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Lindsay native Pearl Hart's gun on display in the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park in Arizona. (Photo: Wikipedia)

4th Line Theatre presents preview of a new play about a Lindsay native who...

Robert Winslow, Amy Keating, and more will read excerpts from Maja Arda's 'The Legend of Pearl Hart' at Traill College in Peterborough on January 31.
Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith with Cheesy Fromage owner Tanya Bailey and her Rural Entrepreneur award from Ontario's Ministry of Rural Affairs. The Lakefield business owner was formally presented with the inaugural award as part of the first Rural Inspiration Awards event at the Rural Ontario Municipalities Association (ROMA) conference in Toronto on January 19, 2026. (Photo: Office of Dave Smith)

Lakefield’s Tanya Bailey receives Ontario’s first-ever Rural Entrepreneur award

Cheesy Fromage owner praised for connecting farmers with consumers and helping to revitalize the Peterborough Agricultural Society.
Snow plow on highway during snow squall

Snow squall watch in effect for southern Kawarthas region Monday

Strong winds gusting to 70 km/h in the afternoon will be accompanied by 10-20 cm of snow by Tuesday morning.
Some of North America's top snowshoe athletes are expected to compete in the inaugural Kawartha Lakes Winter Festival at Eganridge Resort, Golf Club & Spa in Fenelon Falls on February 1, 2026. (Photo: Spafford Health and Adventure)

Inaugural Kawartha Lakes Winter Festival will see some of North America’s top snowshoe runners...

February 1 event at Eganridge Resort will also feature family-friendly winter activities including tobogganing, snowmobile rides, and more.
The MazeMap touchscreen kiosk in the main entrance of Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC), one of five kiosks available throughout the hospital building to help patients and visitors find their way around the hospital. (Photo: PRHC)

Peterborough Regional Health Centre introduces MazeMap wayfinding system to help patients and visitors navigate...

Five touchscreen kiosks now offer step-by-step directions through the hospital, with option to use mobile devices.
Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association (PMBA) Deluxe Live presents The Jethro's Blues Jam All-Stars, featuring Al Black on vocals/drums/harp, Jeremy Spencley on guitar/vocals, J.P. Hovercraft on bass/vocals, Lucy Ferrill on guitar/vocals, Parker Farris on guitar, Caitlin O'Connor on vocals, Frank Barth on trombone, and Maddy Hope on drums, at The Social Pub in downtown Peterborough on Saturday afternoon. (Photo via PMBA Facebook page)

nightlifeNOW – January 15 to 21

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Operated by Otonabee Conservation, the Harold Town Conservation Area off Old Norwood Road features about 10 kilometres of wooded trails for hiking and cycling. (Photo via Mindtrip)

Hikers ‘cold and embarrassed’ but unharmed after getting lost in Harold Town Conservation Area

After over two hours, group found their way out on their own on Tuesday night as Peterborough County OPP dispatched rescue team.
Stephanie Jukes (middle) accepting the Osprey Heritage Award for Heritage Restoration/Adaptive Reuse for the Saucy Willow Inn in Coboconk at Kawartha Lakes City Hall on January 13, 2026. Stephanie and her husband David (not pictured) purchased the historic 1878 building in 2021 and have since restored it. (Photo courtesy of City of Kawartha Lakes)

Historic Saucy Willow Inn in Coboconk honoured with Osprey Heritage Award

Award from City of Kawartha Lakes recognizes restoration and adaptive reuse of landmark property by owners Stephanie and David Jukes.
Car covered in snow in winter after blizzard

Snowfall warning in effect for Kawarthas region beginning Wednesday night

15-25 cm of snow expected by Thursday evening accompanied by sharp temperature drop overnight leading to cold wind chills.
Junior Achievement of Northern and Eastern Ontario (JA-NEO) announced the nine inductees of the 2026 Business Hall of Fame in the lobby of the Venture North building in downtown Peterborough on January 14, 2026. Pictured left to right, front to back: Vance Robbins, Brenda Ibey, Jason and Niki Pulchinski, Peter Blodgett, Jim Bailey, and Chuck White. Not pictured: Dave Bucholtz and Martha Sullivan. (Photo: JA-NEO)

Junior Achievement of Northern and Eastern Ontario announces 2026 Business Hall of Fame inductees

Nine Peterborough business leaders will be inducted in a formal ceremony on May 28.

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