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    • Operated by Otonabee Conservation, the Harold Town Conservation Area off Old Norwood Road features about 10 kilometres of wooded trails for hiking and cycling. (Photo via Mindtrip)

      Hikers ‘cold and embarrassed’ but unharmed after getting lost in Harold…

      A rendering of an Alto high-speed train. The proposed high-speed rail network linking Toronto and Quebec City with a stop in Peterborough would see up to 72 trains per day running on dedicated electric tracks at speeds of up to 300 kilometres per hour, cutting current travel times in half. (Image: Alto)

      Alto to host open house on proposed high-speed rail network on…

      Stephanie Jukes (middle) accepting the Osprey Heritage Award for Heritage Restoration/Adaptive Reuse for the Saucy Willow Inn in Coboconk at Kawartha Lakes City Hall on January 13, 2026. Stephanie and her husband David (not pictured) purchased the historic 1878 building in 2021 and have since restored it. (Photo courtesy of City of Kawartha Lakes)

      Historic Saucy Willow Inn in Coboconk honoured with Osprey Heritage Award

      Car covered in snow in winter after blizzard

      Snowfall warning in effect for Kawarthas region beginning Wednesday night

      The General Electric factory complex at 107 Park Street North in downtown Peterborough, which began operations in 1891 as the Canadian Works of the Thomas Edison Company and later continued under General Electric. The site includes a complex of 33 buildings built between 1891 and 1981 and used for industrial manufacturing and ancillary purposes. In 2018, General Electric ceased its manufacturing activities on the site, with most of the buildings now decommissioned with machinery and equipment removed. (Photo: Google Earth)

      GE Vernova objects to City of Peterborough’s notice to designate historic…

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    • Coast Salish Indigenous actor Michelle Bardac, Nakota/Assiniboine Nation actor Sera-Lys McArthur, and Peterborough actor Megan Murphy are the "Women of the Fur Trade" in New Stages Theatre Company's staged reading of Frances Koncan's award-winning play on January 24, 2026 at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough. Directed by Patti Shaughnessy, the play will also feature Thomas Scott and Chris Mejaki. (kawarthaNOW collage)

      New Stages brings satirical comedy ‘Women of the Fur Trade’ to…

      A 2024 documentary film by Australian filmmaker Damon Gameau, "Future Council" follows eight children who embark on an adventure across Europe in a biofuel-powered school bus and form a "Future Council" to advise major companies on decisions impacting nature. ReFrame Film Festival presents "Future Council" at 12:30 p.m. on January 31, 2026 at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of ReFrame Film Festival)

      Powerful documentary about child-led movement for environmental justice screening at ReFrame…

      Artworks by a number of artists from across the Kawarthas region will be on display during the annual "Art à la Carte: Celebrating Ontario Artists" exhibition in the In Camera Dining Room at the Legislative Building in 2026, including (clockwise from top left) Michael Harris's photograph "Tranquility at Sunrise," Diane Dowsett's painting "Autumn Comes Early in Yellowknife," Astrid Hood's painting "Radiant Reflections," and Lynda Todd's painting "Salmon, Salmon, Salmon." (kawarthaNOW collage of artist photos)

      Works by Kawarthas artists featured in annual exhibition at Queen’s Park…

      encoreNOW for January 12, 2026 features (from left to right, top and bottom) Girls Nite Out stand-up comedy and improv show at Peterborough's Market Hall, Peterborough Theatre Guild's production of "Where You Are" at the Guild Hall, Honeymoon Suite at Lindsay's Academy Theatre, three Peterborough Folk Festival emerging artists at the Market Hall, New Stages Theatre's staged reading of "Women of the Fur Trade" at the Market Hall, and Public Energy's presentation of "Rinse" at the Market Hall. (kawarthaNOW collage)

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      Almost all in-person screenings at the 2026 ReFrame Film Festival will be relaxed screenings, where audience members are welcome to move, leave, and reenter as needed, as well as make quiet sounds, or attend with support people, assistance animals, and babies. The relaxed screenings are one of the many features ReFrame has introduced to deliver a festival that is as accessible as possible by accommodating the physical, sensory, emotional, and financial needs of festiva-goers. The 2026 festival will run in person in downtown Nogojiwanong/Peterborough from January 30 to February 1 and online across Canada from February 3 to 8. (Photo courtesy of ReFrame Film Festival)

      ReFrame Film Festival welcomes everyone to join the conversation by striving…

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    • Junior Achievement of Northern and Eastern Ontario (JA-NEO) announced the nine inductees of the 2026 Business Hall of Fame in the lobby of the Venture North building in downtown Peterborough on January 14, 2026. Pictured left to right, front to back: Vance Robbins, Brenda Ibey, Jason and Niki Pulchinski, Peter Blodgett, Jim Bailey, and Chuck White. Not pictured: Dave Bucholtz and Martha Sullivan. (Photo: JA-NEO)

      Junior Achievement of Northern and Eastern Ontario announces 2026 Business Hall…

      Peterborough Golf and Country Club course superintendent Kevin Kobzan (left) and general manager Will Mitchell with their new Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses certificate. This achievement required the club to undergo a rigorous, multi-year process detailing how they care for the property's ecosystems and sustainably manage their turf. (Photo: Jackie Donaldson / GreenUP)

      Peterborough Golf and Country Club’s golf course first in region to…

      Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser, four-time Olympic gold medallist, Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, family physician, and assistant general manager with the Toronto Maple Leafs, will deliver the keynote address at the StrikeUP Canada digital conference for women entrepreneurs on February 26, 2026. (Photo source: Speakers Spotlight)

      Hockey legend Hayley Wickenheiser to headline free StrikeUP conference for Canadian…

      A sold-out crowd of 200 people attended the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce's inaugural Luminary Awards celebration at the Great Hall of Trent University's Champlain College on May 8, 2025, which saw awards in five categories that recognize women at all stages of their careers presented to Sheena Howard, Jenisha Sanjit Arora, Rachel Stark, Tiffany Arcari, and Jeannine Taylor. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

      Nominations are open for the second annual Luminary Awards for women…

      Inside Charlotte Products' Peterborough facility, staff oversee the packaging of environmentally responsible cleaning products. The company uses a supply chain that emphasizes Ontario-based materials and partnerships to minimize emissions and cost. (Photo courtesy of Charlotte Products)

      Charlotte Products in Peterborough leads by example in greening the supply…

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    • Boaters navigate through Lock 32 of the Trent-Severn Waterway in Bobcaygeon. (Photo: Parks Canada)

      Boat owners face new five-year licence renewals under federal rule changes

      The winter edition of the Hike Haliburton Festival is returning to the Haliburton Highlands on February 7 and 8, 2026. Registration is now open for free guided hikes led by local experts, and the weekend also offers the opportunity for visitors to book excursions led by local outfitters and enjoy arts and culture. (Photo courtesy of Haliburton County)

      Hike Haliburton celebrates winter with a weekend of outdoor adventure on…

      According to Nicole Captain, an occupational therapist at Five Counties Children's Centre, it's important for parents and caregivers to set a good example for their children during the holiday season by regulating their own behaviour, emotions, and reactions so they remain calm. (Photo: Five Counties Children's Centre)

      Five Counties Children’s Centre shares seven tips to help families navigate…

      Thoughtfully chosen and long-lasting materials can replace single-use options for gift giving without sacrificing the festive spirit. Not only are these gifts wrapped in non-glossy paper and decorated with non-plastic bows, the gift tags are carved into wood and offer a keepsake in of themselves. (Photo: Natalie Stephenson / GreenUP)

      Rethinking the gift wrap: reducing holiday waste without reducing the joy

      You can enjoy a cozy alfresco dining experience in December thanks to the snow domes at Cheeky Duck Vineyard in Lakefield. Warmed by electric heaters, the two plastic domes seat up to 12 to 14 diners each, and are already drawing diners from across and beyond The Kawarthas. The snow domes are available until January 2, when Cheeky Duck closes until the spring. (Photo courtesy of Cheeky Duck Vineyard)

      Cheeky Duck Vineyard brings back winter ‘snow domes’ for alfresco dining…

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