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Crews responding to a forest fire east of Burnt River in Kawartha Lakes on August 9, 2025. The fire has grown from five hectares in size to 27 hectares. (Photo: Patrick Porzuczek / Facebook)

Two forest fires remain out of control in Burnt River in Kawartha Lakes and...

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Crews are making progress in fighting the fires, but hot and dry conditions and wind potential could worsen the situation.
A water bomber collecting water on 4 Mile Lake on August 10, 2025 to fight a 27-hectare forest fire just east of Burnt River in Kawartha Lakes. (Photo: Patrick Porzuczek / Facebook)

County Road 49 closed east of Burnt River in Kawartha Lakes as crews continue...

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Crews and water bombers are also fighting an out-of-control fire in Marmora and Lake in Hastings County.
HAL019, a forest fire burning out of control in the area of County Road 49 and County Road 121 between Bobcaygeon and Kinmount in Kawartha Lakes, pictured from Bass Lake. (Photo: Laura Mclennan / Facebook)

Four active forest fires are burning in the Kawarthas region

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Three of the fires are located in Kawartha Lakes and one is located in Hastings County.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

18-year-old Kawartha Lakes man facing uttering threats charge after racist incident in Peterborough mall...

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The victims in the July 29 incident recently posted videos on social media documenting their harassment by three young white men.
A view of Victoria Beach on Lake Ontario in Cobourg. (Photo courtesy of Linda McIlwain)

The Beach Report for August 8 to 14, 2025

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Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward,
Thermometer showing temperatures in the mid-thirties

Multi-day heat warning in effect for entire Kawarthas region beginning Saturday

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Daytime highs in the south expected to reach 30-33°C with humidex values of 35-40°C, with temperatures a few degrees cooler in the north.
A memorial plaque and stone at St. Peter's Cemetery in Peterborough now marks the spot of a grave that contains the remains of Peter Robinson settlers and descendants that were moved to the newly opened cemetery in 1859. At the time the remains were moved, they could not be identified and were buried in a mass grave. (Photo: Nine Ships 1825)

Memorial plaque and stone at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Peterborough marks grave of Peter...

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Nine Ships 1825 placed the monument to recognize the unidentified remains that were moved to the cemetery in 1859.
In 1952, legendary country musician Hank Williams got so drunk at The Pig's Ear Tavern in downtown Peterborough before a concert at the old Brock Arena that he could hardly hold his guitar, fell down while on stage, and had to be escorted out of the city by police to protect him from the angry crowd. Toronto-based singer-songwriter and lifelong Hank fan Jerry Leger, who released a 13-track album of Williams covers last year, will be singing the songs of Williams at The Pig's Ear on Saturday night, accompanied by Nichol Robertson. (Photo: Katie Methot)

nightlifeNOW – August 7 to 13

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Open-air fire ban

Total fire bans in place in Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and in parts of...

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Bans apply to all open-air burning including campfires, but approved natural gas or propane-fuelled barbecues and outdoor fireplaces are allowed.
My Son The Hurricane performing at Nicholls Oval Park during the 2023 Peterborough Folk Festival. The 12-piece brass funk band will be returning to perform at the 2025 festival, which runs on Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17 and also features many other Canadian and local artists including Joel Plaskett, Whitehorse, Jeremie Albino, Goldie Boutilier, Shub, Bells Larsen, Colin Linden, The Silver Hearts, Benj Rowland, Jeanne Truax, Caitlin Currie, Tapes In Motion, Beau Dixon, and more. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Folk Festival)

Here’s the performance schedule for the 2025 Peterborough Folk Festival on August 16 and...

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Free-admission festival weekend at Nicholls Oval Park features 30 performers on three stages, an artisan village, children's village, food village, and more.
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