Ty Wilson will be releasing his debut album "Northern Heart, Southern Soul" at the Honkey Tonk Angel Bar in Peterborough on Friday night, with country-rock musicians Andy Colonico and Bree Taylor opening. (Promotional photo)

nightlifeNOW – June 25 to July 1

Canada's men's national team has reached the knockout stage at the FIFA World Cup for the first time ever. (Photo: Audrey Magny / Canada Soccer)

Downtown Peterborough to host Team Canada World Cup watch party on Sunday

Canadian blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter David Wilcox, pictured in 2016, returns to Peterborough Musicfest for the third time to perform a free-admission concert in Del Crary Park on August 8, 2026. (Publicity photo)

My Son The Hurricane and David Wilcox complete Peterborough Musicfest’s summer concert lineup

Performances on July 25 and August 8 are two of 16 free-admission concerts during the outdoor music festival's 39th season

Bruce Head - June 25, 2026

Shane Switzer of Kawartha Eco Climate Control installed this heat pump in an older home in the Avenues neighbourhood in Peterborough in 2024. Although the primary motivation for installation was extremely efficient heating, it has the added benefit of providing cooling as well, something the home did not previously have. (Photo: Clara Blakelock / GreenUP)

Heat pumps offer Peterborough homeowners an efficient way to stay cool during the summer

Hystory Entertainment founder Jacquie Barker at the Freshwater Summit Festival in Coboconk on June 20, 2026, promoting her debut Victorian murder mystery experience "Murder at Birchwood Estate" at the Coboconk Community Centre on July 10 and 11. The interactive event will feature a three-course meal, a silent auction, and an opportunity to learn about local history during the Victorian era. (Photo courtesy of Hystory Entertainment)

Solve a Victorian-era murder mystery in Coboconk this summer

The Inaate'abiwin Playroom at Cobourg EarlyON Child and Family Centre will support Indigenous early years learning, cultural connection, and family engagement. (Photo courtesy of Northumberland County)

Playroom for Indigenous early years learning opens at Cobourg EarlyON centre

Acre Brewing Co. in 2025. For 2026, the Peterborough native is bringing back an expanded version of the event to the 390 Ashburnham Drive brewery from 1:30 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 27. (Photo courtesy of Pat Rees)

‘Songs for a Stronger Tomorrow’ fundraiser for mental health and addiction services returns June 27

With organizer Pat Rees among them, eight musicians will perform at the afternoon and evening benefit concert at 100 Acre Brewing Co. in Peterborough

Paul Rellinger - June 24, 2026

The New Canadians Centre's "Lessons from the Land" event is returning for its sixth year at the Jiimaan Kinomaagewin / Canadian Canoe Museum in Nogojiwanong-Peterborough on July 1, 2026. The event provides an opportunity to pause, learn about, and reflect upon Canada's history with Indigenous peoples. (Graphic courtesy of New Canadians Centre)

Immerse yourself in ‘Lessons from the Land’ with the New Canadians Centre on Canada Day

Community Futures Peterborough executive director Devon Girard at the podium during the not-for-profit economic development organization's annual general meeting on June 23, 2026 at the Venture North building in downtown Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Community Futures Peterborough)

Community Futures Peterborough marks record year for lending and business advisory services

Peterborough City Hall in 2017. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough city council endorses new stormwater fee model and city-wide community planning permit by-law

Peterborough Regional Health Centre to permanently install weapons detection system at emergency department entrance

kawarthaNOW - June 26, 2026

The Xtract One SmartGateway system will be activated July 7 following a successful three-week pilot in 2025,

With 2 months left before nominations close, the field is already crowded for Peterborough’s municipal election

June 25, 2026

Downtown Peterborough to host Team Canada World Cup watch party on Sunday

June 25, 2026

Immerse yourself in ‘Lessons from the Land’ with the New Canadians Centre on Canada Day

June 23, 2026

Peterborough city council endorses new stormwater fee model and city-wide community planning permit by-law

June 23, 2026

Know Your Locals: Help shape the future of public transit in Peterborough County

Megan Gallant - June 23, 2026

Community Care Peterborough encourages residents to attend a June 25 open house at Douro Community Centre and fill out a survey by July 10.

Just six months after opening LóLa Cakes and Coffee in downtown Peterborough, owner Nino Ante is already ready to expand. Bringing years of experience working for global hospitality groups and in private kitchens, the trained chef opened LóLa to offer a space where people can enjoy coffee and cake along with other desserts. The restaurant also offers a breakfast and lunch menu. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area)

After years working in high-intensity kitchens, Nino Ante finds his calling with LóLa Cakes and Coffee

June 17, 2026

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

June 16, 2026

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

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

nightlifeNOW – June 25 to July 1

kawarthaNOW - June 25, 2026

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.

My Son The Hurricane and David Wilcox complete Peterborough Musicfest’s summer concert lineup

June 25, 2026

Solve a Victorian-era murder mystery in Coboconk this summer

June 24, 2026

‘Songs for a Stronger Tomorrow’ fundraiser for mental health and addiction services returns June 27

June 24, 2026

Juno award-winning musician Gowan performs a free-admission concert in Del Crary Park in Peterborough on June 27, 2026 to open Peterborough Musicfest's 39th season. The Canadian singer-songwriter and keyboardist enjoyed a successful solo career in the 1980s before joining American rock band Styx. (Publicity photo)

Gowan’s fourth appearance at Peterborough Musicfest guarantees something really special

June 22, 2026

Community Futures Peterborough marks record year for lending and business advisory services

kawarthaNOW - June 23, 2026

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.

The recipients of the "4-Under-40" awards at the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Business Excellence Awards with Karen Auger (middle) of award sponsor MNP Peterborough. Left to right: Adeilah Dahlke, Meagan McLaren, Amy Muir, and Michael Riseley. (Photo: Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce)

Nominations open for Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Business Excellence Awards

June 22, 2026

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

June 16, 2026

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

Heat pumps offer Peterborough homeowners an efficient way to stay cool during the summer

GreenUP - June 25, 2026

Kawartha Eco Climate Control owner Shane Switzer says the technology is a practical upgrade for homes with aging air conditioners or no ductwork.

Playroom for Indigenous early years learning opens at Cobourg EarlyON centre

June 24, 2026

Trent Health in Motion sports medicine physician Dr. Jessica Hewitt shows her colleagues how to use a portable ultrasound unit during a team in-service, illustrating the clinic's integrated and collaborative approach with a focus on evidence-informed healthcare. Located within the Trent University Athletics Centre in Peterborough, Trent Health in Motion provides personalized care for sports rehabilitation, injury recovery, and overall wellness, with services including orthopedic physiotherapy, pelvic physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, personal training, dietitian services, hydrotherapy, and sport medicine physician consultations. (Photo courtesy of Trent Health in Motion)

From athletes to new moms and seniors, Trent Health in Motion supports integrated and evidence-informed care to empower healthy living

June 20, 2026

Presented by the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) with support from the City of Peterborough and sponsors and community partners, the "Movies at the Park" series will see free movies screened on a large outdoor screen at Quaker Foods City Square every Tuesday evening during July and August. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Peterborough DBIA announces the return of free ‘Movies at the Park’ this summer

June 19, 2026

Brown fox sedge (Carex vulpinoidea) is a valuable native host plant for many insects, demonstrating that even the most overlooked plants can play an important role in supporting biodiversity. (Photo: Jonathan Armstrong / GreenUP)

How planting native species in your garden supports the web of life

June 18, 2026

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