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    • Smoke from forest fires in Quebec hangs over the Township of Highlands East in Haliburton County on June 25, 2023. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

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

      Eight-year-old Nora, who will be moving with her mother and grandmother into one of the three single-family homes in Norwood being constructed by Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR), displays her artwork of the new home designed by Marshall Design Studios during a ground-breaking ceremony on July 14, 2026. (Photo: Habitat PKR)

      Three local families one step closer to affordable homeownership thanks to…

      As of July 14, 2026, Peterborough resident Corey Scott is the only local candidate to have registered as a school board trustee for the City of Peterborough in the municipal election. (Photo via Corey Scott / Facebook)

      Single local candidate for school board trustee stands in stark contrast…

      An aerial view of paddlers packed into the two tubs of the Peterborough Lift Lock for the seventh annual Lock & Paddle event on July 19, 2025. (Photo: Parks Canada)

      Parks Canada’s 8th annual Lock & Paddle returns to the Peterborough…

      The candidates running for the two councillor positions in Ward 3 (Town) in Peterborough's municipal election, as of July 12, 2026, are (left to right, top and bottom) incumbent Alex Bierk, Jenni Cathcart, Jessica Kuhlmorgen-Hill, and incumbent Joy Lachica. (kawarthaNOW collage of photos from City of Peterborough and candidate websites/social media)

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

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    • encoreNOW for July 13, 2026 features (from left to right, top and bottom) the North of Nowhere Music Festival in Lindsay, "In The Key of Blue" at Peterborough's Showplace Performance Centre, "Barnful of Broadway - Love Changes Everything" at Campbellford's Westben, Matthew Good at Peterborough Musicfest, Paul Reddick at the River Time Blues Festival in Port Hope, and Karen Parker and Diana Frances in "Leave it to Cleavage" at Bobcaygeon's Globus Theatre. (kawarthaNOW collage)

      encoreNOW – July 13, 2026

      Rising Canadian country music artist Tyler Joe Miller performs a free-admission concert at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park on July 15, 2026. (Photo: Matthew Miller)

      Juno-nominated country singer Tyler Joe Miller brings his rising star to…

      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…

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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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      The Beach Report for July 10 to 16, 2026

      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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