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Car on flooded road during heavy rain

Another round of rain, at times heavy, is on its way to the Kawarthas...

15-25 mm of rain expected in northern Peterborough County, northern Kawartha Lakes, and Haliburton County, with 10-20 mm in the south.
The Maria Street Swing Bridge is located at Lock 20 between Armour Road and Ashburnham Drive in Peterborough's East City. (File photo)

Maria Street Swing Bridge in Peterborough will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2:30...

Parks Canada is temporarily closing the bridge for regular maintenance and to help plan for future bridge replacement.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Two 16-year-old Peterborough girls facing assault charges after spraying air freshener in the face...

Teens tried to flee from police after Sunday afternoon incident at a store in Northcrest Plaza.
The Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) Auxiliary presented a $100,000 cheque to the CMH Foundation on April 10, 2026 for the purchase of patient equipment at the Trent Hills hospital. Pictured are CMH Foundation executive director John Russell, CMH CEO Jeff Hohenkerk, CMH Auxiliary past president Jill Stewart, CMH Auxiliary president Liz Mathewson, CMH Auxiliary treasurer Lenore Whitney, and CMH Auxiliary gift shop treasurer Peggy Hinan. (Photo: CMH Auxiliary)

Campbellford Memorial Hospital Auxiliary donates $100,000 to hospital foundation

Since 1953, the volunteer group has raised nearly $2.3 million to purchase patient equipment.
Heavy rain. (Stock photo)

Significant rainfall for northern Kawarthas region Sunday into Monday

20-40 mm of rain is expected, with local conservation authorities issuing a flood warning and flood watch.
Retiring United Way Peterborough & District CEO Jim Russell addresses the crowd during a celebration at the McDonnell Street Activity Centre on April 9, 2026 to announce the results of the 2025-26 community campaign, which raised a total of of $1,560,075 for the non-profit organization, and to recognize the workplaces, partner agencies, and individual donors that participated in the 84th annual campaign. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

United Way Peterborough & District announces $1.56M raised in 2025-26 campaign as CEO Jim...

April 9 campaign celebration also saw campaign chair Paul Rellinger present awards to recognize outstanding efforts of individuals, workplaces, and partners.
An OPP police car with lights flashing. (OPP photo)

Pedestrian dead after being struck by a motorcycle west of Coboconk

Collision happened Thursday night on North Mountain Road between Doyle Road and County Road 41
Beau Dixon will be performing with his band (Marcus Browne, Ryan Browne, and Sam Weber) Sunday night at the final show of Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough before the venue closes after four years. He will also be performing on Saturday evening with Sam Weber, part of a full line-up of performances from Thursday until Sunday, including the final blues jam on Sunday afternoon. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

nightlifeNOW – April 9 to 15

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Car window covered with light snow

Brief but intense snowfall expected for Kawarthas region Monday night into Tuesday morning

Local snowfall amounts of 4-10 cm possible, with primary hazard significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow.
Cars in heavy rain

Rainfall warnings now in effect for entire Kawarthas region for Saturday

20-40 mm likely across most of the region, with 30-50 mm expected in northern Haliburton County and Hastings Highlands,

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