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La Mesita Mexican Restaurant is one of 20 restaurants in downtown Peterborough and East City that are participating in the 2026 Peterborough Mac & Cheese Festival organized by the the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) and running from April 1 to 25 with a grand finale event at Quaker Foods City Square on Saturday, April 25. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Downtown Peterborough’s award-winning Mac & Cheese Festival returns from April 1 to 25

Popular annual festival features a grand finale celebration at Quaker Foods City Square and People's Choice and Judge's Choice awards

kawarthaNOW - March 18, 2026

Shawn Grenke has been appointed as the new artistic director and conductor of the Peterborough Singers. (Supplied photo)

New era begins for Peterborough Singers with appointment of Shawn Grenke as artistic director and conductor

In early 2025, the Peterborough Family Health Team expanded its by-appointment-only clinic for local residents who currently do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner to a new location on George Street, in addition to the King Street location. The clinic is now known at the Connect Clinic. (Photo: Peterborough Family Health Team)

Peterborough Family Health Team launches rebranded clinic for local residents without a family doctor or nurse practitioner

An elderly man using a cell phone. (Stock photo)

Peterborough-area police warn of recent local increase in bank scams

A scene from Romanian-born Canadian artist Laura Taler's 1995 directorial debut "the village trilogy," which will be screened along with her latest work "Matryoshka Crush" during a double bill presented by Public Energy Performing Arts at the Art Gallery of Peterborough on March 27, 2026. Part of the dance film's 30th anniversary tour in Canada, the screenings will be followed by a discussion facilitated by Peterborough multidisciplinary artist Kate Story, with a masterclass led by Taler herself the next morning. (Photo courtesy of Laura Taler)

Public Energy brings two films by award-winning interdisciplinary artist Laura Taler to the Art Gallery of Peterborough

March 27 screening of dance films 'the village trilogy' and 'Matryoshka Crush' will be followed by discussion facilitated by local artist Kate Story

Megan Gallant - March 17, 2026

In 2026, the family-run Beachwood Resort is celebrating 100 years of welcoming guests for a lakeside escape in Selwyn Township. The four-season resort's onsite restaurant Frederick's already uses locally sourced seasonal ingredients as much as possible, but will be able to support local farmers even more by participating in the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program, which connects local buyers with local food producers in Peterborough County, the City of Peterborough, and the City of Kawartha Lakes. (Photo courtesy of Beachwood Resort)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Beachwood Resort celebrates 100 years of welcoming guests and supporting local farmers

Rehearsals are underway for the Peterborough Theatre Guild's season-ending production of the Mel Brook's musical "Young Frankenstein," based on his classic 1974 horror-comedy film of the same name. Audiences can expect big laughs, classic lines, and show-stopping show-stopping song and dance numbers for 11 performances from April 17 to May 3, 2026. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

Peterborough Theatre Guild brings Mel Brooks’ musical comedy ‘Young Frankenstein’ to the stage

United Way Peterborough & District campaign officer Adeline Murphy, Kawartha Food Share warehouse coordinator Sunday Abdodunrin, Kawartha Food Share general manager Ashlee Aitken, United Way community impact officer Elisha Rubacha, United Way data/finance officer Joy Uson, and Peterborough & District Labour Council recording secretary Trish Bucholtz pose in front of the Kawartha Food Share van packed with menstrual hygiene products for those in need during the wrap-up event on March 16, 2026 for the 10th annual Period Promise campaign. (Photo courtesy of United Way Peterborough & District)

United Way’s 10th annual Period Promise campaign collects almost 42,000 menstrual hygiene products for those in need

Two of the three consumption booths at the Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) site located at the Opioid Response Hub at 220 Simcoe Street in downtown Peterborough. With medical assistance available on site, substance users at the CTS are monitored in case they suffer an adverse reaction when using. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Ontario government to end funding for Peterborough’s supervised consumption and treatment services site

Closure of Fourcast-operated CTS at former bus terminal in the next 90 days follows province's 2024 shift to treatment-focused HART Hub model

Bruce Head - March 16, 2026

Tristan Konkle performs his song "Killing Time" at the Peterborough Folk Festival's Emerging Artist Award announcement at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough on March 12, 2026. As the winner of the 2026 award, Konkle will be given showcase performance spots at the Peterborough Folk Festival in August and will receive a trip to the Folk Music Ontario Conference, the $1,000 PMBA Lynn Morris Memorial Award, and recording and production of a single courtesy of Electric Alchemy Recording Studio. (Photo: Luke Best)

Tristan Konkle is the Peterborough Folk Festival’s 2026 Emerging Artist

Winter returns to the Kawarthas region Monday night

Family physician Dr. Tosin Tifase, who relocated from the United Kingdom with support from the City of Peterborough's physician recruitment coordinator Chantal Van Parys and began practising at Northcrest Pharmacy and Medical Clinic in February 2025, will be joined by his colleague Dr. Onifade in April 2026. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Second family physician joining Northcrest Medical Clinic in Peterborough

Peterborough Family Health Team launches rebranded clinic for local residents without a family doctor or nurse practitioner

kawarthaNOW - March 17, 2026

Connect Clinic offers timely access to acute, chronic, and preventative care with same or next-day appointments at two downtown locations.

Peterborough-area police warn of recent local increase in bank scams

March 17, 2026

United Way’s 10th annual Period Promise campaign collects almost 42,000 menstrual hygiene products for those in need

March 16, 2026

Ontario government to end funding for Peterborough’s supervised consumption and treatment services site

March 16, 2026

Winter returns to the Kawarthas region Monday night

March 16, 2026

Downtown Peterborough’s award-winning Mac & Cheese Festival returns from April 1 to 25

kawarthaNOW - March 18, 2026

Popular annual festival features a grand finale celebration at Quaker Foods City Square and People's Choice and Judge's Choice awards.

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Beachwood Resort celebrates 100 years of welcoming guests and supporting local farmers

March 17, 2026

As accumulated roof snow and ice melts throughout March, it's not uncommon for homeowners to discover leaks inside their home. As well as causing damage to eavestroughs, ice dams can result in water seeping under shingles, resulting in leaks and mold and rot in the roof's trusses. Bullarco Roofing & Full Exteriors services Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and surrounding areas with a free roof analysis, snow and ice removal, and year-round metal and asphalt shingle roof replacements. (Photo courtesy of Bullarco Roofing & Full Exteriors)

Bullarco Roofing & Full Exteriors helps protect your home from winter and spring hazards and their aftermath

March 12, 2026

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

March 10, 2026

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

New era begins for Peterborough Singers with appointment of Shawn Grenke as artistic director and conductor

kawarthaNOW - March 18, 2026

Accomplished Toronto-based conductor, pianist, and organist will take the helm this summer from retired founder Syd Birrell.

Public Energy brings two films by award-winning interdisciplinary artist Laura Taler to the Art Gallery of Peterborough

March 17, 2026

Peterborough Theatre Guild brings Mel Brooks’ musical comedy ‘Young Frankenstein’ to the stage

March 16, 2026

Tristan Konkle is the Peterborough Folk Festival’s 2026 Emerging Artist

March 16, 2026

Hamilton indie folk-rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, and pianist Mattie Leon (right) will be performing with his brother and longtime collaborator Mike Leon (left) and bassist Nelson Sobral at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Friday night. (Publicity photo)

Community Futures Peterborough marks first graduating cohort of NEXT program for displaced workers

Megan Gallant - March 13, 2026

The organization quickly responded to local need to keep workers and their families in Peterborough City and County following a series of mass layoffs.

Donning hip waders and safety gear, staff from Engage Engineering collect garbage in and along the creek beside their downtown Peterborough office every spring, and plant native species along the banks of the creek. The efforts of the business are bringing wildlife back to the area. Pictured are Steven Dingman, Dominik Jedrzejewski, Logan Mattern, and Joshua Burke. (Photo courtesy of Engage Engineering)

Peterborough business makes caring for the local environment a team effort

March 12, 2026

Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon is one of the three finalists for the Tourism Excellence Award for the Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Awards of Excellence. The winners of 17 awards will be announced at the awards gala at the Victoria Park Armoury in Lindsay on Saturday, April 25, along with Business Person Of The Year, Legacy Leader Of The Year, and Citizen Of The Year. (Photo: Globus Theatre)

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

March 4, 2026

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

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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