Home Authors Articles by kawarthaNOW

Articles by kawarthaNOW

kawarthaNOW
6230 Articles
Our generic staff writer account, covering breaking and local community news. Follow kawarthaNOW on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.
A trransit rider wearing a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic

Ontario extends mask mandate in high-risk indoor settings until June 11

Province announces new preventative COVID-19 antibody treatment will be available for transplant recipients and cancer patients.
The Ontario government will provide the City of Kawartha Lakes with up to $3 million for the reconstruction of King Street between James Street North and the Pigeon River bridge in Omemee. The reconstruction will include replacements of storm sewers, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and streetscape improvements, as well as resurfacing of the road. (Photo courtesy of City of Kawartha Lakes)

Province approves $3 million in funding for King Street reconstruction in Omemee

Project to begin later this spring with construction to be completed in fall 2022.
Peterborough entrepreneur and environmentalist Carlotta James chose Earth Day to announce her intention to run for councillor in the city's Northcreat Ward in the October 24, 2022 municipal election. (Photo courtesy of Carlotta James)

Carlotta James to run for Northcrest Ward councillor in Peterborough

Entrepreneur and environmentalist says she will advocate for residents with 'community-first decision-making'.
Peterborough singer-songwriter Evangeline Gentle and her band (Nick Ferrio, Charlie Glasspool, Matt Greco, and Derek Bell) will be performing their first hometown show since fall 2019 at the Gordon Best Theatre in downtown Peterborough on Saturday, April 23, along with Nickola Magnolia and other special guests. (Photo: Kristal Jones)

nightlifeNOW – April 21 to 27

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Ontario premier Doug Ford (second from left), Fleming College president Maureen Adamason (third from right), and Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Laurie Scott (far right) were among the dignitaries at Fleming College's Frost Campus in Lindsay cutting a ceremonial ribbon at the Shakir Rehmatullah Atrium, named in recognition of the founder and president of FLATO Developments Inc. (fourth from left) which has donated $1.2 million to the college for a capital innovation fund and a scholarship program. (Photo: Office of the Premier)

FLATO Developments Inc. donates $1.2 million to Fleming College in Lindsay

Main foyer at Frost Campus named after company's president in recognition of largest single gift in college's history,
Detective sergeant Josh McGrath of the major crimes unit of the Peterborough Police Service speaks at a media briefing on April 21, 2022 across the street from a home at 124 Park Street South, where two Mississauga were shot the previous afternoon, with one later dying in hospital from his injuries. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Peterborough Police Service video)

Peterborough police reveal 31-year-old Mississauga man died after Wednesday shooting at Park Street home

Police are seeking four men between 20 and 30 years old who may be from out of town.
The main entrance of Peterborough Regional Health Centre. (Photo: PRHC)

Peterborough Regional Health Centre warns of longer wait times because of pandemic

Hospital encourages other options for non-urgent healthcare due to record number of COVID-19 patients, high patient volumes in emergency department, staff shortages.
Robert Gibson, Green Party of Ontario candidate for Peterborough-Kawartha. (Supplied photo)

Robert Gibson nominated as Ontario Greens candidate in Peterborough-Kawartha

Freelance journalist's priorities include protecting wetlands, challenging urban sprawl, and ending housing crisis.
The lone male suspect in the robbery of a convenience store on William Street North in Lindsay on April 20, 2022. (Police-supplied photo)

Kawartha Lakes police seek suspect in armed robbery in Lindsay

Lone male suspect robbed a William Street North convenience store on Wednesday morning.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police investigating Wednesday afternoon shooting on Park Street South

Suspect or suspects still at large but police say there is no threat to public safety.

Become a #kawarthaNOW fan

32,138FollowersLike
25,773FollowersFollow
17,576FollowersFollow
4,728FollowersFollow
3,794FollowersFollow
3,131FollowersFollow

Sign up for kawarthNOW's Enews

Sign up for our VIP Enews

kawarthaNOW.com offers two enews options to help readers stay in the know. Our VIP enews is delivered weekly every Wednesday morning and includes exclusive giveaways, and our news digest is delivered daily every morning. You can subscribe to one or both.




Submit your event for FREE!

Use our event submission form to post your event on our website — for free. To submit editorial content or ideas, please contact us.