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The 25th anniversary Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival takes place on June 13, 2026 on Little Lake at Del Crary Park in downtown Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival)

Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival marks 25 years of paddling for cancer care this summer

June 13 event at Del Crary Park aims to raise $325,018.01 for the PRHC Foundation as team registration opens February 25

kawarthaNOW - February 23, 2026

encoreNOW for February 23, 2026 features (from left to right, top and bottom) the Highly Likely festival at Take Cover Books in Peterborough, "Midnight Madness" at the Peterborough Theatre Guild, "Tom Thomson's Wake" at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope, Craig Cardiff at the Market Hall in Peterborough, Séan McCann at the Bancroft Village Playhouse, and the documentary "We Lend A Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes" at Bancroft Village Playhouse. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Cold warning in effect for Kawarthas region Monday night into Tuesday morning

The City of Peterborough launched its green bin program to collect organic waste from around 28,000 single-family households in October 2023. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

City of Peterborough seeking restaurants to participate in green bin program

Rose Terry as the Queen of Hearts and Hermoine Rivision as Lady Macbeth for Heather Doughty's latest photography project "Villains." Launching ahead of International Women's Day on March 6, 2026 at Doughty's studio in downtown Peterborough, the visual and audio exhibition explores how media, social media, and mob mentality can completely change a narrative and turn a strong and powerful woman into a villain. (Photos: Heather Doughty Photography)

Local women tell the silenced stories of female villains in Peterborough photographer Heather Doughty’s new exhibit

Launching during the First Friday Art Crawl ahead of International Women's Day, 'Villains' shares the 'true' stories of villainized women in history and fiction

Megan Gallant - February 22, 2026

Charmaine Magumbe, chairperson of the Community Race Relations Committee of Peterborough and co-founder of the Afrocentric Awareness Network of Peterborough, addresses the crowd at Peterborough City Hall on April 28, 2025 during a protest of Mayor Jeff Leal's use of a racial slur while giving a guest lecture at Trent University. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)

Charmaine Magumbe says anti-racism in Peterborough means accountability and action, not silence

The Trent-Severn Waterway from the Peterborough Lift Lock in the north to Lock 20 - Ashburnham at Little Lake in the south. The Maria Street Swing Bridge connects East City to Ashburnham Drive. (Photo: Google Earth)

Parks Canada beginning multi-year infrastructure project along Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough

Dr. Natalie Bocking served as medical officer of health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit from April 2021 until January 2025, when the health unit merged with Peterborough Public Health and become Lakelands Public Health, with Dr. Bocking becoming deputy medical officer of health for the merged health unit. (Photo courtesy of Lakelands Public Health)

Dr. Natalie Bocking resigns as deputy medical officer of health for Lakelands Public Health

Habitat for Humanity Northumberland CEO Cathy Borowec with Anna, a single mother who was approved for the organization's affordable homeownership program in 2020, during a dedication and key ceremony on February 19, 2026 at a renovated home on Pinnacle Street South in Brighton. After six years, Anna and her daughter Emilia will soon be moving into the home, which was previously occupied by another Habitat family. (Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Northumberland)

Habitat for Humanity Northumberland gives Brighton single mother and her daughter a fresh start

Anna and Emilia are moving into Pinnacle Street South home after six years in Habitat's affordable homeownership program

kawarthaNOW - February 20, 2026

During an event hosted by the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce at The Stonehouse Hall on February 19, 2026, Alto CEO Martin Imbleau delivered virtual remarks about the high-speed rail network that will include a stop in Peterborough. Imbleau was scheduled to appear in person but his flight was grounded due to weather conditions. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)

‘A weapon of mass construction’: Peterborough politicians and business leaders updated on Alto high-speed rail project

Gráinne Ryan & The Knight Riders (Alan Black on drums, Andy Pryde on bass, Sean Daniels on keyboards, and Jeremy Spencley on lead guitar) will be hosting the Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association's monthly Deluxe Live event at The Social Pub in downtown Peterborough on Saturday afternoon, with singer-songwriter Mark Beatty opening. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

nightlifeNOW – February 19 to 25

Elisha Rubacha, community campaign officer for the United Way Peterborough & District, collected more than 6,000 menstrual hygiene products for the organization's Period Promise campaign at the Women's Business Network of Peterborough Galentine's Day event on February 4, 2026. Formerly called Tampon Tuesday and now being held for its 10th year, the campaign aims to create conversations around period poverty and stigma while collecting a record-breaking 25,000 products to donate to the Kawartha Food Share for distribution to local partner agencies. (Photo courtesy of United Way Peterborough & District)

United Way’s Period Promise campaign aims to collect 25,000 menstrual hygiene products for those in need

Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival marks 25 years of paddling for cancer care this summer

kawarthaNOW - February 23, 2026

June 13 event at Del Crary Park aims to raise $325,018.01 for the PRHC Foundation as team registration opens February 25.

Thermometer on snow showing extreme cold temperature of more than -30C. (Stock photo)

Cold warning in effect for Kawarthas region Monday night into Tuesday morning

February 23, 2026

City of Peterborough seeking restaurants to participate in green bin program

February 23, 2026

Charmaine Magumbe says anti-racism in Peterborough means accountability and action, not silence

February 21, 2026

Parks Canada beginning multi-year infrastructure project along Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough

February 20, 2026

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

Megan Gallant - February 17, 2026

The Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program's Green Circle Food Hub aims to support local agriculture by expanding both production and wholesale procurement.

Burleigh Falls Inn is one of 18 local businesses participating in the Lakefield Village Lions Club's sixth annual Lakefield Chocolate Creations Festival, serving up a Chocolate Love Bomb made with rich chocolate brownie, raspberry coulis, freeze dried raspberries, and pistachio. Running until February 17, 2026, the festival invites community members and visitors to tour participating businesses in the village to try specialty chocolate creations and vote on their favourites. The success of the event has inspired the Millbrook & District Lions Club to launch the inaugural Roar for Chocolate Event across Millbrook until February 21, 2026. (Photo: Lakefield Village Lions Club)

Know Your Locals: Lakefield Chocolate Creations Festival inspires Millbrook to ‘Roar for Chocolate’

February 12, 2026

Located in Selwyn Township, McLean Berry Farm is one of more than 800 farms operating on more than 180,000 acres of farmland across Peterborough County. To support the farms that significantly contribute to the region's economic prosperity, Peterborough County Economic Development is supporting and promotes initiatives like the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program, which makes it easy for food buyers to purchase wholesale from local producers. (Photo: Peterborough County Economic Development)

Growing local: Peterborough County is strengthening the farm economy

February 9, 2026

Jena Trimble founded Zen Home and Cottage Cleaning Services in 2020 to support clients across The Kawarthas. Now taking on more residential clients, the company and its dedicated team offers deep cleans and regular maintenance as well as additional services including wash-and-fold laundry services with free pickup and delivery. Jena's team of full-time and part-time cleaning professionals uses an original all-natural and all-purpose cleaner that's also available for purchase and refills. (Photo: Zen Home and Cottage Cleaning Services)

Know Your Locals: Zen Home and Cottage Cleaning Services will clean your space and clear your mind

February 8, 2026

Katy Shufelt, pictured with Scott Murson of Wild Rock Outfitters, won the grand prize draw of $1,500 in Boro gift cards as part of the annual Holiday Shopping Passport program organized by the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA). Shufelt is donating a portion of her prize to Wild Rock's ComPassion Project, which raises funds and awareness for six local organizations working on the front lines of social and environmental change. (Photo: Peterborough DBIA)

Katy Shufelt wins Peterborough DBIA’s Holiday Shopping Passport grand prize draw

January 12, 2026

encoreNOW – February 23, 2026

Paul Rellinger - February 23, 2026

Featuring the Highly Likely festival, Midnight Madness, Tom Thomson's Wake, Craig Cardiff, Séan McCann, and We Lend A Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes.

Local women tell the silenced stories of female villains in Peterborough photographer Heather Doughty’s new exhibit

February 22, 2026

nightlifeNOW – February 19 to 25

February 19, 2026

Juno award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Bahamas will be performing with a full band on the to close out the Peterborough Folk Festival on the Miskin Law Main Stage at Nicholls Oval Park on August 16, 2026. (Publicity photo)

Juno award-winning artist Bahamas to close out the Peterborough Folk Festival this summer

February 19, 2026

Experience new Canadian works for the stage at the Brand New Stages Festival in downtown Peterborough

February 16, 2026

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

GreenUP - February 12, 2026

Informal 'ask my anything' breakfast session hosted by Peterborough DBIA and GreenUP will cover heat pumps, solar energy, general efficiency upgrades, and more.

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)

60 women nominated for second annual Luminary Awards for Women in Business

February 11, 2026

Community Futures Peterborough has announced a nine-part Entrepreneurship 101 workshop series for spring 2026, including two new workshops on SEO and e-commerce and employer obligations. (Photo: Community Futures Peterborough)

Community Futures Peterborough expands Entrepreneurship 101 series for spring

February 10, 2026

Brody Klages is the Electrical Team Lead at Peterborough's Quickmill, which has grown into one of the world's leading manufacturers of large-scale machining centers over the past 40 years. With the U.S. currently its most important export market, Quickmill is pursuing a diversified growth strategy and has been invited by the federal government to join a select group of Canadian export-ready companies for the Team Canada Trade Mission to Mexico from February 15 to 20, 2026. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

Peterborough manufacturer Quickmill is pursuing a diversified growth strategy amid shifting trade winds

February 9, 2026

The City of Kawartha Lakes unveiled a sign on November 18, 2025 to mark the site of the new $50-million Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Headquarters at 230 Angeline Street South in Lindsay. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Trade contractors invited to apply for new $50-million Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Headquarters in Lindsay

February 6, 2026

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

Five Counties Children's Centre - February 18, 2026

Created in 2002 in memory of her mom, the artist's expansive mural at the Peterborough site continues to enchant children and their families to this day.

A red wooden heart on a dark background. (Stock photo)

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Electric City Sex & Wellness Expo hosted by PARN

February 10, 2026

The Haliburton Highlands detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is located at 12598 Highway 35 in Minden. (Photo: OPP)

Haliburton County high school students can learn about a career in policing at upcoming youth in policing academy

February 9, 2026

The City of Peterborough is presenting the annual Snofest family-friendly winter festival on the Family Day long weekend from February 13 to 16, 2026. This year, free indoor skating will run on Family Day Monday on both ice pads at the Miskin Law Community Complex. Other Snofest events take place at McDonnel Street Community Centre, Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, Quaker Foods City Square, the Peterborough Public Library, and the Art Gallery of Peterborough. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Peterborough’s Snofest returns for the Family Day long weekend with four days of free winter fun

February 7, 2026

Allowing children to engage in play is an important way kids make sense of the world and understand their own boundaries. Climbing a snow pile (in a safe location) during a winter walk to school is a great example of letting kids take reasonable risks and gain confidence through play. (Photo: Clara Blakelock / GreenUP)

How a winter walk to school is both beneficial and fun for kids

February 5, 2026

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