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The Peterborough County OPP, Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture, and Peterborough County are reminding drivers to "share the road" with slower-moving farm vehicles during planting season. (Graphic: Peterborough County)

Drivers reminded to share the road with farm vehicles during planting season in Peterborough...

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Agricultural equipment moving between fields may not be able to pull over safely to let other vehicles pass.
Guelph's eight-piece indie funk art rock collective The Boo Radley Project returns to Peterborough with special guest Saline for a concert at The John at Sadleir House on Saturday night. (Photo: Boo Radley Project)

nightlifeNOW – May 7 to 13

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Dr. Jenny Ingram (middle) receiving the Legacy award, which honours a woman "whose career is defined by excellence, generosity, and community impact," at the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce's second annual Luminary Awards celebration at Trent University's Champlain College on May 7, 2026. One of seven women who received awards, Dr. Ingram is a trailblazer in geriatric medicine and seniors' care and the founder of the Kawartha Centre, the site for international Alzheimer research trials, and recently released the documentary "No More Silent Battles." Also pictured are the inaugural Legacy award winner Jeannine Taylor of kawarthaNOW (left) and Julie Kellett of sponsor Darling Insurance. (Photo: Martha Sullivan)

Seven Peterborough-area women in business honoured at second annual Luminary Awards celebration

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At May 7 celebration, Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce recognized Michelle Nguyen, Chasley Keepfer, Leanne Crump, Ashley Flynn, Jennie Lawson, Lois Tuffin, and Dr. Jenny Ingram,
The top three spellers of the intermediate division (grades 7 and 8) at the Rotary Club of Peterborough's 12th annual spelling bee on May 2, 2026 at Whetung Theatre at Fleming College: Henry Sharpe from Adam Scott Intermediate Public School, Hudson Inglis of Kawartha Classical Christian School, and Tyler Phillips of St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School. Along with the top three spellers from the junior division (grades 4 to 6), the students won prizes including bikes from Canadian Tire. (Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of Peterborough)

Elementary school students spell their way to prizes at Peterborough Rotary’s 12th annual spelling...

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From a field of 120 students, the top three spellers from both grades 4 to 6 and grades 7 and 8 earned prizes for themselves and their schools.
Adoniram (aka Trevor James), an emerging Canadiana folk-blues artist based in Peterborough who released his debut album "Rougarou" last year, is performing at the Black Horse in downtown Peterborough on Sunday afternoon. (Photo: Samantha Moss

nightlifeNOW – April 30 to May 6

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Some of the paint damage to three of the 14 pickleball courts at Bonnerworth Park in Peterborough. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Three pickleball courts at Bonnerworth Park in Peterborough closed due to vandalism

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Rocks and balloons filled with high-visibility paint were thrown over the fence surrounding the 14 courts earlier this week.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car with lights flashing. (Photo: OPP)

57-year-old Peterborough woman dead in two-vehicle collision on Highway 7 near Fowlers Corners

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Woman was driving an SUV that collided with a pickup truck hauling a trailer on Wednesday morning.
Jennifer Moore appearing on TVO's The Agenda with Steve Paikin in March 2025 when she was the chief administrative officer for Northumberland County. (kawarthaNOW screenshot)

Former Northumberland County CAO Jennifer Moore to become Selwyn Township’s new CAO effective June...

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Moore is taking over from Janice Lavalley, who is retiring June 30 after more than 37 years in municipal government.
33-year-old Brandon Malcolm, a sergeant with the Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), died on April 27, 2026 when his motorcycle crashed on Highway 401 in Cobourg. (OPP photo)

‘Hearts are broken’: OPP mourns death of Northumberland officer in Highway 401 crash in...

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33-year-old Sergeant Brandon Malcolm, a member of the OPP's Golden Helmets precision motorcycle team, died late Monday afternoon while on duty.
At its meeting on April 27, 2026, the Rotary Club of Peterborough presents a $12,000 cheque to Easter Seals Ontario, representing a portion of the $51,286.35 raised at the 40th annual Carl Oake Rotary Swim held on February 27. Pictured from left to right are Rotarian Ken Seim, Century 21 United owner Vanessa Oake Hogan, Baker Tilly managing partner Jeff Taylor, Easter Seals Ontario development officer Andrea Peterson, and Rotary Club of Peterborough president Tony Grady. (Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of Peterborough)

Annual Carl Oake Rotary Swim reaches $1.5 million fundraising milestone after 40 years

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Rotary Club of Peterborough announces $51,286.35 was raised at February 27 event for Easter Seals, YMCA Strong Kids, and Rotary-supported community projects.
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