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September 4 marks the 140th anniversary of the Douro dynamite explosion in Peterborough County
In 1885, two men were transporting a wagon loaded with dynamite to Burleigh Falls when it exploded.
What’s open and closed on Labour Day 2025
Holiday hours for 299 selected businesses, organizations, and services in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Port Hope, and across the greater Kawarthas region.
Nominees and finalists announced for 2025 Peterborough Business Excellence Awards
Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce will announce award recipients at October 22 event.
The Beach Report for August 29, 2025
Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.
nightlifeNOW – August 28 to September 3
Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
46-year-old Marmora and Lake man facing attempted murder and other charges in shooting incident
Man allegedly fired shots at a home on High Shore Road near Highway 7, just west of Marmora in Hastings County, on Wednesday afternoon.
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region to close Lakefield ReStore this fall
Storewide closure sale will begin September 2 with last day of operations on September 30
Fire bans lifted in Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County
Open-air burning still prohibited in Haliburton County and in most of Peterborough County,
Two Kawarthas region businesses nominated for Ontario Made Awards
K2 Mart Bailieboro and Boshkung Brewing in Minden have been nominated for the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters' Retailer Spotlight Award
The Beach Report for August 22 to 28, 2025
Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.
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