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Peterborough rockabilly musician Nicholas Campbell and his band The Metre Cheaters perform at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Friday night. (Photo: Mikki Simeunovich)

nightlifeNOW – December 4 to 10

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
A sold-out crowd of 200 people attended the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce's inaugural Luminary Awards celebration at the Great Hall of Trent University's Champlain College on May 8, 2025, which saw awards in five categories that recognize women at all stages of their careers presented to Sheena Howard, Jenisha Sanjit Arora, Rachel Stark, Tiffany Arcari, and Jeannine Taylor. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

Nominations are open for the second annual Luminary Awards for women in business

Presented by the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, awards are expanding for 2026 with two additional categories.
Cobourg police chief Paul VandeGraaf providing an update to the police service board in July 2024. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Cobourg Police Service video)

Cobourg police chief Paul VandeGraaf is retiring in June 2026

In his 35-year policing career, VandeGraaf joined the Cobourg Police Service as deputy chief in 2014 and was sworn in as chief in 2019.
Snow squall

Snow squall watch in effect for northern Kawarthas region Wednesday night into Thursday

Environment Canada issues 'yellow watch' with lake-effect snow squalls bringing 5 to 20 cm by Thursday afternoon.
A horse-drawn wagon ride through Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene is one of the many activities available during the family-friendly "Christmas by Candlelight" event taking place from 4 to 8 p.m. on December 6 and 7, 2025. (Photo: Heather Doughty Photography)

Step back into a 19th-century Christmas at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene this...

'Christmas by Candlelight' returns December 6 and 7 with horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, settler traditions, Father Christmas visits, and more.
Fire crews responded to a fire at a 20-unit apartment building in Havelock on April 23, 2024. While all residents were safely evacuated, 18 people were displaced from their homes. Shortly after the fire started, police arrested and charged a 29-year-old Havelock man with multiple offences including arson disregarding human life. (Photo: Peterborough County OPP)

Peterborough Housing Corporation announces reopening of Havelock apartment building 19 months after arson fire

Reconstructed building at 37 George Street East includes major upgrades for safety, comfort, and energy efficiency.
Cars on a snow-covered road during a winter storm. (Stock photo)

Snowfall warning in effect for entire Kawarthas region Saturday night into Sunday

Environment Canada issues 'yellow' warning with 10 cm for southern areas and potential for 15-20 cm in northern areas.
The Toyota Tundra was among the 10 most-stolen vehicles in 2024. Other Toyota vehicles on the top 10 list include the Toyota RAV4, the Toyota Highlander, and the Lexus RX Series. (Photo: Toyota Canada)

Police warn of surge in high-end Toyota vehicle thefts across Peterborough

Seven trucks and SUVs were stolen or targeted in the last 48 hours as thieves focus on Tundras and Lexus models.
"The Night That Hank Drank," an annual tribute to American country music legend Hank Williams featuring local musicians, returns to The Pig's Ear Tavern in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night. In 1952, Williams got so drunk at The Pig's Ear before a concert at the old Brock Arena (now FreshCo) that he could hardly hold his guitar and fell down while on stage. He never performed and had to be escorted out of the city by police to protect him from the angry crowd. (Photo: Wikipedia)

nightlifeNOW – November 27 to December 3

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Peterborough Regional Health Centre's online ED wait-time clock provides a real-time estimate of the estimated average wait time to see a doctor after arriving at the hospital's emergency department. The hospital says the wait-time clock supports transparency, reduces uncertainty, and empowers patients with timely information. (kawarthaNOW screenshot)

Peterborough Regional Health Centre introduces real-time online clock to show emergency department wait times

New tool gives patients and families a clearer picture of how long they may wait to see a physician, with updates every 30 minutes.

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