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A hazy sunset in Haliburton County on July 13, 2025 caused by westerly winds bringing smoke from forest fires over northern Ontario to the region. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

Smoke from northern Ontario forest fires causing poor air quality in Kawarthas region

Environment Canada says poor air quality and reduced visibility may persist into Monday

kawarthaNOW - Updated July 14, 2025

Two months before they are set to release their 14th studio album, Canadian alt-rockers Sloan will perform a free-admission concert at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park on July 16, 2025. (Photo via Sloan website)

Set to release their 14th studio album in September, Sloan performs at Peterborough Musicfest on Wednesday

With support from the United Way Peterborough & District and Peterborough Public Health, the Basic Income Peterborough Network is hosting the "Hope Festival" on Saturday, July 26 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Millennium Park on Water Street in Peterborough. (Graphic: Basic Income Peterborough Network)

Basic Income Peterborough Network to host ‘Hope Festival’ at Millennium Park on July 26

"After the Storm", an oil painting by Buckhorn artist Michael Dumas that depicts a Canadian Lynx in an environment affected by climate change, won the Artists for Conservation Seerey-Lester Award of Excellence in 2024. "Of Light and Life" is a retrospective exhibition of five decades of Dumas' work at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre's Agnes Jamieson Gallery from July 17 to September 13, 2025, with an opening reception featuring the artist on Saturday, July 19. (Photo courtesy of Michael Dumas)

Renowned Buckhorn wildlife artist Michael Dumas to hold solo retrospective exhibition at the Agnes Jamieson Gallery in Minden

Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Laurie Scott engages with young students interested in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) on July 10, 2025 as Ampere celebrated its first summer camps in its new makerspace at 12 Peel Street in Lindsay, which was renovated with the help of a $200,000 grant from the provincial government's Ontario Trillium Foundation. (Photo: Ampere)

Ampere in Lindsay welcomes first crew of summer camp ‘STEAM’ students in new makerspace

Organization received a $200,000 grant to renovate its Peel Street makerspace, a community hub for education in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - July 11, 2025

Vintage and classic cars and motorcycles will be on display at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene during the 28th annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show on July 13, 2025. (Photo: Heather Doughty Photography)

Explore vintage and classic cars and motorcycles at Lang Pioneer Village in Keene on Sunday

Public health officials recommend you drink plenty of water during aheat warning, even if you don't feel thirsty, to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration. (Stock photo)

Week-long heat warning in effect for southern Kawarthas region starting Friday

Representatives from Lions Club Districts A3 and A16 as well as 21 individual Lions Clubs from across the greater Kawarthas region presented Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation president and CEO Lesley Heighway (bottom right) with a donation of $100,000 on July 9, 2025 in support of the Campaign for PRHC and the expansion of the pediatric cancer care clinic at the regional hospital. (Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

Lions Clubs from across the Kawarthas raise more than $100,000 for pediatric cancer care

Singer-songwriter Steven Page will perform a free-admission concert at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park on July 12, 2025, featuring songs from his solo career as well as selected tunes from his time with Barenaked Ladies. (Photo: David Bergman)

Steven Page’s tale of two fine music careers gets its due Saturday night at Del Crary Park

Peterborough Musicfest welcomes the singer-songwriter who helped put Barenaked Ladies on the pop music map and has since had a satisfying solo career

Paul Rellinger - July 10, 2025

YMCA Northumberland is getting ready for "Encore at the Midway," a fundraiser at the historic Midway Drive-In Theatre near Port Hope, which runs on September 5 and 6, 2025. Residents can vote now for the four movies to be shown at the 2141 Theatre Road South venue, which closed in 2023 and is reopening for this special event. (Graphic: YMCA Northumberland)

YMCA Northumberland to host fundraising movie event at historic former drive-in theatre near Port Hope

Singer-songwriter Sarah Jayne Riley is kicking off her summer tour with a hometown show at Sadleir House in Peterborough on Friday night, with Mary-Kate Edwards and Drea Lake opening. (Photo: Tim Leyes)

Federal and provincial governments provide $42.9 million to Peterborough for new public transit garage

Smoke from northern Ontario forest fires causing poor air quality in Kawarthas region

kawarthaNOW - Updated July 14, 2025

Environment Canada says poor air quality and reduced visibility may persist into Monday.

Basic Income Peterborough Network to host ‘Hope Festival’ at Millennium Park on July 26

July 13, 2025

CANCELLED – Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for southern Kawarthas region for Sunday afternoon and evening

July 13, 2025

Ampere in Lindsay welcomes first crew of summer camp ‘STEAM’ students in new makerspace

July 11, 2025

Week-long heat warning in effect for southern Kawarthas region starting Friday

July 11, 2025

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Heritage Blooms U Pick Flower Farm grows unique agritourism experiences

Megan Gallant - July 8, 2025

From cut-your-own experiences to workshops and bouquet bars, there are many ways to enjoy the local fresh blooms at the Township of Asphodel-Norwood farm.

Kelly Convery left her stressful career working as a paramedic for Peterborough County to begin Sanctuary Flower Fields in the Township of Selwyn. Growing cut flowers as well as offering photography sessions and regular wellness events, retreats, and workshops in partnership with many local businesses and artisans, the farm is committed to offering a destination location to connect with nature for health and rejuvenation. (Photo: Mary Zita Payne Photography)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: the local economy blooms at Sanctuary Flower Fields

July 1, 2025

A sixth-generation family farm first settled in 1902, Woodleigh Farms in the Township of Cavan Monaghan is focused on improving soil health through sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices including no-till farming (pictured), rotational grazing, and composting. Most recently, the farm has launched an innovative and award-winning pilot project that will turn forest waste wood into biochar, a form of pure carbon used as a carbon-sequestering soil amendment. (Photo courtesy of Woodleigh Farms)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Woodleigh Farms is growing a sustainable future through innovative farming practices

June 24, 2025

A berry cute baby in a strawberry field at McLean Berry Farm and Buckhorn Berry Farms near Buckhorn. Strawberry season is back in full swing, and this year's crop is extra sweet and juicy. Pick-your-own and pre-picked strawberries are now available at both family farms, and you can also find McLean Berry Farm and Buckhorn Berry Farms at six local farmers' markets in the region as well as more than 30 local grocery stores. (Photo courtesy of McLean Berry Farm)

Know Your Locals: Don’t miss strawberry season at McLean and Buckhorn Berry Farms near Buckhorn

June 23, 2025

Jennie MacKenzie is the founder of Jen's Home Baking, a Lakefield-based small business that has been a vendor at the Lakefield Farmers' Market in the Township of Selwyn since the market was founded in 2010. Now in its 16th season, the market runs every Thursday morning between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre, and supports local farmers, small businesses, and the region's tourism sector. (Photo courtesy of Lakefield Farmers' Market)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Lakefield Farmers’ Market grows the local economy

June 17, 2025

Set to release their 14th studio album in September, Sloan performs at Peterborough Musicfest on Wednesday

Paul Rellinger - July 13, 2025

After more than three decades, the Canadian alt-rock quartet is still making music with their original lineup.

Renowned Buckhorn wildlife artist Michael Dumas to hold solo retrospective exhibition at the Agnes Jamieson Gallery in Minden

July 12, 2025

Steven Page’s tale of two fine music careers gets its due Saturday night at Del Crary Park

July 10, 2025

Will you solve the ‘Murder at the Blue Moon Saloon’ at Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon?

July 9, 2025

Too good to waste: how outdoor retailers have embraced the smart business of the circular economy

GreenUP - July 10, 2025

Wild Rock Outfitters in downtown Peterborough has launched the Wild Again trade-in and resale program for high-quality outdoor products

Phil Smith, owner of the River's Edge on Front in Hastings, is one of 19 entrepreneurs in Northumberland County who are collectively receiving $44,500 in micro grants through Starter Company Growth Program, administered by the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland (BECN) with funding from the Ontario government. (Photo: BECN)

Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland awards 19 area businesses with $44,500 in micro grants

July 9, 2025

Executive Director Devon Girard speaks with her team at Community Futures Peterborough, which has announced its participation in CANtrade™, a new flexible loan program that will support established for-profit businesses in the City of Peterborough and Peterborough County in adapting to trade uncertainty. The program offers loans from $5,000 to $150,000 with reduced interest rates, interest-only payments for the first six months, and repayment terms are available up to 60 months with no penalties for prepayments. (Photo courtesy of Community Futures Peterborough)

New CANtrade™ loan program now available from Community Futures Peterborough to help businesses adapt to trade uncertainty

July 1, 2025

Community Futures Peterborough's executive director Devon Girard speaks to the audience at the economic development organization's annual general meeting on June 26, 2025 at Farmhill Weddings in Keene. The economic development organization is celebrating 40 years of providing financing and advice and support to small businesses in the city and county of Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Community Futures Peterborough)

Community Futures Peterborough celebrates its 40-year impact and legacy of supporting small businesses

June 26, 2025

The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) has officially unveiled its redeveloped website at TheBoro.ca. The website offers residents and visitors an interactive business directory, events calendar, trip-planning content, access to The Boro gift card and The Boro merchandise, and more. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) unveils new ‘The Boro’ website

June 23, 2025

The Beach Report for July 11 to 17, 2025

kawarthaNOW - Updated July 12, 2025

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.

Explore vintage and classic cars and motorcycles at Lang Pioneer Village in Keene on Sunday

July 7, 2025

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

The Beach Report for July 4 to 10, 2025

Updated July 10, 2025

The lineup for the Movies at the Park free outdoor movie series, running every Tuesday evening from July 8 to August 12 at Quaker Foods City Square in downtown Peterborough. The series is presented by the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) with sponsorship by the City of Peterborough and local businesses. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Movies at the Park in downtown Peterborough launches on Tuesday with musical fantasy ‘Wicked’

July 4, 2025

Peterborough community orchard stewards Lynn Jondreville and Ray Jordan plant a pear tree at the Dominion Park orchard. New trees planted in local orchards in the spring, including plum, cherry and pear, replaced some damaged by rabbits and also expanded on the existing apple varieties. (Photo: Laura Keresztesi / GreenUP)

Community orchards in Peterborough plant roots and resilience

July 3, 2025

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