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The 2024 "Take Back the Night" event in the Peterborough Square courtyard in downtown Peterborough. Organized by Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre, the 2025 event raising awareness about the prevalence of sexual violence and the supports available for survivors takes place on Thursday, September 18. (Photo: YWCA Peterborough Haliburton / Facebook)

‘Take Back the Night’ returns to downtown Peterborough on September 18

Organized by Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre, the theme of this year's annual event against sexual violence is 'Rage and Resistance'

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - August 29, 2025

The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce will announce the recipients of the 23rd annual Peterborough Business Excellence Awards at an event on October 22, 2025. (Photo: Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce)

Nominees and finalists announced for 2025 Peterborough Business Excellence Awards

The beach at the Selwyn Beach Conservation Area. (Photo: Township of Selwyn)

The Beach Report for August 29, 2025

Former CHEX Television personality and current executive director of BGC Kawarthas Amy Terrill is now also a published author with the release of her debut historical fiction novel "No Secrets Among Sisters." Based on the writings and stories of her Great Aunt Frankie who worked in a Toronto munitions factory during World War I, the dual-timeline novel tells the story of a modern-day journalist contemplating pursuing her political ambitions while uncovering the secrets of her great aunt's involvement in the suffrage movement. (Photo courtesy of Amy Terrill)

Amy Terrill’s debut novel ‘No Secrets Among Sisters’ is based on her great aunt’s job in a WWI munitions factory

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawarthas Region (Habitat PKR) is hosting its second Women Build Retreat from October 3 to 5, 2025 at Camp Timberlane in the Haliburton Highlands. In addition to supporting Habitat PKR's affordable homeownership builds, the retreat will see participants spending the weekend relaxing, engaging in yoga and other outdoor activities and events, and constructing a bunkie that will be auctioned off by Places for People, an affordable rental housing charity in Haliburton County. (Photo courtesy of Habitat PKR)

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region to host second Women Build Retreat in Haliburton this fall

With relaxation and fun events combined with opportunities to help build a bunkie, the retreat from October 3-5 will support affordable homeownership

Megan Gallant - August 28, 2025

Toronto-based developer TVM Group is proposing a 17-storey residential-commercial development on this property, located just west of the Mark Street United Church building at 90 Hunter Street East in Peterborough's East City. Mark Street United Church has provided formal notice to the City of Peterborough of its intention to demolish the Christian Education Centre, pictured in the background in June 2024 when the developer held an open house for a 10-storey development. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough city council to consider notice of demolition of Mark Street United Church addition

The Russell DeCarle Trio, featuring Prairie Oyster frontman Russell DeCarle with Steve Briggs on guitar and Russ Boswell on bass, is performing at the Dominion Hotel in Minden on Saturday night. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of YouTube video)

nightlifeNOW – August 28 to September 3

Ampere's STEAM School in Lindsay returns for its second year in September 2025, expanding its classes in science, technology, engineering, art, and math to include children aged five to eight as well as those aged nine to 12. Enrolment opens on September 9, with classes for children aged five to eight on Tuesdays and for those aged nine to 12 on Wednesdays. (Photo: Ampere)

Ampere’s second year of STEAM School in Lindsay this fall expands to include younger learners

An OPP police car with lights flashing. (Photo: Ontario Provincial Police)

46-year-old Marmora and Lake man facing attempted murder and other charges in shooting incident

Man allegedly fired shots at a home on High Shore Road near Highway 7, just west of Marmora in Hastings County, on Wednesday afternoon

kawarthaNOW - August 28, 2025

Frank and Anna Maria Buxton retired to Douro 11 years ago to be close to family and have the space to grow their own vegetables. They installed a heat pump in 2023, and are planning a solar installation for this fall. Since they began retrofits, their utility costs have fallen drastically. (Photo: Clara Blakelock / GreenUP)

Douro homeowners cut energy costs by two-thirds by replacing their propane furnace with a heat pump

Venture13, Northumberland County's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre, was launched in 2018. Facilities include the VentureZone Co-working Space, the Venture13 MakeLab, as well as the offices of anchor organizations making up the V13 Board of Partners. (Photo: Venture13 / Facebook)

Town of Cobourg unveils fall lineup of economic development sessions for business owners and entrepreneurs

Peterborough poet Jon Hedderwick during a test shoot for the short film "Enkidu", adapted from his 2023 play of the same name. Hedderwick will also star in the title role of the film, which is based on a character from the ancient poem the Epic of Gilgamesh and will be set in a deep and lightless limestone cave in Ontario. (Supplied photo)

Peterborough poet Jon Hedderwick teaming up with indie filmmakers to turn his play ‘Enkidu’ into a short film

‘Take Back the Night’ returns to downtown Peterborough on September 18

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - August 29, 2025

Organized by Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre, the theme of this year's annual event against sexual violence is 'Rage and Resistance'.

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region to host second Women Build Retreat in Haliburton this fall

August 28, 2025

Peterborough city council to consider notice of demolition of Mark Street United Church addition

August 28, 2025

46-year-old Marmora and Lake man facing attempted murder and other charges in shooting incident

August 28, 2025

The Lakefield ReStore is located at 3001 Lakefield Road in Selwyn Township. (Photo: Google Maps)

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region to close Lakefield ReStore this fall

August 27, 2025

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: The Eyrie inspires conservation by educating the public about raptors

Megan Gallant - August 26, 2025

After a devastating winter, the birds of prey centre near Apsley in North Kawartha Township found support from the community.

A charming village in the Township of Cavan Monaghan, Millbrook is a popular film location and is home to the greatest number of historically designated buildings per capita in Canada. From quaint shops and restaurants to expansive hiking trails and outdoor theatre, it's one of the many locations you can enjoy when road tripping through the Township of Cavan Monaghan. (Photo: The Kawarthas Tourism)

Road Tripping in The Kawarthas: Step into the past and race into the future in Cavan Monaghan

August 25, 2025

Located on the Preddy family farm in the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan in Peterborough County, Escape Maze is an entertainment facility that offers indoor and outdoor escape rooms and mazes, laser tag, haunts, camping, and disc golf. The family-owned business supports the local economy by designing attractions for local businesses and including them in some of their activities. In return, many local businesses participate in activities and host team-building exercises at Escape Maze. (Photo courtesy of Escape Maze)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Escape Maze encourages group fun while supporting local businesses

August 19, 2025

Based in Apsley in the Township of North Kawartha in Peterborough County, HitcHinge is a self-supporting, self-contained dock coupler designed and patented by Andy Assinck after he spent years struggling to install and remove docks on his own. Owned and operated by Andy and his wife Rita Marie Assinck, HitcHinge sells its made-in-Canada products to local dock builders and retailers as well as hardware stores and distributors across the Kawarthas. (Photo courtesy of HitcHinge)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: HitcHinge in Apsley connects local businesses with innovative dock coupler

August 12, 2025

Taking in the expansive view of the Indian River from the scenic lookout trail at Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground is just one of many outdoor adventures you can enjoy when road tripping through the Township of Douro-Dummer in Peterborough County. (Photo: Otonabee Conservation)

Road Tripping in The Kawarthas: Caves, canoeing, and cottages in Douro-Dummer

August 11, 2025

Amy Terrill’s debut novel ‘No Secrets Among Sisters’ is based on her great aunt’s job in a WWI munitions factory

Megan Gallant - August 29, 2025

Former CHEX Television personality and current executive director of BGC Kawarthas in Lindsay was inspired by a memoir her great aunt wrote in her 90s,

nightlifeNOW – August 28 to September 3

August 28, 2025

Peterborough poet Jon Hedderwick teaming up with indie filmmakers to turn his play ‘Enkidu’ into a short film

August 27, 2025

"Wild Wagi" by David Grieve, one of the 33 artists participating in the 32nd annual Apsley Autumn Studio Tour on September 20 and 21, 2025. With a summer studio on Jack Lake, Grieve has a distinct painting style using thick swatches of oil paint on canvas to create images inspired by Ontario landscapes. During the tour, he will be at Studio G, located at 17 Fire Route 52A in Apsley, with mosaicist Anja Hertle. (Photo: David Grieve / Instagram)

The Apsley Autumn Studio Tour is back for its 32nd year on September 20 and 21

August 26, 2025

encoreNOW for August 25, 2025 features (from left to right, top and bottom) Martin Julien performing "Magic Lies: An Evening with W.O. Mitchell" for New Stages Theatre, Mimi O'Bonsawin, Russell deCarle, Julian Taylor and Logan Staats, Creekside Music Festival, and the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra's Musical Nature Walk at Tecasy Ranch. (kawarthaNOW collage

Nominees and finalists announced for 2025 Peterborough Business Excellence Awards

kawarthaNOW - August 29, 2025

Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce will announce award recipients at October 22 event.

Town of Cobourg unveils fall lineup of economic development sessions for business owners and entrepreneurs

August 27, 2025

Boshkung Brewing in Minden is one of two businesses in the greater Kawarthas region that have been nominated for Ontario Made Awards, an initiative of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters. (Photo: Boshkung Brewing website)

Two Kawarthas region businesses nominated for Ontario Made Awards

August 26, 2025

The 2025-26 Board of Directors of the Women's Business Network of Peterborough (from left to right, back and front): Membership Director Victoria McAuley, Program Director Ashley Bonner, Program Director Tina Thornton, Director at Large Victoria Shaoling Wang, Publicity Director Tiffany Daskewich, Social Director Tiffany Alton, Treasurer Cindy Koshowski, Past President Katelyn Kemp, President Adeilah Dahlke, Tech Director Jessica Erickson, and Secretary Akshana Katoch. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

2025-26 season of the Women’s Business Network of Peterborough promises to ‘spark community and connections’

August 22, 2025

An electrician testing circuits. (Stock photo)

Innovation Cluster’s BuildUP program graduates its first cohort of entrepreneurial tradespeople

August 19, 2025

The Beach Report for August 29, 2025

kawarthaNOW - August 29, 2025

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.

Ampere’s second year of STEAM School in Lindsay this fall expands to include younger learners

August 28, 2025

Douro homeowners cut energy costs by two-thirds by replacing their propane furnace with a heat pump

August 28, 2025

The Beach Report for August 22 to 28, 2025

Updated August 28, 2025

This summer, Apsley real estate agent Tania Rightmyer set out to complete a self-imposed challenge to stand-up paddleboard along the entire perimeter of Chandos Lake, one of the largest lakes in the region, to see every cottage from the water's view. Over the course of eight days, 15 hours, and more than 70 kilometres, she met with many neighbours, saw wildlife, and raised awareness about how clean the lake is. (Photo via Tania Rightmyer / Facebook)

Tania Rightmyer wraps up personal challenge to paddleboard the entire shoreline of Chandos Lake

August 26, 2025

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