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    • Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation CEO Erin Coon (second from right) accepts a cheque for $15,579.44 from Rhonda White of the Kawartha ATV Association (KATVA). Also pictured from left to right are KATVA volunteer Susan Reeds, KATVA volunteer and founding member Tony Bullough, and KATVA board member Chris Pellow. (Photo courtesy of Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation)

      Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation celebrates milestone donation from Kawartha ATV Association

      Wildlife educator and conservationist Caolaidhe Keelor is living her dream as the "public relations representative" for her favourite species, the turkey vulture. On September 27, 2026, she will be hosting what may be Canada's first-ever Turkey Vulture Festival at Rotary Park in Port Hope. With the goal of changing the misconceptions people have about the raptor, the afternoon will include music by Greg Keelor of Blue Rodeo and other musical guests, wildlife interactions, educational opportunities, a scavenger hunt with local businesses, and more. (Photo courtesy of Caolaidhe Keelor)

      ‘Keep calm and carrion’: a new festival in Port Hope aims…

      John Boyko. (Supplied photo)

      Lakefield councillor John Boyko running for deputy mayor of Selwyn Township

      The candidates running for the two councillor positions in Ward 2 (Monaghan) in Peterborough's municipal election, as of July 7, 2026, are (left to right, top and bottom) incumbent Matt Crowley, Ashley Flynn, Jen Lacey, and AJ Shearer. Incumbent councillor Don Vassiliadis has not yet declared whether he will seek re-election. (kawarthaNOW collage of photos from candidate websites/social media)

      Peterborough Monaghan Ward candidates introduce their campaigns ahead of October’s municipal…

      An unattributed photograph of some of the paddlers before an ill-fated canoe trip on Balsam Lake on July 20, 1926 that would claim the lives of 10 teenage boys and one of the two adult directors of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew camp on Long Point. Only four of the paddlers survived after the canoe capsized in the lake far from shore. (Source: Levelfilm)

      Balsam Lake canoe tragedy that claimed 11 lives on July 20,…

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    • Oil painter and educator Mary McLoughlin will be one of 52 artists participating in the 42nd annual free self-guided Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour presented by the Art Gallery of Peterborough. On September 26 and 27, 2026, artists across Peterborough and the Kawarthas will be inviting visitors into their studios to get a behind-the-scenes look at their process, learn from demonstrations, and browse or purchase their work. McLoughlin's studio at the Commerce Building in downtown Peterborough is Tour Stop 3. (Photo courtesy of Art Gallery of Peterborough)

      Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour returns this fall with 52 artists at…

      Veteran Canadian blues rocker Sass Jordan returns to Peterborough Musicfest for the third time to perform a free-admission concert in Del Crary Park on July 8, 2026. (Photo via Sass Jordan website)

      Sass Jordan brings her unapologetic blues rock attitude to Peterborough Musicfest…

      Folk-pop trio Good Lovelies (Kerri Ough, Susan Passmore, and Caroline Brooks) return to Peterborough Musicfest for the first time in 12 years to perform a free-admission concert in Del Crary Park on July 4, 2026. (Photo: Jen Squires)

      Good Lovelies bring their captivating harmonies back to Peterborough Musicfest on…

      Southwestern Ontario folk/roots trio Cabin Fever (Jessica McKay on upright bass and vocals, Kyle Faulkner on guitar and vocals, and Colin Jolly on mandolin) perform their blend of Canadian Americana, folk, and bluegrass music with captivating storytelling at the Dominion Hotel in Minden on Saturday night. (Photo: Will Ronholm Photography)

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      Newly announced performers for the 2026 Peterborough Folk Festival, which takes place from August 13 to 16, include (left to right, top and bottom) Juno award-winning Arabic psychedelic funk duo Kazdoura and hip-hop artist Shad, Georgia Harmer, Burs, The Kents, and Cale Crowe. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

      Juno award winners Kazdoura and Shad among headliners at the 2026…

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    • The youth team behind Empire Beez in Trent Hills (left to right: Sebastian Smith, Owen Musson, Eloise Smith, and Penelope McEvoy) stand with the beehive they installed at the Simpson Street Community Garden in Campbellford. The group launched the small business last year with the aim of raising awareness around honeybees and installing community beehives. The team will be unveiling the beehive during a garden talk held by IncrEdible Trent Hills on July 9, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Blythe Weber)

      Youth-run small business Empire Beez installs beehive at community garden in…

      Community Futures Peterborough executive director Devon Girard at the podium during the not-for-profit economic development organization's annual general meeting on June 23, 2026 at the Venture North building in downtown Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Community Futures Peterborough)

      Community Futures Peterborough marks record year for lending and business advisory…

      The recipients of the "4-Under-40" awards at the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Business Excellence Awards with Karen Auger (middle) of award sponsor MNP Peterborough. Left to right: Adeilah Dahlke, Meagan McLaren, Amy Muir, and Michael Riseley. (Photo: Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce)

      Nominations open for Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Business…

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      Innovation Cluster launches new on-demand online course to help skilled tradespeople…

      Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) executive director Nour Mazloum walks downtown wearing a T-shirt with the original DBIA logo from when the organization was founded in 1981. The merchandise is being rolled out as part of a celebration for the organization's 45-year anniversary, just as Mazloum reflects on her two years at its helm. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

      Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area revives original logo as it celebrates…

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    • Vintage and classic cars and motorcycles will be on display at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene during the 29th annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show on July 12, 2026. (Photo: Heather Doughty Photography)

      Classic cars and motorcycles roll into Lang Pioneer Village Museum for…

      Established in 1974 by James Hamilton, the miniature train ride at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough features a miniature replica of an 1860 locomotive. With 10,000 to 60,000 riders each season, the miniature train ride is an important source of revenue for Canada's only free-admission accredited zoo. (Photo: Riverview Park and Zoo)

      Miniature train ride at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough now…

      Victoria Park Beach in Cobourg. (Photo: Town of Cobourg)

      The Beach Report for July 3 to 9, 2026

      Peterborough and Area Master Gardeners mentored new gardeners of all ages at a Growing Together: Gardening Basics workshop on June 6, 2026 at GreenUP Ecology Park. Participants planted a range of herbs and vegetables into containers while connecting with others across multiple generations. (Photo: Andréanna Sullivan / GreenUP)

      Growing Together workshop series brings generations together through gardening

      Lake associations in the Kawarthas are joining the "Let's Get the Lead Out" initiative, an Ontario-wide campaign encouraging anglers to switch to lead-free fishing tackle to protect loons and other wildlife. Associations in Haliburton County and Peterborough County have been hosting tackle exchanges and raising awareness to the dangers of angling with lead tackle. (Photo: Let's Get The Lead Out website)

      Lake associations in the Kawarthas encourage anglers to switch to lead-free…

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