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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

Folk-pop trio of Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough, and Susan Passmore return July 4 to Del Crary Park 12 years after their festival debut

Paul Rellinger - July 3, 2026

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)

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

Other newly announced performers for the August 13-16 festival include locals Melissa Payne, The Weber Brothers, Ollie Mae, Cale Crowe, and The Kents

Bruce Head - July 2, 2026

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

The youth team behind Empire Beez in Trent Hills (left to right: Sebastian Smith, Owen Musson, Eloise Smith, and Penelope McEvoy) stand with the beehive they installed at the Simpson Street Community Garden in Campbellford. The group launched the small business last year with the aim of raising awareness around honeybees and installing community beehives. The team will be unveiling the beehive during a garden talk held by IncrEdible Trent Hills on July 9, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Blythe Weber)

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

An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) boat in the water. (Photo: OPP)

Impaired boater facing charges after passenger fell into Otonabee River and drowned

Running from July 6 to 12, Kawartha Lakes Pride Week 2026 includes the annual family-friendly Pride in the Park event at Victoria Park in Lindsay on Saturday, July 11. Other events takes place during the week in both Lindsay and Fenelon Falls. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Kawartha Lakes Pride Week returns July 6-12 with family-friendly events in Lindsay and Fenelon Falls

Events include a bring-your-own picnic, drag story time, Pooch Pride, a queer opera experience, Pride in the Park, and more

Bethan Bates - July 1, 2026

Peterborough County Tourism has designed four traveller personas that highlight different ways to experience The Kawarthas based on what you enjoy, what inspires you, and how you like to spend your time while you're visiting this region. The Otter represents families travelling with a purpose in mind, whether to explore nature, discover a hidden gem or a unique experience, learn about local history or culture, or just have meaningful fun. (Graphic: Peterborough County Tourism)

Travel like An Otter in The Kawarthas

A hacker with a laptop and a secondary monitor showing data. (Stock photo)

Lakelands Public Health says 60,000 Peterborough-area residents may be affected by January cybersecurity incident

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

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

Bethan Bates - July 2, 2026

The Trent University student says his campaign is focused on transparency, housing affordability, transit, and engaging younger voters in municipal politics.

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

July 2, 2026

Severe thunderstorms watch in effect for the Kawarthas Thursday afternoon and evening

July 2, 2026

Impaired boater facing charges after passenger fell into Otonabee River and drowned

July 1, 2026

Kawartha Lakes Pride Week returns July 6-12 with family-friendly events in Lindsay and Fenelon Falls

July 1, 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.

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

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

Paul Rellinger - July 3, 2026

Folk-pop trio of Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough, and Susan Passmore return July 4 to Del Crary Park 12 years after their festival debut.

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)

Peterborough Musicfest welcomes back Neon Nostalgic for its retro rock Canada Day party

Updated June 29, 2026

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

Growing Together workshop series brings generations together through gardening

GreenUP - July 2, 2026

GreenUP and Peterborough and Area Master Gardeners are offering hands-on workshops supported by the New Horizons for Seniors Program.

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

A young girl with gear during summer heading to a beach for a swim. (Stock photo)

The Beach Report for June 26 to July 2, 2026

June 26, 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

June 25, 2026

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