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St. Lawrence College president and CEO Glenn Vollebregt has assumed the role of interim president and CEO of Fleming College, replacing Theresa Knott in the role, as the two colleges move towards a merger in April 2027. (Photo: St. Lawrence College)

Glenn Vollebregt takes over as Fleming College interim president and CEO as merger moves...

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St. Lawrence College president and CEO will lead both institutions ahead of planned April 2027 integration, with Theresa Knott returning to academic leadership role.
Paramedics provides emergency medical care to citizens and visitors of Peterborough County, the City of Peterborough, and Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations. Operated by Peterborough County, the service is jointly funded by Peterborough County, the City of Peterborough, and the Ontario government through the Ministry of Health. (Photo: Peterborough County)

Peterborough County and paramedics union reach essential services agreement ahead of possible strike

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Agreement means CUPE Local 4911 can proceed with strike as of November 13, although the union has not yet issued a strike notice to the county.
Kerry Griffin, Barb Scheffler, Chris Gibbs, and Leslie Seiler perform in Globus Theatre's "A Hula Holiday Homicide" original interactive dinner theatre experience, which runs from November 19 to 28, 2026 at 2300 Pigeon Lake Road in Bobcaygeon. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Time is running out to solve Globus Theatre’s latest holiday murder mystery dinner theatre

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Tickets are only available for the November 26 performance of 'A Hula Holiday Homicide' in Bobcaygeon.
During a launch event at the Balsillie Family YMCA in Peterborough on November 5, 2026 for the 2026-27 Strong Kids Campaign, A Night in White Garden Party committee chair Chris Leney holds a cheque for $45,000, representing the proceeds from the September 18 fundraiser going towards the campaign's goal of raising $215,000 to help children, youth, and families access YMCA programs regardless of their ability to pay. Also pictured, from left to right: Strong Kids Campaign chair Shaun Pearce, YMCA of Central East Ontario Vice President of Membership & Health, Fitness & Aquatics Leslie Murray, Peterborough city councillor Joy Lachica, Peterborough mayor-elect Michael Eamon, Peterborough mayor Jeff Leal, YMCA Employment Services General Manager Katherine Orban, YMCA of Central East Ontario President and CEO David Allen, and Strong Kids Campaign committee members Logan McCrea and Spencer Lupton. (Photo courtesy of YMCA of Central East Ontario)

Peterborough YMCA launches $215,000 Strong Kids campaign to help remove financial barriers

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Balsillie Family YMCA says 35% of its 2026-27 fundraising goal has already been raised, including a record $45,000 contribution from A Night in White Garden Party.
Elora folk singer-songwriter Drea Lake will join Hamilton's Marshall Veroni, Peterborough's Mary-Kate Edwards (now living in Montreal), and Peterborough's Joanna Bronson for "Originals: Songs in the Round" at The John at Sadleir House in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night. (Photo: Jen Squires)

nightlifeNOW – November 5 to 11

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
The main office of Canopy Support Services is located at 150 O'Carroll Avenue in Peterborough, with additional offices on Monaghan Road and in Lindsay, Cobourg, Haliburton, and Campbellford. (Photo: Google Maps)

Canopy Support Services discloses breach involving personal health information of clients

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Peterborough-based disability support organization says files were encrypted on a backup server but no information was lost.
In early November, The Salvation Army Peterborough is launching its annual "Hope for All Seasons" fundraising campaign, which includes a mail-out appeal and the Christmas kettle program. The funds raised from the campaign support the charity's year-round programs, including the breakfast program and food bank. (Photo courtesy of Salvation Army Peterborough)

Salvation Army Peterborough launches Christmas campaign under pressure from $88,000 shortfall

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Charity aims to raise $675,000 by year's end as growing demand stretches food, emergency assistance, and other community services.
United Way Peterborough & District CEO Jason Seguya feeds the bear — Peterborough Century 21 Lakers mascot Teddy — during the launch of the second annual Ultimate Burger Battle at Agave by Imperial in downtown Peterborough on November 2, 2026. The fundraiser will see 11 participating restaurants donate $2 to the United Way from every featured burger sold during November, with seven volunteer Burger Ambassadors (including Teddy) making their way to all the participating restaurants to taste the entries, share their experiences on social media, and encourage people to join the fundraiser. (Photo: Tiffany Arcari)

Peterborough restaurants fire up their grills for second annual Ultimate Burger Battle

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November competition will see 11 restaurants compete for bragging rights, with $2 from every featured burger supporting United Way Peterborough & District.
The "Horned Dinosaurs: More Than Triceratops" exhibit runs at Peterborough Museum & Archives from November 7, 2026 to March 21, 2027 and features a variety of skulls, interpretive displays, and the cast skeleton of Centrosaurus Apertus, a horned dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period of Canada around 76 million years ago. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Museum & Archives)

Dinosaurs return to Peterborough Museum & Archives in new exhibit running until March

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'Horned Dinosaurs: More Than Triceratops' opens November 7 with skeletons, skulls, and displays exploring the evolution of ceratopsians.
Some members of the Lindsay Curling Club will don 19th-century attire to mark the club's 150th anniversary during a 24-hour curling marathon on December 11 and 12, 2026, raising funds for local charities including the Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation. Members of the public are invited to an open house on December 12 featuring a pancake breakfast, raffles, games, curling demonstrations, and opportunities for visitors to try throwing a stone themselves. (Photo courtesy of Lindsay Curling Club)

Lindsay Curling Club to celebrate 150 years with 24-hour curling marathon

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Anniversary event on December 11 and 12 will support local charities including Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation and features a public open house.
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