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Julie Grant speaks at Ennismore Waterfront Park on September 4, 2026 during the grand opening of Jude's Joy, the first barrier-free playground in Selwyn Township. The playground is named after her son Jude, who has cerebral palsy and developmental delays, and follows Grant's successful campaign to raise $250,000 to build a playground that is accessible for all children regardless of their abilities. (Photo courtesy of Selwyn Township)

Jude’s Joy inclusive playground officially opens at Ennismore Waterfront Park

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Selwyn Township's first barrier-free playground was supported by a $145,300 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant and more than $200,000 in community contributions.
Held annually at the Kinmount Fairgrounds over the Labour Day weekend, the Kinmount Fair is a celebration of the rich agricultural heritage of the Kawartha Lakes, featuring tractor pulls, demolition derbies, equestrian shows, live entertainment, a marketplace of crafts and baked goods, line dancing, a midway, and more. (Photo: Kinmount Agricultural Society)

What’s open and closed on Labour Day 2026

The Dogo Argentino is a large and muscular dog breed developed in Argentina during the 1920s for hunting big game. Although the dogs are affectionate and loyal to their human family, poorly socialized and trained dogs can be aggressive with other people and dogs. (Photo via Pixabay)

Cobourg police charge 57-year-owner after dog bite incident on September 1

The Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen is located in the southeast corner Peterborough County, with a population of over 5,000 permanent residents, including over 1,000 in the village of Havelock, and around 6,200 seasonal residents. (Photo: Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen)

Havelock-Belmont-Methuen council candidates make their case to voters

Centrally located in Peterborough County, Selwyn Township is home to the communities of Bridgenorth, Lakefield, Ennismore, Young's Point, and Buckhorn. With nearly 18,700 residents, it is the county's most populous municipality. (Photo: Selwyn Township website)

Selwyn Township candidates tell voters why they are seeking office

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The 2026 Great Canadian Bioblitz happens from September 18 to 27, with observations recorded through the iNaturalist program. There's no cost to create an iNaturalist account or download the app, pictured in use here. GreenUP and the Peterborough Field Naturalists are hosting a kick-off to the Great Canadian Bioblitz at Ecology Park on Saturday, September 19. (Photo: Hayley Goodchild / GreenUP)

Grow your ecological literacy by getting to know the species in your own backyard

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The Great Canadian Bioblitz and two September events at GreenUP Ecology Park in Peterborough offer opportunities to explore the rich web of life all around us.
The 23rd annual Hike Haliburton Festival is returning to the Haliburton Highlands from September 17 to 20, 2026. The award-winning festival features more than 35 guided hikes led by local volunteers, self-guided hikes, paid excursions by local adventure outfitters, and cultural events and activities taking place across Haliburton County. (Photo courtesy of Haliburton County)

Award-winning Hike Haliburton returns September 17 to 20 across the Haliburton Highlands

A young girl with gear during summer heading to a beach for a swim. (Stock photo)

The Beach Report for August 28, 2026

Jakob Payne and Janelle Wiens, two Trent University learning garden teacher candidates, deliver a "Pollen Power" school program to a Grade 1 class at Ecology Park in Peterborough. GreenUP's education program offers a variety of hands-on, curriculum and experiential-based field trip options for students in kindergarten up to Grade 7. (Photo: Melanie Ellison / GreenUP)

Slow down and notice: what a Trent University teacher candidate learned when volunteering at GreenUP Ecology Park

Beavermead Beach is the only supervised public beach in the City of Peterborough, with lifeguards on duty daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. from the last week of June to the end of August. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

The Beach Report for August 21 to 27, 2026

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