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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.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) boat in the water. (Photo: OPP)

Police recover bodies of two missing young men from Stoney Lake at Burleigh Falls

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The two men went missing late Sunday afternoon after one appeared to be in distress and another attempted to help.
A Peterborough police car with lights flashing at night. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Arrests made in fatal stabbing of 25-year-old Peterborough man early Sunday morning in Monaghan...

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19-year-old Josh Crane of Peterborough has been charged with manslaughter and two 17-year-old males have been charged with accessory after the fact.
A haze of forest fire smoke obscuring the sun in Haliburton County the evening of August 2, 2025. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

Poor air quality in the Kawarthas region from forest fire smoke may persist into...

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People should consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors, especially if they experience coughing and throat irritation.
You can kick back and relax this Civic Holiday long weekend instead of rushing around to get your shopping done, as all grocery stores, malls, and big box stores are open on the holiday Monday, along with selected beer and liquor stores. (Stock photo)

What’s open and closed on the 2025 Civic Holiday

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Holiday hours for 301 selected businesses, organizations, and services in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Port Hope, and across the greater Kawarthas region.
Victoria Park Beach in Cobourg. (Photo: Town of Cobourg)

The Beach Report for August 1 to 7, 2025

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Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.
Lindsay-based "freak country" band Asthma Kids (Trevor Hutchinson and Jeremy Gill) perform two shows in downtown Peterborough on Saturday: a matinee show at Crook & Coffer followed by an evening show at the Pig's Ear Tavern along with Kate Ruckus and the Michelle, James & Pete Trio. Pictured is the cover photo of their EP "Fenelon Falls 4, Bobcaygeon 0". (Photo: Asthma Kids)

nightlifeNOW – July 31 to August 6

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