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Car covered in snow in winter after blizzard

Winter storm warning in effect for northern Kawarthas with snowfall warnings in the south...

20-40 cm of snow likely in northern areas of region by Thursday morning, with 15-25 cm in the south.
Snow plow on highway during snow squall

Winter weather travel advisory in effect Saturday for southern Kawarthas region

Heaviest snow expected in the evening with 10-15cm of accumulation by early Sunday morning.
The sun sets behind the Lions Community Centre in Peterborough's East City a few minutes before the polls closed for the Ontario election on June 7, 2018, when Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative government was first elected. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Provincial election all-candidate debates in Peterborough to focus on homelessness and the economy

Homelessness debate takes place at All Saints' Anglican Church on February 12 and business issues debate at the Market Hall on February 19.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car with lights flashing. (Photo: OPP)

Human remains found in Bancroft home after Tuesday night fire

Police say the homeowner is unaccounted for but postmortem examination will be required to confirm dead person's identity.
Known for their street minstrel act in the 1970s (pictured), Washboard Hank (Fisher) and Reverend Ken (Ramsden) will be reuniting again to perform at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Friday evening. (File photo)

nightlifeNOW – February 6 to 12

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Women's Business Network of Peterborough (WBN) secretary Akshana Katoch and president Adeilah Dahlke presented a cheque for $5,632.35 to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton on January 21, 2025, representing proceeds raised during WBN's annual holiday gala. (Photo: YWCA Peterborough Haliburton / Facebook)

Women’s Business Network of Peterborough donates $5,632.35 to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton

Funds were raised at the networking organization's annual holiday gala in December.
The board of health for the Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Health Unit announced on February 4, 2025 that Dr. Thomas Piggott will be the acting medical officer of health and CEO for the newly merged health unit. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Public Health)

Dr. Thomas Piggott appointed as acting medical officer of health and CEO of region’s...

Dr. Piggott has been medical officer of health and CEO for Peterborough Public Health since December 2021,
Some of the 20 First Nations and non-native youth who participated in the 2024 "Adventure in Understanding" 100-kilometre canoe journey. The annual program, organized by the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha with the assistance of the Curve Lake First Nation Youth Committee and the co-operation of Camp Kawartha and the Canadian Canoe Museum, returns in 2025 from August 24 to 29. (Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha)

Registration open for Peterborough Kawartha Rotary’s 2025 ‘Adventure in Understanding’ canoe journey

In August, 20 First Nations and non-native youth will travel 100 kilometres along the Trent-Severn Waterway in three Voyageur canoes.
Cars on road during winter storm with snow causing poor visibility.

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Kawarthas region Monday

5-10cm of snow expected by the afternoon in Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, and Haliburton County.
A person in the winter with their face covered and mittened hands over their ears. (Stock photo)

Extreme cold warning for Peterborough County and Kawartha Lakes overnight Friday

Health unit issues frostbite alert with wind chill values near -30°C for several hours Saturday morning,

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