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A young girl with gear during summer heading to a beach for a swim. (Stock photo)

The Beach Report for June 27 to July 3, 2025

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward,
Lancelot Knight, a Plains Cree singer-songwriter from Saskatoon whose father Chester Knight is a Juno award-winning singer-songwriter, brings his towering stage presence (he's 6'7" tall), genre-blending songs, powerful voice, and masterful guitar skills to Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night. (Photo: Meriläinen Müsic)

nightlifeNOW – June 26 to July 2

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Siemens Canada's 183,000 square-foot manufacturing facility is located at 1954 Technology Drive in Peterborough. (Photo: Google Maps)

Siemens Canada moving its Peterborough manufacturing operations to Concord

Around 160 jobs will be affected, with Siemens looking to lease its Technology Drive facility to another manufacturer.
In summer 2025, the Township of Selwyn will be revitalizing this aging visitor information kiosk in Lakefield's Cenotaph Park, as well as kiosks in Bridgenorth and Ennismore, with updated branding and maps, improved accessibility, modern and weather-resident materials, and visually engaging layouts showcasing local points of interest, services, and annual events. (Photo: Selwyn Township)

Visitor information kiosks in Selwyn Township to get a makeover this summer

With RTO8 funding and in partnership with Peterborough County, the township will be renovating and updating the kiosks in Bridgenorth, Ennismore, and Lakefield.
The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) has officially unveiled its redeveloped website at TheBoro.ca. The website offers residents and visitors an interactive business directory, events calendar, trip-planning content, access to The Boro gift card and The Boro merchandise, and more. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) unveils new ‘The Boro’ website

Redeveloped website offers residents and visitors an interactive business directory, events calendar, trip-planning content, and more.
Thermometer showing high temperatures

‘Dangerously hot and humid conditions’ to arrive in Kawarthas region Sunday afternoon

Environment Canada issues heat warning with forecast of daytime highs reaching 36°C and humidex values reaching 46°C.
Measles test

Peterborough Public Health retracts lists of possible measles exposure locations on public transit

A presumed case of measles has been confirmed not to be measles,
Renderings of Gidigaa Migizi College (top) and the new Otonabee College residence (bottom) at Trent University in Peterborough. Construction of the two new buildings will take place over three years with expected completion in fall 2028. (kawarthaNOW collage of renderings by Diamond Schmitt Architects)

Trent University in Peterborough breaks ground on Gidigaa Migizi College and new Otonabee College...

Slated to open in 2028, largest campus infrastructure development since the university was founded will create more than 1,300 student beds.
Young boy swimming in the water

The Beach Report for June 20 to 26, 2025

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland.
The Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association (PMBA) will be celebrating the heavenly birthday of founder Phil "Mr. Deluxe" Marshall at The Social Pub in downtown Peterborough on Saturday afternoon, with performances by Union Street Groove and the Keith Guy Band. A singer and keyboardist, Phil died of a heart attack in 2013 at the age of 61. (Photo: SLAB Productions)

nightlifeNOW – June 19 to 25

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.

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