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Kerry Griffin and Linda Kash performing in New Stages Theatre's 2024 production of "A Christmas Carol Comedy" at Peterborough's Market Hall. From December 9 to 13, 2026, Kash will return as Ebenezer Scrooge and Griffin as every other character in Katie Leamen's hilarious reimagining of Charles Dickens' classic tale of redemption. (Photo: Dahlia Katz)

Bah humbug, again! Linda Kash and Kerry Griffin return for New Stages Theatre’s remount of ‘A Christmas Carol Comedy’

Popular holiday production of Katie Leamen's adaptation of the Dickens classic returns to Peterborough's Market Hall December 9 to 13 with some new additions

Bruce Head - November 11, 2026

When they are sworn in on November 19, 2026, Andrew Beamer and Charmaine Magumbe will represent Northcrest Ward for the 2026-2030 term of Peterborough city council. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Andrew Beamer and Charmaine Magumbe bring experience and a fresh perspective to Peterborough’s Northcrest Ward

This week's edition of kawarthaNOW's "Kawartha Localist" editorial series highlights eight local artists and artisans from across the greater Kawarthas region, including Aitken and Hyde in Douro-Dummer, Artech Studios in Tory Hill, Your Dreams in Wood by James Lukow in Lindsay, Frantic Farms Pottery & Glass Gallery in Warkworth, Old Jar Soy Candle Co. in Lakefield, Nautilos in Grafton, Olive Cedar Studio in Peterborough, and Christy Haldane in Warsaw. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Kawartha Localist: Eight makers crafting original handmade goods across the Kawarthas

The Peterborough County OPP is hosting a truck pull fundraiser for Special Olympics Ontario at the Miskin Law Community Complex in Peterborough on November 26, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough County OPP)

Peterborough County OPP challenges teams to pull a transport truck for Special Olympics Ontario

Ward councillors for the 2026-2030 term of Peterborough city council are (left to right, top and bottom) incumbents Andrew Beamer, Alex Bierk, Matt Crowley, Joy Lachica, and Lesley Parnell and newcomers Ashley Bonner, Charmaine Magumbe, Chris Potter, AJ Shearer, and Jason Stabler. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Five re-elected incumbents and five new faces: what comes next for Peterborough’s incoming council?

Ahead of their inauguration, kawarthaNOW asked councillors-elect in each of the five wards about their budget priorities, plans for action, and approaches to homelessness

Bethan Bates, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - November 10, 2026

Peterborough mayor-elect Michael Eamon (left) and re-elected Town Ward councillor Joy Lachica (centre) join Angela MacDonald (right) outside Sweet Fern's new Peterborough location on November 6, 2026. MacDonald holds a pair of oversized red scissors, ready to cut the ribbon. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

businessNOW: Female entrepreneurs invest in Peterborough as regional businesses grow and earn recognition

St. Lawrence College president and CEO Glenn Vollebregt has assumed the role of interim president and CEO of Fleming College, replacing Theresa Knott in the role, as the two colleges move towards a merger in April 2027. (Photo: St. Lawrence College)

Glenn Vollebregt takes over as Fleming College interim president and CEO as merger moves forward

City of Peterborough mayor-elect Micheal Eamon, Peterborough MP Emma Harrison, Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Rob Flack, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith, outgoing mayor Jeff Leal, and Ontario Minister of Infrastructure David Piccini pose for a photo with a cheque for $39,893,202 during an announcement in Peterborough on November 9, 2026 of funding through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) in recognition of the city's commitment to reduce development charges by 50 per cent for all residential development for three years. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Ontario government video)

Peterborough to receive up to $39.9 million after cutting residential development charges in half

Paramedics provides emergency medical care to citizens and visitors of Peterborough County, the City of Peterborough, and Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations. Operated by Peterborough County, the service is jointly funded by Peterborough County, the City of Peterborough, and the Ontario government through the Ministry of Health. (Photo: Peterborough County)

Peterborough County and paramedics union reach essential services agreement ahead of possible strike

Agreement means CUPE Local 4911 can proceed with strike as of November 13, although the union has not yet issued a strike notice to the county

kawarthaNOW - November 9, 2026

The City of Peterborough is proposing realigning Ashburnham Drive east of the Trent-Severn Waterway between Maniece Avenue to the south and McFarlane Street to the north, providing sidewalks and cycling lanes on both sides of the roadway, and constructing a new two-lane McFarlane Street Bridge immediately north of the existing bridge. (Photo: Google Earth)

Peterborough residents have until November 16 to comment on environmental study for Ashburnham Drive realignment

Kerry Griffin, Barb Scheffler, Chris Gibbs, and Leslie Seiler perform in Globus Theatre's "A Hula Holiday Homicide" original interactive dinner theatre experience, which runs from November 19 to 28, 2026 at 2300 Pigeon Lake Road in Bobcaygeon. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Time is running out to solve Globus Theatre’s latest holiday murder mystery dinner theatre

In May 2026, East Peterborough Lions Nicole and Frank Hewitt presented a $1,000 cheque to Devon Anger, chair of the school council for Kawartha Heights Public School, for an initiative to install a new playground structure at the school after the previous structure was removed due to safety concerns. To date, the council has raised $16,000 of the $150,000 fundraising goal for the new playground. (Photo: East Peterborough Lions Club)

School council aiming to raise $150,000 to build new playground at Kawartha Heights Public School in Peterborough

Andrew Beamer and Charmaine Magumbe bring experience and a fresh perspective to Peterborough’s Northcrest Ward

Bethan Bates, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - November 11, 2026

The first instalment of kawarthaNOW's ward-by-ward series examines the councillors-elect’s plans for the budget, housing, and neighbourhood concerns.

Peterborough County OPP challenges teams to pull a transport truck for Special Olympics Ontario

November 10, 2026

Five re-elected incumbents and five new faces: what comes next for Peterborough’s incoming council?

November 10, 2026

Glenn Vollebregt takes over as Fleming College interim president and CEO as merger moves forward

November 9, 2026

Peterborough to receive up to $39.9 million after cutting residential development charges in half

November 9, 2026

Kawartha Localist: Eight makers crafting original handmade goods across the Kawarthas

Megan Gallant - November 10, 2026

Whether you're shopping for jewellery, handbags, furniture, or home goods, it's more meaningful when it's made by hand right here at home.

This week's edition of kawarthaNOW's "Kawartha Localist" editorial series offers nine ways in November to enjoy cozy season in the greater Kawarthas region, including at the Haliburton International Film Festival, Boardwalk Board Game Lounge in Peterborough, The Muse Gallery and Café in Bancroft, Needles in the Hay in Peterborough, Ste. Anne's Spa in Northumberland County, The Silver Bean Café at The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough, Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre in Haliburton, Fieldside Yoga and Retreats in Kawartha Lakes, and Readers' Nook in Cobourg. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Kawartha Localist: Nine ways in November to get cozy in The Kawarthas

November 3, 2026

This week's edition of kawarthaNOW's "Kawartha Localist" editorial series highlights 13 Halloween-related events across the greater Kawarthas region, including Haunted Halloween for Kids at Hutchison House in Peterborough, Ghouly Goat Spooktacular at Haute Goat in Port Hope, Haunted Halloween Forest at Winterdance Dogsled Tours in Haliburton County, Project Skyharvest at Escape Maze in Otonabee-South Monaghan, Halloween in Haliburton, Chaos Carnival's "The Dark Circus" forest walk, and more. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Kawartha Localist: Have a spooktacular Halloween at these 13 events across the greater Kawarthas region

October 27, 2026

To mark Small Business Week from October 19 to 25, 2026, this week's edition of kawarthaNOW's "Kawartha Localist" editorial series highlights 10 small businesses across the greater Kawarthas region as selected by our readers, including Peterborough businesses Take Cover Books, Sweet Fern Floral Studio, The Doggery, Living Local Marketplace, and Watson & Lou, as well as Millbrook Mercantile in Millbrook, The Roost Farm & Market in Kawartha Lakes, The Old Tin Shed in Bancroft, Centre & Main Chocolate Co. in Warkworth, and Heart N Soul Gifts in Lindsay. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Kawartha Localist: 10 small businesses worth celebrating in the greater Kawarthas

October 19, 2026

Peterborough mayor Jeff Leal presents a certificate of recognition of five years of family ownership from the City of Peterborough to The Venue owners April Sendel (left) and Kevin Sendel (second from right) and general manager Tiffany Daskewich (right) during a celebration at the downtown Peterborough event space on October 13, 2026. (Photo: Joshua Gillis)

The Venue in downtown Peterborough celebrates five years of family ownership

October 16, 2026

Bah humbug, again! Linda Kash and Kerry Griffin return for New Stages Theatre’s remount of ‘A Christmas Carol Comedy’

Bruce Head - November 11, 2026

Popular holiday production of Katie Leamen's adaptation of the Dickens classic returns to Peterborough's Market Hall December 9 to 13 with some new additions.

Time is running out to solve Globus Theatre’s latest holiday murder mystery dinner theatre

November 8, 2026

A solo performance by genderqueer writer and theatre artist Kate Story about their experiences after being diagnosed with uterine cancer, "Hysterical" is part of a double bill called "Bodies under Siege" presented by Public Energy Performing Arts at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough on November 19, 2026. The show also features the world premiere of "Opponent" by Toronto choreographer Allison Cummings, performed by Peterborough-born dance artist Christy Stoeten, about the two women's breast cancer journeys. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

Through theatre and dance, ‘Bodies Under Siege’ brings personal cancer experiences to the stage at Peterborough’s Market Hall

November 6, 2026

Elora folk singer-songwriter Drea Lake will join Hamilton's Marshall Veroni, Peterborough's Mary-Kate Edwards (now living in Montreal), and Peterborough's Joanna Bronson for "Originals: Songs in the Round" at The John at Sadleir House in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night. (Photo: Jen Squires)

nightlifeNOW – November 5 to 11

November 5, 2026

Wallace Beery and Marie Dressler in a promotional photo for the 1930 comedy "Min and Bill," for which Dressler won the Academy Award for Best Actress at the 4th Academy Awards ceremony in 1931. (Public domain photo)

Cobourg to celebrate 158th birthday of Hollywood legend Marie Dressler on November 9

November 4, 2026

businessNOW: Female entrepreneurs invest in Peterborough as regional businesses grow and earn recognition

Jeannine Taylor - November 9, 2026

Sweet Fern and Living Local Marketplace welcome shoppers to new spaces, Hair by Fusion buys downtown, and awards and openings offer more to celebrate across the Kawarthas.

Complete K9 Care founder Brent Alvey has been training dogs with obedience and behavioural issues for 13 years. At their 35-acre property in Otonabee-South Monaghan Township near Keene, he and Sarah Alvey offer boarding and training programs and classes and recently expanded to include a new daycare facility with financial and business support from Community Futures Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Complete K9 Care)

Why Complete K9 Care chose Community Futures Peterborough to finance its expansion

November 5, 2026

The Canadian Canoe Museum on the shores of Little Lake in Peterborough has been named Attraction of the Year at the 2026 Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence. The museum welcomed more than 116,000 visitors in 2025, its first full calendar year at its new waterfront home. (Photo: Justen Soule)

businessNOW: Awards, anniversaries, and new beginnings across the region

October 26, 2026

David Feeley of Cogeco YourTV receiving the 2026 Business Citizen of the Year award from Susan Dunkley, board chair of the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, at the annual Business Excellence Awards gala at Kawartha Downs in Fraserville on October 22, 2026. (Photo: Jordan Lyall / Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce)

Cogeco’s David Feeley named Peterborough’s 2026 Business Citizen of the Year

October 23, 2026

Rob Arkell, mission leader for the Wild Again initiative at Wild Rock Outfitters in downtown Peterborough, accepts a used item at the trade-in desk, where customers can keep high-quality products in circulation by trading in their used merchandise for store credit. This credit can be used to purchase new or used products, or the trade-in value can be donated to the organization's ComPassion Project. (Photo: Jeff Faulds / Wild Rock Outfitters)

From outdoor gear to farm soil, Peterborough businesses put the circular economy into practice

October 22, 2026

School council aiming to raise $150,000 to build new playground at Kawartha Heights Public School in Peterborough

Megan Gallant - November 7, 2026

The former 20-year-old structure, used by students and other children in the west-end neighbourhood, was removed last year due to safety concerns.

The new greenhouse at GreenUP's Ecology Park in Peterborough will welcome people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to make connections and have a tangible impact right here at home. Although construction of the greenhouse was funded by a federal grant, GreenUP is seeking donations to help furnish it with purpose-built shelving and tables, a potting bench, and other equipment which will support the propagation of up to an additional 3,000 plants a year. (Photo: Yvonne Hollandy / GreenUP)

Community support will help GreenUP grow plants, hearts, and minds at Ecology Park in Peterborough

November 5, 2026

The "Horned Dinosaurs: More Than Triceratops" exhibit runs at Peterborough Museum & Archives from November 7, 2026 to March 21, 2027 and features a variety of skulls, interpretive displays, and the cast skeleton of Centrosaurus Apertus, a horned dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period of Canada around 76 million years ago. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Museum & Archives)

Dinosaurs return to Peterborough Museum & Archives in new exhibit running until March

November 3, 2026

Lakelands Public Health medical officer of health Dr. Thomas Piggott says good health for schoolchildren is more than just avoiding physical illness. Mental health, social connection, physical activity, good nutrition, and healthy habits all matter. He suggests families establish regular sleep routines, reduce screen time, make healthy eating a priority, and encourage time outdoors and physical activity such as walking to school when possible. (Photo: GreenUP)

Healthy school-year routines start with small steps at home

October 19, 2026

October is Walktober - a month to highlight the benefits of walking - as well as the month in which municipal elections are happening. Ensuring safe conditions support active transportation around schools, hospitals, recreation centres, and retirement homes are often the responsibilities of the local government. (Photo: Pete Rellinger)

This Walktober, consider how your municipal vote shapes the streets you walk

October 15, 2026

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