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The Peterborough Memorial Centre at 151 Lansdowne Street West. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Council commits $57 million for proposed downtown event centre to replace Peterborough Memorial Centre

Councillors vote 8-3 in favour of city's share of $170-million project amid repeated warnings Petes could leave without a new arena

Bruce Head - May 11, 2026

Creative director Eryn Lidster at the ReFrame Film Festival. (Photo: ReFrame Film Festival)

Eryn Lidster is stepping down as creative director of the ReFrame Film Festival after three years

The 2026 winners of the Rotary Club of Peterborough's Rotary Environmental Innovators Fund (REIF) awards celebrate at the McDonnel Street Activity Centre on May 11, 2026. Pictured from left to right are Dr. Balaji Subramanian from Trent University, Dr. Sarah Jameson on behalf of Just Keep Skimming, Jeremy Favro and Manan Ravat of Photocatalytic Degradation of Water Contamination, Meghan Ward of Across the Wetland with Finn, Al Lu from Turtle Guardians, and Kirsten Tucker-Upshall on behalf of Just Keep Skimming. (Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of Peterborough)

Rotary Club of Peterborough awards $10,000 to four local environmental innovators

Peterborough entrepreneur Susan Tung (left) opened Mei Mei, a Chinese buffet restaurant at 1040 Lansdowne Street West, with financial support from Community Futures Peterborough (CFP). Tung first became connected with the not-for-profit organization while participating in the Business Advisory Centre's Starter Company Plus program to expand Hanoi House by launching Electric City Catering, and later obtained a flexible loan from CFP to finance renovations for the restaurant's opening. (Photo courtesy of Susan Tung)

From advice to funding, how Community Futures Peterborough helped restaurateur Susan Tung

Amy MacKenzie-Strizic will be one of several local performers presenting new and in-progress works during the "small dance in a small space" festival presented by The Theatre on King in downtown Peterborough from May 14 to 16, 2026. She will be joined by Mackenzie Phillips to present a duet silk fans act that combines dance and circus arts. This year's festival will also see work from Naomi Duvall, Kevin Gallagher, Mintu Marie James, and Liz Ingram. (Photo: Bryan Reid)

The Theatre on King’s ‘small dance for a small space’ festival returns May 14 to 16

The annual festival gives Peterborough-area performers 100 square feet to test new and experimental dance works under 10 minutes long

Megan Gallant - May 10, 2026

Lock 42 - Couchiching on the Trent-Severn Waterway. (Photo: Parks Canada)

Four lock stations to remain closed when Trent-Severn Waterway opens for the navigation season on May 15

Registration is now open for YWCA Peterborough Haliburton's 2026 "Walk A Mile In Their Shoes" fundraising event being held on Friday, May 22 beginning at Confederation Square in downtown Peterborough. The organization aims to raise $25,000 through team sponsorships and individual donations to support programs that help women and children recovering from domestic violence. (Photo courtesy of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)

‘Walk A Mile In Their Shoes’ returns to downtown Peterborough to support women and children recovering from domestic violence

Federal transport minister Steven MacKinnon wades into a crowd of people protesting against the Alto high-speed rail project outside the office of the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce after he arrived to speak at an event hosted by the Chamber on May 8, 2026. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)

Federal transport minister addresses Alto high-speed rail project concerns at Chamber event

The Peterborough County OPP, Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture, and Peterborough County are reminding drivers to "share the road" with slower-moving farm vehicles during planting season. (Graphic: Peterborough County)

Drivers reminded to share the road with farm vehicles during planting season in Peterborough County

Agricultural equipment moving between fields may not be able to pull over safely to let other vehicles pass

kawarthaNOW - May 8, 2026

The cast of the Capitol Theatre's production of "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" includes (left to right) Kyle Golemba as Schroeder, Jillian Mitsuko as Sally, Amir Haidar as Charlie Brown, Ben Kopp as Linus, and Ap Bautista as Lucy. The family-friendly musical based on the characters created by Charles M. Schulz runs for 19 performances from May 15 to 31, 2026 at the historic venue in downtown Port Hope. (Photo: Sam Moffatt)

Good grief! Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang come to life at Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre

Simple Investor Real Estate Group (SIREG) Management Inc. owns the property at 700 Parkhill Road West, which consists of 10 two-storey residential townhomes with 128 three-bedroom rental units. SIREG wants to convert the rental units to condominiums. (Photo: Google Maps)

No hearing date yet for appeal to Ontario Land Tribunal of Peterborough condo conversion denial

Dr. Jenny Ingram (middle) receiving the Legacy award, which honours a woman "whose career is defined by excellence, generosity, and community impact," at the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce's second annual Luminary Awards celebration at Trent University's Champlain College on May 7, 2026. One of seven women who received awards, Dr. Ingram is a trailblazer in geriatric medicine and seniors' care and the founder of the Kawartha Centre, the site for international Alzheimer research trials, and recently released the documentary "No More Silent Battles." Also pictured are the inaugural Legacy award winner Jeannine Taylor of kawarthaNOW (left) and Julie Kellett of sponsor Darling Insurance. (Photo: Martha Sullivan)

Seven Peterborough-area women in business honoured at second annual Luminary Awards celebration

Council commits $57 million for proposed downtown event centre to replace Peterborough Memorial Centre

Bruce Head - May 11, 2026

Councillors vote 8-3 in favour of city's share of $170-million project amid repeated warnings Petes could leave without a new arena.

Rotary Club of Peterborough awards $10,000 to four local environmental innovators

May 11, 2026

‘Walk A Mile In Their Shoes’ returns to downtown Peterborough to support women and children recovering from domestic violence

May 9, 2026

Federal transport minister addresses Alto high-speed rail project concerns at Chamber event

May 8, 2026

Drivers reminded to share the road with farm vehicles during planting season in Peterborough County

May 8, 2026

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Burleigh Falls Inn expanding locally sourced ingredients in its popular restaurant and cafe

Megan Gallant - April 28, 2026

The historic Stoney Lake resort is participating in the Green Circle Food Hub of the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale project.

Know Your Locals: Peterborough’s DJC Modern Apparel helps women find confidence through style with a new 18+ Collection

April 21, 2026

Located just north of Keene in the Township of Otonabee South Monaghan, Harley Farms is a busy family farm that produces humanely and sustainably raised beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and eggs. To help reach local consumers and wholesale food buyers, the farm is participating in the Kawartha Choice FarmFresh and Kawartha Local Food Wholesale programs delivered in part by Peterborough County. (Photo courtesy of Harley Farms)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Harley Farms grows as a sustainable and humane farm and agritourism destination

April 21, 2026

Alicia Doris and Sam Turner stand in the new Living Local Marketplace storefront, which has permanently relocated to Horlings Garden Centre in Selwyn. Doris, who founded Living Local Marketplace with the mission to support local and regional artisans and small businesses, says the move is the response to positive community feedback following the store's temporary pop-up at Horlings during the holidays. Horlings co-owner Turner says the move also benefits the garden centre by bringing in more customers for its services. (Photo: Kayla LeFranc)

Know Your Locals: Living Local Marketplace opens new permanent home at Horlings Garden Centre in Selwyn

April 14, 2026

Millbrook Orchards is an organic family farm in Cavan Monaghan Township specializing in certified organic haskaps, which produce a fruit described as a sweet and tangy blend of blueberries and raspberries. The farm also grows strawberries and other fruits and vegetables which it sells through an on-site market and at the Millbrook Farmers' Market. By getting involved in the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program supported by Peterborough County, Millbrook Orchards will strengthen their connection with wholesale buyers of their products. (Photo courtesy of Millbrook Orchards)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Millbrook Orchards is one of only a few Ontario farms specializing in organic haskaps

April 14, 2026

Eryn Lidster is stepping down as creative director of the ReFrame Film Festival after three years

kawarthaNOW - May 11, 2026

The festival is now seeking a new full-time creative director for Peterborough's 2027 festival and beyond, with applications due by June 1.

The Theatre on King’s ‘small dance for a small space’ festival returns May 14 to 16

May 10, 2026

Good grief! Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang come to life at Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre

May 8, 2026

Guelph's eight-piece indie funk art rock collective The Boo Radley Project returns to Peterborough with special guest Saline for a concert at The John at Sadleir House on Saturday night. (Photo: Boo Radley Project)

New music from Peterborough’s The Weber Brothers to fill Lindsay’s Academy Theatre on May 14

May 6, 2026

From advice to funding, how Community Futures Peterborough helped restaurateur Susan Tung

Megan Gallant - May 11, 2026

Entrepreneurial training, advisory services, and flexible lending helped Tung launch Electric City Catering in 2024 and her newest venture Mei Mei earlier this year.

Seven Peterborough-area women in business honoured at second annual Luminary Awards celebration

May 7, 2026

Erin Shannon, Amanda Bedford, Marcia Steeves, and Tori Silvera (left to right, top and bottom) are four of the 60 women in business in the city and county of Peterborough who have been nominated for the second annual Luminary Awards hosted by the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce. The finalists in each of the seven categories will be announced during a sold-out luncheon on May 7, 2026 at Trent University's Champlain College. (kawarthaNOW collage)

From entrepreneurs to employees, the 60 Luminary Award nominees represent vast impact of Peterborough’s women in business

April 22, 2026

All Creatures Great and Small in Cobourg was the recipient of the inaugural Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Award at the Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce's 23rd annual Business Achievement Awards in partnership with the Town of Cobourg. One of nine awards presented on March 27, 2026, the IDEA Award recognizes businesses that have taken proactive steps to raise awareness about the importance of welcoming and accommodating all. (Photo courtesy of Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce)

Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce announces winners of 23rd annual Business Achievement Awards

March 30, 2026

Lisa Couture of Couture Candy PTBO has transitioned her small business at 386 George Street North in downtown Peterborough from a traditional storefront into a full-time live selling model, whereby she hosts a livestream on social media to present products that viewers can purchase online. Couture says the increasingly popular marketing strategy could be the "resurgence" that small businesses need, and is hosting consultations to help other small business owners use and benefit from the new trend. (Photo: Couture Candy PTBO / Instagram)

‘The resurgence that small businesses need right now’: two Peterborough retailers who have embraced live selling

March 24, 2026

Four lock stations to remain closed when Trent-Severn Waterway opens for the navigation season on May 15

kawarthaNOW - May 9, 2026

Parks Canada will reopen the lock stations between Lake Simcoe and Georgian Bay when water levels and flows return to safe operating conditions.

The Peterborough and Area Master Gardeners are longtime supporters of GreenUP Ecology Park. Every year, master gardeners provide customers with expert advice during opening weekend. After the GreenUP Ecology Park Native Plant Nursery opens for the season on May 16, 2026, they will continue to provide horticultural advice to visitors every weekend until the end of June. (Photo: Jessica Todd / GreenUP)

Native plant nursery at GreenUP’s Ecology Park in Peterborough opens for the season on the Victoria Day long weekend

May 7, 2026

Installing a rain barrel is a simple way to collect water for outdoor use while reducing the amount of water entering local storm sewers. Rain barrels can be connected in a series to detain and collect even more runoff. GreenUP landscape program manager Hayley Goodchild demonstrates how to link rain barrels together at a residential property. (Photo: Jessica Todd / GreenUP)

Why more Peterborough homeowners should consider installing a rain barrel

April 30, 2026

Five Counties Children's Centre occupational therapist Jess hands an ornament to two-year-old Arthur during a recent treatment session. With the help of Five Counties staff, Arthur has taken a significant course correction after a rare form of childhood cancer left him paralyzed from the waist down, including with a mini stand-up wheelchair known as a mobile stander. (Photo courtesy of Five Counties Children's Centre)

‘Arthur is proof that big happiness really does come in the tiniest packages’

April 24, 2026

Sue Throop didn't believe she could make it to work on her bike. Her son Brett, GreenUP's new active transportation program coordinator, convinced her to ride with him one day in 2009 and she's been pedalling ever since. (Photo courtesy of Sue Throop)

‘Big transportation shifts start with small changes – ask my mom’

April 23, 2026

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