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    • A hazy sunset in North Kawartha Township on July 11, 2026 due to smoke from forest fires in Quebec. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

      Air quality warning in effect for Kawarthas region due to smoke…

      Looking south down George Street from Hunter Street West in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area)

      Economic development and safety concerns dominate discussion at downtown Peterborough revitalization…

      From June 26 to 28, 2026, a group of volunteers from a wide range of organizations came together at the Little Gull Lake Marina on Mississagua Lake and the Gold Lake boat launch to remove more than 60 abandoned docks and other waste volunteers collected from the Catchacoma-Mississagua lakes system as part of the Abandoned Dock Initiative led by the Cavendish Community Ratepayers Association Inc. To continue the cleanup and remove a total of more than 100 abandoned docks, organizers have launched a GoFundMe with the goal of raising $20,000. (Photo courtesy of Abandoned Dock Initiative)

      Community partners aim to remove even more abandoned docks from Catchacoma-Mississagua…

      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…

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    • Bradley Austin (top left) stars as Burt in the world premiere of his comedy "Sore Losers" at Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon from July 15 to 25, 2026, along with James Barrett (top right) as Jim, Mallory Brumm (bottom left) as Angie, and Kyle Claeys (bottom right) as Greg. The four actors portray a ragtag team of underdogs who join a provincial bowling tournament to an effort to save Burt and Angie's bowling alley. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

      Bobcaygeon’s Globus Theatre aims for a strike with world-premiere comedy ‘Sore…

      Award-winning Trent Hills vocalist Jane Archer, who just turned 75, will be celebrating her birthday on Saturday night at the Black Horse in downtown Peterborough with her band Blues to the Bone, performing a mix of blues, soul, classic country, rhythm and blues, and her own original songs. Special guests include Peterborough guitarist Emily Burgess and Jane's son Michael Archer, a bassist now living and performing in Austin, Texas. (Photo: Jackie Wimbush / JAX Photo)

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      Legendary Canadian rock ensemble Lighthouse, featuring original members Paul Hoffert and Russ Little, bring their horn-heavy sound to Peterborough Musicfest for a free-admission concert at Del Crary Park on July 11, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Hoffert Communications)

      Lighthouse’s remarkable staying power will be on full display at Peterborough…

      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…

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    • 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…

      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…

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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

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