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Some of the 25 businesses and organizations that participated at Clean Up Peterborough's inaugural RE:Connect circular economy event on October 29, 2025 at the Morrow Building in Peterborough. The free family-friendly event returns on April 15, 2026 and will give attendees the opportunity to learn creative and practical ways to repair, reuse, and recycle materials to divert them from the landfill. The spring event also features three all-new sustainability initiatives: a clothing swap, a jigsaw puzzle swap, and an art contest. (Photos courtesy of Clean Up Peterborough)

Clean Up Peterborough’s circular economy event returns April 15 with three new sustainability initiatives

RE:Connect at the Morrow Building will feature The Great Peterborough Clothing Swap, Jigsaw Junction Puzzle Swap, and Circular Art Contest

Megan Gallant - March 11, 2026

An Alto team member points to a map of the possible corridor between Ottawa and Toronto during an open house on the proposed high-speed rail network held at the McDonnel Street Activity Centre in Peterborough on February 26, 2026. (Photo: Jordan Lyall / kawarthaNOW)

Alto extending online public consultation on proposed high-speed rail network until April 24

Circus, physical theatre, and visual artist Nicole Malbeuf is one of 17 Peterborough-area artists who have received a grant from Electric City Culture Council through the 2025 grants for individual artists program. Malbeuf is working on a children's story/art book adaptation of her 2021 live circus-theatre performance piece "A Hen Called Freedom" (pictured), a draft of which she will read from accompanied by projected images from the live show during Public Energy's "Rough Cuts #2" on March 13, 2026 at The Theatre On King in downtown Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Public Energy Performing Arts)

17 Peterborough-area artists receive $35,250 in grants from Electric City Culture Council

Two photos showing freezing rain on a car and heavy rain coming out of a downspout. (Stock photos)

Multiple weather warnings for freezing rain and rainfall in effect for Kawarthas region starting Tuesday night

The 2018 St. Patrick's Day 5k Run and Walk, organized by Runner's Life, taking place on George Street in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Runner's Life)

Peterborough city council overrides staff decision to deny permit for St. Patrick’s Day 5K run and walk on March 15

Runner's Life owner Dave Dame told councillors the long-running event faced last-minute cancellation due to safety concerns cited by city staff

Bruce Head - March 10, 2026

Indy, a rare Sulawesi forest turtle, was hatched at the Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough on February 9, 2026. Indy is the fifth of the critically endangered freshwater turtle species to be bred at the zoo. (Photo: Riverview Park and Zoo)

Peterborough’s Riverview Park and Zoo successfully breeds rare freshwater turtle for a fifth time

Elmhirst's Resort on the north shore of Rice Lake in the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan prides itself on its farm-to-table dining experiences featuring fresh locally sourced ingredients including meat, eggs, and seasonal vegetables farmed on the resort's 240-acre property. To help source other local ingredients, Elmhirst's Resort will be participating in the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program supported by Peterborough County, which connects local buyers with local food producers. (Photo courtesy of Elmhirst's Resort)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Elmhirst’s Resort celebrates farm-to-table dining rooted in local agriculture

A windrow — the heavy ridge of snow pushed across the end of a driveway by passing plows — can be difficult to clear because it is densely packed and often mixed with ice and road treatment materials such as salt and sand, making it far heavier and harder to shovel, particularly for seniors and people with limited mobility. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

City of Peterborough seeking community feedback on proposed pilot windrow removal program

encoreNOW for March 9, 2026 features (from left to right, top and bottom) "Frozen: The Broadway Musical" at Peterborough's Showplace, St. Patrick's Day Kitchen Party at Camp Kawartha Environment Centre, "Screwball Comedy" at Peterborough Theatre Guild, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at Peterborough Memorial Centre, "It's Too Late To Stop Now - The Music of Van Morrison" at Cobourg's Victoria Hall, and The Great Canadian Fiddle Show at Peterborough's Market Hall. (kawarthaNOW collage)

encoreNOW – March 9, 2026

Featuring 'Frozen', St. Patrick's Day Kitchen Party, 'Screwball Comedy', The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, The Music of Van Morrison tribute, and The Great Canadian Fiddle Show

Paul Rellinger - March 9, 2026

March 5, 2026 at the Lindsay Golf and Country Club. Kawartha Land Trust and and Kawartha Art Gallery also each received a $2,500 donation from the group, which is approaching 200 members. (Photo courtesy of 100 Men Kawartha Lakes)

100 Men Kawartha Lakes kicks off 2026 by donating over $17,000 to three charities in Kawarthas Lakes region

Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

One person seriously injured in Peterborough shooting late Sunday afternoon

The late Erin Sullivan (left), pictured with her grandmother and her friend Megan Murphy at the 2013 ReFrame Film Festival, where Murphy screened her short documentary "Shelf Life" about Sullivan's life with cystic fibrosis. For the third year, Murphy will be hosting a fundraiser kitchen party in Sullivan's honour on March 27, 2026 at the Ennismore Community Centre. All proceeds will be going towards the remaining balance of The Erin Sullivan House, a One City Peterborough home that supports people coming out of homelessness. (Photo: ReFrame Film Festival)

Third annual kitchen party fundraiser supporting One City Peterborough house in honour of late Erin Sullivan returns on March 27

Alto extending online public consultation on proposed high-speed rail network until April 24

kawarthaNOW - March 11, 2026

The Crown corporation says additional month of consultation reflects 'high level of participation and sustained public interest'.

Multiple weather warnings for freezing rain and rainfall in effect for Kawarthas region starting Tuesday night

March 10, 2026

Peterborough city council overrides staff decision to deny permit for St. Patrick’s Day 5K run and walk on March 15

March 10, 2026

Peterborough’s Riverview Park and Zoo successfully breeds rare freshwater turtle for a fifth time

March 10, 2026

City of Peterborough seeking community feedback on proposed pilot windrow removal program

March 9, 2026

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Elmhirst’s Resort celebrates farm-to-table dining rooted in local agriculture

Megan Gallant - March 10, 2026

Fifth-generation resort on Rice Lake sources ingredients from its own land and regional producers while supporting Peterborough County's local food initiatives.

Farms at Work, a non-profit organization based in the Peterborough region, supports agricultural growth by providing education and hands-on support to new and existing farmers and keeping farmland in production. Peterborough County is supporting Farms at Work as it develops a community farm in Otonabee-South Monaghan that will offer shared infrastructure, mentorship, and opportunities for hands-on learning, and also continues to support agricultural growth in the region through the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program and the Kawartha Choice FarmFresh initiative. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough County)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Farms at Work grows future farming potential with local support

March 3, 2026

Located in the Township of Cavan Monaghan, Staples Maple Syrup is a family business that has been producing award-winning maple syrup for over five decades, with its products available at local businesses and farmers' markets including the Peterborough Farmers' Market. Since they are often too busy to promote their product, the farm is an active participant in agricultural programs led by Peterborough County, including Kawartha Choice FarmFresh and the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale project. (Photo courtesy of Staples Maple Syrup)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Staples Maple Syrup taps into local economic development initiatives

February 24, 2026

Dave Kranenburg is the founder of Graze & Gather, which originally launched as a virtual farmers' market during the pandemic and now functions as the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program's Green Circle Food Hub. Supporting expanded production and procurement within Peterborough County, the City of Peterborough, and the City of Kawartha Lakes, the Green Circle Food Hub is seeking participation from local food producers and buyers interested in showcasing local ingredients. (Photo: Graze & Gather)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Graze & Gather makes it easy for local food producers to connect with buyers

February 17, 2026

Burleigh Falls Inn is one of 18 local businesses participating in the Lakefield Village Lions Club's sixth annual Lakefield Chocolate Creations Festival, serving up a Chocolate Love Bomb made with rich chocolate brownie, raspberry coulis, freeze dried raspberries, and pistachio. Running until February 17, 2026, the festival invites community members and visitors to tour participating businesses in the village to try specialty chocolate creations and vote on their favourites. The success of the event has inspired the Millbrook & District Lions Club to launch the inaugural Roar for Chocolate Event across Millbrook until February 21, 2026. (Photo: Lakefield Village Lions Club)

Know Your Locals: Lakefield Chocolate Creations Festival inspires Millbrook to ‘Roar for Chocolate’

February 12, 2026

17 Peterborough-area artists receive $35,250 in grants from Electric City Culture Council

kawarthaNOW - March 10, 2026

City-supported grants for individual artist program funds new writing, theatre, circus arts, visual arts, dance, music, and more.

Peterborough author Erica Richmond explores parenting through grief in her new ‘little book’

March 6, 2026

Juno-nominated Canadian blues band The Johnny Max Band is performing at the Ganaraska Hotel in Port Hope on Saturday night featuring special guest Chuck Jackson, former lead singer and harmonica player with Downchild Blues Band. (Photo: Michio Tanaka Photography)

Five local artists to share their works-in-progress at ‘Rough Cuts #2’ in Peterborough

March 2, 2026

Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce announces finalists for 2026 Awards of Excellence

kawarthaNOW - March 4, 2026

Winners in 17 categories will be announced at April 25 awards gala, along with Business Person Of The Year, Legacy Leader Of The Year, and Citizen Of The Year.

Organizers, sponsors, and some of the 60 nominees for the second annual Luminary Awards for Women in Business during a nominee announcement at the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce offices on February 11, 2026. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

Tickets now on sale for Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Luminary Awards for Women in Business

March 3, 2026

A representative of Morton Medical Centre in Douro-Dummer and GreenUP energy manager Clara Blakelock review optimal programmable thermostat settings during an energy efficiency walkthrough of the facility. GreenUP and the Peterborough DBIA are inviting small business owners to a free breakfast open house on February 18, 2026, where energy experts will be available to answer questions. (Photo: Jackie Donaldson / GreenUP)

Ask the energy experts: Free open house in Peterborough on February 18 targets small business savings

February 12, 2026

60 women nominated for second annual Luminary Awards for Women in Business

February 11, 2026

Community Futures Peterborough has announced a nine-part Entrepreneurship 101 workshop series for spring 2026, including two new workshops on SEO and e-commerce and employer obligations. (Photo: Community Futures Peterborough)

Community Futures Peterborough expands Entrepreneurship 101 series for spring

February 10, 2026

Clean Up Peterborough’s circular economy event returns April 15 with three new sustainability initiatives

Megan Gallant - March 11, 2026

RE:Connect at the Morrow Building will feature The Great Peterborough Clothing Swap, Jigsaw Junction Puzzle Swap, and Circular Art Contest.

GreenUP education program coordinator Melanie Ellison and education and active transportation program manager Ashley Burnie Seeds in front of the Peterborough Transit bus that served as a classroom for Grade 7 and 8 students from St. Paul Catholic Elementary School in Lakefield on February 12, 2026. The students experienced hands-on education to familiarize them with riding transit safely and with confidence. (Photo: Melanie Ellison / GreenUP)

Selwyn Township partners with GreenUP and Peterborough Transit to teach rural youth how to ride transit

March 5, 2026

With all the snow this winter insulating maple trees, Red Mill Maple Syrup is predicting a good maple syrup season. The Millbrook producer is one of 10 maple syrup producers in the Kawarthas region that are participating in Maple Weekend on April 4 and 5, 2026, where the public is invited to learn about the process, enjoy maple-flavoured products, and see why pure Ontario maple syrup is unmatched. (Photo: Red Mill Maple Syrup)

Get a sweet taste of maple syrup season across the Kawarthas region

March 4, 2026

Also known as vermicomposting, worm composting transforms food waste into "black gold," a rich natural fertilizer that helps improve soil structure, increase water retention, and provide slow-release nutrients to optimize plant growth. (Photo: Callie Downer / Our Little Wormery)

Worms can turn food waste into ‘black gold’ and help fight climate change

February 26, 2026

Artist Pat Calvert poses in front of a section of her mural at Five Counties Children's Centre in Peterborough, with Silly the Goldfish in the frame. Silly is a character that shows up around 500 times in various different situations and poses on the expansive, water-themed mural that has graced the walls and hallways of Five Counties for nearly 25 years. (Photo: Five Counties Children's Centre)

A legacy in paint: How Pat Calvert’s imagination transformed the halls of Five Counties Children’s Centre

February 18, 2026

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