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

Teen seriously injured in Peterborough after jumping off bridge into Trent Canal and striking passing boat

OPP say the 15-year-old was airlifted to a Toronto-area trauma centre after the Saturday afternoon incident at the McFarlane Street bridge

kawarthaNOW - July 6, 2026

Established in 1974 by James Hamilton, the miniature train ride at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough features a miniature replica of an 1860 locomotive. With 10,000 to 60,000 riders each season, the miniature train ride is an important source of revenue for Canada's only free-admission accredited zoo. (Photo: Riverview Park and Zoo)

Miniature train ride at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough now open for the season

Veteran Canadian blues rocker Sass Jordan returns to Peterborough Musicfest for the third time to perform a free-admission concert in Del Crary Park on July 8, 2026. (Photo via Sass Jordan website)

Sass Jordan brings her unapologetic blues rock attitude to Peterborough Musicfest on Wednesday night

The candidates running for the two councillor positions in Ward 1 (Otonabee) in Peterborough's municipal election, as of July 4, 2026, are (left to right, top and bottom) incumbent Kevin Duguay, incumbent Lesley Parnell, Chris Potter, and Jessica Correa. (kawarthaNOW collage of photos from candidate websites)

Peterborough Otonabee Ward candidates introduce their campaigns ahead of October’s municipal election

Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

22-year-old Markdale man drowns in Little Lake in Peterborough Friday evening

Police say the man entered the water at Beavermead Park beach but did not resurface

kawarthaNOW - July 4, 2026

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

The Beach Report for July 3 to 9, 2026

Folk-pop trio Good Lovelies (Kerri Ough, Susan Passmore, and Caroline Brooks) return to Peterborough Musicfest for the first time in 12 years to perform a free-admission concert in Del Crary Park on July 4, 2026. (Photo: Jen Squires)

Good Lovelies bring their captivating harmonies back to Peterborough Musicfest on Saturday night

21-year-old Trent University student Jacob Méthot is seeking to become Peterborough's next mayor in the 2026 municipal election. He is the youngest of the five current mayoral candidates, who also include Michael Eamon, Neil Morton, incumbent councillor Keith Riel, and Rebecca Schillemat. Incumbent mayor Jeff Leal has yet to declare his intentions. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Méthot)

At 21, Jacob Méthot wants to bring a ‘fresh perspective’ to Peterborough’s mayoral race

Southwestern Ontario folk/roots trio Cabin Fever (Jessica McKay on upright bass and vocals, Kyle Faulkner on guitar and vocals, and Colin Jolly on mandolin) perform their blend of Canadian Americana, folk, and bluegrass music with captivating storytelling at the Dominion Hotel in Minden on Saturday night. (Photo: Will Ronholm Photography)

nightlifeNOW – July 2 to 8

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

kawarthaNOW - July 2, 2026

Local photographer Kirk Doughty captured this shot of the 2018 Canada Day fireworks over Little Lake in Peterborough. (Photo: Kirk Doughty)

City of Peterborough to reschedule cancelled Canada Day fireworks

Newly announced performers for the 2026 Peterborough Folk Festival, which takes place from August 13 to 16, include (left to right, top and bottom) Juno award-winning Arabic psychedelic funk duo Kazdoura and hip-hop artist Shad, Georgia Harmer, Burs, The Kents, and Cale Crowe. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Juno award winners Kazdoura and Shad among headliners at the 2026 Peterborough Folk Festival

Peterborough and Area Master Gardeners mentored new gardeners of all ages at a Growing Together: Gardening Basics workshop on June 6, 2026 at GreenUP Ecology Park. Participants planted a range of herbs and vegetables into containers while connecting with others across multiple generations. (Photo: Andréanna Sullivan / GreenUP)

Growing Together workshop series brings generations together through gardening

Teen seriously injured in Peterborough after jumping off bridge into Trent Canal and striking passing boat

kawarthaNOW - July 6, 2026

OPP say the 15-year-old was airlifted to a Toronto-area trauma centre after the Saturday afternoon incident at the McFarlane Street bridge.

Peterborough Otonabee Ward candidates introduce their campaigns ahead of October’s municipal election

July 4, 2026

22-year-old Markdale man drowns in Little Lake in Peterborough Friday evening

July 4, 2026

At 21, Jacob Méthot wants to bring a ‘fresh perspective’ to Peterborough’s mayoral race

July 2, 2026

City of Peterborough to reschedule cancelled Canada Day fireworks

July 2, 2026

Travel like An Otter in The Kawarthas

Megan Gallant - June 30, 2026

From kayaking and escape rooms to butter tarts and lakeside cottages, The Otter traveller persona is all about making family memories in The Kawarthas.

Linlor Farm and Forest is one of many local food producers featured at the Havelock Farmer & Artisan Market in Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township. They are members of Kawartha Choice FarmFresh, an economic development initiative supported by Peterborough County, the City of Peterborough, and the City of Kawartha Lakes. (Photo courtesy of Havelock Farmer & Artisan Market)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Havelock Farmer & Artisan Market grows sales with help from local agricultural programs

June 30, 2026

Community Care Peterborough is working on a transit feasibility study that will encompass all eight townships in Peterborough County as well as Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations. The study is looking at public transportation service options for all residents, including commuters, students, retirees, families, and anyone else looking for new ways to get around the county. (Photo: The Kawarthas Tourism)

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

June 23, 2026

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

Sass Jordan brings her unapologetic blues rock attitude to Peterborough Musicfest on Wednesday night

Paul Rellinger - July 5, 2026

Trailblazing veteran singer-songwriter makes her third Musicfest appearance on July 8.

Good Lovelies bring their captivating harmonies back to Peterborough Musicfest on Saturday night

July 3, 2026

Juno award winners Kazdoura and Shad among headliners at the 2026 Peterborough Folk Festival

July 2, 2026

encoreNOW for June 29, 2026 features (from left to right, top and bottom) "Spamalot" at The Grover Theatre in Fenelon Falls, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at the Bancroft Village Playhouse, "Come From Away" at Port Hope's Capitol Theatre, Lighthouse at Peterborough Musicfest, the Lakefield Jazz, Art and Craft Festival, and "Sore Losers" at Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Youth-run small business Empire Beez installs beehive at community garden in Campbellford

Megan Gallant - July 1, 2026

Founded by 13-year-old Sebastian Smith, the team will be leading an observation of the beehive during an event hosted by IncrEdible Trent Hills on July 9.

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

June 23, 2026

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

Miniature train ride at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough now open for the season

kawarthaNOW - July 6, 2026

Victoria Day long weekend opening of popular ride was delayed due to required repairs to the train tracks.

The Beach Report for July 3 to 9, 2026

July 3, 2026

Growing Together workshop series brings generations together through gardening

July 2, 2026

Lake associations in the Kawarthas are joining the "Let's Get the Lead Out" initiative, an Ontario-wide campaign encouraging anglers to switch to lead-free fishing tackle to protect loons and other wildlife. Associations in Haliburton County and Peterborough County have been hosting tackle exchanges and raising awareness to the dangers of angling with lead tackle. (Photo: Let's Get The Lead Out website)

Lake associations in the Kawarthas encourage anglers to switch to lead-free tackle to protect loons

June 30, 2026

Peterborough mother Kristen LaRocque has returned to Trent University as a mature student in the field of psychology. It's given Kristen the opportunity to pursue research into autism, a topic that truly hits close to home for her and her family. (Photo courtesy of Five Counties Children Centre)

Peterborough mother and mature student turns lived experience into autism research at Trent University

June 28, 2026

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