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A special meeting of Peterborough city council on March 13, 2026 was adjourned due to a lack of quorum, with only four members of council appearing in person along with one councillor by phone. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of City of Peterborough video)

Special Friday afternoon meeting of Peterborough city council adjourned due to lack of quorum

Council was to deal with an undisclosed matter related to facility use following a closed general committee session

Bruce Head - March 13, 2026

Gordonstoun Island and Prince Andrew Island in the Otonabee River beside the village of Lakefield. The two uninhabited islands were originally renamed in 1978 after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly known as Prince Andrew, Duke of York) attended Lakefield College School in 1977 as a 16-year-old exchange student from Scotland's Gordonstoun School, where King Charles III and his father Prince Philip were also educated. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Kawarthas Northumberland video)

Selwyn Township council votes to rename Prince Andrew Island and Gordonstoun Island in Otonabee River

Splish, a North American river otter at the Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough, has passed away from natural causes at the age of 19. (Photo: Riverview Park and Zoo)

Splish, a river otter at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough, has passed away

Rhonda Keenan, General Manager of Peterborough County Economic Development, stands between Lori Alexander and Ryan Taylor, two of the six graduates of the first cohort of Community Futures Peterborough's free NEXT (New Entrepreneurial eXploration Training) program for displaced workers. Funded in part by Peterborough County, the NEXT program was originally intended to provide on-site training at local companies that had announced layoffs but was redesigned after other displaced workers reached out to Community Futures Peterborough to ask if they could participate in the program. (Photo courtesy of Community Futures Peterborough)

Community Futures Peterborough marks first graduating cohort of NEXT program for displaced workers

Snowfall warning in effect for southern Kawarthas region beginning late Friday morning

Almost 15 cm of snow expected by Saturday morning, with hazardous winter driving conditions returning to area highways

kawarthaNOW - March 13, 2026

As accumulated roof snow and ice melts throughout March, it's not uncommon for homeowners to discover leaks inside their home. As well as causing damage to eavestroughs, ice dams can result in water seeping under shingles, resulting in leaks and mold and rot in the roof's trusses. Bullarco Roofing & Full Exteriors services Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and surrounding areas with a free roof analysis, snow and ice removal, and year-round metal and asphalt shingle roof replacements. (Photo courtesy of Bullarco Roofing & Full Exteriors)

Bullarco Roofing & Full Exteriors helps protect your home from winter and spring hazards and their aftermath

Cars on road during winter storm with snow causing poor visibility.

Special weather statement for snow in effect for Kawarthas region beginning Friday morning

Hamilton indie folk-rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, and pianist Mattie Leon (right) will be performing with his brother and longtime collaborator Mike Leon (left) and bassist Nelson Sobral at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Friday night. (Publicity photo)

Ontario government providing almost $10 million to Peterborough city and county for last spring’s ice storm

Funding will help cover municipal costs for emergency response and clean-up

kawarthaNOW - March 12, 2026

Donning hip waders and safety gear, staff from Engage Engineering collect garbage in and along the creek beside their downtown Peterborough office every spring, and plant native species along the banks of the creek. The efforts of the business are bringing wildlife back to the area. Pictured are Steven Dingman, Dominik Jedrzejewski, Logan Mattern, and Joshua Burke. (Photo courtesy of Engage Engineering)

Peterborough business makes caring for the local environment a team effort

Some of the 25 businesses and organizations that participated at Clean Up Peterborough's inaugural RE:Connect circular economy event on October 29, 2025 at the Morrow Building in Peterborough. The free family-friendly event returns on April 15, 2026 and will give attendees the opportunity to learn creative and practical ways to repair, reuse, and recycle materials to divert them from the landfill. The spring event also features three all-new sustainability initiatives: a clothing swap, a jigsaw puzzle swap, and an art contest. (Photos courtesy of Clean Up Peterborough)

Clean Up Peterborough’s circular economy event returns April 15 with three new sustainability initiatives

An Alto team member points to a map of the possible corridor between Ottawa and Toronto during an open house on the proposed high-speed rail network held at the McDonnel Street Activity Centre in Peterborough on February 26, 2026. (Photo: Jordan Lyall / kawarthaNOW)

Alto extending online public consultation on proposed high-speed rail network until April 24

Special Friday afternoon meeting of Peterborough city council adjourned due to lack of quorum

Bruce Head - March 13, 2026

Council was to deal with an undisclosed matter related to facility use following a closed general committee session.

Selwyn Township council votes to rename Prince Andrew Island and Gordonstoun Island in Otonabee River

March 13, 2026

Splish, a river otter at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough, has passed away

March 13, 2026

Snowfall warning in effect for southern Kawarthas region beginning late Friday morning

March 13, 2026

Special weather statement for snow in effect for Kawarthas region beginning Friday morning

March 12, 2026

Bullarco Roofing & Full Exteriors helps protect your home from winter and spring hazards and their aftermath

Megan Gallant - March 12, 2026

Heavy snow build-up and freeze-thaw cycles on your roof can lead to structural stress, leaks, mold, and eavestrough damage.

Elmhirst's Resort on the north shore of Rice Lake in the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan prides itself on its farm-to-table dining experiences featuring fresh locally sourced ingredients including meat, eggs, and seasonal vegetables farmed on the resort's 240-acre property. To help source other local ingredients, Elmhirst's Resort will be participating in the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program supported by Peterborough County, which connects local buyers with local food producers. (Photo courtesy of Elmhirst's Resort)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Elmhirst’s Resort celebrates farm-to-table dining rooted in local agriculture

March 10, 2026

Farms at Work, a non-profit organization based in the Peterborough region, supports agricultural growth by providing education and hands-on support to new and existing farmers and keeping farmland in production. Peterborough County is supporting Farms at Work as it develops a community farm in Otonabee-South Monaghan that will offer shared infrastructure, mentorship, and opportunities for hands-on learning, and also continues to support agricultural growth in the region through the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program and the Kawartha Choice FarmFresh initiative. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough County)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Farms at Work grows future farming potential with local support

March 3, 2026

Located in the Township of Cavan Monaghan, Staples Maple Syrup is a family business that has been producing award-winning maple syrup for over five decades, with its products available at local businesses and farmers' markets including the Peterborough Farmers' Market. Since they are often too busy to promote their product, the farm is an active participant in agricultural programs led by Peterborough County, including Kawartha Choice FarmFresh and the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale project. (Photo courtesy of Staples Maple Syrup)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Staples Maple Syrup taps into local economic development initiatives

February 24, 2026

Dave Kranenburg is the founder of Graze & Gather, which originally launched as a virtual farmers' market during the pandemic and now functions as the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program's Green Circle Food Hub. Supporting expanded production and procurement within Peterborough County, the City of Peterborough, and the City of Kawartha Lakes, the Green Circle Food Hub is seeking participation from local food producers and buyers interested in showcasing local ingredients. (Photo: Graze & Gather)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Graze & Gather makes it easy for local food producers to connect with buyers

February 17, 2026

nightlifeNOW – March 12 to 18

kawarthaNOW - March 12, 2026

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

Circus, physical theatre, and visual artist Nicole Malbeuf is one of 17 Peterborough-area artists who have received a grant from Electric City Culture Council through the 2025 grants for individual artists program. Malbeuf is working on a children's story/art book adaptation of her 2021 live circus-theatre performance piece "A Hen Called Freedom" (pictured), a draft of which she will read from accompanied by projected images from the live show during Public Energy's "Rough Cuts #2" on March 13, 2026 at The Theatre On King in downtown Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Public Energy Performing Arts)

17 Peterborough-area artists receive $35,250 in grants from Electric City Culture Council

March 10, 2026

encoreNOW for March 9, 2026 features (from left to right, top and bottom) "Frozen: The Broadway Musical" at Peterborough's Showplace, St. Patrick's Day Kitchen Party at Camp Kawartha Environment Centre, "Screwball Comedy" at Peterborough Theatre Guild, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at Peterborough Memorial Centre, "It's Too Late To Stop Now - The Music of Van Morrison" at Cobourg's Victoria Hall, and The Great Canadian Fiddle Show at Peterborough's Market Hall. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Peterborough author Erica Richmond explores parenting through grief in her new ‘little book’

March 6, 2026

Juno-nominated Canadian blues band The Johnny Max Band is performing at the Ganaraska Hotel in Port Hope on Saturday night featuring special guest Chuck Jackson, former lead singer and harmonica player with Downchild Blues Band. (Photo: Michio Tanaka Photography)

Community Futures Peterborough marks first graduating cohort of NEXT program for displaced workers

Megan Gallant - March 13, 2026

The organization quickly responded to local need to keep workers and their families in Peterborough City and County following a series of mass layoffs.

Peterborough business makes caring for the local environment a team effort

March 12, 2026

Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon is one of the three finalists for the Tourism Excellence Award for the Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Awards of Excellence. The winners of 17 awards will be announced at the awards gala at the Victoria Park Armoury in Lindsay on Saturday, April 25, along with Business Person Of The Year, Legacy Leader Of The Year, and Citizen Of The Year. (Photo: Globus Theatre)

Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce announces finalists for 2026 Awards of Excellence

March 4, 2026

Organizers, sponsors, and some of the 60 nominees for the second annual Luminary Awards for Women in Business during a nominee announcement at the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce offices on February 11, 2026. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

Tickets now on sale for Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Luminary Awards for Women in Business

March 3, 2026

A representative of Morton Medical Centre in Douro-Dummer and GreenUP energy manager Clara Blakelock review optimal programmable thermostat settings during an energy efficiency walkthrough of the facility. GreenUP and the Peterborough DBIA are inviting small business owners to a free breakfast open house on February 18, 2026, where energy experts will be available to answer questions. (Photo: Jackie Donaldson / GreenUP)

Ask the energy experts: Free open house in Peterborough on February 18 targets small business savings

February 12, 2026

Clean Up Peterborough’s circular economy event returns April 15 with three new sustainability initiatives

Megan Gallant - March 11, 2026

RE:Connect at the Morrow Building will feature The Great Peterborough Clothing Swap, Jigsaw Junction Puzzle Swap, and Circular Art Contest.

GreenUP education program coordinator Melanie Ellison and education and active transportation program manager Ashley Burnie Seeds in front of the Peterborough Transit bus that served as a classroom for Grade 7 and 8 students from St. Paul Catholic Elementary School in Lakefield on February 12, 2026. The students experienced hands-on education to familiarize them with riding transit safely and with confidence. (Photo: Melanie Ellison / GreenUP)

Selwyn Township partners with GreenUP and Peterborough Transit to teach rural youth how to ride transit

March 5, 2026

With all the snow this winter insulating maple trees, Red Mill Maple Syrup is predicting a good maple syrup season. The Millbrook producer is one of 10 maple syrup producers in the Kawarthas region that are participating in Maple Weekend on April 4 and 5, 2026, where the public is invited to learn about the process, enjoy maple-flavoured products, and see why pure Ontario maple syrup is unmatched. (Photo: Red Mill Maple Syrup)

Get a sweet taste of maple syrup season across the Kawarthas region

March 4, 2026

Also known as vermicomposting, worm composting transforms food waste into "black gold," a rich natural fertilizer that helps improve soil structure, increase water retention, and provide slow-release nutrients to optimize plant growth. (Photo: Callie Downer / Our Little Wormery)

Worms can turn food waste into ‘black gold’ and help fight climate change

February 26, 2026

Artist Pat Calvert poses in front of a section of her mural at Five Counties Children's Centre in Peterborough, with Silly the Goldfish in the frame. Silly is a character that shows up around 500 times in various different situations and poses on the expansive, water-themed mural that has graced the walls and hallways of Five Counties for nearly 25 years. (Photo: Five Counties Children's Centre)

A legacy in paint: How Pat Calvert’s imagination transformed the halls of Five Counties Children’s Centre

February 18, 2026

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