News & Community
North Kawartha mayor ‘disappointed’ after MTO review of Highway 28 finds no major improvements are warranted
The findings come two years after Carolyn Amyotte proposed a coalition of mayors along the provincial highway to address safety concerns.
Keep It In The Kawarthas
Kawartha Localist: Amazing animal experiences await across the Kawarthas
From goat yoga and alpaca walks to wolf howls and raptor demonstrations, these nine destinations offer memorable ways to learn about and connect with animals.
Arts & Entertainment
nightlifeNOW – August 13 to 19
Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region,
Local Business
Couture Candy PTBO owner trades bigger margins for more family memories
Lisa Couture is closing her downtown Peterborough storefront and returning the seven-year-old business to where it began: her home.
Lifestyle & Family
The Beach Report for August 14 to 20, 2026
Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings County
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