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    • Ontario Power Generation senior vice president Paul Séguin and Port Hope mayor Olga Hankivsky sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope on February 12, 2026 to advance what would be the world's largest nuclear power plant, located in Wesleyville. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Ontario government video)

      Ontario Power Generation and Port Hope sign partnership agreement to advance…

      The Peterborough stop on The Offspring's Supercharged Worldwide '26 tour, scheduled for February 17, 2026 with support from Bad Religion, has been cancelled because of safety concerns resulting from the weight of snow on the roof of the Peterborough Memorial Centre combined with the estimated weight of equipment that would have been rigged from the building's trusses. (Photo: Daveed Benito)

      Tuesday’s The Offspring and Bad Religion concert at Peterborough Memorial Centre…

      Josh and Ana Mourtzanos with their children and "Caleb the Honda," the family's Honda Odyssey minivan they donated to the Bancroft Community Transit (BCT) in December 2025 before the family moved out of the country. The non-profit rural transportation organization says the family's generous donation has made a huge difference as BCT continues to fundraise to replace several aging vehicles. (Photo courtesy of BCT)

      Bancroft Community Transit receives a boost after local family donates their…

      A Peterborough police car with lights flashing at night. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

      Three Oshawa teens face multiple charges after violent Peterborough carjacking

      Cars on a road in a winter snow storm. (Stock photo)

      Special weather statement in effect for Kawarthas region for snow on…

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    • The annual "Blue Valentine" show is a tribute by local musicians to the music of Peterborough singer-songwriter Willie P. Bennett, who passed away in 2008. This year, the concert will also honour the music of late Peterborough singer-songwriters Cris Cuddy and Joe Hall. Emceed by "Washboard Hank" Fisher, the tribute runs on Saturday afternoon at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough. (kawarthaNOW collage)

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      Carling Dulder as Anna and Eddy Sweeney as Wesley recalling the life-defining moments of their high school years during a rehearsal of the Peterborough Theatre Guild's production of "Midnight Madness" by award-winning Peterborough-born playwright Dave Carley. Directed by Jane Werger and produced by Diane Théberge, the heartfelt comedy runs for 10 performances from February 27 to March 14, 2026. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

      ‘A laugh-at-life comedy, but there are tears too’: Peterborough Theatre Guild…

      encoreNOW for February 9, 2026 features (from left to right, top and bottom) "The Psychic" at Lindsay Little Theatre, Miss Emily at The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough, Russell deCarle at the Stone Hall Sessions in Havelock, Ladom Ensemble at Performing Arts Lakefield, Peterborough Performs VI at Showplace Performance Centre in Peterborough, and the opening event of New Stages Theatre's Brand New Stages festival at The Theatre On King in Peterborough. (kawarthaNOW collage)

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      Nadine Djoury, Naomi Snieckus, and Paloma Nuñez in the Lindsay episode of "I'm Also Here," a new comedy anthology TV series produced by Firecracker Department and C'mon Mort Productions and premiering on Bell Fibe TV1 on February 12, 2026. Entirely written, directed, and starring women and non-binary artists, each episode of the six-part series explores a different Ontario small town, including Lindsay, Cobourg, and Bobcaygeon. The Lindsay episode, about an indecisive bride who finds herself forced to choose which friendships deserve a place beside her, was filmed at the Cornapalooza cornhole festival in Lindsay. (Screenshot courtesy of Firecracker Department)

      Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, and Cobourg set the stage in new comedy anthology…

      Indie pop and alt-country singer-songwriter Lauryn Macfarlane, the Peterborough Folk Festival's 2021 Emerging Artist, will be performing her first hometown show since 2019 at Sadleir House on Thursday night, with Kawartha Lakes singer-songwriter Gamekeeper (aka Warren Frank) opening. (Photo via laurynmacfarlane.com)

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    • A representative of Morton Medical Centre in Douro-Dummer and GreenUP energy manager Clara Blakelock review optimal programmable thermostat settings during an energy efficiency walkthrough of the facility. GreenUP and the Peterborough DBIA are inviting small business owners to a free breakfast open house on February 18, 2026, where energy experts will be available to answer questions. (Photo: Jackie Donaldson / GreenUP)

      Ask the energy experts: Free open house in Peterborough on February…

      Organizers, sponsors, and some of the 56 nominees for the second annual Luminary Awards for Women in Business during a nominee announcement at the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce offices on February 11, 2026. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

      Almost 60 women nominated for second annual Luminary Awards for Women…

      Community Futures Peterborough has announced a nine-part Entrepreneurship 101 workshop series for spring 2026, including two new workshops on SEO and e-commerce and employer obligations. (Photo: Community Futures Peterborough)

      Community Futures Peterborough expands Entrepreneurship 101 series for spring

      Brody Klages is the Electrical Team Lead at Peterborough's Quickmill, which has grown into one of the world's leading manufacturers of large-scale machining centers over the past 40 years. With the U.S. currently its most important export market, Quickmill is pursuing a diversified growth strategy and has been invited by the federal government to join a select group of Canadian export-ready companies for the Team Canada Trade Mission to Mexico from February 15 to 20, 2026. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

      Peterborough manufacturer Quickmill is pursuing a diversified growth strategy amid shifting…

      The City of Kawartha Lakes unveiled a sign on November 18, 2025 to mark the site of the new $50-million Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Headquarters at 230 Angeline Street South in Lindsay. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

      Trade contractors invited to apply for new $50-million Kawartha Lakes Paramedic…

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      Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Electric City Sex & Wellness Expo…

      The Haliburton Highlands detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is located at 12598 Highway 35 in Minden. (Photo: OPP)

      Haliburton County high school students can learn about a career in…

      The City of Peterborough is presenting the annual Snofest family-friendly winter festival on the Family Day long weekend from February 13 to 16, 2026. This year, free indoor skating will run on Family Day Monday on both ice pads at the Miskin Law Community Complex. Other Snofest events take place at McDonnel Street Community Centre, Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, Quaker Foods City Square, the Peterborough Public Library, and the Art Gallery of Peterborough. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

      Peterborough’s Snofest returns for the Family Day long weekend with four…

      Allowing children to engage in play is an important way kids make sense of the world and understand their own boundaries. Climbing a snow pile (in a safe location) during a winter walk to school is a great example of letting kids take reasonable risks and gain confidence through play. (Photo: Clara Blakelock / GreenUP)

      How a winter walk to school is both beneficial and fun…

      GreenUP energy advisor Bryn Magee points to an electrical outlet on an exterior wall in the GreenUP office. In many older buildings, electrical outlets are sources of air leakage. Foam gaskets and plug protectors can help to staunch the flow of cold air. (Photo: Clara Blakelock / GreenUP)

      Lower your heating bills and stay warm by sealing air leaks…

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