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Community Futures Peterborough has announced a nine-part Entrepreneurship 101 workshop series for spring 2026, including two new workshops on SEO and e-commerce and employer obligations. (Photo: Community Futures Peterborough)

Community Futures Peterborough expands Entrepreneurship 101 series for spring

Nine-part series includes two new workshops on SEO and e-commerce and employer obligations in partnership with Scotiabank.
A Peterborough police car with lights flashing at night. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Three Oshawa teens face multiple charges after violent Peterborough carjacking

A woman had just arrived home late Sunday night when the teens forced the keys out of her hand.
Cars on a road in a winter snow storm. (Stock photo)

Special weather statement in effect for Kawarthas region for snow on Tuesday

Snowfall amounts of 5-10 cm are expected, with reduced visibility at times in heavy snow.
The Haliburton Highlands detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is located at 12598 Highway 35 in Minden. (Photo: OPP)

Haliburton County high school students can learn about a career in policing at upcoming...

Five-week interactive program will take place Wednesday nights at Haliburton Highlands OPP detachment in Minden from March 25 to April 29.
Peterborough City Hall. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Thinking of running for municipal council? Free candidate information session set for March 31

City of Peterborough and county townships host two-hour session with governance trainer Nigel Bellchamber ahead of municipal election nomination period.
The City of Peterborough is presenting the annual Snofest family-friendly winter festival on the Family Day long weekend from February 13 to 16, 2026. This year, free indoor skating will run on Family Day Monday on both ice pads at the Miskin Law Community Complex. Other Snofest events take place at McDonnel Street Community Centre, Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, Quaker Foods City Square, the Peterborough Public Library, and the Art Gallery of Peterborough. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Peterborough’s Snofest returns for the Family Day long weekend with four days of free...

Family-friendly celebration runs February 13 to 16 with indoor and outdoor skating, swimming, arts activities, and other community events.
The City of Kawartha Lakes unveiled a sign on November 18, 2025 to mark the site of the new $50-million Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Headquarters at 230 Angeline Street South in Lindsay. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Trade contractors invited to apply for new $50-million Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Headquarters in Lindsay

Ball Construction is seeking pre-qualification submissions by March 6, with construction expected to begin in the summer.
Thermometer on snow showing extreme cold temperature of more than -30C. (Stock photo)

Another cold warning in effect for the Kawarthas region for this weekend

Environment Canada is forecasting a prolonged period of wind chills ranging from 30°C - 35°C.
Indie pop and alt-country singer-songwriter Lauryn Macfarlane, the Peterborough Folk Festival's 2021 Emerging Artist, will be performing her first hometown show since 2019 at Sadleir House on Thursday night, with Kawartha Lakes singer-songwriter Gamekeeper (aka Warren Frank) opening. (Photo via laurynmacfarlane.com)

nightlifeNOW – February 5 to 11

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
The City of Peterborough's new interactive snowplowing update map shows the location of snowplows every five minutes, with colour-coding of streets representing when a road was last serviced. (kawarthaNOW screenshot)

City of Peterborough launches new snowplow tracker map for winter road updates

GPS-based, colour-coded map lets residents see close-to-real-time status of plows and understand snow-clearing priorities across the city.

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