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Introduced in May 2024 to replace VIA Rail Train 651 that was suspended during the pandemic, VIA Rail Train 641 included stops in Cobourg and Port Hope before arriving in Toronto just before 9 a.m. (Photo: VIA Rail Canada)

Cobourg mayor calls VIA Rail’s cancellation of early-morning Toronto train ‘beyond unacceptable’

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Federal, provincial, and municipal leaders in Northumberland County are objecting to decision to discontinue Train 641 service to Cobourg and Port Hope effective October 25.
Northumberland County Archives and Museum officially opened in its new home on Courthouse Road in Cobourg on September 17, 2026. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland County Archives and Museum opens new Cobourg home with exhibition celebrating Michi Saagiig...

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Free open house September 18 and 19 invites visitors to explore the 6,000-square-foot facility alongside the new Golden Plough Lodge.
Cobourg native Sue Passmore, best known as one-third of the Juno award-winning roots trio Good Lovelies, will be the featured guest at an open mic hosted by Matt MacLeod at The Railyard Cafe & Taphouse in Peterborough's East City on Sunday afternoon. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)

nightlifeNOW – September 17 to 23

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Dr. Maxwell Tran has been appointed associate medical officer of health of Lakelands Public Health. (Photo courtesy of Lakelands Public Health)

Dr. Maxwell Tran joins Lakelands Public Health as associate medical officer of health

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Family physician brings public health training and experience serving urban and remote Ontario communities to the regional health unit.
The historic Christ Church on King Street East in Omemee closed in early 2022 after serving the community for 186 years, and was later sold. The Omemee Food Bank, which operated out of the church for many years, moved to Omemee Baptist Church. (Photo: Omemee Food Bank / Facebook)

Compass Early Learning and Care to open new child care program in former Omemee...

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Non-profit provider accepting waitlist registrations for infant, toddler, and preschool care at 62 King Street East.
Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride Week runs from September 18 to 27, 2026. The week culminates with the Pride Parade, pictured here in 2024, which takes place this year on September 26 and will be followed by the popular "Pride in the Park" event in Millennium Park. (Photo courtesy of Sean Bruce)

Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride Week celebrates community connections with ‘Woven Together’ theme

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24th annual celebration runs September 18 to 27, with flag raising, community events, and September 26 parade through downtown Peterborough.
Robert Winslow at the Winslow Farm in Millbrook in 2019. The founder of 4th Line Theatre and a playwright, actor, director, and artistic leader, Winslow died unexpectedly on September 12, 2026. (Photo: Bianca Nucaro / kawarthaNOW)

Robert Winslow, founder of 4th Line Theatre in Millbrook, has passed away

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Playwright, actor, director, and visionary transformed his family farm into one of the Kawarthas' most distinctive cultural institutions.
Peterborough City Hall. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough’s Riverview Park and Zoo would close to public in event of municipal labour...

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IBEW Local 636, which represents around 78 employees, is now in a legal strike position and the city is in a legal lockout position.
Pinnguaq Foundation in Lindsay is one of 14 community projects receiving a total of $67,500 in funding from Kawartha Community Foundation's Social Sustainability Fund for 2026. The non-profit educational organization is receiving a $2,500 grant for STEAM Discovery Days, a free drop-in weekend program in downtown Lindsay that engages children and youth in hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math activities. Pinnguaq Foundation also received a $2,500 grant for STEAM Discovery Days in 2025 (pictured) during the inaugural year of the Social Sustainability Fund. (Photo: Kawartha Community Foundation)

Kawartha Community Foundation awards $67,500 to 14 community projects through Social Sustainability Fund

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Second year of municipally seeded fund brings total investment to $123,500 for initiatives addressing food security, housing, mental health, inclusion, and more.
Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell, a contemporary folk duo from the UK and winners of the 2025 Robinson Emerging Artist Showcase at the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival, perform their blend of contemporary folk songwriting with influences from the traditional music of England, Ireland, and Scotland at the Black Horse in downtown Peterborough on Wednesday night. (Promotional photo)

nightlifeNOW – September 10 to 16

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region,
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