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Peterborough band Rocky Islander brings Newfoundland kitchen party energy and a mix of traditional and modern Irish/Newfoundland music to the Black Horse Pub on Sunday afternoon. (Photo: Rocky Islander / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – January 29 to February 4

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Thermometer on snow showing extreme cold temperature of more than -30C. (Stock photo)

Cold warning in effect for entire Kawarthas region Thursday night into Friday morning

Overnight temperatures will range from -26°C in the south to -29°C in the north, with wind chill values of -33°C to -38°C.
At the 22nd annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on February 27, 2026 at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough, attendees can select a bowl handcrafted by Kawartha Potters Guild and sample food from 10 local restaurants. This year's fundraiser will support One City Peterborough's daily meal program at Trinity Community Centre. (Photo: One City Peterborough)

This year’s 22nd annual Empty Bowls event raises funds for One City Peterborough’s daily...

Attendees at February 27 event at Showplace Performance Centre can select a bowl handcrafted by Kawartha Potters Guild and sample food from 10 local restaurants.
The Women's Business Network of Peterborough presented a cheque for $4,410 to the YWCA Peterborough Haliburton on January 22, 2026 in support of the non-profit organization's programs and safe spaces for women and children escaping the effects of gender-based violence. (Photo courtesy of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)

Women’s Business Network of Peterborough donates over $4,000 to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton

Funds were raised at the networking organization's annual holiday gala in December.
Cobourg deputy police chief Jeff Haskins pictured during a media conference in 2022. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Cobourg Police Services video)

Cobourg deputy police chief Jeff Haskins to retire in August

35-year police veteran announced his retirement just over a month after police chief Paul VandeGraaf announced he would retire in June.
A snow-covered tent in a park in Peterborough, Ontario on December 19, 2022. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

City of Peterborough’s temporary overnight emergency shelter to remain open until Saturday

Environment Canada is forecasting continued double-digit freezing temperatures throughout the week.
A woman checking on an elderly female neighbour. (Stock photo)

Community looking after community: inside Peterborough’s NORC Ambassador Program

Program in naturally occurring retirement communities demonstrates how embedded resident-driven supports can reduce isolation and improve outcomes for aging seniors.
Older woman walking in a winter snow storm

Winter storm and heavy snow coming to southern Kawarthas region Sunday

15-30 cm expected in western Northumberland County with 10-20 cm in southern Peterborough County and southern Kawartha Lakes.
An elderly man using a cell phone. (Stock photo)

Cobourg police remind public to be vigilant after 82-year-old man nearly loses savings in...

An alert bank teller intervened after scammers posing as bank and justice officials instructed a local senior to withdraw his funds as part of a fake fraud investigation.
A person in the winter with their face covered and mittened hands over their ears. (Stock photo)

Cold warning issued for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland as temperatures plunge this...

Lakelands Public Health warns wind chills as low as -36°C could pose serious health risks.

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