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This edition of kawarthaNOW's "Kawartha Localist" editorial series features favourite pizza joints in the Kawarthas as selected by our readers, including in Lindsay, Peterborough, Haliburton, Bailieboro, Buckhorn, Coe Hill, Millbrook, Port Hope, and Minden. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Kawartha Localist: Where to find mouthwatering pizza across the Kawarthas

From fine dining to take out, celiac-safe bites to loaded pies, here are some not-to-miss places to find everyone's favourite food

Megan Gallant - August 18, 2026

A recently completed home build through Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre's Beaver Homes & Cottages program, which makes it easy to select a design and customize it to your needs and budget. A local consultant will work with you to finalize a design, and also help you navigate through all the required permits and approvals and find a local builder or contractor. (Photo courtesy of Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre)

Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre helps take the guesswork out of building your dream home

Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough man faces city’s first charges under new federal hate crime laws

An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car with lights flashing. (Photo: OPP)

Both drivers dead after head-on crash on Highway 62 south of Bancroft on Sunday

Although his aircraft has been located by search-and-rescue teams on Wolf Lake in Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park, 73-year-old pilot David Douglas remains missing, (Supplied photo)

Search for missing aircraft is over, but 73-year-old pilot remains missing

David Douglas has not been located after his plane was found on Wolf Lake in Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park

kawarthaNOW - August 17, 2026

Located at 201 St. George Street in Lindsay, Mariposa Dairy has crown from a 100-acre goat farm into one of Canada's largest goat cheese producers and processors, and also produces sheep milk cheese products. (Photo: Mariposa Dairy / Facebook)

Ottawa invests more than $7 million in Lindsay manufacturers ahead of new U.S. tariffs

Globus Theatre founders and real-life couple James Barrett and Sarah Quick rehearsing their lines as Theo and Gwen in Kristen Da Silva's poignant romantic comedy "Beyond the Sea," which runs for 10 performances at the professional theatre company in Bobcaygeon from August 19 to 29, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Globus Theatre)

Globus Theatre founders Sarah Quick and James Barrett reunite on stage for ‘Beyond the Sea’

The Dreamboats (Chris Hummel, Johnny Fiacconi, Justin Zoltek, and Adam Brik) close out the 39th season of Peterborough Musicfest with a free-admission concert in Del Crary Park on August 19, 2026. (Photo: Andrew Cabral)

Old-time rock ‘n’ roll closes out season 39 of Peterborough Musicfest on Wednesday night

A Peterborough Transit bus in front of a transit stop. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Peterborough ward candidates outline their priorities for transportation and active transportation

Latest instalment in kawarthaNOW's multi-story election series explores how candidates would improve public transit, road safety, cycling infrastructure, and more

Bethan Bates, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - August 16, 2026

Pilot David Douglas, 73, has missing since departing Oshawa Executive Airport at 8:32 a.m. on August 14, 2026, flying a light blue and yellow amateur-built aircraft. Anyone who has seen this aircraft is being asked to call 911. (Supplied photos)

Public asked to help locate missing pilot who may be in Kawartha Lakes area

Leaves of a Norway maple infected with Rhytisma acerinum, one of three related fungus species that cause tar spot disease. While the disease is unsightly, it is cosmetic and does not usually affect the long-term health of a tree. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Black spots and falling leaves don’t mean your maple tree is dying

North Kawartha Mayor Carolyn Amyotte speaks with Peterborough County OPP staff sergeant Chris Galeazza in May 2021 about the three stretches of Highway 28 in North Kawartha that have the most collisions, the reasons why, and the intention to have the three stretches designated as community safety zones where speeding fines are doubled. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Facebook video)

North Kawartha mayor ‘disappointed’ after MTO review of Highway 28 finds no major improvements are warranted

Peterborough man faces city’s first charges under new federal hate crime laws

kawarthaNOW - August 18, 2026

Meanwhile, police say anti-immigration posters appearing around the city do not constitute a hate crime and DBIA says they will be removed.

Both drivers dead after head-on crash on Highway 62 south of Bancroft on Sunday

August 18, 2026

Search for missing aircraft is over, but 73-year-old pilot remains missing

August 17, 2026

Peterborough ward candidates outline their priorities for transportation and active transportation

August 16, 2026

Public asked to help locate missing pilot who may be in Kawartha Lakes area

Updated August 16, 2026

Kawartha Localist: Where to find mouthwatering pizza across the Kawarthas

Megan Gallant - August 18, 2026

From fine dining to take out, celiac-safe bites to loaded pies, here are some not-to-miss places to find everyone's favourite food.

This edition of kawarthaNOW's "Kawartha Localist" editorial series features our favourite animal experiences in the Kawarthas, including in Haliburton County, Douro-Dummer, Port Hope, North Kawartha, Asphodel-Norwood, Roseneath, and Havelock-Belmont-Methuen. Kawartha Localist is sponsored by Kawartha Financial Services. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Kawartha Localist: Amazing animal experiences await across the Kawarthas

August 11, 2026

Know Your Locals: Proud Peterborough native Ruby Byrne supports clients with estate planning and administration at LLF Lawyers

August 10, 2026

This edition of kawarthaNOW's "Kawartha Localist" editorial series features our favourite farmers' markets in the Kawarthas, including in Haliburton County, Fenelon Falls, Peterborough, Lakefield, Bancroft, Havelock, Cobourg, Millbrook, Lindsay, and Campbellford. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Kawartha Localist: Get a taste of the Kawarthas at these local farmers’ markets

August 4, 2026

This edition of kawarthaNOW's "Kawartha Localist" editorial series features our favourite food trucks and roadside shacks in the Kawarthas, including Mikey D's Fire'd Up Food Truck in Apsley, Two Fat Greeks in Selwyn, Leo's Food Truck in Bird's Creek, The Highland Chip'py' in Haliburton County, Skippy's Chip Truck in Bridgenorth, Momma Dukes in Omemee, Smokin' Chip Wagon in Bancroft, J's Place Chip Truck in Trent Hills, Chemong Chuck Wagon in Selwyn, Mammoth Barbeque in Douro-Dummer, The Hippie Chippie in Woodview, Pit Stop 62 in Hastings County, Mrs. Christie's Wrench Fries in Asphodel-Norwood, and La Mesita Mexican Grill in Buckhorn. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Kawartha Localist: Roadside eats in the Kawarthas worth pulling over for

July 28, 2026

Globus Theatre founders Sarah Quick and James Barrett reunite on stage for ‘Beyond the Sea’

Bruce Head - August 17, 2026

The real-life couple will star in Kristen Da Silva's poignant romantic comedy, running in Bobcaygeon from August 19 to 29.

Old-time rock ‘n’ roll closes out season 39 of Peterborough Musicfest on Wednesday night

August 16, 2026

The Peterborough Folk Festival takes place this weekend, with The Pig's Ear Tavern in downtown Peterborough hosting a free-admission concert on Friday night with Yukon-based hillbilly music band The Lucky Ones (pictured, featuring Peterborough's own Ryan West on mandolin and vocals) with opener JJ Swinn, and an official festival after party on Saturday night with Jeanne Truax and The Jet Airliners and the festival's 2026 Emerging Artist Tristan Konkle. (Photo: Max Power)

nightlifeNOW – August 13 to 19

August 13, 2026

Fronted by Canadian powerhouse vocalist Al Langlade, Styx and Bon Jovi tribute band Crystal Faith will perform a free-admission concert at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park on August 15, 2026. (Photo supplied by Peterborough Musicfest)

One band, two tributes: Crystal Faith honours Styx and Bon Jovi at Peterborough Musicfest on Saturday night

August 13, 2026

Juno award-winning singer-songwriter Rox Sexmith submitted a pre-recorded performance of "Love of My Life" by Queen during the inaugural "Fredathon" music marathon in 2025, organized by Peterborough singer-songwriter Taylor Abrahamse to raise funds for trans rights. The second annual Fredathon takes place live on Saturday, September 5 at Dreams of Beans in downtown Peterborough and will also be streamed online. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of YouTube video)

‘Fredathon’ will channel the music of Queen and Freddie Mercury into support for queer and trans people

August 12, 2026

Ottawa invests more than $7 million in Lindsay manufacturers ahead of new U.S. tariffs

Bruce Head - August 17, 2026

Federal funding will help Mariposa Dairy automate its operations and auto parts manufacturer Armada Toolworks diversify into medical devices.

Over seven years of owning and operating Couture Candy PTBO, Lisa Couture has made several adaptations to her business model. From expanding across multiple storefronts to selling exclusively through livestreaming, Couture has trusted her instincts for the better of her business and personal life. In her latest pivot, she will be closing down her downtown Peterborough storefront on George Street at the end of August 2026 to make time for more frequent live selling and community involvement and to have more time to spend with her children and husband. (Photo courtesy of Couture Candy PTBO)

Couture Candy PTBO owner trades bigger margins for more family memories

August 1, 2026

KADEX Aero Supply recently renovated and expanded its warehouse at the Peterborough Airport to add 10,000 square feet of space, ensuring shipping, receiving, and inventory are all in the same hangar to increase efficiency and streamline communication between team members. The renovation and expansion comes as KADEX prepares for a new era of growth following its recent acquisition by Canadian holding company Chorus Aviation. (Photo courtesy of KADEX Aero Supply)

Peterborough’s KADEX Aero Supply is ready to soar to new heights after warehouse expansion

July 27, 2026

Attendees at Green Economy Peterborough's fifth annual Leadership in Sustainability Celebration on June 11, 2026 collaborate on a visioning exercise where they shared ideas on what a healthy, sustainable version of Peterborough and the Kawarthas in 2050 means to them. Responses included vibrant neighbourhoods, thriving local businesses and a resilient low-carbon economy. (Photo: Heather Doughty)

Green Economy Peterborough celebrates five years of leadership in building a more sustainable local economy

July 9, 2026

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

July 1, 2026

Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre helps take the guesswork out of building your dream home

Megan Gallant - August 18, 2026

The Beaver Homes & Cottages program offers customizable designs, predictable material-package pricing, permit guidance, and dedicated local consultant support from start to finish,

Black spots and falling leaves don’t mean your maple tree is dying

August 15, 2026

The Beach Report for August 14 to 20, 2026

August 14, 2026

GreenUP's sunset lantern walk through the trees of Ecology Park is a tradition that leaves an impact on those who participate. Family Night will once again close with this ceremonial experience on August 27, 2026. (Photo: GreenUP)

Family Night tradition returns to GreenUP’s Ecology Park in Peterborough after a seven-year hiatus

August 13, 2026

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

The Beach Report for August 7 to 13, 2026

Updated August 13, 2026

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