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The United Way Peterborough & District's incoming campaign chair Tiffany Arcari with the non-profit organization's newly appointed CEO Jason Seguya during an announcement of her appointment at the United Way's office on July 15, 2026. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

Tiffany Arcari to chair United Way Peterborough & District’s 85th annual campaign

The Peterborough social media personality and host of The Tiffany Show will lead more than 20 volunteers in championing the organization's 2026 fundraising campaign

kawarthaNOW - July 15, 2026

This edition of kawarthaNOW's "Kawartha Localist" editorial series features our favourite ice cream and frozen treat destinations in the Kawarthas, including Central Smith Creamery in Selwyn Township, Reclaimed Garden Co. in Burleigh Falls, Kawartha Dairy in Bobcaygeon and beyond, Canoe Co. Café in downtown Peterborough, Violet's Frozen Yogurt in Kinmount, Mercury Chocolates & Gelateria in Cobourg, and The Little Frozen Yogurt Company in Douro. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Kawartha Localist: Get the scoop on ice cream made right here in the Kawarthas

Selwyn Township's fire chief Gord Jopling (left) is retiring on August 31, 2026. Deputy fire chief Howard Jinkerson (right) will take over the role on August 4, with the two men working together until the end of August to provide continuity for firefighters, municipal staff, and the community. (Photos supplied by Selwyn Township)

Selwyn Township’s fire chief Gord Jopling retiring after 38 years of service

Five-time Juno-winning artist Aysanabee and Juno-nominated rocker Terra Lightfoot will be joining headliners Bahamas, Begonia, Shad, and Kazdoura at the 37th annual Peterborough Folk Festival, which takes place from August 13 to 16, 2026. (Photos: Jen Squires and Janine V. Photography)

Aysanabee and Terra Lightfoot round out headliners for 2026 Peterborough Folk Festival

The evening sky above Peterborough's East City on July 14, 2026 as a result of smoke from forest fires in northwestern Ontario. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Air quality warning in effect for Kawarthas region due to smoke from northwestern Ontario forest fires

Poor air quality and hazy skies will continue Wednesday and into Thursday

kawarthaNOW - July 14, 2026

Eight-year-old Nora, who will be moving with her mother and grandmother into one of the three single-family homes in Norwood being constructed by Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR), displays her artwork of the new home designed by Marshall Design Studios during a ground-breaking ceremony on July 14, 2026. (Photo: Habitat PKR)

Three local families one step closer to affordable homeownership thanks to Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region

As of July 14, 2026, Peterborough resident Corey Scott is the only local candidate to have registered as a school board trustee for the City of Peterborough in the municipal election. (Photo via Corey Scott / Facebook)

Single local candidate for school board trustee stands in stark contrast to crowded Peterborough council race

An aerial view of paddlers packed into the two tubs of the Peterborough Lift Lock for the seventh annual Lock & Paddle event on July 19, 2025. (Photo: Parks Canada)

Parks Canada’s 8th annual Lock & Paddle returns to the Peterborough Lift Lock on Saturday

encoreNOW for July 13, 2026 features (from left to right, top and bottom) the North of Nowhere Music Festival in Lindsay, "In The Key of Blue" at Peterborough's Showplace Performance Centre, "Barnful of Broadway - Love Changes Everything" at Campbellford's Westben, Matthew Good at Peterborough Musicfest, Paul Reddick at the River Time Blues Festival in Port Hope, and Karen Parker and Diana Frances in "Leave it to Cleavage" at Bobcaygeon's Globus Theatre. (kawarthaNOW collage)

encoreNOW – July 13, 2026

Featuring North of Nowhere Music Festival, 'In the Key of Blue', Barnful of Broadway, Matthew Good, River Time Blues Festival, and 'Leave it to Cleavage'

Paul Rellinger - July 13, 2026

Rising Canadian country music artist Tyler Joe Miller performs a free-admission concert at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park on July 15, 2026. (Photo: Matthew Miller)

Juno-nominated country singer Tyler Joe Miller brings his rising star to Peterborough Musicfest Wednesday night

The candidates running for the two councillor positions in Ward 3 (Town) in Peterborough's municipal election, as of July 12, 2026, are (left to right, top and bottom) incumbent Alex Bierk, Jenni Cathcart, Jessica Kuhlmorgen-Hill, and incumbent Joy Lachica. (kawarthaNOW collage of photos from City of Peterborough and candidate websites/social media)

Peterborough Town Ward candidates introduce their campaigns ahead of October’s municipal election

Public health officials recommend you drink plenty of water during aheat warning, even if you don't feel thirsty, to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration. (Stock photo)

Heat warnings in effect for Kawarthas region starting Monday and lasting until Wednesday or Thursday evening

Tiffany Arcari to chair United Way Peterborough & District’s 85th annual campaign

kawarthaNOW - July 15, 2026

The Peterborough social media personality and host of The Tiffany Show will lead more than 20 volunteers in championing the organization's 2026 fundraising campaign.

Selwyn Township’s fire chief Gord Jopling retiring after 38 years of service

July 15, 2026

Air quality warning in effect for Kawarthas region due to smoke from northwestern Ontario forest fires

July 14, 2026

Three local families one step closer to affordable homeownership thanks to Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region

July 14, 2026

Single local candidate for school board trustee stands in stark contrast to crowded Peterborough council race

July 14, 2026

Kawartha Localist: Get the scoop on ice cream made right here in the Kawarthas

Megan Gallant - July 14, 2026

From Central Smith Creamery in Selwyn and Kawartha Dairy in Bobcaygeon to Ontario-made froyo and gelato, these local destinations offer plenty of reasons to indulge.

Locally and independently owned by Rob Cooper and Kevin Linton since 2021, Floor Coverings International Peterborough & Kawarthas has opened at its new location at 4463 County Road 29 in Lakefield. Sourcing Canadian-made flooring wherever possible, the company offers a wide range of products for homeowners and also works with general contractors, restoration companies, and builders. (Photo courtesy of Floor Coverings International Peterborough & Kawarthas)

Know Your Locals: Floor Coverings International Peterborough & Kawarthas expands with new Lakefield showroom

July 11, 2026

Pammett's Flowers is a floral boutique that has been selling fresh bouquets and arrangements and delivering across Peterborough County for more than 50 years. In response to changing consumer habits, owner Tova White has closed her Charlotte Street storefront and is now selling arrangements and organizing pick-ups at a retail location at Euphoria Wellness Spa at 290 Water Street in downtown Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Pammett's Flowers)

Know Your Locals: Pammett’s Flowers moves retail selection and pick-up to Euphoria Wellness Spa in downtown Peterborough

July 9, 2026

Kawartha Localist: Restaurant patios with quality food, fun events, and unbeatable views

July 7, 2026

Wholly owned by Curve Lake First Nation, the Shki Maajitaawin Gitigaanan aquaponics facility combines aquaculture and hydroponics to grow lettuce, spinach, spring mix, and other produce as well as tilapia, a freshwater fish native to Africa. In addition to supporting food sovereignty for members of the Indigenous community, the facility has partnered with local grocery stores and Graze & Gather to sell its products, and is interested in joining the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale Program to increase wholesale distribution. (Photo courtesy of SMG Aquaponics Corp)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Curve Lake First Nation grows food sovereignty through year-round aquaponics facility

July 7, 2026

Aysanabee and Terra Lightfoot round out headliners for 2026 Peterborough Folk Festival

Bruce Head - July 15, 2026

Other newly announced performers for the August 13-16 festival include locals //NEWBERRY//, Songs of Scratch Garden, Joanna Bronson, Glen Caradus, and Hunt the Hare.

Juno-nominated country singer Tyler Joe Miller brings his rising star to Peterborough Musicfest Wednesday night

July 12, 2026

Bradley Austin (top left) stars as Burt in the world premiere of his comedy "Sore Losers" at Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon from July 15 to 25, 2026, along with James Barrett (top right) as Jim, Mallory Brumm (bottom left) as Angie, and Kyle Claeys (bottom right) as Greg. The four actors portray a ragtag team of underdogs who join a provincial bowling tournament to an effort to save Burt and Angie's bowling alley. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Bobcaygeon’s Globus Theatre aims for a strike with world-premiere comedy ‘Sore Losers’

July 10, 2026

Award-winning Trent Hills vocalist Jane Archer, who just turned 75, will be celebrating her birthday on Saturday night at the Black Horse in downtown Peterborough with her band Blues to the Bone, performing a mix of blues, soul, classic country, rhythm and blues, and her own original songs. Special guests include Peterborough guitarist Emily Burgess and Jane's son Michael Archer, a bassist now living and performing in Austin, Texas. (Photo: Jackie Wimbush / JAX Photo)

Green Economy Peterborough celebrates five years of leadership in building a more sustainable local economy

GreenUP - July 9, 2026

At the annual Leadership in Sustainability Celebration on June 11, local business and community leaders imagined a more resilient Peterborough and the Kawarthas in 2050.

The youth team behind Empire Beez in Trent Hills (left to right: Sebastian Smith, Owen Musson, Eloise Smith, and Penelope McEvoy) stand with the beehive they installed at the Simpson Street Community Garden in Campbellford. The group launched the small business last year with the aim of raising awareness around honeybees and installing community beehives. The team will be unveiling the beehive during a garden talk held by IncrEdible Trent Hills on July 9, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Blythe Weber)

Youth-run small business Empire Beez installs beehive at community garden in Campbellford

July 1, 2026

Community Futures Peterborough executive director Devon Girard at the podium during the not-for-profit economic development organization's annual general meeting on June 23, 2026 at the Venture North building in downtown Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Community Futures Peterborough)

Community Futures Peterborough marks record year for lending and business advisory services

June 23, 2026

The recipients of the "4-Under-40" awards at the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Business Excellence Awards with Karen Auger (middle) of award sponsor MNP Peterborough. Left to right: Adeilah Dahlke, Meagan McLaren, Amy Muir, and Michael Riseley. (Photo: Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce)

Nominations open for Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Business Excellence Awards

June 22, 2026

Innovation Cluster launches new on-demand online course to help skilled tradespeople transition into entrepreneurship

June 16, 2026

The Beach Report for July 10 to 16, 2026

kawarthaNOW - July 10, 2026

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

Vintage and classic cars and motorcycles will be on display at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene during the 29th annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show on July 12, 2026. (Photo: Heather Doughty Photography)

Classic cars and motorcycles roll into Lang Pioneer Village Museum for annual Transportation Day show on Sunday

July 7, 2026

Established in 1974 by James Hamilton, the miniature train ride at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough features a miniature replica of an 1860 locomotive. With 10,000 to 60,000 riders each season, the miniature train ride is an important source of revenue for Canada's only free-admission accredited zoo. (Photo: Riverview Park and Zoo)

Miniature train ride at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough now open for the season

July 6, 2026

Victoria Park Beach in Cobourg. (Photo: Town of Cobourg)

The Beach Report for July 3 to 9, 2026

July 3, 2026

Peterborough and Area Master Gardeners mentored new gardeners of all ages at a Growing Together: Gardening Basics workshop on June 6, 2026 at GreenUP Ecology Park. Participants planted a range of herbs and vegetables into containers while connecting with others across multiple generations. (Photo: Andréanna Sullivan / GreenUP)

Growing Together workshop series brings generations together through gardening

July 2, 2026

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