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The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) is bringing back the family-friendly "Halloween in the Booro" to downtown Peterborough on October 25, 2025 for its fourth straight year. New this year, several businesses in East City will also be participating. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

‘Halloween in the Booro’ returns to downtown Peterborough on October 25

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For the fourth straight year, DBIA brings back popular event featuring trick-or-treating at over 45 businesses, a family fun zone, and more.
Jodi-Lee Nutrition & Wellness was founded after Buckhorn resident Jodi Forestell found herself feeling unwell and groggy in her mid-forties. She found healing through a holistic lifestyle focused on the pillars of nutrition, exercise, stress, and sleep and now supports other clients feel like themselves again as a Natural Nutritionist Clinical Practitioner, Metabolic Balance Coach, and Forest Therapy Guide. Through her practice, she recommends many local businesses who align with her holistic wellness approach. (Photo courtesy of Jodi Forestell)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Jodi-Lee Nutrition & Wellness is building healthy communities across The Kawarthas

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As well as recommending many local businesses to her clients, Buckhorn's Jodi Forestell donates her time by leading forest walks for local organizations.
Elmhirst's Resort on Rice Lake in Keene has launched the North Shore Wine Society to celebrate Ontario wine and to make learning about local agriculture and viticulture more approachable. The free membership includes quarterly e-newsletters featuring reviews from wine writer Leah Spooner, a wine education column, and farm-to-table food features, as well as exclusive ticket access to seasonal lakeside dinners hosted by Elmhirst's Resort general manager and wine aficionado Greg Elmhirst (pictured, left). The next dinner event, The Hunter Dinner, is scheduled for November 1, 2025 and will include a four-course meal from Chef Amber Bissonnette and a wine pairing from Spooner. (Photo courtesy of Elmhirst's Resort)

Know Your Locals: North Shore Wine Society from Elmhirst’s Resort in Keene makes Ontario wines approachable

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Free membership includes exclusive ticket access to curated four-course dinners with wine pairings, including The Hunter Dinner on November 1.
Founded by entrepreneur Nick McNaught after spending a winter at Oak Lake in the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen in Peterborough County, Unbounded is a health and wellness brand that invites people to connect with one another and nature through wellness experiences across Ontario, including Cold Camp retreats and pop-up events based in Peterborough County and surrounding areas. For these retreats, Unbounded takes over resorts that would otherwise be closed during the winter and invites participants to discover and support local businesses. (Photo courtesy of Unbounded)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Unbounded makes a cool splash for a healthy winter economy

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Founded by Nick McNaught after spending a winter north of Havelock, the health and wellness brand brings year-round business to local resorts.
Located in Keene in the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan, Lang Pioneer Village Museum is an award-winning destination in The Kawarthas where both 19th-century settler history and Indigenous culture and history come to life. Comprised of more than 30 restored, recreated, and relocated buildings, this living history museum offers live demonstrations, costumed interpretations, and immersive programming, along with special family-friendly events throughout the year. (Photo: The Kawarthas Tourism)

Road Tripping in The Kawarthas: Rooted in tradition, ready for adventure in Otonabee-South Monaghan

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North of Rice Lake in Peterborough County, the township offers fun for the whole family from adventure challenges and go-karting to living history and resort stays.
The annual Oldies 96.7 Fugitive Contest, where one determined listener will catch a mystery Fugitive for a $10,000 reward, is returning to Peterborough starting September 22, 2025. The contest offers five clues revealed on air at scheduled times every weekday, as well as one visual clue and one bonus clue that can be revealed on air at any time. Crack the clues, find the Fugitive, and ask the question "Are you the Oldies 96 point 7 Ten Thousand Dollar Fugitive?" to claim the prize. (Photo courtesy of Oldies 96.7 / My Broadcasting Corporation)

Know Your Locals: Can you track down the Oldies 96.7 Fugitive to win $10,000?

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My Broadcasting Corporation radio station's annual contest returns September 22 with five clues and a bonus clue announced on the air every weekday.
Located in the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen in Peterborough County, Kawartha Ethanol is a leading producer of fuel-grade ethanol and premium alcohol products that it distributes to companies across Canada. As Canadian businesses look for local suppliers to avoid tariffs, the company's dedication to producing in and distributing within Canada has led to an increase in its fuel-grade ethanol sales. (Photo courtesy of Kawartha Ethanol)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Kawartha Ethanol produces and keeps fuel-grade ethanol in Canada

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A leader in fuel-grade ethanol and premium alcohol, the Havelock company supports local farmers and sells to major Canadian oil and fuel companies.
Brianna Burkitt of Burkitt Solutions Co. in Peterborough is a chaos coordination specialist who helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs take control of the backend of their business operations. One-time or ongoing services include digital file cleanup, marketing support, admin, and light bookkeeping support, internal guide creation, and client experience coordination. She offers free discovery calls to prospective clients, as well as a $250 Chaos Audit that can be deducted from future service packages. (Photo courtesy of Burkitt Solutions Co.)

Know Your Locals: Business owners can ‘calm the chaos’ with the help of Burkitt Solutions Co.

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Offering free discovery calls and a $250 Chaos Audit, Peterborough's Brianna Burkitt works hands-on to streamline business operations.
In addition to Canadian brands, the popular GoBoat is one of many lake and cottage products that At The Lake Distributing in Selwyn Township supplies to dealers in The Kawarthas and across Canada. (Photo: GoBoat)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: At the Lake Distributing makes a splash in the local economy

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Niki and Jason Pulchinski were inspired by their love of the water to start the Selwyn-based wholesale distribution company.
The Township of Asphodel-Norwood, located in southern Peterborough County, is home to the world-famous Norwood Fair. A Thanksgiving weekend tradition since 1868, the popular annual fair is a celebration of the township's strong agricultural community, featuring animal shows, competitions, demonstrations, a midway, and much more. (Photo: The Kawarthas Tourism)

Road Tripping in The Kawarthas: Antiques and agritourism await in Asphodel-Norwood

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Located in the southern reaches of Peterborough County, Asphodel-Norwood is a place where history comes to life through a renowned fall fair, animal experiences, and antique treasures.
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