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    • The Salvation Army Peterborough has launched its "Hope for All Seasons" fundraising campaign, which includes a mail-out appeal and the Christmas kettle program. The funds raised from the campaign support the charity's year-round programs, including the breakfast program and food bank. (Photo courtesy of Salvation Army Peterborough)

      Salvation Army Peterborough launches fundraising campaign as charity sees record demand…

      Northumberland Paramedics is selling a 2026 calendar featuring images of its therapy dog, golden retriever Ivy Joules. All proceeds from sales of the calendar will be donated to Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre and the Northumberland Humane Society. (Photo: Northumberland County)

      Northumberland Paramedics selling calendars featuring Ivy the therapy dog to raise…

      Cobourg police chief Paul VandeGraaf providing an update to the police service board in July 2024. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Cobourg Police Service video)

      Cobourg police chief continues to push for bail reform as police…

      Trent University French studies professor Sylvie Bérard and partner and long-time collaborator Suzanne Grenier won the 2025 Governor General's Literary Award for their translation of American-born Canadian author and literary critic Larissa Lai;s 2018 novel "The Tiger Flu." (Photo courtesy of Trent University)

      Trent University professor wins Governor General’s Literary Award for ‘captivating translation’…

      Cobourg resident Richard Pope (right), a lifelong naturalist, birder, and author, received the Environmental Award from Mayor Lucas Cleveland at the 2024 civic awards. Nominations for the 2025 civic awards are open until February 27, 2026 to provide more time for residents to submit nominations. (Photo: Town of Cobourg)

      Nominations are open for Cobourg’s 23rd annual civic awards recognizing residents…

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    • Toronto's Labyrinth Ensemble with Ross Daly and Kelly Thomas performs the melodic modal traditions of Asia and the Mediterranean, using a wide range of instruments from santur to gayageum to lyra, at The John at Sadleir House in downtown Peterborough on Friday night. (Photo: Labyrinth Ensemble)

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      For one night only on November 18, 2025, Public Energy Performing Arts is presenting "Bijuriya," a solo drag show by award-winning Montréal composer, experimental vocalist, and interdisciplinary performer Gabriel Dharmoo at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough. Moving fluidly between singing, lip-syncing, sound experimentation, and theatrical vignettes, the show features original songs, imaginative vocal effects, and both costume and character transformations. (Photo: Jonathan Goulet)

      Public Energy presents a thunderbolt of queer South Asian creativity at…

      "The Little Balls Falls Christmas Fete (ality!)", Globus Theatre's festive murder mystery dinner theatre experience running for six performances from November 13 to 22, 2025 in Bobcaygeon, stars (left to right, top and bottom) Sandy Jobin Bevans, Kylee Evans, Chris Gibbs, Barb Scheffler, and Kerry Griffin. (kawarthaNOW collage)

      Tickets selling fast for Globus Theatre’s festive murder mystery dinner experience

      Michelle Yu and Amir Haidar during a rehearsal for "Hansel & Gretel - The Sticky and Sweet Panto" at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope. The two actors, who have each performed in several past productions at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope and shared the Capitol stage for the first time in 2023, are taking on the lead roles in the holiday musical comedy written and directed by Capitol Theatre artistic director Rob Kempson. Running for 45 performances from November 21 to December 28, 2025 at the historic downtown venue, the panto includes both "naughty" versions for adults and family-friendly "nice" versions. (Photo: Sam Moffatt)

      Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre welcomes back familiar faces for ‘Hansel &…

      Veteran blues guitarist and storyteller Doc MacLean, a longtime friend of and collaborator with Juno and Grammy award winner Colin Linden, performs at The Black Horse in downtown Peterborough on Sunday afternoon. (Photo: Stefan Hurter)

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    • 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…

      Peterborough's Cormor and Bracebridge's 3DCP Muskoka have partnered to create a unique line of 3D printed products available at Stony Lake Furniture Co. in Lakefield. The founders of the two 3D printing construction companies are encouraging customers to think outside the box and challenge them on architectural design products that can be made through 3D printing. (Photo courtesy of Cormor)

      Cormor and 3DCP Muskoka create unique 3D printed home decor products…

      Allison Adam, entrepreneurship officer at Community Futures Peterborough (CFP), will deliver a free ideation and business planning workshop in Havelock on January 21, 2026 as part of the CFP Business Advisory Centre's "Entrepreneurship 101: County Edition" series. The three-part series also includes a marketing and branding workshop on February 4 in Millbrook, and a funding and cash flow workshop on February 18 in Lakefield. (Photo courtesy of CFP)

      Community Futures Peterborough expands popular ‘Entrepreneurship 101’ workshop series to Peterborough…

      A panel discussion on agritourism during the inaugural Regional Tourism Summit hosted by Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope on October 21, 2025. With a keynote address, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, the event saw tourism operators and partners from across the Kawartha Northumberland region gather for a day learning about the challenges and opportunities that exist in the industry regionally, with a focus on strengthening partnerships and collaborations. (Photo courtesy of RTO8)

      Collaboration was the focus of the inaugural RTO8 Regional Tourism Summit

      Cambium Consulting & Engineering staff show off their recycled plastic concrete molds. By turning their previously discarded plastic molds into reusable ones, the Peterborough firm is proving how businesses can lead the way in building a circular economy. From left to right: facilities and environmental health and safety manager Jeff Hoskin, technologist and green team representative Hillary Bradshaw, group manager for construction testing and inspection Brian Graham, and coordinator and green team representative Becky Yarnell. (Photo: Connor Evans / Cambium)

      How a Peterborough engineering and environmental firm embraced the circular economy…

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    • Families with young children are invited to take part this month in the EarlyON "Discovery Passport" program, which involves visiting EarlyON locations in Northumberland County to learn more about their activities and programs while playing games and collecting stamps to win prizes. (Photos: Northumberland County)

      EarlyON Northumberland’s ‘Discovery Passport’ contest invites families to explore, play, and…

      Within a one square metre block of a Little Forest, plants can be arranged randomly to mimic a natural forest setting. St. John Catholic Elementary School students are shown here placing marker flags for each tree, with the flag noting the tree species and the name of the planter. This will help students put a name to the face of the 30 different species that are planted at their school. (Photo: Laura Keresztesi / GreenUP)

      ‘Little Forests’ at Peterborough schools are growing the new generation of…

      Lakefield resident Guy Hanchet proudly displays his newly installed solar panels. Despite not having an ideal rooftop for solar, he expects to power about half of his annual electricity use from the system. (Photo: Clara Blakelock / GreenUP)

      Home battery backup systems gaining ground as solar installations grow in…

      Founded by three local residents and veteran Camino pilgrims, the new Peterborough Chapter of the Canadian Company of Pilgrims is making it easy for adventure-seekers to learn more about the Camino de Santiago, an extensive network of trails leading to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. The non-denominational volunteer-run group provides mentorship and resources to help local travellers plan the lodging, packing or other guidelines for their adventures, whether they are going for religious, spiritual, sport, or other purposes. (Photo: Canadian Company of Pilgrims - Peterborough Chapter / Facebook)

      Get prepared to walk the Camino de Santiago with help from…

      Take a stroll through the graveyard if you dare while visiting Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene for Spooky All Hallows' Eve from 6 to 9 p.m. on October 24 and 25, 2025. The family-friendly event offers a wide range of fun activities along with stories about the origin of modern-day Halloween traditions. (Photo: Heather Doughty Photography / Lang Pioneer Village Museum)

      History meets Halloween during Spooky All Hallows’ Eve at Lang Pioneer…

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