News & Community
Kawartha Lakes man faces multiple charges after early morning head-on collision on Highway 7 between Lindsay and Omemee
Police allege the 56-year-old fled the scene, threatened members of the public, resisted arrest, and was found with a bladed weapon
Keep It In The Kawarthas
Kawartha Localist: Amazing animal experiences await across the Kawarthas
From goat yoga and alpaca walks to wolf howls and raptor demonstrations, these nine destinations offer memorable ways to learn about and connect with animals.
Arts & Entertainment
‘Fredathon’ will channel the music of Queen and Freddie Mercury into support for queer and trans people
Peterborough singer-songwriter Taylor Abrahamse will lead a 10-hour live and online music marathon on September 5 to raise funds for Rainbow Railroad.
Local Business
Couture Candy PTBO owner trades bigger margins for more family memories
Lisa Couture is closing her downtown Peterborough storefront and returning the seven-year-old business to where it began: her home.
Lifestyle & Family
The Beach Report for August 7 to 13, 2026
Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings County.
Weather
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