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Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region's HomeGrown: A Habitat Garden Disco Fundraiser on June 6, 2026 at Chemong Lodge in Bridgenorth raised $15,000 to support the non-profit organization's local affordable housing builds across the Kawarthas region. (Photo: Bryan Reid)

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region shares plans for 149 affordable homes at...

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June 6 HomeGrown event raised $15,000 to help support local affordable housing projects across the Kawarthas.
Presented by the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) with support from the City of Peterborough and sponsors and community partners, the "Movies at the Park" series will see free movies screened on a large outdoor screen at Quaker Foods City Square every Tuesday evening during July and August. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Peterborough DBIA announces the return of free ‘Movies at the Park’ this summer

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Eight films will be screened outdoors at Quaker Foods City Square every Tuesday evening in July and August.
Toronto-based indie-folk singer-songwriter Erik Bleich will be releasing his new album "Sumach" at The John at Sadleir House in Peterborough on Saturday night. (Photo: Jen Squires)

nightlifeNOW – June 18 to 24

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
After 15 years with Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC), including the last three as president and CEO, Dr. Lynn Mikula is leaving in October 2026 to become president and CEO of Sinai Health in Toronto. (Photo courtesy of PRHC)

Dr. Lynn Mikula leaving Peterborough Regional Health Centre to lead Sinai Health in Toronto

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PRHC president and CEO will take on the top role at the hospital network in October after 15 years with Peterborough's regional hospital.
The City of Peterborough collects registered large items from the curb during monthly collections over the summer. For 2026, the city is waiving the usual collection fees as part of the new Clean Streets Peterborough program intended in part to tackle illegal dumping. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Demand surges for Peterborough’s first free large item pickup under new Clean Streets program

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After city waived fees for 2026, more than 2,150 items were booked for June collection instead of the 98 monthly average in 2025.
The 2026 inductees of the Peterborough & District Pathway of Fame (left to right, top and bottom): Dr. Kim Curtin, Keith Dalton and Elaine Orgill, Alec Denys, Marion Griffin, Wayne Robinson, and Rob Rusland. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Peterborough & District Pathway of Fame announces 2026 inductees

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The inductees are Dr. Kim Curtin, Keith Dalton and Elaine Orgill, Alec Denys, Marion Griffin, Wayne Robinson, and Rob Rusland.
Car on flooded road during heavy rain

Heavy rain and severe thunderstorms in the Kawarthas for Thursday

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Rainfall amounts of 30-40 mm are expected by the afternoon, with more rain possible in areas experiencing thunderstorms.
Eastside Boxing and Wellness owner Marsha Gaulton (right), a certified competitive boxing coach committed to supporting and advancing female athletes in boxing, founded the "Fight for the Future Fund" with the aim of providing youth with a controlled outlet where they can safely release the pressures and emotions that come with everyday life. Community donations to the fund will provide youth aged 12 to 16 with free access to a 12-week boxing program, with preference given youth who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse. (Photo: Eastside Boxing and Wellness)

Eastside Boxing and YWCA Peterborough Haliburton partner to help disadvantaged youth build confidence through...

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Community-supported 'Fight for the Future Fund' will provide access to a 12-week boxing program at no cost with preference for youth affected by domestic abuse.
A welder at work. (Stock photo)

Innovation Cluster launches new on-demand online course to help skilled tradespeople transition into entrepreneurship

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BuildUP On Demand was developed in response to interest in the non-profit organization's BuildUP business accelerator program.
Rhonda Gilchrist, senior director of operations and revenue generation at United Way Peterborough & District, during an event to discuss One City Peterborough's housing strategy at Knights of Columbus Hall on May 12, 2026. The United Way has supported One City's purchase of a home on Stewart Street through the federally funded the Reaching Home program. (Photo: Jordan Lyall / kawarthaNOW)

Rhonda Gilchrist leaves United Way of Peterborough and District to become new executive director...

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Gilchrist will lead the non-profit charitable organization's affordable housing efforts effective June 15.
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