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Bruce Head is kawarthaNOW's managing editor, events editor, chief technical officer, and a contributing writer. Outside of work, he enjoys songwriting, playing guitar, and spending time with Cait the border collie.
Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service chief Sara Johnston (right) with Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service honour guard member Andrew Rafton during a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the new Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service headquarters at 230 Angeline Street South in Lindsay on August 4, 2026. (Photo: Adam Guppy)

Construction begins on new $50-million Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service headquarters in Lindsay

Purpose-built facility at 230 Angeline Street South will consolidate seven existing paramedic locations, with completion targeted for 2028.
OPSEU Local 358 president Jessica Bushey (front left) with developmental services workers and supporters in front of the Community Living Trent Highlands office on Aylmer Street in Peterborough on June 12, 2026. (Photo: Bethan Bates / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough city council backs continued child care subsidies for workers during lawful strikes

General committee votes 8-2 to expedite review of city policy after subsidy concerns raised by striking Community Living Trent Highlands workers.
Peterborough city councillor Keith Riel questions city staff about an economic development update presented to city council during a general committee meeting on August 4, 2026. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of City of Peterborough video)

Peterborough’s economic development progress draws praise and scrutiny from councillors

At its first meeting since June, council endorses staff update while questioning reporting gaps, international travel, and support for local businesses.
Belfast-born Melee Hutton as Francis Shields and Sarah Evans as Loretta Mackie in Shillelagh Theatre Company's February 2025 production of "Fly Me to the Moon" at the Red Sandcastle Theatre in Toronto. The two actors will reprise their roles in the Globus Theatre production of the Belfast-set dark comedy by Marie Jones, one of Northern Ireland's most internationally successful playwrights, which runs from August 5 to 15, 2026 in Bobcaygeon. (Photo: Lisa Kannako)

Belfast-born actor brings her authentic Northern Irish voice to Globus Theatre’s production of ‘Fly...

Melee Hutton and Sarah Evans are underpaid community carers who face a moral dilemma in Marie Jones' dark comedy running in Bobcaygeon from August 5 to 15.
Karen Parker and Diana Frances perform as traditional housewives from the 1950s confronting the modern world in their interactive comedy "Leave it to Cleavage" at Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon from July 30 to August 1, 2026. (Photo: Dahlia Katz)

Retro housewives confront modern expectations in interactive Globus Theatre comedy

Award-winning improvisers Diana Frances and Karen Parker return to Bobcaygeon for three performances of 'Leave it to Cleavage' from July 30 to August 1.
The Township of Cavan Monaghan, Peterborough County, and the City of Peterborough are engaged in confidential discussions about land use facilitated by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. (Photo: Bluewater)

Peterborough County accuses city of violating confidentiality agreement over regional growth talks

Warden Bonnie Clark says the city's public announcement following the first provincially facilitated meeting risks undermining the collaborative process.
A view of the west side of Mark Street United Church at 90 Hunter Street East in Peterborough's East City as demolition continues of the church's former Christian Education Centre, the site of TVM Group's new 17-storey high-rise apartment building, on July 23, 2026. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Demolition has begun at Mark Street United Church site as 17-storey East City project...

Removal of the 1957 Christian Education Centre is clearing the way for a controversial 205-unit high-rise approved by Peterborough city council last September.
Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist Julian Taylor will headline "Where Light Grows: A Camp Kerry Fundraiser" on September 13, 2026 at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough, which will also feature local performers Victoria Yeh, Maria Leahy, Rye Whetung, and Julie Fallis, with Kerry Griffin serving as master of ceremonies. (Photo: Lisa MacIntosh / Poster: KS & Co. Productions)

Julian Taylor returns to Peterborough in September to headline benefit concert for grieving families

Also featuring local performers, 'Where Light Grows' on September 13 at Market Hall will raise funds for Camp Kerry Ontario's family bereavement retreat program.
After serving two terms as Smith Ward councillor and two terms as deputy mayor, Sherry Senis was acclaimed mayor of Selwyn Township in 2022. (Photo: Sewlyn Township)

Sherry Senis announces she will not be seeking re-election as Selwyn Township mayor

Senis has served 20 years on Selwyn Township council, including two terms as Smith Ward councillor and two terms as deputy mayor.
American manufacturer Woodward Inc. will be closing its Peterborough plant at 2000 Fisher Drive by 2027, affecting 165 employees, just a year after it acquired the facility from France-based aircraft equipment manufacturer Safran Electronics & Defense, which produced aircraft landing gear, steering control units, engine controllers, and engine data management technology to record fault data at the plant. (Photo: Safran Electronics & Defense)

Woodward plant closure deals another blow to Peterborough’s manufacturing sector

The company's decision to move production to Poland by 2027 will affect 165 employees, with Mayor Jeff Leal calling the news 'deeply disappointing'.

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