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Bethan Bates is a writer and charitable sector professional who is interested in the issues affecting our society. An experienced writer and editor, Bethan has covered a host of topics from local events to international affairs to media reviews. Through her work, writing, and volunteering, Bethan is dedicated to advocating for women’s and children’s rights. In her free time she can be found doing yoga, reading, or cuddling with her cat. Her reporting is funded by the Government of Canada through its Local Journalism Initiative.
Sir Sandford Fleming College, Sutherland Campus. (Photo: NGA Architects)

Union leaders raise concerns about cuts after Fleming College and St. Lawrence College announce...

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OPSEU warns of potential for additional program eliminations and faculty and support staff job losses as integration moves forward,
A new 12-bed emergency shelter in Lindsay opened at April 13, 2026 at the Community Integrated Care Hub ("The Hub"), a purpose-built space at 22 Peel Street designed to provide services for people experiencing homelessness and concurrent conditions including addictions. Led by the John Howard Society of the Kawarthas, The Hub is funded through the Ontario government's Homelessness Prevention Program and Building Faster Fund, with financial contributions from City of Kawartha Lakes, the United Way Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton, and the Kawartha Community Foundation. (Photo: John Howard Society of the Kawarthas)

New 12-bed emergency shelter opens in Lindsay with provincial support

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Led by the John Howard Society of the Kawarthas, The Hub at 22 Peel Street offers wraparound services for people experiencing homelessness and addiction.
The Monarch Ultra committee, including Monarch Ultra co-founder Carlotta James (far right) at a previous Monarch Festival in Millennium Park in downtown Peterborough. The 2026 festival, which includes a 10-kilometre race and a one-kilometre kids' fun run, takes place on Saturday, September 19. (Photo: Kateryna Sysoieva)

Monarch Festival and Race returns to Peterborough this September for its fourth year

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Volunteer-run annual event at Millennium Park raises funds and awareness for endangered monarch butterflies, building on recent conservation momentum.
A "tiny home" built in the backyard of a residential property owned by One City Peterborough, part of a partnership with Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes (PATH) to construct additional rental units (ARUs) after PATH was unsuccessful in its efforts to obtain approvals from the City of Peterborough for temporary use by-laws to build a sleeping-cabin community for chronically unhoused people. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of One City Peterborough video)

New partnership gives Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes a path forward on supportive housing

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After suffering setbacks in its efforts to establish a sleeping cabin community, PATH is now working with One City Peterborough to build additional rental units.
Burlington-based SIREG Management Inc. has filed an appeal with the Ontario Land Tribunal after Peterborough city council denied its application to convert a townhouse complex of 128 three-bedroom rental units at 700 Parkhill Road West into condominiums. After filing the appeal, SIREG also notified tenants of its intention to apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board for an above-guidance rental increase as a result of capital expenditures and building improvements made at the property. (Photo: SIREG Management Inc.)

Tenants at 700 Parkhill in Peterborough face rent hike uncertainty as condo conversion appeal...

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Residents of the 128 three-bedroom unit townhouse complex await potential above-guideline rent increases while landlord challenges city council's rejection of condo plan.
Peterborough Community Health Centre executive director Ashley Safar, former YWCA Peterborough Haliburton executive director Lynn Zimmer, Senator Marilou McPhedran, Maryam Monsef's niece Ellia, and Kawartha Financial Services senior manager of commercial solutions Darlene Weales hold white roses in memory of the late Peterborough civic leader Ann Farquharson during the "A Conversation About The Status of Women In Our Community" event at Market Hall in downtown Peterborough on March 31, 2026, presented by Maryam Monsef's organization ONWARD in partnership with the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, which featured 16 female speakers engaging in conversation on important issues related to women's health, resilience, and leadership. (Photo: Jordan Lyall / kawarthaNOW)

Systemic barriers facing women highlighted at event held in honour of late Peterborough civic...

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At March 31 event at Market Hall hosted by Maryam Monsef's ONWARD, speakers called for action on equity, healthcare, inclusion, and more.
Municipal governance expert Nigel Bellchamber led a seminar entitled "So, You Want to Run for Council - Candidate 101 Information Session" at the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough on March 31, 2026. The session was presented by the City of Peterborough along with the eight townships of Peterborough County. (Photo: Jordan Lyall / kawarthaNOW)

Strong turnout for info session on running for municipal office hosted by city and...

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More than 100 residents, including several potential candidates, attend March 31 seminar at Market Hall on running for council and what the role demands.
Town Ward councillor Joy Lachica speaking at an International Women's Day hosted by the Women's Business Network of Peterborough on March 4, 2026, where she announced her intention to seek re-election in Town Ward, which includes downtown Peterborough, in the October municipal election. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

Joy Lachica to seek re-election as Town Ward councillor in Peterborough

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The first-time councillor sat down for a chat with kawarthaNOW to talk about her upcoming campaign and her priorities for the ward and city.
Ontario NDP MPP and education critic Chandra Pasma addresses the audience at an "education emergency townhall" about the Ontario government's Bill 33, Supporting Children and Students Act (2025) on February 23, 2026 at the Peterborough Lions Community Centre. (Photo: Bethan Bates / kawarthaNOW)

Ontario NDP education critic warns Bill 33 is an attack on democracy during Peterborough...

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MPP Chandra Pasma says Ford government's expanded powers over school boards undermine local oversight as teachers, parents, and students detail impacts of underfunding.

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