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    • Three-time Mann Cup lacrosse champion, Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Famer, and Peterborough Century 21 Lakers board member Len Powers is a grateful patient of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC). Powers and his family experienced anxieties while they were waiting for lab results to confirm whether he had prostate cancer and needed to begin life-saving treatment. He is sharing the story of his healthcare journey in support of the PRHC Foundation's $70 million Campaign for PRHC, which includes bringing digital pathology to the regional hospital so future cancer patients will not face those same anxieties. (Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

      Digital pathology at Peterborough Regional Health Centre will have a transformative…

      Sacha Lai-Svirk, volunteer board chair of the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA), addresses Peterborough city council during a meeting on December 1, 2025 to consider a proposed by-law that would see the City of Peterborough assume administrative control of a $150,000 annual payment from the city to the DBIA as part of a 20-year settlement agreement made in 2017. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of City of Peterborough video)

      After fierce pushback, Peterborough city council rejects by-law to assume control…

      The City of Kawartha Lakes is developing a new municipal and tourism wayfinding strategy for a consistent and user-friendly signage system across Kawartha Lakes, including signs for key destinations such as parks, downtowns, cultural locations, and major attractions as well as municipal and community entrance signs. (Photos: City of Kawartha Lakes)

      Kawartha Lakes launches public engagement on new wayfinding and tourism signage…

      For gatherings ranging from small meetings and seminars to large receptions and celebrations, the Township of Selwyn has six halls and meeting rooms available for rental, including the Marshland Centre in Lakefield with plenty of natural light, cathedral ceilings, and beautiful views. Other rental facilities include the Bridgenorth Community Hall, the Centennial Room in Lakefield, the Ennismore Auditorium at the Ennismore Community Centre, the Neils Pind Room in the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre, and The River Den in Lakefield. Each location is fully accessible, has ample parking and kitchen facilities, and is licensed under the LLBO. (Photo courtesy of the Township of Selwyn)

      Selwyn Township has a space for every occasion, whether you’re hosting…

      Lakelands Public Health is the unified health unit serving the Kawarthas region that was formed by the merger of Peterborough Public Health and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit on January 1, 2025. (Graphic: Lakelands Public Health)

      Lakelands Public Health receives federal funding to expand youth substance use…

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    • encoreNOW for December 1, 2025 features (from left to right, top and bottom) Peterborough Theatre Guild's "The Emperor's New Clothes" at the Guild Hall, "Quartom Sings Noel" with the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra at Emmanuel United Church, New Stages Theatre's "It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" at Peterborough's Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, "Elvis' Wonderful World of Christmas" featuring Steve Michaels at Lindsay's Academy Theatre, and the Foley family's "A Cozy Christmas" as Peterborough's Showplace Performance Centre. (kawarthaNOW collage)

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      "The Night That Hank Drank," an annual tribute to American country music legend Hank Williams featuring local musicians, returns to The Pig's Ear Tavern in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night. In 1952, Williams got so drunk at The Pig's Ear before a concert at the old Brock Arena (now FreshCo) that he could hardly hold his guitar and fell down while on stage. He never performed and had to be escorted out of the city by police to protect him from the angry crowd. (Photo: Wikipedia)

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      The entire original cast from New Stages Theatre's 2023 production of "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show" will be reprising their roles when the show returns to Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough for six performances from December 10 to 14, 2025. From left to right: Brad Brackenridge, Megan Murphy, director Mark Wallace, Kerry Griffin, M. John Kennedy, Ordena Stephens-Thompson, and musical director Gabriel Vaillant. (Photo: Dahlia Katz)

      New Stages Peterborough brings back ‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live…

      Founded by Waterloo native and Billboard-charting and award-winning artist Scotty James (middle), Backyard Music Co. is bringing Nashville-style intimate concerts to 13 locations across Canada in 2026, including Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls in Kawartha Lakes. (Photo: Backyard Music Co.)

      Backyard Music Co. bringing Nashville-style intimate concerts to Bobcaygeon and Fenelon…

      Cast members display the emperor's invisible clothes during a rehearsal of the Peterborough Theatre Guild production of Gerry McBride's "The Emperor's New Clothes." The family-friendly musical adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Andersen folktale runs for seven public performances from December 5 to 14, 2025. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

      Peterborough Theatre Guild gives ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ a musical reimagining…

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    • 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…

      Allison Adam, entrepreneurship officer at Community Futures Peterborough (CFP), will deliver a free ideation and business planning workshop in Havelock on January 21, 2026 as part of the CFP Business Advisory Centre's "Entrepreneurship 101: County Edition" series. The three-part series also includes a marketing and branding workshop on February 4 in Millbrook, and a funding and cash flow workshop on February 18 in Lakefield. (Photo courtesy of CFP)

      Community Futures Peterborough expands popular ‘Entrepreneurship 101’ workshop series to Peterborough…

      A panel discussion on agritourism during the inaugural Regional Tourism Summit hosted by Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope on October 21, 2025. With a keynote address, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, the event saw tourism operators and partners from across the Kawartha Northumberland region gather for a day learning about the challenges and opportunities that exist in the industry regionally, with a focus on strengthening partnerships and collaborations. (Photo courtesy of RTO8)

      Collaboration was the focus of the inaugural RTO8 Regional Tourism Summit

      Cambium Consulting & Engineering staff show off their recycled plastic concrete molds. By turning their previously discarded plastic molds into reusable ones, the Peterborough firm is proving how businesses can lead the way in building a circular economy. From left to right: facilities and environmental health and safety manager Jeff Hoskin, technologist and green team representative Hillary Bradshaw, group manager for construction testing and inspection Brian Graham, and coordinator and green team representative Becky Yarnell. (Photo: Connor Evans / Cambium)

      How a Peterborough engineering and environmental firm embraced the circular economy…

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    • The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) and the City of Peterborough present the third annual tree-lighting ceremony at Quaker Foods City Square from 5 to 7 p.m. on December 5, 2025. Te event will also feature family-friendly activities, festive entertainment, and local vendors. (Photo: Michael Hurcomb)

      Downtown Peterborough lights up with festive celebrations this weekend

      Speech-language pathologist Ida Lloyd at Five Counties Children's Centre displays a few of the books that clinicians at the regional treatment centre recommend parents and caregivers put under the tree for children this holiday season. (Photo: Five Counties Children's Centre)

      Five Counties Children’s Centre encourages families to skip the gadgets this…

      The Peterborough Community Orchard Stewards recently gathered at the GreenUP office for an end-of-season lunch. Pictured here taking a break from reflection and goal setting to show off their newly printed T-shirts, the group tends to 13 fruit orchards planted in neighbourhoods around Peterborough. (Photo: Tegan Moss / GreenUP)

      Peterborough’s community orchards are growing more than fruit

      On December 20 and 21, 2025, Peterborough's Time 2 Hoop will be hosting one-day basketball and volleyball clinics in partnership with Nike Sports Camps for youth ages nine to 17. The clinics will help participants develop a variety of skills specific to each sport, as well as important life skills like teamwork and sportsmanship. (Photo courtesy of Time 2 Hoop)

      Time 2 Hoop offering one-day youth basketball and volleyball clinics in…

      The Illuminated Forest at Ken Reid Conservation Area near Lindsay is open nightly from 5 to 9 p.m. from December 12 to 28, 2025, with free public transit from Lindsay to Ken Reid and back available on December 12 and 13 and 19 and 20. (Photo: Kawartha Conservation)

      The Illuminated Forest returns for its fourth year at Ken Reid…

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