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    • 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)

      CANCELLED – Parks Canada’s 8th annual Lock & Paddle returns to…

      Haliburton Highlands Healthy Democracy Project (HHHDP) steering committee members Sean Pennylegion, Jessica Slade, Lauren Hunter, Barrie Martin, and Carol Moffatt in front of part of a textile collection by local artist Wendy Wood at The Link in Haliburton. The non-partisan grassroots community group was formed in 2025 to strengthen local democracy and promote higher levels of civic engagement. (Photo: HHHDP)

      Grassroots group aims for more choice on Haliburton County’s municipal election…

      After serving two terms as Smith Ward councillor and two terms as deputy mayor, Sherry Senis was acclaimed mayor of Selwyn Township in 2022. (Photo: Sewlyn Township)

      Sherry Senis announces she will not be seeking re-election as Selwyn…

      The United Way Peterborough & District's incoming campaign chair Tiffany Arcari with the non-profit organization's newly appointed CEO Jason Seguya during an announcement of her appointment at the United Way's office on July 15, 2026. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

      Tiffany Arcari to chair United Way Peterborough & District’s 2026-27 campaign

      American manufacturer Woodward Inc. will be closing its Peterborough plant at 2000 Fisher Drive by 2027, affecting 165 employees, just a year after it acquired the facility from France-based aircraft equipment manufacturer Safran Electronics & Defense, which produced aircraft landing gear, steering control units, engine controllers, and engine data management technology to record fault data at the plant. (Photo: Safran Electronics & Defense)

      Woodward plant closure deals another blow to Peterborough’s manufacturing sector

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    • Award-winning roots singer-songwriter and guitarist Julian Taylor performs a free-admission concert at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park on July 18, 2026. (Photo: Lisa MacIntosh)

      Julian Taylor’s remarkable musical journey leads him to Peterborough Musicfest on…

      Five-time Juno-winning artist Aysanabee and Juno-nominated rocker Terra Lightfoot will be joining headliners Bahamas, Begonia, Shad, and Kazdoura at the 37th annual Peterborough Folk Festival, which takes place from August 13 to 16, 2026. (Photos: Jen Squires and Janine V. Photography)

      Aysanabee and Terra Lightfoot round out headliners for 2026 Peterborough Folk…

      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)

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      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…

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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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    • Predators can ingest rodenticides through their prey, which is known as secondary poisoning. A recent study found that traceable levels of at least one rodenticide were present in 82 per cent of bald eagles tested. This gives concern that bald eagle populations are currently at risk of decline. (Photo: Jade Vincentini)

      Effective and humane rodent control starts with prevention, not poison

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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

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