#Ptbo talent to star in New Stages Theatre's hilarious and heartfelt 'Paul and Linda Plan a Threesome'. Kerry Griffin, Megan Murphy, Kate Suhr, and Linda Kash perform a staged reading of Jane Cooper Ford's hit play on May 2 and 3 at the Market Hall. kawarthanow.com/2026/04/15/p...

A viral dog rescue from 2016 is now immortalized with a statue in Kazakhstan. When a dog fell into the Sayran reservoir, bystanders formed a human chain to pull him to safety. The statue is a reminder of the value of unity, solidarity and collective action. 14/10 for all

Maria Street Swing Bridge in #Ptbo will be closed from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. daily from Mon Apr 20 to Fri Apr 24. Parks Canada is temporarily closing the bridge for regular maintenance and to help plan for future bridge replacement. kawarthanow.com/2026/04/13/m...

New 12-bed emergency shelter opens in #Lindsay with provincial support. Led by the John Howard Society of the Kawarthas, The Hub at 22 Peel Street offers wraparound services for people experiencing homelessness and addiction. kawarthanow.com/2026/04/13/n...

4th Line Theatre in #Millbrook announces casting for its 34th summer season. Outdoor theatre company presents restagings of Leanna Brodie's 'Schoolhouse' and Megan Murphy's 'Wild Irish Geese', featuring a mix of new and returning performers. kawarthanow.com/2026/04/13/4...

Union leaders raise concerns about cuts after Fleming College and St. Lawrence College announce merger. OPSEU warns of potential for additional program eliminations and faculty and support staff job losses as integration moves forward. kawarthanow.com/2026/04/14/u...

#Cobourg police link two school lockdowns this week to suspected 'swatting' incidents. Officers searched for weapons at C.R. Gummow Public School on Monday and at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School on Tuesday. kawarthanow.com/2026/04/14/c...

The Local Advantage with #Ptbo County: #Millbrook Orchards one of only a few Ontario farms specializing in organic haskaps. #CavanMonaghan farm aims to bring the tasty fruit, aka honeyberries, to more local restaurants through Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program. kawarthanow.com/2026/04/14/t...

Slow down and mindfully engage with nature with forest bathing. Unitarian Fellowship of #Ptbo is offering an April 25 session on the Japanese practice, which is proven to have physical and emotional benefits. kawarthanow.com/2026/04/09/s...

Earth Week 2026 events in #Ptbo and the greater Kawarthas region. Volunteer groups and municipalities are leading events that share knowledge, clean up local parks and neighbourhoods, and celebrate the planet. kawarthanow.com/2026/04/08/e...

Gowan and Dwayne Gretzky return to perform at #Ptbo Musicfest this summer. Juno award-winning pop-rock musician will open 39th season on June 27 with his 4th appearance, with Toronto cover band playing for the 6th time on July 29. kawarthanow.com/2026/04/08/g...

New partnership gives Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes a path forward on supportive housing. After suffering setbacks in its efforts to establish a sleeping cabin community, PATH is now working with One City #Ptbo to build additional rental units. kawarthanow.com/2026/04/08/n...

City of #KawarthaLakes joins growing rural pushback against Alto high-speed rail proposal. Council unanimously supports memorandum opposing project 'in its current form' and requesting additional in-person consultation. kawarthanow.com/2026/04/07/c...

Know Your Locals: #Ptbo County hosting a day of collaboration & connection for local tourism-related businesses. 'Kollab in The Kawarthas' on Apr 21 at Elmhirst's Resort in #Keene features keynote speaker, panel discussions, interactive activities & speed networking. kawarthanow.com/2026/04/07/k...

Molly Johnson headlines International Jazz Day #Ptbo with April 26 Market Hall concert. Annual jazz celebration also features Dine With Jazz events with local jazz duos on April 25 at downtown restaurants. kawarthanow.com/2026/04/07/m...

This week's encoreNOW by Paul Rellinger features 'Donnie and Me and the CBC', Steve Marriner, 'Young Frankenstein', the Peterborough Pop Ensemble, The Happy Pals New Orleans Music Orchestra, and the Capitol Theatre's season rollout celebration. kawarthanow.com/2026/04/06/e...

The Local Advantage with #Ptbo County: Woodleigh Farms is sowing the seeds for a sustainable & prosperous agricultural future. #CavanMonaghan family farm is recovering forest biomass & transforming it into compost & carbon-sequestering soil amendments. kawarthanow.com/2026/04/07/t...

Public Energy turns the dial to 1970s Montreal with Chris Earle's nostalgic & hilarious 'Donnie and Me and the CBC'. Solo show about Earle's relationship with his mother & their shared obsession with CBC Radio runs April 15 & 16 at the Market Hall in #Ptbo. kawarthanow.com/2026/04/05/p...

Systemic barriers facing women highlighted at event held in honour of late #Ptbo civic leader Ann Farquharson. At March 31 event at Market Hall hosted by Maryam Monsef's ONWARD, speakers called for action on equity, healthcare, inclusion, and more. kawarthanow.com/2026/04/04/s...

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Barry Killen @theburleighridge_beareh at his beloved Coon Lake island cottage in North Kawartha. Today would have been his birthday. For many years Barry (Bear-eh) generously allowed us to share his photos on our channels. Read full post in comment below.

Strong turnout for info session on running for municipal office hosted by city and county of #Ptbo. More than 100 residents, including several potential candidates, attend March 31 seminar at Market Hall on running for council and what the role demands. kawarthanow.com/2026/04/02/s...

nightlifeNOW for Apr 2-8 ft live music listings at pubs & restaurants in #Ptbo & the greater Kawarthas. Montreal indie rockers Knitting perform their '90s-inspired blend of slacker rock and grunge at Sadleir House in #Ptbo on Fri night. kawarthanow.com/2026/04/02/n...

Heavy rain expected in the Kawarthas region for the Easter long weekend. Total rainfall amounts of 25 to 50 mm are possible by Saturday night. kawarthanow.com/2026/04/02/h...

Know Your Locals: Learn to paddle on Little Lake this summer with new programs led by #Ptbo Canoe & Kayak Club. Registration is now open for beginner and competitive programs for youth and adults, including an all-new dragon boat team. kawarthanow.com/2026/04/03/k...

"In a race of undeclared candidates, there's definitely a risk to staying silent. If people don't know you're thinking about running, they might assume you're not thinking about running." - Dr. Alf Sprolio, Political Scientist - kawarthanow.com/2026/04/01/p...

#Ptbo mayor slams Poilievre's opposition to Alto high-speed rail. Jeff Leal calls project a 'transformative nation-building' opportunity after Conservative leader calls it a 'boondoggle' and vows to cancel it. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/31/p...

One year on, FLATO Academy Theatre general manager Victoria Shepherd is right where she belongs. Among her aims are embracing more community groups and events and reviving the #Lindsay performing arts venue's own theatre company. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/28/o...

This story is a testament to Peterborough women! Last month at Breakfast with Tiffany, Zoe King told us about the need to fundraise to get the team to Ireland. Some women stepped up (Of course they did!!) Thx Kelly Carbajal Rebecca Schillemat Zoe King and Tiffany Arcari for bringing women together.

Trent Valley Archives Theatre announces 14-member cast for its third history play, 'The Kid from Simcoe Street'. In June production at Market Hall in #Ptbo, three actors will portray retired justice and poet James Clarke as a child, teen, and senior. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/28/t...

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Know Your Locals: Get hooked on the benefits of fibre arts with all-new classes hosted by Needles in the Hay in #Ptbo. Deanna Guttman's downtown store is hosting beginner-friendly and advanced knitting, crocheting, weaving, and macrame classes in The Hayloft. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/28/k...

Capitol Theatre in #PortHope reveals casting for this season's mainstage productions, w/ single tickets on sale Mar 31. Shows including smash-hit musical 'Come From Away' feature new & returning artists from Stratford, Shaw, Mirvish, & Canada's indie theatre scene. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/26/p...

nightlifeNOW for Mar 26 - Apr 1 ft live music listings at pubs & restaurants in #Ptbo & the greater Kawarthas. Peterborough Folk Festival Emerging Artist Tristan Konkle is performing his 1st solo show at Jethro's on Fri night. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/269/...

Military convoys to move through Kawarthas region this weekend for army training exercise. 33 Canadian Brigade Group units are transporting 300 soldiers and equipment to Petawawa on March 27 and 29 as part of 'Wolf Ambush', with no cause for public concern. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/27/m...

#Ptbo artist David Geene explores the ethics and politics of proposed high rises in 'Economies of Scale?' exhibit. Solo exhibit at Watson & Lou from April 4-25 includes 12 bold and colourful acrylic paintings of existing and proposed buildings. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/27/p...

'Blues for Ukraine' fundraiser aims to help #Ptbo native Chloë Black's humanitarian work in war-ravaged country. June 11 event at Market Hall will feature a slide show talk by Black along with performances by top Canadian blues musicians. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/27/b...

The Local Advantage with #Ptbo County: Duff Acres grows as a small-scale producer with support from local agricultural programming. Otonabee-South Monaghan family farm made strong connections thanks to local agricultural & business supports from Peterborough County. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/24/t...

Know Your Locals: Your trees are in good hands with Thornton Tree Solutions' safe, efficient & ethical services. #Ptbo based arborist Matt Thornton has over 15 years of expertise with tree pruning & removal, tree planting, emergency response, storm clean-up & more. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/23/k...

#Ptbo city council unanimously supports resolution in favour of Alto high-speed rail stop. Endorsement comes on same day Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus released its own unanimous resolution opposing Alto 'in its current form'. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/24/p...

'The resurgence that small businesses need right now': two #Ptbo retailers who have embraced live selling. Local small businesses Couture Candy PTBO and DJC Modern Apparel are leveraging the latest selling trend that combines livestreaming with e-commerce. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/24/t...

Spring into your next project at the #Ptbo Home, Garden and Cottage Show on April 11 and 12. Hosted by Oldies 96.7. Freq 90.5, and PTBOToday, free-admission show at Healthy Planet Arena features 200+ vendors, expert advice, great deals, and more kawarthanow.com/2026/03/25/s...

Lakelands Public Health launching community town halls across Kawarthas region. Residents invited to share feedback on local health priorities at sessions in #Minden, #PortHope, #Lindsay, and #Ptbo. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/25/l...

#Ptbo Petes' 17th annual Pink in the Rink campaign raises $43,486 for Survivors Abreast. Funds will support organization's mission to support women following a breast cancer diagnosis. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/25/p...

Innovative exterior insulation system can help make older homes more energy efficient. Port Perry homeowner Kat Senyk completely reclad and insulated her old home from the outside, helping to reduce energy use by nearly 50%. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/26/i...

Words really do matter: Why it's time to leave the R-word in the past. Five Counties Children's Centre CEO reflects on how our choice of words can inform and inspire, or injure and do harm. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/26/w...

This week's encoreNOW by Paul Rellinger features The Damn Truth, dance films by Laura Taler, The Maple Blues Revue, author Maurice Switzer, Nicholas Campbell and the Metre Cheaters, and the PSO's 'Inspired'. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/23/e...

This year's Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival at #Ptbo Theatre Guild has been cancelled. Organizers cite withdrawal of most of the festival's accepted artists for 'financial or personal reasons'. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/23/t...

Joy Lachica to seek re-election as Town Ward councillor in #Ptbo. The first-time councillor sat down for a chat with kawarthaNOW to talk about her upcoming campaign and her priorities for the ward and city. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/22/j...

Juno-nominated Montreal hard rockers The Damn Truth set to shake #Lindsay on March 27. Lead singer Lee-la Baum and her three bandmates perform at FLATO Academy Theatre two days before crossing their collective fingers at the Juno Awards. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/21/j...

Spring is a great time to take up birding according to #Ptbo Field Naturalists. President Sue Paradisis says spring bird migration is on schedule and invites residents to the 'Return of the Birds to Little Lake' community event on March 28 and 29. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/22/s...