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The City of Peterborough collects registered large items from the curb during monthly collections over the summer. For 2026, the city is waiving the usual collection fees as part of the new Clean Streets Peterborough program intended in part to tackle illegal dumping. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Demand surges for Peterborough’s first free large item pickup under new Clean Streets program

After city waived fees for 2026, more than 2,150 items were booked for June collection instead of the 98 monthly average in 2025.
The 2026 inductees of the Peterborough & District Pathway of Fame (left to right, top and bottom): Dr. Kim Curtin, Keith Dalton and Elaine Orgill, Alec Denys, Marion Griffin, Wayne Robinson, and Rob Rusland. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Peterborough & District Pathway of Fame announces 2026 inductees

The inductees are Dr. Kim Curtin, Keith Dalton and Elaine Orgill, Alec Denys, Marion Griffin, Wayne Robinson, and Rob Rusland.
Car on flooded road during heavy rain

Heavy rain and severe thunderstorms in the Kawarthas for Thursday

Rainfall amounts of 30-40 mm are expected by the afternoon, with more rain possible in areas experiencing thunderstorms.
Eastside Boxing and Wellness owner Marsha Gaulton (right), a certified competitive boxing coach committed to supporting and advancing female athletes in boxing, founded the "Fight for the Future Fund" with the aim of providing youth with a controlled outlet where they can safely release the pressures and emotions that come with everyday life. Community donations to the fund will provide youth aged 12 to 16 with free access to a 12-week boxing program, with preference given youth who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse. (Photo: Eastside Boxing and Wellness)

Eastside Boxing and YWCA Peterborough Haliburton partner to help disadvantaged youth build confidence through...

Community-supported 'Fight for the Future Fund' will provide access to a 12-week boxing program at no cost with preference for youth affected by domestic abuse.
A welder at work. (Stock photo)

Innovation Cluster launches new on-demand online course to help skilled tradespeople transition into entrepreneurship

BuildUP On Demand was developed in response to interest in the non-profit organization's BuildUP business accelerator program.
Rhonda Gilchrist, senior director of operations and revenue generation at United Way Peterborough & District, during an event to discuss One City Peterborough's housing strategy at Knights of Columbus Hall on May 12, 2026. The United Way has supported One City's purchase of a home on Stewart Street through the federally funded the Reaching Home program. (Photo: Jordan Lyall / kawarthaNOW)

Rhonda Gilchrist leaves United Way of Peterborough and District to become new executive director...

Gilchrist will lead the non-profit charitable organization's affordable housing efforts effective June 15.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police charge 45-year-old woman following investigation into sudden death of her 74-year-old mother

Sarah-Jayne Maier was arrested and charged with second-degree murder three days after police pulled Susan Maier from the Otonabee River near the Rotary Trail.
19-year-old emerging Peterborough indie-pop singer-songwriter Georgia Rose will be releasing her third single "leave" on Saturday afternoon at 100 Acre Brewing Co. in Peterborough. (Photo: Showbile Media)

nightlifeNOW – June 11 to 17

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Heavy rain coming out of a downspout. (Stock photo0

Locally heavy rain expected in the Kawarthas region for Wednesday

Up to 50 mm of rain possible in some areas along with isolated thunderstorms.
Attendees at a Blue Jays watch party at the Jack Burger Sports Complex in Port Hope on June 7, 2026 celebrate a $158,200 Jays Care Foundation grant to the Municipality of Port Hope for renovations to the Welcome Park baseball diamond at 4640 Dale Road, including a refurbished infield with an accessible turf surface, new accessible dugouts, refreshed bleachers, and new fencing. (Photo: Municipality of Port Hope)

$158,200 Jays Care Foundation grant will help make Port Hope’s Welcome Park ball diamond...

Made possible by TD, the funding was announced live on national television during a Blue Jays watch party at the Jack Burger Sports Complex.

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