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Toronto reggae band Reggaddiction will be performing a tribute to Bob Marley at the Gordon Best Theatre in downtown Peterborough on Friday night. (Photo via reggaddiction.com)

nightlifeNOW – February 26 to March 4

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Community Care Northumberland's first-ever Casino Royale fundraiser at Port Hope's Capitol Theatre on February 12, 2026 raised $39,886 for local care programs and services across Northumberland County. (Photo: Karen Truter)

Port Hope community goes all in at Casino Royale fundraiser, raising nearly $40,000 for...

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Inaugural event saw historic Capitol Theatre transformed into a Vegas-style night in support of local care programs and services.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

41-year-old Peterborough County man facing attempted murder charge in intimate partner violence incident

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Victim was taken to hospital after their former partner arrived at their house Monday morning and assaulted them.
Cars on road during winter storm with snow causing poor visibility.

More snow expected in the Kawarthas region beginning Tuesday evening

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Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for 5-10 cm of snow with reduced visibility in areas of heavier snow.
The 25th anniversary Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival takes place on June 13, 2026 on Little Lake at Del Crary Park in downtown Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival)

Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival marks 25 years of paddling for cancer care this summer

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June 13 event at Del Crary Park aims to raise $325,018.01 for the PRHC Foundation as team registration opens February 25.
Thermometer on snow showing extreme cold temperature of more than -30C. (Stock photo)

Cold warning in effect for Kawarthas region Monday night into Tuesday morning

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Wind chill values of -30°C are expected by early morning, with a risk of frostbite.
The City of Peterborough launched its green bin program to collect organic waste from around 28,000 single-family households in October 2023. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

City of Peterborough seeking restaurants to participate in green bin program

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Voluntary pilot with 25 participants will help city evaluate collection methods and operational challenges in the downtown.
The Trent-Severn Waterway from the Peterborough Lift Lock in the north to Lock 20 - Ashburnham at Little Lake in the south. The Maria Street Swing Bridge connects East City to Ashburnham Drive. (Photo: Google Earth)

Parks Canada beginning multi-year infrastructure project along Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough

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Project includes rehabilitation of earth dams along the canal, sealing of leaks in the Peterborough Lift Lock, and the complete replacement of the Maria Street Swing Bridge.
Habitat for Humanity Northumberland CEO Cathy Borowec with Anna, a single mother who was approved for the organization's affordable homeownership program in 2020, during a dedication and key ceremony on February 19, 2026 at a renovated home on Pinnacle Street South in Brighton. After six years, Anna and her daughter Emilia will soon be moving into the home, which was previously occupied by another Habitat family. (Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Northumberland)

Habitat for Humanity Northumberland gives Brighton single mother and her daughter a fresh start

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Anna and Emilia are moving into Pinnacle Street South home after six years in Habitat's affordable homeownership program.
Gráinne Ryan & The Knight Riders (Alan Black on drums, Andy Pryde on bass, Sean Daniels on keyboards, and Jeremy Spencley on lead guitar) will be hosting the Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association's monthly Deluxe Live event at The Social Pub in downtown Peterborough on Saturday afternoon, with singer-songwriter Mark Beatty opening. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

nightlifeNOW – February 19 to 25

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region
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