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    • Artist Mickaela Baker with the mural she created on both sides of the entrance to the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) office at 466 George Street North in downtown Peterborough. CMHA HKPR comessioned the work with the purpose of creating a welcoming and inclusive entryway for people accessing mental health care. (Photos courtesy of CMHA HKPR)

      New colourful mural welcomes visitors accessing mental health care at CMHA…

      A new tree identification sign for the shagbark hickory along the Trans Canada Trail in GreenUp Ecology Park. The signage and tree installation initiative was part of a larger restoration project funded in part by Trans Canada Trail, with the signs featuring Anishnaabemowin translation of the tree names courtesy of Curve Lake First Nation and The Creators Garden. (Photo: Yvonne Hollandy / GreenUP)

      Three native hardwood trees that shape winter survival long before the…

      The Ontario government is exploring the potential of building what would be the world's largest nuclear power plant at Ontario Power Generation's Wesleyville site west of the Town of Port Hope. Construction of an oil-fired power generation plant in the 1970s was never completed. (Photo: Ontario Power Generation)

      Port Hope residents invited to public meeting as Ontario government considers…

      The scene of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 7A between Janetville Road and Yelverton Road south of Janetville on December 31, 2025. The driver of one of the vehicles involved in the collision was transported by air ambulance to a Toronto trauma centre. (Photo: Kawartha Lakes OPP)

      Driver seriously injured in two-vehicle collision on Highway 7A south of…

      Crews fighting the HAL019 fire east of Burnt River in Kawartha Lakes, which burned across 27 hectares from August 9 to 20, 2025. At one point during August, four wildland fires were burning out of control in the Kawarthas region, placing local residents and properties at risk. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

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    • Kingston folk musician Lotus Wight (aka Sam Allison), who has been nominated for the Canadian Folk Music Awards' 2026 Stan Rogers Traditional Vocalist of the Year, performs at Crook & Coffer in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night. (Photo via lotuswight.com)

      nightlifeNOW – January 1 to 7

      The Chester Babcock Trio (Rob Fortin on guitar and vocals, Susan Newman on vocals and melodica, and John Hoffman on fiddle, mandolin, and vocals) will perform classic jazz songs with special guests Dan Fortin on bass and Aaron Hoffman on piano at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Friday evening. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

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      Jazz musicians Marsala Lukianchuk and Mike Graham are hosting their annual Christmas show at the Black Horse Pub in downtown Peterborough on Friday evening. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

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      Six of the more than 40 social and environmental documentary films to be screened during the 2026 ReFrame Film Festival, which runs in person in downtown Peterborough from January 30 to February 1 and online across Canada from February 3 to 8. Pictured (left to right, top and bottom) are the feature films "Holloway," "Future Council," and "At All Kosts," along with local films "Home," "Echoes in the Steel," "Mr. Possibility,", "Shropshire Sheep Scandal," and "No More Silent Battles." (kawarthaNOW collage)

      ReFrame Film Festival unveils 2026 lineup of more than 40 social…

      For more than two decades, the ReFrame Film Festival has been bringing thought-provoking social and environmental justice documentaries from around the world to audiences in Nogojiwanong/Peterborough, expanding the festival in recent years to include a virtual program available to audiences across Canada. The 2026 festival will present more than 40 films, with in-person screenings as well as Q&As, panels, and performances in downtown Peterborough from January 30 to February 1 followed by a virtual program from February 3 to 8. (Photo courtesy of ReFrame Film Festival)

      ReFrame Film Festival chair says power of documentary storytelling remains at…

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    • 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…

      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…

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    • 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…

      The public skating rink at Quaker Foods City Square in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: City of Peterborough / Facebook)

      Free public skating returns to Quaker Foods City Square in downtown…

      Drone shows offer a cleaner, quieter alternative to fireworks through the use of synchronized LED-equipped drones, which can be also powered by renewable energy. Pictured are some of the resulting patterns during a drone show in the City of Ottawa. (Photo: Binita Ann Mathew / GreenUP)

      Keeping the spirit of celebration alive without the environmental drawbacks of…

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