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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.
At its general committee meeting on August 24, 2026, Peterborough city council endorsed an eight-month pilot program that would see One City Peterborough hire people facing challenges with employment to clean streets in the downtown core. The pilot program is similar to the "Clean Team" program launched in 2018 as an initiative of the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) in partnership with the Warming Room Community Ministries, which merged with Peterborough Reintegration Services the following year to become One City Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Peterborough city council backs $25,000 downtown street-cleaning pilot for this fall

Based on a similar program launched in 2018, One City Peterborough would employ people facing barriers to traditional employment.
Pictured with Monaghan Ward councillor Matt Crowley (top left) during a candidate information session on March 31, 2026, Rob Hailman (top, second from right) joined the mayoral race on Friday, August 21. Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area board vice-chair Nigel Lister (bottom left) has registered to run in Town Ward, and Kawartha Ribfest organizer Dennis Nephin (bottom right) has joined the crowded Northcrest Ward race. (Photo: Jordan Lyall / kawarthaNOW; kawarthaNOW screenshot of City of Peterborough video; Dennis Nephin / Facebook)

Peterborough municipal election field set with seven mayoral candidates and 28 council hopefuls

Rob Hailman joined the race for mayor before nominations closed Friday, while several new ward candidates have also filed to run in the October 26 election.
Located at 201 St. George Street in Lindsay, Mariposa Dairy has crown from a 100-acre goat farm into one of Canada's largest goat cheese producers and processors, and also produces sheep milk cheese products. (Photo: Mariposa Dairy / Facebook)

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

Federal funding will help Mariposa Dairy automate its operations and auto parts manufacturer Armada Toolworks diversify into medical devices.
Globus Theatre founders and real-life couple James Barrett and Sarah Quick rehearsing their lines as Theo and Gwen in Kristen Da Silva's poignant romantic comedy "Beyond the Sea," which runs for 10 performances at the professional theatre company in Bobcaygeon from August 19 to 29, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Globus Theatre)

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

The real-life couple will star in Kristen Da Silva's poignant romantic comedy, running in Bobcaygeon from August 19 to 29.
Leaves of a Norway maple infected with Rhytisma acerinum, one of three related fungus species that cause tar spot disease. While the disease is unsightly, it is cosmetic and does not usually affect the long-term health of a tree. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

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

Tar spot is a common fungal disease that thrives after rainy spring weather and can be reduced by properly disposing of infected leaves
Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is an independent government agency that investigates the conduct of police that may have resulted in death, serious injury, sexual assault, or the discharge of a firearm at a person. All investigations are conducted by SIU investigators who are civilians. (Photo: SIU)

Kawartha Lakes police officer cleared of criminal charges after April high-speed pursuit in Lindsay

Special Investigations Unit director Joseph Martino notes the officer's failure to stop at a red light may have violated the police code of conduct.
A Perseid meteor in Northern California on August 12, 2015. (Photo: Wilson Lam / Flickr)

Perseid meteor shower and partial solar eclipse on Wednesday offer a double feature for...

Peterborough Astronomical Association hosting free daytime eclipse viewing and evening meteor-watching events on August 12.
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.

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