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Cathy Borowec returns to Habitat for Humanity Northumberland as CEO

Cathy Borowec (right) receiving the Kenneth J. Meinert Leadership Award from Ken Meinert (left) at the 2019 annual general meeting of Habitat for Humanity Canada. She received the award for her two decades of work supporting the national not-for-profit organization that provides affordable homeownership, most recently as CEO of Habitat for Humanity Kingston Limestone Region. Borowec is returning to Habitat for Humanity Northumberland as CEO in 2024. (Photo: Christina McGory Photography)

Cathy Borowec has, in a sense, moved back home.

Borowec is returning to Habitat for Humanity Northumberland (HFHN) in January 2024, taking the reins as CEO from Meaghan Macdonald, who has left the organization after over 12 years in the role.

Borowec started her journey with the Habitat for Humanity affiliate in 2001 and will re-join the organization as HFHN enters its 26th year.

“The board of directors is excited for the return of Borowec, who brings over 20 years of Habitat leadership experience to the role,” reads a HFHN news release. “At HFHN she was the first staff person hired and under her direction, Habitat moved out to serve families in different areas of (Northumberland County) and opened the ReStore. In her eight years here, she led with innovation and established the first Habitat renovation program in the country.”

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After leaving HFHN in 2009, Borowec became director of affiliate relations at Habitat for Humanity Canada, where she was charged with building relationships with local Habitat organizations across the country and helping them increase their capacities.

“Her visits to the many areas within Canada where Habitat works has given her a unique perspective on housing needs,” reads the release.

In 2018, Borowec returned to a local Habitat affiliate as CEO with Habitat for Humanity Kingston Limestone Region. During the past five years, she has worked collaboratively with Northumberland, creating partnerships for sharing services and resources, the news release noted.

“Building on relationships in Kingston, she spearheaded a project that will, in time, create more than 60 housing units in a diverse neighbourhood with a mix of built-form and affordability.”

“With the heightened urgency to create and maintain affordable housing in this current crisis, the board of directors at HFHN believes that Borowec is uniquely suited to steer the affiliate in along its path and continue work on the exciting projects that are underway.”

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Borowec returns to lead HFHN as the affiliate is currently working on its largest single development project to date, in the village of Baltimore in Hamilton Township.

Located at 4751 Highway 45, the seven-unit townhouse development is a $2.5-million project. It’s also a new venture for HFHN in the sense the organization is hoping to build the largest Habitat net-zero development in Canada.

HFHN said in November that construction of the build is on schedule, with the framing of the first floor completed and the second level floor system nearly finished. The goal is to have exterior work completed by the end of this year, including completion of the roof and installation of solar panels shortly thereafter.

According to HFHN, the project is on track to house seven families by the summer of 2024. For more information about the Baltimore development, visit buildinghopewithfamilies.ca.

Environment Canada issues another fog advisory for Kawarthas region

For the fourth straight day, Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory for much of the greater Kawarthas region.

The fog advisory is in effect for Tuesday night (December 26) into Wednesday morning for Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Hastings Highlands.

Areas of dense fog will become more widespread Tuesday evening, resulting in near-zero visibility.

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Visibility is expected to improve for most areas through Wednesday morning. However, fog patches in some locations may persist into Wednesday afternoon.

Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility.

In areas of dense fog, visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.

SIU investigating Boxing Day death of 40-year-old man in Lakefield apartment

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the death of a 40-year-old man in a Lakefield apartment after Peterborough police responded to a report about a person in distress early Tuesday morning (December 26).

At around 1:30 a.m., a woman contacted the Peterborough Police Service to report her son was in distress and was at an apartment on Queen Street in Lakefield.

Upon arriving at the Queen Street location, an officer saw the man holding a baseball bat outside of the apartment. The man struck the officer with the bat and re-entered the apartment. After additional officers arrived at the scene, unsuccessful attempts were made to communicate with the man in the apartment.

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Officers decided to break down the apartment door, and found the man in the kitchen in medical distress. Although first aid was provided to the man by officers and emergency medical service personnel, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The SIU is a civilian law enforcement agency, independent of the police, that conducts criminal investigations into circumstances involving police and civilians that have resulted in serious injury, death, or allegations of sexual assault. The SIU has assigned three investigators and one forensic investigator to the case.

The SIU is urging anyone who may have information about this investigation, including video or photos, to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529 or online at siu.on.ca.

Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development celebrates the Class of 2023

The Class of 2023: Peterborough-area entrepreneurs who graduated from either the "Spark" Mentorships and Grants Program or the Starter Company Plus program and launched or grew their businesses in 2023. Both small business programs are offered through Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development. (Photo: kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

After years of pandemic uncertainty, entrepreneurs once again began thinking about launching or growing their businesses in 2023, and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED) was behind them all the way.

Over the past year, 35 Peterborough-area entrepreneurs who graduated from either the “Spark” Mentorships and Grants Program or the Starter Company Plus program — two of the small business programs offered through PKED — have launched or grown their businesses.

From food and beverage and health and wellness to art and tourism and beyond, participating entrepreneurs were able to launch an idea for a new business or take an established business to the next level.

“For many entrepreneurs, 2023 was the year to reinvent themselves,” says Madeleine Hurrell, Manager of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre. “Some entrepreneurs had a professional career, saw a gap in an industry, and used their skillset to create their own business.”

In reinventing themselves, entrepreneurs are developing products and services available to communities within the region while also creating jobs and growing the local economy.

According to the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), there are more than 1.2 million businesses in Canada. Of these, 437,891 are small businesses in Ontario. As for workforce and creating jobs, nine in 10 Canadians in the private sector work in a small to medium-sized business.

“Small business is big business in Canada,” says Hurrell. “Especially in a region like ours.”

Graduates of the “Spark” Mentorships and Grants Program (2022 and 2023)

The eight Peterborough-area businesses that launched innovative tourism experiences after participating in the "Spark" Mentorships and Grants Program in 2022 and 2023. (Photo: kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)
The eight Peterborough-area businesses that launched innovative tourism experiences after participating in the “Spark” Mentorships and Grants Program in 2022 and 2023. (Photo: kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

That includes entrepreneurs with innovative tourism ideas who participated in the “Spark” Mentorships and Grants Program, an initiative offered collaboratively by the Tourism Innovation Lab and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism (a division of PKED).

In 2023, the program saw five individuals pitch their tourism ideas to a panel of judges comprised of local partner representatives and tourism innovators from outside the region. Three finalists were awarded a $3,000 seed grant with mentorship from an established tourism operator or industry expert to help turn their spark of an idea into a flame.

“What sets these entrepreneurs apart is their winning ideas are just that — an idea,” says Jaimie Eastabrook, Tourism Development Officer with Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism. “The ‘Spark’ program stands out among other tourism initiatives because it is not only open to established tourism operators but anyone with a spark of creativity and innovation in tourism.”

In addition to this year’s winning entrepreneurs, the six entrepreneurs from the program’s inaugural year in 2022 launched their new tourism ideas in 2023.

Eastabrook says all the program’s recipients in 2022 and 2023 have “unleashed an array of tourism ideas” from hands-on culinary experiences and an outdoor escape adventure to a unique special events venue, a glamping accommodation, and camping equipment rentals.

“The ‘Spark’ program’s criteria is strategically focused on winter and shoulder season development to extend the tourism season,” Eastabrook points out. “Fostering the creation of unique experiences that captivate visitors, encourages them to spend more money, stay longer and return to this beautiful region in a variety of seasons, ultimately contributes to a thriving local economy year-round.”

Graduates of Starter Company Plus (2023 spring intake)

The 12 Peterborough-area businesses that participated in the spring 2023 intake of the Starter Company Plus program offered by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre with funding from the Ontario government. (Photo: kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)
The 12 Peterborough-area businesses that participated in the spring 2023 intake of the Starter Company Plus program offered by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre with funding from the Ontario government. (Photo: kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Also contributing to a thriving local economy were the 23 Peterborough-area businesses that participated in this year’s spring and fall intakes of Starter Company Plus, a business training program offered by the Business Advisory Centre with funding from the Ontario government.

Owners of emerging and established small businesses received in-class training and assistance in crafting a business plan along with one-on-one consultation, with 15 of the participating entrepreneurs awarded a $5,000 microgrant based on the strength of their business plan.

Both the Starter Company Plus program participants and “Spark” program grant recipients received a conditional pre-approved microloan from Community Futures Peterborough. Starter Company Plus participants also received access to a six-month trial membership with Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce.

“It was highly subscribed and a very competitive process,” says Hurrell, noting that it was encouraging to see applications from those who had been recommended from program alumni. “That power of word of mouth from another business owner, sharing what they received from the program and how it can help someone they know, is tremendous. It’s nice to see local entrepreneurs supporting each other.”

Starter Company Plus microgrant recipients wasted no time in putting the funding and their newly acquired business knowledge to use. For example, just a few months after participating in the spring intake, Take Cover Books owners Andrew and Sean Fitzpatrick transformed their successful online bookstore into a brick-and-mortar business in Peterborough’s East City.

“They had identified an independent bookstore as being a gap here in our community,” says Hurrell, adding that it serves as a space for the whole community. “They are giving back by creating a space for local and travelling authors and the community to come and connect.”

Graduates of Starter Company Plus (2023 fall intake)

The 11 Peterborough-area businesses that participated in the fall 2023 intake of the Starter Company Plus program offered by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre with funding from the Ontario government. (Photo: kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)
The 11 Peterborough-area businesses that participated in the fall 2023 intake of the Starter Company Plus program offered by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre with funding from the Ontario government. (Photo: kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Participants in the fall intake of Starter Company Plus — the tenth intake of the program — achieved similar success in business growth. For example, in the weeks since graduating and receiving a $5,000 microgrant, Meg Kynock’s healthy dog treat business muttmixx has become a finalist for the Canadian Choice Award, which recognizes small businesses across the country, and also received the Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Business of the Year Award.

“We have certainly seen exceptional growth throughout the year,” says Hurrell. “One of the major advantages of the program is connecting entrepreneurs with valuable business training, which helps them really look ahead to future opportunities for investment.”

The fall intake of Starter Company Plus was especially significant as it marked the return to in-person programming after eight intakes were held virtually during the pandemic. The change proved worthwhile for the participants who were able to create more long-term connection with one another.

“The relationships that were formed over just a short period were really fantastic,” says Hurrell. “This program is something the group does together. They all learned at the same time, so they have their own alumni network within the business community, and that’s something that’s unique to these programs.”

To celebrate the entrepreneurs who participated in the “Spark” Mentorships and Grants Program and Starter Company Plus, PKED will be hosting a showcase event on February 8, 2024. The entrepreneurs will be there to introduce themselves to the community, explain their businesses, and show off their accomplishments and successes.

The Starter Company Plus program, offered by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre with funding from the Ontario government, provides business training to new and established businesses in Peterborough City and County. The 2023 fall intake of the program was the first to return to in-person training since the start of the pandemic. (Photo: PKED)
The Starter Company Plus program, offered by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre with funding from the Ontario government, provides business training to new and established businesses in Peterborough City and County. The 2023 fall intake of the program was the first to return to in-person training since the start of the pandemic. (Photo: PKED)

“We like the business owners to invite their supporters, because it really takes a village,” says Hurrell. “It’s a night to also celebrate their friends, families, clients, and suppliers — the entire community that supports local small business.”

Location and more details on the showcase event will be announced soon, in addition to details on when applications will open for the 2024 “Spark” Mentorships and Grants program.

For more information about how Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development’s Business Advisory Centre helps small businesses, and for updates on the showcase and available programs, visit investptbo.ca/business-advisory-centre and follow on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and LinkedIn.

 

The Class of 2023

2023 Spark Mentorship and Grant Program

Katie Jackson – Wanderlight Alpaca
Connor McIlveen and Glyne Pease – Shamrock Acres
Scott Williams – Wildflower Bakery
Sarah Heydon – The Pearly Acre (2022 program graduate)
Polina Ratnichkina – Camp Rentique (2022 program graduate)
Robyn Ivory Pierson – Indigenously Infused (2022 program graduate)
Jeremy Poulin – Red Mill Maple Syrup (2022 program graduate)
Kassy Scott – Rare Escape (2022 program graduate)

2023 Starter Company Plus (spring intake)

Kate Adams – Kate L. Toms Fit
Erin Burrell – EB Aquatics
Laura Dempsey – Gaia’s Greens Family Farm
Brigh Findlay-Shields – Brisa Social
Sean and Andrew (pictured) Fitzpatrick – Take Cover Books
Jack Henry – OmniWorx Design
David Hope – Greener Homes Guide
Kendra Mancini – Working Human Inc.
Bethany Puttkemery – Smells Like Flowers
Jordan Rusk – Nights In
Tavlyn Evans and Crystal Walker – Sage Beauty
Patricia Wilson – Diverse Nature Collective

2023 Starter Company Plus (fall intake)

Maeghan Ireland-Danielis – Belmont Spiritual Health and Wellness Centre
Mackenzie Caldwell – Grace&Glow Beauty Studio
Joe and Liz Crowley – Crowley Acres
Katie Jackson – Wanderlight Luxury Farm Stay
Shane Keil – Tech Medicine
Meaghan Kynock – muttmixx
Cody Lewis – Cody Lewis Carpentry
Jordan Lyall – Jordan Lyall Photography
Sara Scheuermann – Steaped Slow Ceramic
Iola Taylor – Cold Duck Creamery
Gabby Wohler and Bryerson White – Pizazz+ PTBO

 

This branded editorial was created in partnership with Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development. If your organization or business is interested in a branded editorial, contact us.

Not-for-profit Peterborough Kawartha Film Office aims to put the region on the map for film production

Peterborough actor Naomi Duvall waits as the production crew including Pawel Dwulit, Christian Moes, Drew Antzis, and Rob Viscardis prepares for a scene during the Paradigm Pictures filming of a proof-of-concept mini-series called "Grist" at Lang Pioneer Village in Keene in September 2023. Dwulit is involved in the Peterborough Kawartha Film Office, a not-for-profit organization currently curating a list of shooting locations as part of a three-phase plan to establish the region as a film production destination. (Photo: Zach Ward)

“2024 is going be great year for filmmaking and for the future of filmmaking in Peterborough.”

So declares cinematographer Pawel Dwulit, who has teamed up with local production professionals to launch a project that aims to introduce Peterborough and the Kawarthas as a filming destination.

For both visiting production companies and for those looking to produce locally, the Peterborough Kawartha Film Office will make it easier for all types of productions to come to the region by providing assistance with locations, permits, crews, equipment rental, and other support services.

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“We should be marketing both regions, Kawarthas and Peterborough, under one lens because of the amazing variety of locations we have and creative people we have,” says Dwulit, pun fully intended. “We are trying to help build the pipeline that needs to exist so that the region can be marketed better.”

Dwulit is the owner of Paradigm Pictures, a production company specializing in TV commercials, documentaries, and narrative films. Established in 2013 though branded as Paradigm in 2019, the company is a collective of filmmakers and creatives across different roles in production including agencies, brands, and artists.

“I just love creating ecosystems for other ideas to be born,” says Dwulit. “That’s happening with the film office, and the more we get it out there, the more positive reactions we get.”

Director of photography and co-director Pawel Dwulit waits for actors to reset a scene as co-director Drew Antis looks on during the production of a proof-of-concept mini-series called "Grist" at Lang Pioneer Village in Keene in October 2023. Dwulit is the owner of Peterborough-based production company Paradigm Pictures, which specializes in commercials, music videos, documentaries, and narrative film. (Photo: Adam Martignetti)
Director of photography and co-director Pawel Dwulit waits for actors to reset a scene as co-director Drew Antis looks on during the production of a proof-of-concept mini-series called “Grist” at Lang Pioneer Village in Keene in October 2023. Dwulit is the owner of Peterborough-based production company Paradigm Pictures, which specializes in commercials, music videos, documentaries, and narrative film. (Photo: Adam Martignetti)

The concept of the film office came out of “necessity” explains Dwulit, who just wrapped up filming a proof of concept for a three-part mini-series called Grist, which was written, produced, filmed, and edited in Peterborough County.

While filming at Lang Pioneer Village in Keene, Dwulit, who is director of photography and co-director, thought about how a central film hub would provide a lot of benefit and opportunity for the “talented” crew he had been working alongside.

“There’s a huge pendulum shift now away from the giant studios — from the big Marvel movies — to good storytelling that impacts you and makes you think about people, life, and humanity — we have all that here,” says Dwulit. “At the core is good storytelling and there’s huge potential for that in this region.”

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Dwulit adds that while there are already big features being filmed in Peterborough — including an episode from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds at The Mount Community Centre — the region’s full potential is not being realized.

“That kind of production brings a lot of money locally to all kinds of businesses, but there’s no one marketing plan designed around making it easier for all types of productions to come to the region,” he says.

Local industry professionals have already shown support for the project, including award-winning editor and producer Rob Viscardis, filmmakers Michael Hayes, Drew Antzis, and Brendan Fell, actress Tamara Bick, actor and improv comedian Adam Martignetti, and musician SJ Riley, among others who were involved in the hyperlocal production of Grist.

Anson Mount as Christopher Pike in episode four of season two of the Star Trek prequel "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," in which the castle interior scenes were filmed at The Mount Community Centre in Peterborough. Pawel Dwulit of Paradigm Pictures, who believes the region's full potential as a film production destination is not being realized, is part of a group of local filmmakers, producers, and more who have established the Peterborough Kawartha Film Office. (Photo: Paramount+)
Anson Mount as Christopher Pike in episode four of season two of the Star Trek prequel “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” in which the castle interior scenes were filmed at The Mount Community Centre in Peterborough. Pawel Dwulit of Paradigm Pictures, who believes the region’s full potential as a film production destination is not being realized, is part of a group of local filmmakers, producers, and more who have established the Peterborough Kawartha Film Office. (Photo: Paramount+)

The development of the not-for-profit film office is currently in the first of a three-phase plan to span the next three to four years. Currently in the first stage, the team is curating a list of locations that are willing to be rented out for film production. All locations are welcome to get involved, from bowling alleys to restaurants and event venues to cottages. Other talent and service providers, like visual effects and makeup artists, will also be in the database.

“We’re going to have a whole slew of vendors that have been pre-vetted and pre-approved by the film office,” explains Dwulit. “If someone wants some sort of service, they want to go to one place and find somebody that’s trusted to give them that level of service.”

The cinematographer explains the database would not only encourage the growth of the local film community, but the business itself would generate a new revenue stream.

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“It’s the same idea as being listed in a directory,” he says, noting that there’s potential for the spaces to be rented even outside of film for things like content creation. “It promotes your business as well, and the rates can always be negotiated, or they it can be offered in exchange for product placements.”

Once a thorough list of participating locations has been gathered, the next phase will involve the collection of data for each service. All relevant data including rental rates and permits will be recorded, and 360-degree photos of the location will be taken. This will make it easier to scout suitable locations.

“For example, you want to be able to say ‘I need a 20-by-20-foot room with big windows facing east, unobstructed for light.’ How many of those exist? I don’t know, but hopefully once we have the database all put together, you can search for something like that. We want to make it as detailed as possible.”

"Grist" director of photography and co-director Pawel Dwulit adjusts a Arri Orbiter light on a 85-foot crane before it is raised up, as first assistant camera Jonathan Miller looks on, during the production of the proof-of-concept mini-series at Lang Pioneer Village in Keene in August 2023. Dwulit, a cinematographer and owner of Peterborough-based production company Paradigm Pictures, believes that with recent shifts in film towards narrative storytelling, there is great potential for Peterborough and the Kawarthas to be marketed for film production. (Photo: Adam Martignetti)
“Grist” director of photography and co-director Pawel Dwulit adjusts a Arri Orbiter light on a 85-foot crane before it is raised up, as first assistant camera Jonathan Miller looks on, during the production of the proof-of-concept mini-series at Lang Pioneer Village in Keene in August 2023. Dwulit, a cinematographer and owner of Peterborough-based production company Paradigm Pictures, believes that with recent shifts in film towards narrative storytelling, there is great potential for Peterborough and the Kawarthas to be marketed for film production. (Photo: Adam Martignetti)

In the effort to provide learning opportunities, which is another goal of the hub, Fleming marketing and business students will begin building the website database in the spring. By September 2024, the aim is for the film office to have secured the necessary grants and economic development support to have completed phase two with the fully formed database.

Also by September, Dwulit is hopeful that Paradigm Pictures will be in the process of filming their first holiday film. The production company has partnered with Peterborough-based screenwriter Carley Smale, who has already written more than a dozen holiday feature films and wants to create one that is hyperlocal.

The third phase of the project will involve the creation of a virtual production stage (a wrap-around screen with ceiling panels that can display any environment) right here in the Kawarthas. The stage would be commercially rentable and allow for crews to be “in multiple places in a short amount of time” explains Dwulit.

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“This would round out the service offerings in terms of production,” Dwulit explains. “You won’t have to drive to Toronto to rent. You can rent from us here locally.”

He adds that, like the film office database, the virtual production stage will create more capacity for learning opportunities “at various levels” right here in the community.

“We could have a smaller production, a local production from Peterborough, or a marketing agency come in and use this stage, and not only educate their team but have a much higher level of production quality,” he says. “We want to bring in people from the community at heavily reduced rates so they can learn. We want to make it accessible — the gates aren’t up, and the chains aren’t on them.”

"Grist" director of photography and co-director Pawel Dwulit sets the frame during the production of the proof-of-concept mini-series at Lang Pioneer Village in Keene in October 2023. Dwulit is part of a group of local filmmakers, producers, and more who have teamed up to develop the not-for-profit Peterborough Kawarthas Film Office to encourage local film production by assisting with locations, permits, equipment rental, finding crew, and other support services. (Photo: Brendan Fell)
“Grist” director of photography and co-director Pawel Dwulit sets the frame during the production of the proof-of-concept mini-series at Lang Pioneer Village in Keene in October 2023. Dwulit is part of a group of local filmmakers, producers, and more who have teamed up to develop the not-for-profit Peterborough Kawarthas Film Office to encourage local film production by assisting with locations, permits, equipment rental, finding crew, and other support services. (Photo: Brendan Fell)

While the virtual production stage may still be years out, Dwulit assures that the educational opportunities, creative education advancements, and economic growth are all happening much sooner.

“The aim is to help the region and those interested in film be the best that they can be at this time where we are, and this whole pipeline is going to make that happen,” he says. “It’s the obvious thing to be doing right now in order to establish more economic interest in the region.”

Visit ptboklfilmoffice.com for more information on the Peterborough Kawartha Film Office and follow them on Instagram and to stay up to date on film projects.

Peterborough actors Naomi Duvall as Sophie and Lindsay Unterlander as the general store owner in a scene from "Grist" at Lang Pioneer Village in Keene in July 2023. As part of the Peterborough Kawarthas Film Office project, Peterborough-based production company Paradigm Pictures recently finished filming a proof of concept for the three-part mini-series. (Photo courtesy of Paradigm Pictures)
Peterborough actors Naomi Duvall as Sophie and Lindsay Unterlander as the general store owner in a scene from “Grist” at Lang Pioneer Village in Keene in July 2023. As part of the Peterborough Kawarthas Film Office project, Peterborough-based production company Paradigm Pictures recently finished filming a proof of concept for the three-part mini-series. (Photo courtesy of Paradigm Pictures)

Cobourg Christmas tree farm fundraiser nets more than $29,000 for Northumberland Hills Hospital

Sharron Wharram-Spry and Brian Spry of Spry Family Christmas Tree Farm in Cobourg present a cheque for $29,677 to Megan Fluxgold of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation, representing the proceeds from the ninth annual Family Christmas at Spry Christmas Tree Farm fundraiser held on December 2, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation)

The act of cutting down a fresh Christmas tree recently yielded a gift of more than $29,000 for the Cobourg hospital.

The Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation announced that the ninth annual family Christmas fundraiser at Spry Family Christmas Tree Farm in Cobourg was a success.

The event held in early December generated $29,677 for the foundation’s “Light up a Life” campaign. More than 144 trees were sold and 100 per cent of the proceeds were donated to the cause, the NHH Foundation noted.

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“This magical holiday tradition isn’t just about finding the perfect tree; it’s also a heartwarming demonstration of the community coming together to make a difference,” said Megan Fluxgold, NHH Foundation’s community engagement and events specialist, in a media release.

“Every dollar spent on these magnificent trees contributes directly to the well-being of our hospital. It was a triple win — the perfect tree, the joy of giving, and the knowledge that our annual Light up a Life campaign is truly supported by our community.”

The event was hosted by Sharron Wharram-Spry and Brian Spry at their Christmas tree farm on Danforth Road West, with proceeds raised through tree sales and by sponsors.

Over the past nine years, the Family Christmas at Spry Christmas Tree Farm fundraiser hosted by Sharron Wharram-Spry and Brian Spry has raised over $172,000 for the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation between monetary contributions of sponsors and tree sales. This year's proceeds will support the purchase of an automatic tablet packager for the hospital's pharmacy. (Photo courtesy of Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation)
Over the past nine years, the Family Christmas at Spry Christmas Tree Farm fundraiser hosted by Sharron Wharram-Spry and Brian Spry has raised over $172,000 for the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation between monetary contributions of sponsors and tree sales. This year’s proceeds will support the purchase of an automatic tablet packager for the hospital’s pharmacy. (Photo courtesy of Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation)

Returning sponsors included Baker Tilly, Wharram Tree Service Ltd., Cameco, Tim Hortons (Toronto Road and Highway 28 locations in Port Hope), Canada Candy Company, and Craft Food House, with Ley Hall Wealth Management, Cobourg Nissan, and Just in Time Sanitation joining as new sponsors.

A visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, a complimentary chili lunch, hot chocolate, and coffee and treats around a bonfire were part of the day.

“NHH Foundation extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this event possible — from the generous hosts, Sharron and Brian, to the many dedicated volunteers, returning and new attendees, and event sponsors,” states the media release.

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“With the success of this year’s event, this annual tradition has now raised a spectacular sum of over $172,670 over its nine years in support of Light Up a Life.”

Proceeds from the 30th annual Light Up a Life campaign will support the purchase of an automatic tablet packager for the hospital’s pharmacy. The NHH Foundation said the device will “help streamline medication packaging and increase efficiency across all departments at NHH.”

First introduced in 1994, the Light Up a Life campaign has raised more than $3.7 million over the years. It has helped pay for various pieces of equipment such as surgical scopes, anaesthetic machines, hospital beds, and NHH’s MRI machine.

What’s open and closed over Christmas and New Year’s 2023

As Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day are all statutory holidays in Ontario, all government offices and services and liquor and beer stores are closed, except for a selected few liquor and beer stores that will be open on Boxing Day. Most retail businesses — included malls, big box stores, and grocery stores — are closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day but are open on Boxing Day. Many pharmacies remain open on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

For your convenience, we provide this list of holiday hours for 288 selected businesses, services, and organizations across the Kawarthas. This information comes from their websites and social media accounts. Please always call them first to confirm their hours (we’ve included phone numbers), especially where you see “call” or “call to confirm” (which means the business did not indicate specific holiday hours) or if you are travelling any distance.

If your business or organization is listed and the hours are incorrect, please let us know by using our content feedback form. We do not have the hours for restaurants in this list as there are far too many to include.

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Beer & Liquor Stores

SUN DEC 24 MON DEC 25 TUE DEC 26 SUN DEC 31 MON JAN 1
Black's Distillery
99 Hunter St. E., Peterborough
705-745-1500
Call CLOSED Call Call CLOSED
Bobcaygeon Brewing Company
4-649 The Parkway, Peterborough
705-243-7077
11:00am-4:00pm CLOSED 12:00pm-5:00pm 11:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
4 May St., Fenelon Falls
705-215-9898
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Haven Brewing Company - Brewery & Taproom
687 Rye St, Unit 6, Peterborough
705-743-4747
Call CLOSED Call Call CLOSED
Kawartha Country Wines
2275 County Rd. 36, Buckhorn
705-657-9916
10:00am-3:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Apsley
3 Burleigh St., Apsley
705-656-4492
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Bancroft
315 Hastings St. N, Bancroft
613-332-2660
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Bewdley
5087 Rice Lake Dr. N., Bewdley
905-797-2077
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Bobcaygeon
37 King St. E., Bobcaygeon
705-738-2591
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Bridgenorth
861 Ward St., Bridgenorth
705-292-9801
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Brighton
11 Park St., Brighton
613-475-2712
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Buckhorn
1976 Lakehurst Rd., Buckhorn
705-657-3211
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Campbellford
37 Front St. St., Campbellford
705-653-3000
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Coboconk
13 Albert St., Coboconk
705-454-3992
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Cobourg
63 Albert St., Cobourg
905-372-7932
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Cobourg (Elgin)
1111 Elgin St. W., Cobourg
905-372-5283
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Coe Hill
8 Centre St., Coe Hill
613-337-1100
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Colborne
9 Toronto Rd., Colborne
905-355-2842
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Fenelon Falls
27 Francis St. W., Fenelon Falls
705-887-3220
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Gooderham
1007 Gooderham St., Gooderham
705-447-2557
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Haliburton
230 Highland St., Haliburton
705-457-2631
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Hastings
18 Front St. W., Hastings
705-696-2291
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Havelock
30 Ottawa St., Havelock
705-778-2141
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Kinmount
4094 County Rd 121, Kinmount
705-488-2341
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Kirkfield
1002 Portage Rd., Kirkfield
705-438-3422
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Lakefield
2 Nichols St., Lakefield
705-652-7031
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Lindsay
449 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-324-5511
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Maynooth
33004 Hwy 62 N., Maynooth
613-338-2243
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Millbrook
4 Centre St., Millbrook
705-652-7400
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Minden
18 Water St., Minden
705-286-1311
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Norwood
426 Hwy. #7, Norwood
705-639-5251
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Omemee
4 King St., Omemee
705-799-5212
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Peterborough (Lansdowne East)
400 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough
705-745-0372
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Peterborough (Lansdowne West)
879 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-743-3582
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Peterborough (Portage Place)
1154 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
705-745-3302
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Peterborough (Sherbrooke)
196 Sherbrooke St., Peterborough
705-745-1333
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Pontypool
646 Drum Rd., Pontypool
705-277-3131
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Port Hope
15 Ontario St., Port Hope
905-885-5668
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Warkworth
44 Church St., Warkworth
705-924-2161
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Warsaw
Water St., Warsaw
705-652-7400
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO - Wilberforce
2763 Essonville Rd., Wilberforce
705-448-2721
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
LCBO (Sullivan's General Store)
472 Ennis Rd,, Ennismore
705-292-8671
CLOSED AT 5:00PM CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED AT 5:00PM CLOSED
LCBO/The Beer Store (Keene General Store)
1111 Heritage Line, Keene
705-295-4418
8:30am-6:00pm (call to confirm) CLOSED 10:00am-5:00pm (call to confirm) 8:00am-6:00pm (call to confirm) CLOSED
LCBO/The Beer Store (Young's Point General Store)
2095 Nathaway Dr., Young's Point
705-652-3731
9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Publican House Brewery Retail Beer Store
B-300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
705-874-5743
11:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 11:00am-9:00pm 11:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
The Beer Store - Bancroft
1 Madawaska St., Bancroft
613-332-1785
10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
The Beer Store - Bobcaygeon
25 King St. E., Bobcaygeon
705-738-3596
10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
The Beer Store - Bridgenorth
882 Ward St., Bridgenorth
705-292-7126
10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
The Beer Store - Campbellford
80 Centre St., Campbellford
705-653-1220
10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
The Beer Store - Coboconk
6716 Hwy 35, Coboconk
705-454-8983
10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
The Beer Store - Cobourg
476 Division St., Cobourg
905-372-3142
10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
The Beer Store - Fenelon Falls
125 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-3222
10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
The Beer Store - Haliburton
15 Hops Dr., Haliburton
705-457-2023
10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
The Beer Store - Hastings
23 Front St. E., Hastings
705-696-2871
10:00am-4:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 10:00am-4:00pm CLOSED
The Beer Store - Havelock
Ottawa St., Havelock
705-778-3078
10:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 10:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
The Beer Store - Lakefield
102 Queen St., Lakefield
705-652-3031
10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
The Beer Store - Lindsay
370 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-324-3541
10:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 11:00am-5:00pm 10:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
The Beer Store - Minden
20 Water St., Minden
705-286-1480
10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
The Beer Store - Peterborough (Lansdowne West)
1900 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-745-0366
10:00am-6:00pm (drive-thru only) CLOSED 11:00am-5:00pm (drive-thru only) 10:00am-6:00pm (drive-thru only) CLOSED
The Beer Store - Peterborough (Lansdowne/Monaghan)
570 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-742-0458
10:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 10:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
The Beer Store - Peterborough (Market Plaza)
139 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-8171
10:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 10:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
The Beer Store - Peterborough (Portage Place)
1154 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
705-743-5462
10:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 10:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
The Beer Store - Port Hope
55 Peter St., Port Hope
905-885-4641
10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
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Drug Stores, Pharmacies & Health Services

SUN DEC 24 MON DEC 25 TUE DEC 26 SUN DEC 31 MON JAN 1
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
200 Rose Glen Rd., Port Hope
905-885-9100
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED  (ALSO CLOSED TUE JAN 2)
Kawartha Lakes After Hours Clinic
55 Angeline St. N., Lindsay
705-880-1213
9:00am-12:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-12:00pm 9:00am-12:00pm CLOSED
Mather & Bell Pharmacy (IDA)
769 Park Street S., Peterborough
705-745-4770
Call CLOSED Call Call CLOSED
Medical Centre Clinic
707 Charlotte St., Peterborough
705-743-6280
8:00am-12:00pm 11:00am-1:00pm 8:00am-2:00pm 8:00am-2:00pm CLOSED
Medical Centre Pharmacy
707 Charlotte St., Peterborough
705-743-3484
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Millbrook IDA
8 King St., Millbrook
705-932-3131
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Peterborough Clinic
26 Hospital Dr., Peterborough
705-743-2040
10:00am-1:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 10:00am-1:00pm CLOSED
Peterborough Clinic Pharmacy (Pharmasave)
26 Hospital Dr., Peterborough
705-743-2040
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Peterborough Public Health
185 King St., Peterborough
705-743-1000
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Rexall - Brighton
1 Main St., Brighton
613-475-3294
9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-6:00pm
Rexall - Haliburton
224 Highland St., Haliburton
705-457-1112
9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm
Rexall - Lindsay Medical
86 Angeline St. S., Lindsay
705-878-4700
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Rexall - Lindsay Square
401 Kent St. W. Unit 57, Lindsay
705-324-6904
8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-5:00pm 8:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm
Rexall - Peterborough (George St.)
85 George St. N., Peterborough
705-748-9733
9:00am-3:00pm 12:00pm-3:00pm 8:00am-3:00pm 9:00am-4:00pm 9:00am-3:00pm
Rexall - Peterborough (Portage Place)
1154 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
705-742-7616
8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-5:00pm 8:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm
Shoppers Drug Mart - Bancroft
118 Hastings St. N., Bancroft
613-332-4846
8:00am-8:00pm 10:00am-6:00pm 8:00am-8:00pm 8:00am-8:00pm 10:00am-6:00pm
Shoppers Drug Mart - Bobcaygeon
85 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-4433
8:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-8:00pm 8:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Shoppers Drug Mart - Cobourg
270 Spring St., Cobourg
905-372-3333
8:00am-10:00pm 10:00am-6:00pm 8:00am-10:00pm 8:00am-10:00pm 10:00am-6:00pm
Shoppers Drug Mart - Haliburton
186 Highland St., Haliburton
705-457-5020
8:00am-9:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-9:00pm 8:00am-9:00pm CLOSED
Shoppers Drug Mart - Lindsay (Downtown)
74 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-324-7400
8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-9:00pm 8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Shoppers Drug Mart - Lindsay (Kent Street)
341-343 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-878-8981
8:00am-12:00am 10:00am-6:00pm 8:00am-12:00am 8:00am-12:00am 10:00am-6:00pm
Shoppers Drug Mart - Peterborough (Charlotte)
250 Charlotte St., Peterborough
705-743-3541
8:00am-10:00pm 10:00am-6:00pm 8:00am-10:00pm 8:00am-10:00pm 10:00am-6:00pm
Shoppers Drug Mart - Peterborough (Chemong)
971 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
705-745-2401
8:00am-12:00am 10:00am-6:00pm 8:00am-12:00am 8:00am-12:00am 10:00am-6:00pm
Shoppers Drug Mart - Peterborough (Dobbin)
1875 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-749-6547
8:00am-10:00pm 10:00am-6:00pm 8:00am-10:00pm 8:00am-10:00pm 10:00am-6:00pm
Shoppers Drug Mart - Peterborough (High)
741 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-748-6141
8:00am-12:00am 10:00am-6:00pm 8:00am-12:00am 8:00am-12:00am 10:00am-6:00pm
Shoppers Wellwise - Peterborough
745 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-743-5100
9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-3:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Sullivan's Pharmacy
71 Hunter St. E., Peterborough
705-742-3469
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Westmount Pharmacy
1293 Clonsilla Ave., Peterborough
705-741-5008
7:00am-10:00pm 7:00am-10:00pm 7:00am-10:00pm 7:00am-10:00pm 7:00am-10:00pm
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Government Services

SUN DEC 24 MON DEC 25 TUE DEC 26 SUN DEC 31 MON JAN 1
Anstruther Lake Transfer Station - North Kawartha
400 Anstruther Lake Rd., Apsley
705-656-4361
10:00am-1:00pm CLOSED 1:00pm-4:00pm 10:00am-1:00pm CLOSED
Bensfort Road Peterborough City/County Landfill Site
1260 Bensfort Rd., Peterborough
705-742-7777 x2150
CLOSED  (CLOSES AT 11:45AM ON DEC 23) CLOSED CLOSED 8:00am-3:45pm CLOSED
Bewdley Community Recycling Centre
7650 County Rd. 9, Hamilton
905-342-2514
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Brighton Community Recycling Centre
1112 County Rd. 26, Brighton
613-475-1946
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Canada Post Mail Delivery / Offices (Note: post offices operated by the private sector will be open according to the hours of service of the host business Not applicable No collection / delivery No collection / delivery Not applicable No collection / delivery
City of Kawartha Lakes City Hall, Municipal Service Centres, and Administration Offices
26 Francis St., Lindsay
705-324-9411
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
City of Kawartha Lakes Parks, Recreation and Culture facilities, arenas, and pools
Various locations, City of Kawartha Lakes
705-324-9411
Check with facility CLOSED Check with facility Check with facility CLOSED
City of Kawartha Lakes Public Libraries
Various locations, City of Kawartha Lakes
705-324-9411 x1291
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Regular hours CLOSED
City of Kawartha Lakes Waste and Recycling Collection
26 Francis St., Lindsay
1-888-822-2225
Not applicable Moves to Tue Dec 26 Moves to Wed Dec 27 (Dec 27 to 28, 28 to 29) Not applicable Moves to Tue Jan 2 (Jan 2 to 3, 3 to 4, 4 to 5)
City of Peterborough Day Cares
Peterborough
705-748-8830
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
City of Peterborough Garbage Pickup
Peterborough
705-745-1386
Not applicable Not applicable Moves to Sat Dec 30 (Zone 1) Not applicable Not applicable
City of Peterborough Green Bin Pickup
Peterborough
Not applicable Not applicable Moves to Sat Dec 30 (Zone 1 & 2) Not applicable Not applicable
City of Peterborough Recycling Pickup
Peterborough
705-876-1600
Not applicable Not applicable Moves to Sat Dec 30 (Zone 1 & 2) Not applicable Not applicable
City of Peterborough Social Services (for emergency shelter services call 705-926-0096)
Closed, Peterborough
705-748-8830
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Cobourg Public Library
200 Ontario St., Cobourg
905-372-9271
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Cobourg Transit / WHEELS Transit
740 Division St., Cobourg
905-372-4555
8:45am-3:45pm NO SERVICE 6:16am-9:00pm 8:45am-3:45pm NO SERVICES
Eldon Landfill
311 Rockview Rd., Kirkfield
1-888-822-2225
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Fenelon Landfill
314 Mark Rd., Fenelon Falls
1-888-822-2225
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
GO Transit (Peterborough Bus Terminal)
190 Simcoe St., Peterborough
1-888-438-6646
Regular schedule Saturday schedule Saturday schedule Regular schedule Saturday schedule
Haliburton County Administration Offices
11 Newcastle St., Minden
705-286-4085
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
200 Rose Glen Rd., Port Hope
905-885-9100
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED  (ALSO CLOSED TUE JAN 2)
Haultain Transfer Station - North Kawartha
6879 Highway 28, Woodview
705-656-4361
10:00am-1:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-12:00pm 10:00am-1:00pm CLOSED
Hope Transfer Station
4775 5th Line, Port Hope
905-753-2030
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Laxton Digby Longford Landfill
3225 Monck Rd., Norland
1-888-822-2225
8:00am-12:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 8:00am-12:00pm CLOSED
Lindsay Human Services
322 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-324-9870
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Lindsay Library
90 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-324-9411 x1291
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 10:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Lindsay Ops Landfill
51 Wilson Rd., Lindsay
1-888-822-2225
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Lindsay Transit / LIMO Specialized Transit
180 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-324-9411
9:00am-4:00pm NO SERVICE 7:00am-7:00pm 9:00am-4:00pm NO SERVICE
Municipality of Port Hope Municipal Offices
56 Queen St., Port Hope
905-885-4544
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
North Kawartha Municipal Office
280 Burleigh St., Apsley
705- 656-4445
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
North Kawartha Township Recycling Collection
340 McFadden Rd., Apsley
705-656-3619
Not applicable No collection Not applicable Not applicable No collection
North Kawartha Township Waste Collection
340 McFadden Rd., Apsley
705-656-3619
Not applicable Moves to Tue Dec 26 (Dec 28 collection moves to Fri Dec 29) Not applicable Not applicable Moves to Tue Jan 2 (Jan 4 collection moves to Fri Jan 5)
Northumberland County Administration Offices
555 Courthouse Rd., Cobourg
905-372-3329
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Northumberland County Waste and Recycling Collection
555 Courthouse Rd., Cobourg
1-866-293-8379
Not applicable Moves to Wed Dec 27 Moves to Thu Dec 28 (Dec 27 to Dec 29, Dec 28 to Dec 30) Not applicable Moves to Tue Jan 2 (Jan 2 to Jan 3, 3 to 4, 4 to 5)
Northumberland Material Recovery Facility (no material drop-off by public, but blue boxes, green bins, backyard composters are available for purchase)
280 Edwardson Rd., Grafton
1-866-293-8379
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism Visitor Centre
1400 Crawford Dr., Peterborough
705-742-2201
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Peterborough Airport
925 Airport Rd., Peterborough
705-743-6708
7:00am-6:00pm Unstaffed 7:00am-6:00pm 7:00am-6:00pm 7:00am-6:00pm
Peterborough City Hall
500 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-7777
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Peterborough County Administration Offices
470 Water St., Peterborough
705-743-0380
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Peterborough County Court House
470 Water St., Peterborough
705-876-3815
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Peterborough County Garbage Pickup
Peterborough
705-745-1386
Not applicable Check your township at ptbocounty.ca or install Recycle Coach app Check your township at ptbocounty.ca or install Recycle Coach app Not applicable Check your township at ptbocounty.ca or install Recycle Coach app
Peterborough County Public Works/Environmental Services
310 Armour Rd., Peterborough
705-775-2737
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Peterborough County Recycling Pickup
Peterborough
705-775-2737
Not applicable No collection No change Not applicable No collection
Peterborough Hazardous Household Waste Facility
400 Pido Rd., Peterborough
705-876-0461
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 8:00am-1:00pm CLOSED
Peterborough Public Health
185 King St., Peterborough
705-743-1000
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Peterborough Public Library
345 Aylmer St. N., Peterborough
705-745-5382
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Peterborough Public Works Office (when closed, contact staff on duty 24/7)
500 George St. N., Peterborough
705-745-1386
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Peterborough Recycling Drop-Off Depot
390 Pido Rd., Peterborough
705-742-7777
Open 24/7 Open 24/7 Open 24/7 Open 24/7 Open 24/7
Peterborough Transit Services (bus and handi-van)
190 Simcoe St., Peterborough
705-742-7777 x2895
Last trip 7:15pm NO SERVICE Holiday service Last trip 7:15pm NO SERVICE
Port Hope Public Library (Mary J. Benson Branch)
31 Queen St., Port Hope
905-885-4712
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Port Hope Transit
56 Queen St., Port Hope
905-885-9891
NO SERVICE NO SERVICE NO SERVICE NO SERVICE NO SERVICE
Provincial Offences Office - Lindsay
440 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-324-3962
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Provincial Offences Office - Peterborough
99 Simcoe St., Peterborough
705-742-7777 x2099
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Bancroft
50 Monck St., Bancroft
1-800-267-8097
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Bobcaygeon
21 Canal St. E., Bobcaygeon
705-738-2202
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Brighton
140 Prince Edward St., Brighton
613-475-2641
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Campbellford
51 Grand Rd., Campbellford
705-653-1579
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Cobourg
Unit 105, 1005 Elgin St. W., Cobourg
1-800-267-8097
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Fenelon Falls
41 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-3030
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Haliburton
Unit 3, 50 York St., Haliburton
705-457-2911
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Lakefield
133 Water St., Lakefield
705-652-3141
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Lindsay
322 Kent St. W., Lindsay
1-800-267-8097
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Millbrook
8 King St. E., Millbrook
705-932-2323
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Minden
12698 Hwy 35, Minden
1-800-267-8097
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Norwood
2373B County Rd 45, Norwood
705-639-2007
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Peterborough
Main Floor, 300 Water St., Peterborough
1-800-267-8097
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
ServiceOntario - Port Hope
58 Queen St., Port Hope
905-885-7400
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Seymour Community Recycling Centre
344 5th Line W., Campbellford
705-653-4757
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Somerville Landfill
381 Ledge Hill Rd., Burnt River
1-888-822-2225
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Town of Cobourg Municipal Offices
55 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-4301
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Venture13 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre
739 D'Arcy St., Cobourg
289-677-5490
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Victoria Hall
5 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-4301
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Open (The Beatle Band at 7:30pm) CLOSED
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Grocery Stores

SUN DEC 24 MON DEC 25 TUE DEC 26 SUN DEC 31 MON JAN 1
Charlotte Pantry
348 Charlotte St., Peterborough
705-745-9068
8:00am-6:00pm (call to confirm) CLOSED 9:00am-5:00pm (call to confirm) 8:00am-6:00pm (call to confirm) 9:00am-8:00pm (call to confirm)
Chris & Angela's No Frills
155 Elizabeth St., Brighton
1-866-987-6453
8:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-6:00pm 8:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Chub & Nikki’s No Frills
1866 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
1-866-987-6453
8:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-6:00pm 8:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
David's No Frills
500 Division St., Cobourg
1-866-987-6453
8:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-6:00pm 8:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Davis Your Independent Grocer (YIG)
20 Jocelyn Rd., Port Hope
905-885-1867
7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-5:00pm 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Easton's Valu-mart
South Water St. & Hwy #35, Minden
705-286-3388
8:00am-2:30pm CLOSED 9:00am-5:00pm 8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Farmboy Market
754 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-745-2811
8:00am-4:00pm (call to confirm) CLOSED CLOSED 8:00am-4:00pm (call to confirm) CLOSED
Fisher's No Frills
15 Canrobert St., Campbellford
1-866-987-6453
8:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-6:00pm 8:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Food Basics Lindsay
363 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-878-3300
7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-5:00pm 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Food Basics Port Hope
125 Hope St. S., Port Hope
905-885-8194
7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 10:00am-5:00pm 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Foodland Bancroft
337 Hastings St. N., Bancroft
613-332-6664
7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 7:00am-6:00pm 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Foodland Bobcaygeon
62 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-2282
7:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-5:00pm 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Foodland Buckhorn
3329 Buckhorn Rd., Buckhorn
705-657-3311
8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Foodland Cobourg
990 Division St. , Cobourg
905-373-1511
7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 7:00am-5:00pm 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Foodland Ennismore
470 Robinson Rd., Ennismore
705-292-6719
8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-5:00pm 8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Foodland Haliburton
188 Highland St., Haliburton
705-457-2242
7:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-6:00pm 7:00am-9:00pm CLOSED
Foodland Havelock
4 County Road #40, Havelock
705-778-3881
6:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 6:00am-11:30pm 6:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Foodland Lakefield
1 Queen St., Lakefield
705-652-3202
12:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 7:00am-6:00pm 12:00am-7:00pm CLOSED
Foodland Millbrook (Calhoun's)
6 Centre St., Millbrook
705-932-2139
8:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-5:00pm 8:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Foodland Minden
12325 Highway 35, Minden
705-286-1121
9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Foodland Omemee
31 King St. E., Omemee
705-799-5211
8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Foodland Peterborough - Liftlock East City
142 Hunter St. E, Peterborough
705-743-8253
7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Foodland Peterborough - Sherbrooke
760 Sherbrooke St., Peterborough
705-742-3321
7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Foodland Wilberforce
2763 Essonville Line, Wilberforce
705-448-2811
7:00am-4:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
FreshCo Peterborough - Brock
167 Brock St., Peterborough
705-745-1113
7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 10:00am-7:00pm 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
FreshCo Peterborough - Lansdowne
950 Lansdowne St W., Peterborough
705-742-3836
7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 10:00am-7:00pm 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Greg's No Frills
230 George St. N., Peterborough
1-866-987-6453
8:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-6:00pm 8:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
John's Your Independent Grocer (YIG)
871 Ward St., Bridgenorth
705-292-7093
8:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 8:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Loblaws - Lindsay
400 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-878-4605
7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 7:00am-6:00pm 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Loblaws Real Canadian Superstore - Peterborough
769 Borden Av., Peterborough
705-749-6962
6:00am-7:00pm CLOSED 7:00am-8:00pm 6:00am-7:00pm CLOSED
M&M Food Market - Bancroft
2 Snow Rd., Bancroft
613-332-8251
Call CLOSED Call Call CLOSED
M&M Food Market - Cobourg
975 Elgin St. W., Cobourg
905-372-3116
9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 11:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
M&M Food Market - Lakefield
140 Queen St., Lakefield
705-652-3221
9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 10:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
M&M Food Market - Lindsay
370 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-3656
8:00am-3:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
M&M Food Market - Peterborough (Chemong)
1091 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
705-748-2944
9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 12:00pm-4:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
M&M Food Market - Peterborough (Lansdowne)
1080 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-740-9684
9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 12:00pm-4:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
M&M Food Market - Port Hope
121 Toronto Rd., Port Hope
905-885-9445
9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 10:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Metro - Cobourg
1111 Elgin St. W., Cobourg
905-372-9799
7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Metro - Peterborough
1154 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
705-745-3381
7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Morello's Your Independent Grocer (YIG)
400 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough
705-740-9365
8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-5:00pm 8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Reid's Valu-Mart
42 Russell St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0622
7:00am-5:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 7:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Sobeys - Brighton
14 Main St., Brighton
613-475-0200
8:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm 8:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Sobeys - Fenelon Falls
15 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-3611
7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Sobeys - Peterborough (Lansdowne)
1200 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-748-5655
7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Sobeys - Peterborough (Towerhill)
501 Towerhill Rd., Peterborough
705-740-9026
7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Strang's Your Independent Grocer (YIG)
101 East St. S., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6651
7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Todd's Valu-mart
52 Bridge St., Hastings
705-696-3504
8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-5:00pm 8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Todd's Your Independent Grocer (YIG)
5121 Country Road #21, Haliburton
705-455-9775
7:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-5:00pm 7:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Tony & Jill's No Frills
127 Hastings St. N., Bancroft
1-866-987-6453
8:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-6:00pm 8:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Wholesale Club - Lindsay
55 Angeline St., Lindsay
705-324-7198
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

 

Malls & Box Stores

SUN DEC 24 MON DEC 25 TUE DEC 26 SUN DEC 31 MON JAN 1
Best Buy
1101 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-741-2081
9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-9:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Canadian Tire - Bancroft
41 Hastings St. N., Bancroft
613-332-1074
9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Canadian Tire - Campbellford
130 Grand Rd, Campbellford
705-653-3250
9:00am-4:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-4:00pm CLOSED
Canadian Tire - Cobourg
1125 Elgin St. W., Cobourg
905-372-8781
9:00am-4:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-6:00pm 9:00am-4:00pm CLOSED
Canadian Tire - Fenelon Falls
160 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-3310
8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-6:00pm 8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Canadian Tire - Lindsay
377 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-324-2176
8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-5:00pm 8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Canadian Tire - Minden
92 Water St., Minden
705-286-4400
9:00am-4:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-4:00pm CLOSED
Canadian Tire - Peterborough (Chemong)
1050 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
705-745-1388
9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Canadian Tire - Peterborough (Lansdowne)
1200 Lansdowne St. W.., Peterborough
705-742-0406
9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Costco - Peterborough
485 The Parkway, Peterborough
705-750-2600
8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-8:30pm 8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Giant Tiger - Campbellford
547 Grand Rd., Campbellford
705-632-1377
9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-6:00pm 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Giant Tiger - Cobourg
1111 Elgin St. W., Cobourg
905-377-1092
9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-6:00pm 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Giant Tiger - Lakefield
2657 Lakefield Rd., Lakefield
705-876-7715
9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Giant Tiger - Lindsay
55 Angeline St. N., Lindsay
705-328-9572
9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Giant Tiger - Peterborough
1875 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-749-2629
9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Giant Tiger - Port Hope
145 Peter St., Port Hope
905-885-6923
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-6:00pm 8:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Home Depot - Cobourg
1050 De Palma Dr., Cobourg
905-377-7600
8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-6:00pm 8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Home Depot - Peterborough
500 Lansdowne St W., Peterborough
705-876-4560
8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-6:00pm 8:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Lansdowne Place Mall
645 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-748-2961
9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 8:00am-6:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Lindsay Square Mall
401 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-878-1524
11:00am-4:00pm CLOSED 9:30am-8:00pm (call to confirm) 11:00am-4:00pm CLOSED
Northumberland Mall
1111 Elgin St. W., Cobourg
906-373-4567
11:00am-4:00pm (call to confirm) CLOSED 10:00am-6:00pm (call to confirm) 11:00am-4:00pm (call to confirm) CLOSED
Peavey Mart Lindsay
44 Greenfield Rd., Lindsay
705-328-3311
8:00am-4:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-5:00pm 8:00am-4:00pm CLOSED
Peavey Mart Peterborough
147 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough
705-745-8681
8:00am-4:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-5:00pm 8:00am-4:00pm CLOSED
Peterborough Square
340 George Street N., Peterborough
705-742-0493
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
PetSmart
898 Monaghan Rd. Unit 2, Peterborough
705-740-9852
9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-7:00pm 9:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Portage Place
1154 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
705-749-0212
CLOSED CLOSED Open CLOSED CLOSED
Staples - Cobourg
1025 Elgin St. W., Cobourg
905-377-0458
12:00pm-5:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm 12:00pm-5:00pm CLOSED
Staples - Lindsay
363 Kent St. W. Unit 600, Lindsay
705-328-3427
12:00pm-5:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm 12:00pm-5:00pm CLOSED
Staples - Peterborough
109 Park St. S., Peterborough
705-741-1130
11:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-6:00pm 11:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
Walmart - Cobourg
73 Strathy Rd., Cobourg
905-373-1239
7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 7:00am-10:00pm 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Walmart - Peterborough (Chemong)
1002 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
705-742-5090
7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 7:00am-10:00pm 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED
Walmart - Peterborough (Lansdowne)
950 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-876-9617
7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED 7:00am-10:00pm 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED

 

Other Stores

SUN DEC 24 MON DEC 25 TUE DEC 26 SUN DEC 31 MON JAN 1
Brant Basics
292 George St. N., Peterborough
705-748-2291
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Enniskillen General Store
2695 Marsdale Dr., Peterborough
705-874-5408
7:00am-6:00pm (call to confirm) CLOSED 7:00am-10:00pm (call to confirm) 7:00am-6:00pm (call to confirm) CLOSED
Kawartha TV & Stereo
188 Park St. S., Peterborough
705-740-0000
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Keene General Store (includes LCBO/The Beer Store)
1111 Heritage Line, Keene
705-295-4418
8:30am-6:00pm (call to confirm) CLOSED 10:00am-5:00pm (call to confirm) 8:00am-6:00pm (call to confirm) CLOSED
Lockside Trading Company (Haliburton)
183 Highland St., Haliburton
705-457-5280
10:00am-3:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 10:00am-2:00pm CLOSED
Lockside Trading Company (Young's Point)
2805 River Av., Young's Point
705-652-3940
10:00am-3:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 10:00am-2:00pm CLOSED
Sullivan's General Store (includes LCBO)
472 Ennis Rd., Ennismore
705-292-8671
CLOSED AT 5:00PM CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED AT 5:00PM CLOSED
Young's Point General Store (includes LCBO/The Beer Store)
2095 Nathaway Dr., Young's Point
705-652-3731
9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED

 

Recreation & Leisure

SUN DEC 24 MON DEC 25 TUE DEC 26 SUN DEC 31 MON JAN 1
Art Gallery of Northumberland
55 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-0333
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Art Gallery of Peterborough
2 Crescent St., Peterborough
705-743-9179
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Cobourg Community Centre
750 D'Arcy St., Cobourg
905-372-7371
7:00am-1:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 7:00am-1:00pm CLOSED
Fenelon Falls Community Centre
27 Veterans Way, Fenelon Falls
705-887-3727
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Forbert Memorial Pool and Workout Centre
6 River Park Rd., Bobcaygeon
705-738-5858
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Galaxy Cinemas
320 Water St., Peterborough
705-749-2000
Open Open Open Open Open
Hutchison House
270 Brock St., Peterborough
705-743-9710
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Jack Burger Sports Complex
60 Highland Dr., Port Hope
905-885-2474
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Kawartha Settlers' Village
85 Dunn St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6163
CLOSED FOR SEASON CLOSED FOR SEASON CLOSED FOR SEASON CLOSED FOR SEASON CLOSED FOR SEASON
Lang Pioneer Village Museum
104 Lang Rd., Keene
705-295-6694
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Lindsay Recreation Complex
133 Adelaide St. S., Lindsay
705-324-9112
Closes at 12:00pm (no fitness classes) CLOSED CLOSED Closes at 12:00pm (no fitness classes) CLOSED
North Kawartha Fitness Centre (North Kawartha Community Centre)
340 McFadden Rd., Apsley
705-656-4445
Open (free public skating 11:00am-1:00pm) CLOSED CLOSED Open (free public skating 11:00am-1:00pm) CLOSED
Peterborough Arenas - Healthy Planet Arena
911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough
705-876-8121
8:30am-12:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 7:00am-4:00pm (public skate 1:00pm-3:00pm) 12:00pm-10:00pm (public skate 1:00pm-3:00pm)
Peterborough Arenas - Kinsmen Civic Centre
1 Kinsmen Way, Peterborough
705-742-5454
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Peterborough Arenas - Memorial Centre (ticket sales available online 24/7)
151 Lansdowne St W., Peterborough
705-743-3561
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Petes game at 2:05pm CLOSED
Peterborough Museum & Archives
300 Hunter St. E., Peterborough
705-743-5180
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Peterborough Sports & Wellness Centre
775 Brealey Dr., Peterborough
705-742-0050
6:00am-12:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 6:00am-2:00pm 6:00am-12:00pm
Peterborough YMCA (Balsillie Family Branch)
123 Aylmer St. S., Peterborough
705-748-9622
7:00am-2:00pm CLOSED CLOSED 7:00am-2:00pm CLOSED
Quaker Foods City Square Outdoor Rink
215 Charlotte St., Peterborough
10:00am-3:00pm (weather dependent) CLOSED 10:00am-3:00pm (weather dependent) 10:00am-3:00pm (weather dependent) 10:00am-3:00pm (weather dependent)
Rainbow Cinema Cobourg
1111 Elgin St. W. (Northumberland Mall), Cobourg
905-372-2444
Open CLOSED Open Open CLOSED
Town Park Recreation Centre
62 McCaul St., Port Hope
905-885-7908
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Trent Athletics Centre
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
705-748-1257
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
YMCA Northumberland - Brighton
170 Main St., Brighton
613-475-2887
9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED 9:00am-2:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm CLOSED
YMCA Northumberland - Cobourg
339 Elgin St. W., Cobourg
905-372-0161
7:00am-2:00pm CLOSED 7:00am-5:00pm 7:00am-2:00pm CLOSED

 

Veterinary Clinics

SUN DEC 24 MON DEC 25 TUE DEC 26 SUN DEC 31 MON JAN 1
Apsley Veterinary Services
9779 Highway 28, Apsley
705-656-2838
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED  (ALSO CLOSED DEC 27 -30) CLOSED CLOSED
Burnham Mansion Veterinary Services
2235 Keene Rd., Peterborough
705-749-6767
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Cavan Hills Veterinary Services
303 Hwy 7A, Cavan
705-270-0800
Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Open 24 hours
Champlain Animal Hospital
2673 Lakefield Rd., Peterborough
705-742-4243
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Jackson Creek Veterinary Services
1140 Parkhill Rd. W., Peterborough
705-741-5588
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Kawartha Veterinary Emergency Clinic
1840 Lansdowne St. W. Unit 1B, Peterborough
705-741-5832
Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Open 24 hours Open 24 hours
Otonabee Animal Hospital
3881 Wallace Point Rd., Otonabee
705-743-4936
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Parkhill Animal Hospital
1535 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
705-745-4605
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Peterborough Pet Hospital
379 Lansdowne St. E, Peterborough
705-742-8837
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Peterborough West Animal Hospital
2605 Stewart Line, Cavan
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Freezing rain warning in effect Saturday morning for most of Kawarthas region

Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for most of the greater Kawarthas region for Saturday (December 23).

The freezing rain warning is in effect for Peterborough County, the City of Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland County.

A few hours of freezing rain are likely beginning early Saturday morning and ending by late afternoon.

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Freezing rain is expected to be light, which should limit ice build-up to 2 mm at most.

For areas close to Lake Ontario, the threat of freezing rain will be less as temperatures are expected to be just above the freezing mark.

Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. Slow down while driving in slippery conditions, particularly on untreated surfaces. Watch for taillights ahead and maintain a safe following distance.

Kawartha Lakes police arrest homeowner in arson investigation after Sunday morning fire at Lindsay home

Police have arrested and charged the homeowner of this Russell Street East home in Lindsay that was destroyed by fire on December 17, 2023, also damaging a neighbouring home and displacing a single mother and her son and their two pets. (Photo via GoFundMe)

Police have arrested and charged the owner of a Lindsay home that burned down early Sunday morning (December 17).

At around 2 a.m. last Sunday, Kawartha Lakes police and fire and rescue crews responded to a residential fire on Russell Street East in Lindsay. The fire destroyed the home and damaged a neighbouring home, displacing a single mother and her son.

Following an investigation by Kawartha Lakes police with the assistance of the Ontario Fire Marshall Office, on Friday (December 22) police arrested a 24-year-old woman who owns the home that burned down and charged her with conspiracy to commit an indictable offence (arson endangering life) and fraud over $5,000. The accused woman has been held for a bail hearing and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay on Friday.

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Police are continuing their investigation into the fire.

The day after the fire, police had released a photo of a suspect taken by a camera within the home of a suspect pouring what appears to be gasoline onto the floor. Police have released additional photos of a person of interest purchasing a gasoline container from a local store, and are looking to identify and speak to the man.

If you are able to identify the man or have any information in relation to this incident, contact the Kawartha Lakes Police Service at 705-324-5252. If you prefer to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.khcrimestoppers.com.

Kawartha Lakes police are seeking to identify and speak with this person of interest as part of their arson investigation into a fire that destroyed a home on Russell Street East in Lindsay on December 17, 2023. (Police-supplied photos)
Kawartha Lakes police are seeking to identify and speak with this person of interest as part of their arson investigation into a fire that destroyed a home on Russell Street East in Lindsay on December 17, 2023. (Police-supplied photos)

Four recipes to try this holiday season from Kawartha Lakes ‘Recipe Revival’ project

Earl Hugill and Agatha Rumney of Coboconk in 1923, the year before Agatha wrote a recipe for golden marmalade on the back of a menu from her husband's restaurant. Submitted by Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives, the recipe is one of four recently added to the City of Kawartha Lakes' "Recipe Revival" project. (Photo: Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives)

Just in time for the holidays, the City of Kawartha Lakes has released four new recipes for its “Recipe Revival” project.

Launched in August, the project intends to collect, document, and celebrate recipes that reflect the region’s cultural heritage, whether Indigenous, agricultural and industrial, or immigrant.

Kawartha Lakes residents, food enthusiasts, and history buffs can participate in the Recipe Revival project by submitting their family’s favourite recipes, along with any associated anecdotes, memories, stories, and photos.

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Joining three recipes that are already part of the project — Nana’s fudge by Fenelon Falls seasonal resident Barbara Hooey, tea biscuits from Abbott Sisters’ Recipe Book, and coleslaw from The Lady Hughes Chapter — are four new recipes, each coming with a story. “This recipe is a time machine that takes us back to the flavours of Coboconk in the 1920s,” according to a media release.

Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives submitted a recipe for golden marmalade, written in 1924 by Coboconk’s Agatha Rumney on the back of a menu for Central Restaurant, which was run by Agatha’s husband Earl Hugill.

Laura Love shared a recipe for gingerbread from her great-grandfather Edward ‘Curtis’ Leslie from Fredericton, New Brunswick. Born in 1899, Edward worked on the family farm for more of his early life, but family lore has it he always enjoyed baking and, in the early 1940s, he ran his own bakery until his death in 1966.

Janet Cain from Bethany submitted a recipe for a Christmas cake featuring gumdrops that originally came from her grandmother-in-law. The recipe is one of four recently added to the City of Kawartha Lakes' "Recipe Revival" project. (Photo: Janet Cain)
Janet Cain from Bethany submitted a recipe for a Christmas cake featuring gumdrops that originally came from her grandmother-in-law. The recipe is one of four recently added to the City of Kawartha Lakes’ “Recipe Revival” project. (Photo: Janet Cain)

Janet Cain from Bethany has submitted a recipe for a light Christmas cake that originally came from her grandmother-in-law. Along with traditional ingredients like raisins and fruit, this festive cake also features gumdrops and coconut.

Finally, Rachel Kruyf from Beaverton shared a recipe for shepherd’s pie that her mother often made when Rachel was a child, telling her that finding the bay leaf in the pie would bring good luck. When making the recipe for her own family, Rachel passed on the bay leaf story, thinking it was an old wives’ tale, only to find out from her mother a few years ago that she had made up the story so Rachel wouldn’t be disgusted by the bay leaf in the pie.

“Now a family joke, the bay leaf tradition lives on, showcasing the delightful way culinary customs are born,” reads the media release.

For more information about the Recipe Revival project, to see all the current recipies, and to submit your own, visit www.kawarthalakes.ca/recipes.

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