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As of January 1, 2026, additional items that can be put in your blue box including hot and cold beverage cups, black plastic containers, toothpaste tubes, foam packaging, chip bags, and more. (Photo: Circular Materials)

More items allowed in blue boxes across the Kawarthas starting January 1

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Ontario completes three-year transition to producer responsibility and expands recyclable materials province-wide.
Cars on road during winter storm with snow causing poor visibility.

Snow squall watch in effect for Kawarthas region Saturday night into Sunday

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Environment Canada issues 'yellow watch' with lake-effect snow squalls bringing 5 to 15 cm.
44-year-old Michael Waterman of Peterborough is wanted for second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 33-year-old man in downtown Peterborough on December 6, 2025. (Police-supplied photo)

Peterborough police arrest two of three suspects in December homicide of 33-year-old man

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Police continue to search for 44-year-old Michael Waterman, wanted for second-degree murder.
Jazz musicians Marsala Lukianchuk and Mike Graham are hosting their annual Christmas show at the Black Horse Pub in downtown Peterborough on Friday evening. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

nightlifeNOW – December 18 to 24

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
United Way of Peterborough & District CEO Jim Russell during the official launch of the United Way's 2025-26 community campaign on September 25, 2025 at the Healthy Planet Arena. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

Jim Russell is retiring as CEO of United Way Peterborough & District

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The non-profit organization's longest-serving CEO will be stepping down in summer 2026 after leading the organization for more than 14 years.
Carried Away (Tanah Haney, Rob Fortin, Susan Newman, John Hoffman, and Michael Ketemer) performing with the Convivio Chorus at the In From The Cold benefit concert for YES Shelter for Youth and Families on December 12, 2015. (Photo: Linda McIllwain / kawarthaNOW)

This year’s ‘In From The Cold’ Christmas concert raises over $21K for Peterborough youth...

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26th annual benefit for YES Shelter for Youth and Families raised $21,336.58, bringing 26-year total to over $230,000.
On December 16, 2025, Peterborough police honoured seven area residents with citizen recognition awards for their "extraordinary actions" in connection with several incidents in the community. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police honour seven residents for actions that protected community safety

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Police chief presents certificates to teens who reported a crime and bystanders who stopped a robbery, prevented fraud, and conducted a life-saving rescue.
Through the Morton Family Foundation, Peterborough residents David and Patricia Morton have made a $60,000 donation to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton to help women and children experiencing gender-based violence in Haliburton County. Since 2020, the Morton Family Foundation has donated $310,000 to the charitable organization. (Photo supplied by YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)

Patricia and David Morton increase their annual donation to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton to $60,000

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The gift brings the Morton Family Foundation's six-year total to $310,000 to support women and children in Haliburton County fleeing domestic abuse.
Warrants have been issued for the arrest of 28-year-old Peter Pople, 44-year-old Michael Waterman, and 29-year-old Kaya Coughlin, all of Peterborough, in connection with the homicide of a 33-year-old man in downtown Peterborough on December 6, 2025. (Police-supplied photos)

Peterborough police searching for three suspects in December homicide of 33-year-old man

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On December 6, officers found a severely injured 33-year-old man in a downtown apartment who died at the scene despite life-saving efforts.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car with lights flashing. (Photo: OPP)

63-year-old driver dead after Saturday morning collision on Highway 35 north of Pontypool

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Lindsay driver's car collided with cargo van just north of Ballyduff Road.
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