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A rendering of the shoreline bank near The Gore, between Romaine Street and Lock Street, as part of the concept plan for the City of Peterborough's Otonabee River Trail and Shoreline Improvement Project, which was approved by city council on September 28, 2026. The following day, more than $6.5 million in federal, municipal, and community funding was announced for a new 1.15-kilometre section along Crescent and Haggart streets. (Rendering: City of Peterborough)

Federal and city funding will extend Peterborough’s Little Lake Loop

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New 1.15-kilometre section along Crescent and Haggart streets will include cycle tracks, sidewalks, waterfront paths, landscaping, and public gathering areas.
Euphoria Wellness Spa owner Simone Dobson (left) with Tiffany Arcari marking 20 years of beauty, welness, and community at the U4 Rooftop Patio Bar at Euphoria's downtown Peterborough location. To celebrate the milestone, Euphoria is hosting the Euphoria Forever Beauty Event on Wednesday, October 7 featuring complimentary services, exclusive discounts, special gifts, and more. (Photo courtesy of Euphoria Wellness Spa)

Know Your Locals: Euphoria Wellness Spa celebrates 20 years in downtown Peterborough

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Owner Simone Dobson and the Euphoria team invite the community to the October 7 Euphoria Forever Beauty Event, featuring complimentary services by appointment, special offers, and a rooftop celebration
Dr. Michel Boivin uses ultrasound to care for patients in the ICU of Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay. (Photo: Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation)

FDC Foundation makes $1.2-million gift to transform ultrasound services at Ross Memorial Hospital in...

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The Mississauga-based foundation will also match $500,000 in community donations for the high-priority imaging project.
Sarah Quick, Elana Post, and Allan Cooke star in Globus Theatre's production of Norm Foster's romantic comedy "A Woman's Love List," which runs from September 30 to October 10, 2026 in Bobcaygeon. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Globus Theatre asks whether the perfect man really exists in Norm Foster’s romantic comedy

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'A Woman's Love List' starring Sarah Quick, Elana Post, and Allan Cooke runs September 30 to October 10 in Bobcaygeon.
Symons Campus at Trent University in Peterborough. (Photo: Trent University)

Trent University’s Symons Campus in Peterborough will reopen Sunday following completion of watermain repairs

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In-person classes resume Monday, with affected residence students receiving refunds for time they could not access their rooms.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized more than $1 million worth of potent synthetic opioids from an Omemee residence on September 14, 2026 after a six-month investigation involving the Canada Border Services Agency. A 37-year-old Emily Township man was arrested and faces several drug trafficking charges. (Photo: OPP)

More than $1 million in potent synthetic opioids seized in Omemee after six-month investigation

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OPP warns emerging drugs can cause significant harm as police seize kilograms of brorphine-related opioids following intercepted shipments.
"Rez Gas" co-playwrights Genevieve Adam and Cale Crowe. Crowe composed all of the music, Adam wrote a lot of the script, and the pair came up with characters and plot together. (Photo: Sam Moffatt)

‘Rez Gas’ by Cale Crowe and Genevieve Adam shortlisted for national playwriting award

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Musical by Alderville First Nation musician and Cobourg playwright is a Carol Bolt Award finalist following its 2025 world premiere at Port Hope's Capitol Theatre.
After a four-month hiatus, the Jethro's Blues Jam returns on Sunday afternoon to the former Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough, now Eldorado Music Bar and Social Pub, hosted by the Jethro's Blues Jam All Stars. (Facebook photo)

nightlifeNOW – September 24 to 30, 2026

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
"The Secret Path," written and directed by the late Gord Downie with illustrations by Jeff Lemire, tells the story of 12-year-old Chanie Wenjack who died 60 years ago while trying to walk 600 kilometres to his northwestern Ontario home after fleeing a residential school in Kenora. (Illustration: Jeff Lemire)

Port Hope to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with free screening of...

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September 30 event at the Capitol Theatre will be followed by panel discussion featuring Indigenous leaders Marsha Smoke, Hayden King, and Taynar Simpson.
Symons Campus at Trent University in Peterborough. (Photo: Trent University)

Watermain break closes Trent University’s Symons Campus in Peterborough through September 27

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All in-person classes cancelled and residence students are asked to leave, with normal operations expected to resume Monday.
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