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Jeeniraj "JJ" Thevasagayam has been appointed the new executive director of the New Canadians Centre in Peterborough effective September 2, 2025. (Supplied photo)

A Canadian newcomer is the new executive director of the New Canadians Centre

Jeeniraj 'JJ' Thevasagayam will lead the Peterborough-based non-profit charitable organization effective September 2.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car with lights flashing. (Photo: OPP)

Six people seriously injured in Monday morning head-on crash on County Road 28 near...

Both drivers and four passengers in one of the vehicles have been airlifted to trauma centres.
Vintage and classic cars and motorcycles will be on display at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene during the 28th annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show on July 13, 2025. (Photo: Heather Doughty Photography)

Explore vintage and classic cars and motorcycles at Lang Pioneer Village in Keene on...

28th annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show on July 13 also features historic demonstrations, activities for kids, and more.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

Person seriously injured Friday night after being thrown from their motorcycle near Youngs Point

Motorcyclist suffered life-altering injuries after entering a ditch off Youngs Point Road.
Victoria Park Beach in Cobourg. (Photo: Town of Cobourg)

The Beach Report for July 4 to 10, 2025

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

Heat warning in effect this weekend for Peterborough County and Kawartha Lakes

Daytime highs on Saturday and Sunday expected to reach 31-33°C, with humidex values reaching 40°C.
Three vehicles were involved in a collision on Lindsay Road east of Peterborough on July 3, 2025. Despite significant damage to two of the vehicles, no one was seriously injured. (Photo: Peterborough County OPP)

No serious injuries in multi-vehicle collision on Lindsay Road east of Peterborough

Lindsay Road was closed between Fowlers Corner and Fifes Bay Road for several hours on Thursday evening.
The lineup for the Movies at the Park free outdoor movie series, running every Tuesday evening from July 8 to August 12 at Quaker Foods City Square in downtown Peterborough. The series is presented by the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) with sponsorship by the City of Peterborough and local businesses. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Movies at the Park in downtown Peterborough launches on Tuesday with musical fantasy ‘Wicked’

Free summer outdoor film series runs every Tuesday evening from July 8 to August 12 at Quaker Foods City Square.
Ottawa indie folk-pop band Tin Constellations (Brent Smith, Rob Snasdell-Taylor, Andrew Robertson, and Christine Graves) performs at Jethro's Bar & Stage in downtown Peterborough on Saturday evening. (Photo via Tin Constellations website)

nightlifeNOW – July 3 to 9

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Three male suspects in the atrium of the Kawartha Credit Union branch at 4088 County Rd 121 in Kinmount on June 30, 2025. (Police-supplied photo)

Police searching for three suspects after attempted robbery of Kawartha Credit Union in Kinmount

The three disguised suspects attempted to gain access late Monday afternoon but fled empty-handed before police arrived.

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