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    • Jason Seguya began his role as the new chief executive officer of United Way Peterborough and District on July 6, 2026, taking over leadership of the non-profit organization after previous CEO Jim Russell retired after almost 15 years. (Photo courtesy of United Way Peterborough and District)

      27-year-old Jason Seguya brings a new generation of leadership to United…

      Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is an independent government agency that investigates the conduct of police that may have resulted in death, serious injury, sexual assault, or the discharge of a firearm at a person. All investigations are conducted by SIU investigators who are civilians. (Photo: SIU)

      Kawartha Lakes police officer cleared of criminal charges after April high-speed…

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      Kawartha Lakes man faces multiple charges after early morning head-on collision…

      Jon Thurston, a native of Dunsford in Kawartha Lakes, celebrating Team Canada's gold medal win over Team China at the mixed team wheelchair curling competition at the Milano Cortina Paralympic Games on March 14, 2026. (Photo: World Curling)

      Dunsford native Jon Thurston’s journey to Paralympic gold proves anything is…

      A screenshot of a public service announcement video from the sexual assault and domestic violence program at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

      Peterborough Regional Health Centre expands sexual assault and domestic violence program…

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    • The Peterborough Folk Festival takes place this weekend, with The Pig's Ear Tavern in downtown Peterborough hosting a free-admission concert on Friday night with Yukon-based hillbilly music band The Lucky Ones (pictured, featuring Peterborough's own Ryan West on mandolin and vocals) with opener JJ Swinn, and an official festival after party on Saturday night with Jeanne Truax and The Jet Airliners and the festival's 2026 Emerging Artist Tristan Konkle. (Photo: Max Power)

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      Fronted by Canadian powerhouse vocalist Al Langlade, Styx and Bon Jovi tribute band Crystal Faith will perform a free-admission concert at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park on August 15, 2026. (Photo supplied by Peterborough Musicfest)

      One band, two tributes: Crystal Faith honours Styx and Bon Jovi…

      Juno award-winning singer-songwriter Rox Sexmith submitted a pre-recorded performance of "Love of My Life" by Queen during the inaugural "Fredathon" music marathon in 2025, organized by Peterborough singer-songwriter Taylor Abrahamse to raise funds for trans rights. The second annual Fredathon takes place live on Saturday, September 5 at Dreams of Beans in downtown Peterborough and will also be streamed online. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of YouTube video)

      ‘Fredathon’ will channel the music of Queen and Freddie Mercury into…

      encoreNOW for August 10, 2026 features (from left to right, top and bottom) the 37th annual Peterborough Folk Festival, Farley Mowat's "And No Birds Sang" at Port Hope's Capitol Theatre, the return of the Buckhorn Festival of the Arts, "Newsies The Broadway Musical" at Lindsay's Academy Theatre, "Fiddler on the Roof" at the Bancroft Village Playhouse, and the Port Hope Jazz Festival. (kawarthaNOW collage)

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      Ryan Barnett is the new creative director of the ReFrame Film Festival. (Photo courtesy of ReFrame Film Festival)

      Peterborough’s ReFrame Film Festival appoints Ryan Barnett as new creative director

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    • Over seven years of owning and operating Couture Candy PTBO, Lisa Couture has made several adaptations to her business model. From expanding across multiple storefronts to selling exclusively through livestreaming, Couture has trusted her instincts for the better of her business and personal life. In her latest pivot, she will be closing down her downtown Peterborough storefront on George Street at the end of August 2026 to make time for more frequent live selling and community involvement and to have more time to spend with her children and husband. (Photo courtesy of Couture Candy PTBO)

      Couture Candy PTBO owner trades bigger margins for more family memories

      KADEX Aero Supply recently renovated and expanded its warehouse at the Peterborough Airport to add 10,000 square feet of space, ensuring shipping, receiving, and inventory are all in the same hangar to increase efficiency and streamline communication between team members. The renovation and expansion comes as KADEX prepares for a new era of growth following its recent acquisition by Canadian holding company Chorus Aviation. (Photo courtesy of KADEX Aero Supply)

      Peterborough’s KADEX Aero Supply is ready to soar to new heights…

      Attendees at Green Economy Peterborough's fifth annual Leadership in Sustainability Celebration on June 11, 2026 collaborate on a visioning exercise where they shared ideas on what a healthy, sustainable version of Peterborough and the Kawarthas in 2050 means to them. Responses included vibrant neighbourhoods, thriving local businesses and a resilient low-carbon economy. (Photo: Heather Doughty)

      Green Economy Peterborough celebrates five years of leadership in building a…

      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…

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

      The Beach Report for August 7 to 13, 2026

      GreenUP's sunset lantern walk through the trees of Ecology Park is a tradition that leaves an impact on those who participate. Family Night will once again close with this ceremonial experience on August 27, 2026. (Photo: GreenUP)

      Family Night tradition returns to GreenUP’s Ecology Park in Peterborough after…

      Laura, 8, and Adam, 6, are pedalling all over Peterborough with their mom Jennifer this summer as part of GreenUP's Summer Ride Club. "It's a really good habit to ... use your body to get places instead of just always driving," says Jennifer. "Building that confidence now will help them when they're older and they can be more reliant on themselves to get places." (Photo: Brett Throop / GreenUP)

      ‘I’d be kind of sad if I couldn’t bike,’ says 11-year-old…

      A young girl with gear during summer heading to a beach for a swim. (Stock photo)

      The Beach Report for July 31 to August 6, 2026

      For a limited time, through Natural Resources Canada's Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program, homeowners may qualify to receive a heat pump, which offers both energy efficient heating and cooling. A contractor is pictured here installing a heat pump at a residence. (Photo: Gabe Rivett-Carnac / EnviroCentre)

      Energy-efficiency programs help local households cut costs and improve comfort

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