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Peterborough Community Health Centre works to expand programs and partnerships to deepen community impact

Non-profit organization has already supported more than 4,300 people while delivering outreach, wellness, and Indigenous-centred programming

Bethan Bates - May 20, 2026

RCMP chief superintendent Chris Leather in 2019 when he was appointed at acting commanding officer for the Nova Scotia RCMP. (Photo: RCMP)

RCMP veteran Chris Leather named new chief of Cobourg Police Service

Community Futures Peterborough's Business Advisory Centre entrepreneurship officer Allison Adam (far right) in the Venture North building in downtown Peterborough with the six young entrepreneurs selected to participate in the 2026 Summer Company program funded by the provincial government and delivered by the Business Advisory Centre. The Business Adivsory Centre received 40 applications for this year's program, which is almost double the number received in 2025. (Photo courtesy of Community Futures Peterborough)

Six young entrepreneurs in Peterborough city and county getting a boost for their new summer businesses

Representatives from Five Counties Children's Centre and the Peterborough Humane Society each hold a cheque for $68,355.98, representing their share of the $138,711.96 raised at 18 Tim Hortons locations across Peterborough, Bridgenorth, Lakefield, and Curve Lake which donated 100 per cent of the proceeds of the sale of Smile Cookies between April 27 and May 3, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Five Counties)

Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign in Peterborough area raises almost $137,000 for children and animals in need

A couple walks along the Trent Severn Waterway in Lindsay. The new Visitor Research Program delivered by Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) allows business operators, municipalities, and tourism partners within Kawarthas Northumberland to access visitor data collected through Environics Analytics based on mobile device detection. The program can be used to access insights on who visitors are, where they come from, and how they can best be reached. (Photo: Fred Thornhill)

Regional Tourism Organization 8 launches new Visitor Research Program to support operators in making data-driven decisions

Virtual information sessions for the program which supports tourism operators and partners within Kawarthas Northumberland are being held on June 2, 9, and 16

Megan Gallant - May 19, 2026

The vehicle and suspect in the theft of a community pantry from Bridge Street West in Campbellford on the afternoon of May 18, 2026. (kawarthaNOW screenshot)

Police seeking suspect in Victoria Day theft of community pantry in Campbellford

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Kawarthas region for Tuesday afternoon and evening

OPP vehicles at the scene of a motorcycle crash on Boundary Road east of Brighton that claimed the life of a 38-year-old Brighton man on May 19, 2026. (Police-supplied photo)

38-year-old man dead in motorcycle crash east of Brighton

Begonia (aka Alexa Dirks) and Bahamas (aka Afie Jurvanen), who shared the 2026 Juno Award for Adult Alternative Album of the Year, will both be performing at the 37th annual Peterborough Folk Festival, which takes place from August 13 to 16, 2026. (Supplied photo)

Bahamas and Begonia among the headliners performing at the 2026 Peterborough Folk Festival

Other announced performers for the August 13-16 festival include The Pairs, Kelly McMichael, The Young Novelists, The Lucky Ones, and more

Bruce Head - May 19, 2026

Hunnabees Honey & Co. owners David and Keri Nicolaous's daughter examines a beehive frame at the Millbrook farm, which sells various honey flavours, maple syrup, and other related products with a focus on ethical and sustainable beekeeping. Agricultural programming from Peterborough County will help Hunnabees expand its educational tours and experiences to help visitors connect with the land, including by offering "bee therapy" with an apitherapy cabin. (Photo courtesy of Hunnabees Honey & Co.)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Hunnabees Honey Co. is buzzing with opportunities thanks to agricultural programming

Retired Ontario Superior Court Justice and poet James Clarke (middle) watching a rehearsal on April 28, 2026 of Trent Valley Archives Theatre's "The Kid from Simcoe Street," based on his 2012 memoir of the same title, along with his grandson and script consultant David Francis Clarke and his old friend Murray Byrne, who he was recently reunited with after 73 years and who makes a cameo in the play, which is being staged at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre for four performances from June 4 to 7, 2026. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

‘The Kid from Simcoe Street’ tells the real-life story of James Clarke overcoming adversity in wartime Peterborough

At Showplace Performance Centre on January 27, 2025, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith announced the Ontario government is investing $6.2 million in a Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub in Peterborough, one of 27 approved across Ontario. (Photo courtesy of MPP Dave Smith's office)

‘Harm reduction without treatment is simply palliative care’ says Peterborough MPP Dave Smith

Peterborough Community Health Centre works to expand programs and partnerships to deepen community impact

Bethan Bates - May 20, 2026

Non-profit organization has already supported more than 4,300 people while delivering outreach, wellness, and Indigenous-centred programming.

RCMP veteran Chris Leather named new chief of Cobourg Police Service

May 20, 2026

Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign in Peterborough area raises almost $137,000 for children and animals in need

May 20, 2026

Police seeking suspect in Victoria Day theft of community pantry in Campbellford

May 19, 2026

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Kawarthas region for Tuesday afternoon and evening

May 19, 2026

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Hunnabees Honey Co. is buzzing with opportunities thanks to agricultural programming

Megan Gallant - May 19, 2026

Co-owner David Nicolaou says participating in the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program will provide more time for the Millbrook business to focus on agri-tourism.

Based in Peterborough, Mudslide Window and Eavestrough Cleaning offers high-quality service that goes above and beyond for residential, commercial, and cottage properties across the Kawarthas. From cleaning of interior and exterior windows to clearing eavestroughs and flushing downspouts, power-washing, and providing minor roof repairs, David Hillis and Georgia Fisher's small business provides flexible and full-service solutions to get homes ready for the summer months. (Photo courtesy of Mudslide Window and Eavestrough Cleaning)

Know Your Locals: Get your home summer ready with Mudslide Window and Eavestrough Cleaning

May 14, 2026

For 39 years, Cabinetree has been manufacturing custom cabinetry in Peterborough for residential and commercial new builds and renovations across Canada. Meeting owner Dan Stanford's commitment to provide quality product to fit a range of budgets while supporting the local economy, everything from the cabinet interiors to drawer boxes and finishing and staining is done at the company's Peterborough facility using locally sourced materials. (Photo courtesy of Cabinetree)

Know Your Locals: Cabinetree manufactures custom cabinets in Peterborough using locally sourced materials

May 12, 2026

Amanda O'Rourke brings nearly 20 years of growing experience to Belmont Farmstead, a farm-based nursery located just outside of Havelock in the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen. In January, O'Rourke purchased a 27-year-old family-run seed company business also based in Havelock, one of many growth opportunities made possible in part by agricultural programming supported by Peterborough County. (Photo courtesy of Belmont Farmstead)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Belmont Farmstead grows with support from agricultural programming

May 12, 2026

Located between Lovesick Lake and Stoney Lake in Peterborough County, Burleigh Falls Inn has been welcoming visitors to The Kawarthas for over 165 years, with its restaurant and cafe popular among resort guests and local residents alike. The resort is expanding its use of locally sourced ingredients by participating in Peterborough County's Kawartha Local Food Wholesale project, an economic development initiative that connects local producers with local buyers in Peterborough County, the City of Kawartha Lakes, and the City of Peterborough. (Photo: Kawarthas Northumberland)

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

April 28, 2026

Bahamas and Begonia among the headliners performing at the 2026 Peterborough Folk Festival

Bruce Head - May 19, 2026

Other announced performers for the August 13-16 festival include The Pairs, Kelly McMichael, The Young Novelists, The Lucky Ones, and more.

‘The Kid from Simcoe Street’ tells the real-life story of James Clarke overcoming adversity in wartime Peterborough

May 18, 2026

Trent University professor’s book on grief is a French-language finalist for the Trillium Book Award

May 15, 2026

The Peterborough Musicfest team, led by executive director Tracey Randall (middle), celebrating the lineup of free-admission summer outdoor concerts for the festival's 39th season during an announcement event at Quaker Foods City Square in downtown Peterborough on May 13, 2026. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW)

‘Our festival is alive’: Peterborough Musicfest celebrates 39th season of free-admission summer outdoor concerts

May 13, 2026

Six young entrepreneurs in Peterborough city and county getting a boost for their new summer businesses

kawarthaNOW - May 20, 2026

Community Futures Peterborough's Business Advisory Centre saw record-breaking interest in this year's provincially funded Summer Company program.

Regional Tourism Organization 8 launches new Visitor Research Program to support operators in making data-driven decisions

May 19, 2026

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

May 11, 2026

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

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

The future is electric: 3rd annual Home Energy and EV Expo in Peterborough to showcase clean technology

GreenUP - May 14, 2026

Learn more about electric heat pumps, solar panels, electric vehicles, and more at May 23 event at McDonnel Street Activity Centre.

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

May 9, 2026

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

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