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The recipients of the "4-Under-40" awards at the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Business Excellence Awards with Karen Auger (middle) of award sponsor MNP Peterborough. Left to right: Adeilah Dahlke, Meagan McLaren, Amy Muir, and Michael Riseley. (Photo: Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce)

Nominations open for Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Business Excellence Awards

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Businesses and entrepreneurs in the city and county of Peterborough can be nominated in 18 categories until July 17.
The Royal Canadian Legion Colour Party honouring the Veterans Memorial Crosswalk in downtown Lakefield during an official unveiling ceremony on June 20, 2026. Lakefield Legion Branch 77, Peterborough County, and Selwyn Township collaborated on the creation of the crosswalk, which also commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Lakefield Legion, one of the earliest chartered branches. (Photo: Selwyn Township)

Lakefield Legion unveils new veterans memorial crosswalk in downtown Lakefield

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Also commemorating the legion's 100th anniversary, the crosswalk was completed in partnership with Peterborough County and Selwyn Township.
Toronto-based artists Annie Luján and Veronica Hortigüela will perform their award-winning, interactive clown show "MONKS" at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre on January 21, 22, and 24, 2027 as part of New Stages Theatre's 2026-27 season. (Photo: Audrianna Martin Del Campo / The Theatre Centre)

Subscriptions now available for New Stages Peterborough’s 2026-27 season featuring eight Canadian plays

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Season features three full productions for the first time, along with five staged readings and the return of the Brand New Stages Festival.
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region's HomeGrown: A Habitat Garden Disco Fundraiser on June 6, 2026 at Chemong Lodge in Bridgenorth raised $15,000 to support the non-profit organization's local affordable housing builds across the Kawarthas region. (Photo: Bryan Reid)

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region shares plans for 149 affordable homes at...

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June 6 HomeGrown event raised $15,000 to help support local affordable housing projects across the Kawarthas.
Presented by the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) with support from the City of Peterborough and sponsors and community partners, the "Movies at the Park" series will see free movies screened on a large outdoor screen at Quaker Foods City Square every Tuesday evening during July and August. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Peterborough DBIA announces the return of free ‘Movies at the Park’ this summer

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Eight films will be screened outdoors at Quaker Foods City Square every Tuesday evening in July and August.
Toronto-based indie-folk singer-songwriter Erik Bleich will be releasing his new album "Sumach" at The John at Sadleir House in Peterborough on Saturday night. (Photo: Jen Squires)

nightlifeNOW – June 18 to 24

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
After 15 years with Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC), including the last three as president and CEO, Dr. Lynn Mikula is leaving in October 2026 to become president and CEO of Sinai Health in Toronto. (Photo courtesy of PRHC)

Dr. Lynn Mikula leaving Peterborough Regional Health Centre to lead Sinai Health in Toronto

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PRHC president and CEO will take on the top role at the hospital network in October after 15 years with Peterborough's regional hospital.
The City of Peterborough collects registered large items from the curb during monthly collections over the summer. For 2026, the city is waiving the usual collection fees as part of the new Clean Streets Peterborough program intended in part to tackle illegal dumping. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Demand surges for Peterborough’s first free large item pickup under new Clean Streets program

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After city waived fees for 2026, more than 2,150 items were booked for June collection instead of the 98 monthly average in 2025.
The 2026 inductees of the Peterborough & District Pathway of Fame (left to right, top and bottom): Dr. Kim Curtin, Keith Dalton and Elaine Orgill, Alec Denys, Marion Griffin, Wayne Robinson, and Rob Rusland. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Peterborough & District Pathway of Fame announces 2026 inductees

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The inductees are Dr. Kim Curtin, Keith Dalton and Elaine Orgill, Alec Denys, Marion Griffin, Wayne Robinson, and Rob Rusland.
Car on flooded road during heavy rain

Heavy rain and severe thunderstorms in the Kawarthas for Thursday

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Rainfall amounts of 30-40 mm are expected by the afternoon, with more rain possible in areas experiencing thunderstorms.
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