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Crash Test Dummies are celebrating their 35th anniversary with a major North American and international tour in 2026, including a free-admission concert at Peterborough Musicfest on Wednesday, August 5. (Publicity photo)

Peterborough Musicfest’s summer lineup includes Good Lovelies, Sass Jordan, Lighthouse, Julian Taylor, Crash Test...

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39th season of free-admission concert series at Del Crary Park also includes four tribute acts.
In its 25th year, Kawartha Land Trust is now protecting 50 properties comprising 9,100 acres across the City of Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough County, including the new nature sanctuaries Pierce-Vigneux Nature Sanctuary near Young's Point and Penryn Forest near Bethany. The forests and wetlands of the 96-acre Pierce-Vigneux Nature Sanctuary are home to black bears, moose, fishers, coyotes, and a wide range of birds, as well as several species at risk. (Photo courtesy Paul Vigneux and Penelope Pierce)

Kawartha Land Trust protects two new nature sanctuaries near Young’s Point and Bethany

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In its milestone 25th year, conservation charity now protects 50 properties and more than 9,100 acres across Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough County.
Creative director Eryn Lidster at the ReFrame Film Festival. (Photo: ReFrame Film Festival)

Eryn Lidster is stepping down as creative director of the ReFrame Film Festival after...

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The festival is now seeking a new full-time creative director for Peterborough's 2027 festival and beyond, with applications due by June 1.
The 2026 winners of the Rotary Club of Peterborough's Rotary Environmental Innovators Fund (REIF) awards celebrate at the McDonnel Street Activity Centre on May 11, 2026. Pictured from left to right are Dr. Balaji Subramanian from Trent University, Dr. Sarah Jameson on behalf of Just Keep Skimming, Jeremy Favro and Manan Ravat of Photocatalytic Degradation of Water Contamination, Meghan Ward of Across the Wetland with Finn, Al Lu from Turtle Guardians, and Kirsten Tucker-Upshall on behalf of Just Keep Skimming. (Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of Peterborough)

Rotary Club of Peterborough awards $10,000 to four local environmental innovators

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Three projects received $3,000 each, with $1,000 awarded to a fourth project, under the Rotary Environmental Innovators Fund (REIF).
Lock 42 - Couchiching on the Trent-Severn Waterway. (Photo: Parks Canada)

Four lock stations to remain closed when Trent-Severn Waterway opens for the navigation season...

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Parks Canada will reopen the lock stations between Lake Simcoe and Georgian Bay when water levels and flows return to safe operating conditions.
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.
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