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Electric vehicle (EV) drivers don't need worry about the price of gas. At the third annual Home Energy and EV Expo on May 23, 2026 at the McDonnel Street Activity Centre, visitors will have the opportunity to test drive an EV. (Photo: Clara Blakelock / GreenUP)

The future is electric: 3rd annual Home Energy and EV Expo in Peterborough to showcase clean technology

Learn more about electric heat pumps, solar panels, electric vehicles, and more at May 23 event at McDonnel Street Activity Centre

GreenUP - May 14, 2026

The Peterborough Musicfest team, led by executive director Tracey Randall (middle), celebrating the lineup of free-admission summer outdoor concerts for the festival's 39th season during an announcement event at Quaker Foods City Square in downtown Peterborough on May 13, 2026. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)

‘Our festival is alive’: Peterborough Musicfest celebrates 39th season of free-admission summer outdoor concerts

Tammy Kuehne, acting executive director of One City Peterborough, speaks to attendees at an event to discuss the non-profit organization's housing strategy at Knights of Columbus Hall on May 12, 2026. (Photo: Jordan Lyall / kawarthaNOW)

‘Dignity and autonomy’: One City Peterborough outlines plans to acquire more residential properties for transitional housing

Peterborough Community Health Centre executive director Ashley Safar with Craig Mortlock, co-owner of MCI Constructors Inc., which donated $30,000 to the centre to fund the full outfitting of a new community kitchen and the purchase and installation of a washer and dryer. The new additions will allow the centre to address immediate needs of its clients from marginalized communities as well as improve the centre's ability to provide wraparound community-based care. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Community Health Centre)

$30,000 donation from MCI Constructors helps Peterborough Community Health Centre expand wraparound care

Crash Test Dummies are celebrating their 35th anniversary with a major North American and international tour in 2026, including a free-admission concert at Peterborough Musicfest on Wednesday, August 5. (Publicity photo)

Peterborough Musicfest’s summer lineup includes Good Lovelies, Sass Jordan, Lighthouse, Julian Taylor, Crash Test Dummies, and Trans-Canada Highwaymen

39th season of free-admission concert series at Del Crary Park also includes four tribute acts

kawarthaNOW - May 13, 2026

kawarthaNOW founder, CEO, and publisher Jeannine Taylor accepting the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce's inaugural Legacy award of the Luminary Awards for women in business in 2025, one year before the 30th anniversary of the digital media company she founded on May 1, 1996 in the early years of the internet. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

kawarthaNOW celebrates 30 years of local media innovation

For 39 years, Cabinetree has been manufacturing custom cabinetry in Peterborough for residential and commercial new builds and renovations across Canada. Meeting owner Dan Stanford's commitment to provide quality product to fit a range of budgets while supporting the local economy, everything from the cabinet interiors to drawer boxes and finishing and staining is done at the company's Peterborough facility using locally sourced materials. (Photo courtesy of Cabinetree)

Know Your Locals: Cabinetree manufactures custom cabinets in Peterborough using locally sourced materials

In its 25th year, Kawartha Land Trust is now protecting 50 properties comprising 9,100 acres across the City of Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough County, including the new nature sanctuaries Pierce-Vigneux Nature Sanctuary near Young's Point and Penryn Forest near Bethany. The forests and wetlands of the 96-acre Pierce-Vigneux Nature Sanctuary are home to black bears, moose, fishers, coyotes, and a wide range of birds, as well as several species at risk. (Photo courtesy Paul Vigneux and Penelope Pierce)

Kawartha Land Trust protects two new nature sanctuaries near Young’s Point and Bethany

Amanda O'Rourke brings nearly 20 years of growing experience to Belmont Farmstead, a farm-based nursery located just outside of Havelock in the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen. In January, O'Rourke purchased a 27-year-old family-run seed company business also based in Havelock, one of many growth opportunities made possible in part by agricultural programming supported by Peterborough County. (Photo courtesy of Belmont Farmstead)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Belmont Farmstead grows with support from agricultural programming

A member of Kawartha Choice FarmFresh, Amanda O'Rourke's ecological farm recently acquired a 27-year-old seed company also based in Havelock

Megan Gallant - May 12, 2026

The Peterborough Memorial Centre at 151 Lansdowne Street West. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Council commits $57 million for proposed downtown event centre to replace Peterborough Memorial Centre

Creative director Eryn Lidster at the ReFrame Film Festival. (Photo: ReFrame Film Festival)

Eryn Lidster is stepping down as creative director of the ReFrame Film Festival after three years

The 2026 winners of the Rotary Club of Peterborough's Rotary Environmental Innovators Fund (REIF) awards celebrate at the McDonnel Street Activity Centre on May 11, 2026. Pictured from left to right are Dr. Balaji Subramanian from Trent University, Dr. Sarah Jameson on behalf of Just Keep Skimming, Jeremy Favro and Manan Ravat of Photocatalytic Degradation of Water Contamination, Meghan Ward of Across the Wetland with Finn, Al Lu from Turtle Guardians, and Kirsten Tucker-Upshall on behalf of Just Keep Skimming. (Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of Peterborough)

Rotary Club of Peterborough awards $10,000 to four local environmental innovators

‘Dignity and autonomy’: One City Peterborough outlines plans to acquire more residential properties for transitional housing

Bethan Bates - May 13, 2026

At May 12 'Opening Doors' event, the charity told attendees how it is developing additional rental units to help people transition out of homelessness.

$30,000 donation from MCI Constructors helps Peterborough Community Health Centre expand wraparound care

May 13, 2026

kawarthaNOW celebrates 30 years of local media innovation

May 12, 2026

Kawartha Land Trust protects two new nature sanctuaries near Young’s Point and Bethany

May 12, 2026

Council commits $57 million for proposed downtown event centre to replace Peterborough Memorial Centre

May 11, 2026

Know Your Locals: Cabinetree manufactures custom cabinets in Peterborough using locally sourced materials

Megan Gallant - May 12, 2026

Since 1989, Dan Stanford's company has serviced residential and commercial properties across Canada with a commitment to high-quality craftsmanship.

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Belmont Farmstead grows with support from agricultural programming

May 12, 2026

Located between Lovesick Lake and Stoney Lake in Peterborough County, Burleigh Falls Inn has been welcoming visitors to The Kawarthas for over 165 years, with its restaurant and cafe popular among resort guests and local residents alike. The resort is expanding its use of locally sourced ingredients by participating in Peterborough County's Kawartha Local Food Wholesale project, an economic development initiative that connects local producers with local buyers in Peterborough County, the City of Kawartha Lakes, and the City of Peterborough. (Photo: Kawarthas Northumberland)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Burleigh Falls Inn expanding locally sourced ingredients in its popular restaurant and cafe

April 28, 2026

Know Your Locals: Peterborough’s DJC Modern Apparel helps women find confidence through style with a new 18+ Collection

April 21, 2026

Located just north of Keene in the Township of Otonabee South Monaghan, Harley Farms is a busy family farm that produces humanely and sustainably raised beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and eggs. To help reach local consumers and wholesale food buyers, the farm is participating in the Kawartha Choice FarmFresh and Kawartha Local Food Wholesale programs delivered in part by Peterborough County. (Photo courtesy of Harley Farms)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Harley Farms grows as a sustainable and humane farm and agritourism destination

April 21, 2026

‘Our festival is alive’: Peterborough Musicfest celebrates 39th season of free-admission summer outdoor concerts

Paul Rellinger - May 13, 2026

Along with headliners like Trans-Canada Highwaymen and Julian Taylor, the Cogeco Future Sound series has been expanded to support more emerging local musicians.

Peterborough Musicfest’s summer lineup includes Good Lovelies, Sass Jordan, Lighthouse, Julian Taylor, Crash Test Dummies, and Trans-Canada Highwaymen

May 13, 2026

Eryn Lidster is stepping down as creative director of the ReFrame Film Festival after three years

May 11, 2026

Amy MacKenzie-Strizic will be one of several local performers presenting new and in-progress works during the "small dance in a small space" festival presented by The Theatre on King in downtown Peterborough from May 14 to 16, 2026. She will be joined by Mackenzie Phillips to present a duet silk fans act that combines dance and circus arts. This year's festival will also see work from Naomi Duvall, Kevin Gallagher, Mintu Marie James, and Liz Ingram. (Photo: Bryan Reid)

The Theatre on King’s ‘small dance for a small space’ festival returns May 14 to 16

May 10, 2026

The cast of the Capitol Theatre's production of "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" includes (left to right) Kyle Golemba as Schroeder, Jillian Mitsuko as Sally, Amir Haidar as Charlie Brown, Ben Kopp as Linus, and Ap Bautista as Lucy. The family-friendly musical based on the characters created by Charles M. Schulz runs for 19 performances from May 15 to 31, 2026 at the historic venue in downtown Port Hope. (Photo: Sam Moffatt)

Good grief! Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang come to life at Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre

May 8, 2026

From advice to funding, how Community Futures Peterborough helped restaurateur Susan Tung

Megan Gallant - May 11, 2026

Entrepreneurial training, advisory services, and flexible lending helped Tung launch Electric City Catering in 2024 and her newest venture Mei Mei earlier this year.

Dr. Jenny Ingram (middle) receiving the Legacy award, which honours a woman "whose career is defined by excellence, generosity, and community impact," at the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce's second annual Luminary Awards celebration at Trent University's Champlain College on May 7, 2026. One of seven women who received awards, Dr. Ingram is a trailblazer in geriatric medicine and seniors' care and the founder of the Kawartha Centre, the site for international Alzheimer research trials, and recently released the documentary "No More Silent Battles." Also pictured are the inaugural Legacy award winner Jeannine Taylor of kawarthaNOW (left) and Julie Kellett of sponsor Darling Insurance. (Photo: Martha Sullivan)

Seven Peterborough-area women in business honoured at second annual Luminary Awards celebration

May 7, 2026

Erin Shannon, Amanda Bedford, Marcia Steeves, and Tori Silvera (left to right, top and bottom) are four of the 60 women in business in the city and county of Peterborough who have been nominated for the second annual Luminary Awards hosted by the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce. The finalists in each of the seven categories will be announced during a sold-out luncheon on May 7, 2026 at Trent University's Champlain College. (kawarthaNOW collage)

From entrepreneurs to employees, the 60 Luminary Award nominees represent vast impact of Peterborough’s women in business

April 22, 2026

All Creatures Great and Small in Cobourg was the recipient of the inaugural Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Award at the Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce's 23rd annual Business Achievement Awards in partnership with the Town of Cobourg. One of nine awards presented on March 27, 2026, the IDEA Award recognizes businesses that have taken proactive steps to raise awareness about the importance of welcoming and accommodating all. (Photo courtesy of Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce)

Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce announces winners of 23rd annual Business Achievement Awards

March 30, 2026

Lisa Couture of Couture Candy PTBO has transitioned her small business at 386 George Street North in downtown Peterborough from a traditional storefront into a full-time live selling model, whereby she hosts a livestream on social media to present products that viewers can purchase online. Couture says the increasingly popular marketing strategy could be the "resurgence" that small businesses need, and is hosting consultations to help other small business owners use and benefit from the new trend. (Photo: Couture Candy PTBO / Instagram)

‘The resurgence that small businesses need right now’: two Peterborough retailers who have embraced live selling

March 24, 2026

The future is electric: 3rd annual Home Energy and EV Expo in Peterborough to showcase clean technology

GreenUP - May 14, 2026

Learn more about electric heat pumps, solar panels, electric vehicles, and more at May 23 event at McDonnel Street Activity Centre.

Lock 42 - Couchiching on the Trent-Severn Waterway. (Photo: Parks Canada)

Four lock stations to remain closed when Trent-Severn Waterway opens for the navigation season on May 15

May 9, 2026

The Peterborough and Area Master Gardeners are longtime supporters of GreenUP Ecology Park. Every year, master gardeners provide customers with expert advice during opening weekend. After the GreenUP Ecology Park Native Plant Nursery opens for the season on May 16, 2026, they will continue to provide horticultural advice to visitors every weekend until the end of June. (Photo: Jessica Todd / GreenUP)

Native plant nursery at GreenUP’s Ecology Park in Peterborough opens for the season on the Victoria Day long weekend

May 7, 2026

Installing a rain barrel is a simple way to collect water for outdoor use while reducing the amount of water entering local storm sewers. Rain barrels can be connected in a series to detain and collect even more runoff. GreenUP landscape program manager Hayley Goodchild demonstrates how to link rain barrels together at a residential property. (Photo: Jessica Todd / GreenUP)

Why more Peterborough homeowners should consider installing a rain barrel

April 30, 2026

Five Counties Children's Centre occupational therapist Jess hands an ornament to two-year-old Arthur during a recent treatment session. With the help of Five Counties staff, Arthur has taken a significant course correction after a rare form of childhood cancer left him paralyzed from the waist down, including with a mini stand-up wheelchair known as a mobile stander. (Photo courtesy of Five Counties Children's Centre)

‘Arthur is proof that big happiness really does come in the tiniest packages’

April 24, 2026

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