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Peterborough Musicfest's "Woven Stories: A Night of Indigenous Music, Culture and Celebration" returns to Del Crary Park for a second year on July 18, 2026, featuring a traditional canoe arrival, drumming, storytelling, dancing and more followed by a headline performance by award-winning singer-songwriter Julian Taylor, who is of Caribbean and Mohawk ancestry. (Photo: David Pickering)

‘Woven Stories’ returns to Peterborough Musicfest Saturday with an evening celebration of Indigenous culture

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Traditional canoe arrival, drumming, storytelling, and dancing on July 18 will precede a free-admission concert by award-winning singer-songwriter Julian Taylor.
Families enjoying Victoria Beach on Lake Ontario in Cobourg. (Photo courtesy of Linda McIlwain)

The Beach Report for July 17 to 23, 2026

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Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings County.
The late afternoon sun appears pinkish orange on July 19, 2021 due to smoke from active forest fires in northwestern Ontario moving over southern Ontario. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Smoke returning to Kawarthas region later on Friday and possibly into weekend

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Environment Canada has issued another air quality warning due to smoke from northwestern Ontario forest fires.
Toronto-based Billboard Top 40 charting country rock singer-songwriter Josh Taerk is performing at the Burleigh Falls Inn off Highway 28 in Burleigh Falls on Friday evening. (Photo via Josh Taerk / Instagram)

nightlifeNOW – July 16 to 22

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Selwyn Township's fire chief Gord Jopling (left) is retiring on August 31, 2026. Deputy fire chief Howard Jinkerson (right) will take over the role on August 4, with the two men working together until the end of August to provide continuity for firefighters, municipal staff, and the community. (Photos supplied by Selwyn Township)

Selwyn Township’s fire chief Gord Jopling retiring after 38 years of service

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Deputy fire chief Howard Jinkerson will take over as chief on August 4, working with Jopling until he retires at the end of the month.
The evening sky above Peterborough's East City on July 14, 2026 as a result of smoke from forest fires in northwestern Ontario. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Air quality warning in effect for Kawarthas region due to smoke from northwestern Ontario...

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Poor air quality and hazy skies will continue Wednesday and into Thursday.
An aerial view of paddlers packed into the two tubs of the Peterborough Lift Lock for the seventh annual Lock & Paddle event on July 19, 2025. (Photo: Parks Canada)

CANCELLED – Parks Canada’s 8th annual Lock & Paddle returns to the Peterborough Lift...

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Free July 18 event will see hundreds of canoes and kayaks lifted 65 feet in the air and back down at the world's tallest hydraulic lift lock.
Public health officials recommend you drink plenty of water during aheat warning, even if you don't feel thirsty, to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration. (Stock photo)

Heat warnings in effect for Kawarthas region starting Monday and lasting until Wednesday or...

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Daytime temperatures will range from 30 to 36°C, with humidex values of 38 to 45°C expected.
A hazy sunset in North Kawartha Township on July 11, 2026 due to smoke from forest fires in Quebec. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

Air quality warning in effect for Kawarthas region due to smoke from Quebec forest...

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Poor air quality and reduced visibility will continue through Saturday night and could persist through Sunday for some areas.
Young boy swimming in the water

The Beach Report for July 10 to 16, 2026

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Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings County.
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