#Ptbo grows greener, one tree at a time. From Wedgewood Park to Rogers Cove, volunteers and local sponsors join the city's Trees 4 Peterborough program to restore biodiversity and climate resilience. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/16/p...

Trent University & #Ptbo Community Health Centre launch new outreach vehicle to serve rural & Indigenous communities. Donor-funded vehicle will provide low-barrier primary care in #Havelock, #Ennismore, and #Hiawatha while offering experience for nursing students. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/16/t...

Habitat for Humanity #Ptbo & Kawartha Region's Women Build Retreat raises $15,000 to support local affordable housing projects. Women learned construction skills during 3-day event in #Haliburton, with a 6-week workshop series for women coming this fall. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/16/h...

nightlifeNOW for Oct 16-22 ft live music listings at pubs & restaurants in #Ptbo & the greater Kawarthas. Pat Temple and The Hilo Players perform at the PMBA Deluxe Live show at The Social in downtown #Ptbo Sat afternoon. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/16/n...

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Youngs'sPoint by Maris Lubbock @marislphotography. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/marislphotog... #youngspoint #selwyntownship #ptbocounty #ptbokawartha #thekawarthas #fallinthekawarthas

'History will remember': #Ptbo city council to allow demolition of contaminated GE buildings. Public delegations urged council to consider environmental and public safety concerns before permitting GE Vernova to demolish buildings. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/15/h...

#Ptbo artists to share their works-in-progress in inaugural 'Rough Cuts' on October 24. Public Energy Performing Arts invites audiences to share in the creative process with six participating artists at The Theatre On King. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/15/p...

#Ptbo Symphony Orchestra will feature tabla for first time ever during season-opening 'Bright Lights' concert. Shawn Mativetsky will play Hindustani drums for Dinuk Wijeratne's concerto in Nov 1 at Showplace that also features works by Rossini and Mozart. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/12/p...

Fire-devastated Kawartha Home Hardware building in downtown #Lakefield is being demolished. Controlled demolition began Sunday morning less than three days after fire in historic building that displaced apartment residents. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/12/f...

Good morning and happy Thanksgiving our #kawarthapeeps from Julie Baker's Photography at Cordova Falls. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/juliebakersp... #cordovafalls #cordovalake #havelock #ptbocounty #ptbokawartha #thekawarthas #thanksgivingweekend #fallinthekawarthas

Rose Wilton in #Northumberland County launches Ontario's first centre dedicated to tackling hygiene poverty. The Rose Quest Hygiene Centre would provide more than 25,000 hygiene items to more than 2,000 people through schools, shelters, food banks, and more. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/11/r...

What's open and closed on #Thanksgiving Monday. Holiday hours for more than 300 selected businesses, organizations, and services in #Ptbo, #Lindsay, #Cobourg, #PortHope, and across the greater Kawarthas region. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/11/w...

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps. Our photo of the day is not a beautiful local scene but it is a beautiful sign from a strong community after their downtown area was ravaged by fire. Thanks to "The Lakefield Restaurant" for this photo. #LakefieldStrong #Lakefield #Selwyn #ptbocounty #thekawarthas

City of #KawarthaLakes recognizes residents and businesses with 'Bee a Hero' and Environmental Hero awards. Catherine McNeely, Zachary Steele, Diane and Glenn Hunt, John Bush, Kristie McCabe, and Bonita O'Neill among the award recipients. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/10/c...

Devastating fire at Kawartha Home Hardware building in downtown #Lakefield has been contained. Lakefield community has come together to collect donations and assist families and pets displaced by the fire. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/10/d...

nightlifeNOW for Oct 9-15 ft live music listings at pubs & restaurants in #Ptbo & the greater Kawarthas. Local musicians will perform a tribute to Toronto country-rock icons The Sadies Fri night when Jethro's Bar + Stage hosts the 3rd Annual Ptbo Salutes: The Sadies. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/09/n...

Know Your Locals: DJC Casual Clothing in #Apsley closing this fall after four 'wonderful' years. Owner Nancy Wiskel will be hosting a store closing sale on all remaining styles at the Burleigh Street boutique until October 25. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/10/k...

The Local Advantage in #Ptbo County: Jodi-Lee Nutrition & Wellness is building healthy communities across The Kawarthas. As well as recommending local businesses to clients, Jodi Forestell of #Buckhorn donates her time by leading forest walks for local organizations. kawarthanow.com/2025/09/30/t...

Fire engulfs Home Hardware store in downtown #Lakefield. Witnesses report the blaze began in the upper portion of the historic building and all occupants were able to get out safely. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/09/f...

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Lori McKee in Peterborough on Providence Line. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mckee_la/ #ptbo #ptbonogo #peterborough #ptbokawartha #ptbocounty #thekawarthas #fallinthekawarthas

'Hike, Bike and Bark for Hospice' raises $70,796 for Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre. More than 220 people and 60 dogs participated in annual event in #Cobourg on September 28. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/08/h...

Get your roof winter-ready with Bullarco Roofing & Full Exteriors. Serving #Ptbo County, #KawarthaLakes, and surrounding areas year-round, the company specializes in durable metal roofing systems. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/08/g...

Inaugural Lakeside Gala raises $150,000 for The Canadian Canoe Museum in #Ptbo. Fundraising event on October 4 featured live music, fine cuisine, storytelling, auctions, the launch of an Inuit kayak build, and more. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/08/i...

Know Your Locals: Find Canadian-made yarn during exclusive Waxwing Yarn trunk show at Needles in the Hay. October 25 event at Deanna Guttman's downtown #Ptbo yarn shop will include a talk from Waxwing Yarn founder Christine Laframboise. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/08/k...

'Walktober' marks progress and challenges in making #Ptbo school zones safer. Reduced speed limits are working, but city data shows there's still more to do to curb speeding near schools. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/09/w...

Inaugural Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup event in #Cobourg saw 124 volunteers collect 1,200 pieces of plastic and other litter. Cobourg shoreline is 'the heart of our community,' says Mayor Lucas Cleveland. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/09/i...

#Ptbo city councillor says council's GE demolition decision violates Ontario Heritage Act. Joy Lachica accuses mayor of concealing notice of demolition from council for nearly a month as concerns grow over heritage, environmental, and public health impacts. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/09/p...

"For 30 days, only the mayor knew (about the notice of demolition) and the mayor did not share any of that with the rest of council. We laid eyes on it when the agenda came out for that Monday meeting." - Joy Lachica, City Councillor - kawarthanow.com/2025/10/09/p...

Clean Up #Ptbo to host city's inaugural circular economy event on Wed Oct 29. 'RE:Connect' at the Morrow Building will offer community-driven solutions for diverting waste from the landfills like tool libraries, remarkets, recycle programs, and more. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/07/c...

#Ptbo city council approves demolition of most of historic GE factory site despite contamination concerns. After lengthy debate, council accepts GE Vernova's recommendations to preserve only select historic structures. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/07/p...

Five Counties Children's Centre hosts accessible 'All-o-ween' events in #Cobourg, #Lindsay, and #Ptbo. Along with events for clients and their families, Five Counties offers some tips for those who want to offer an inclusive Halloween experience at their own homes. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/07/f...

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Jeannine Taylor @wired_woman on Eels Lake last weekend on the border of two counties. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/wired_woman/ #eelslake #northkawartha #highlandseast #ptbocounty #haliburtoncounty #myhaliburtonhighlands

Caolaidhe Keelor has spent her life changing the bad reputations given to some animal species. From educating people about vultures to a developing a life-changing friendship with a crow, the 'Birder She Wrote' creator walks us through her life with animals. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/05/c...

Betty Halman-Plumley celebrates two decades of growth, gratitude, and community. Marking her 20th anniversary with IG Wealth Management, the #Ptbo community visionary is hosting a Sun Oct 26 event at The Mount Community Centre. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/04/p...

Peterborough Community Health Centre marks grand opening with public celebration on Tue Oct 7. Afternoon event at the centre's #Ptbo Square location includes a ribbon cutting and opening ceremony, self-guided tours of the space, and more. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/04/p...

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Julie Baker's Photography in Lakefield. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/juliebakersp... #lakefieldON #Selwyn #selwyntownship #ptbocounty #ptbokawartha #thekawarthas #octoberinthekawarthas #fallinthekawarthas

Partial demolition proposed for historic General Electric factory complex in downtown #Ptbo. City council will consider heritage impact assessment report prepared for GEPR Energy Canada Inc. that proposes demolishing a large number of vacant buildings. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/02/p...

nightlifeNOW for Oct 2-8 ft live music listings at pubs & restaurants in #Ptbo & the greater Kawarthas. Vocalist and musician Caitlin O'Connor performs a solo show at the Rolling Grape Vineyard in #Bailieboro Sunday afternoon. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/02/n...

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Katherin Šnajdr-Zabehlicky @solstice.sage.sunsets on Pigeon Lake. #kawarthalakes #fallinthekawarthas #pigeonlake #cityofkawarthalakes

Friday, poetry, typewriters, letterpress and lots of words, live performance Bijoux Bar in Peterborough! Drop by on your First Friday wanderings.

After five years, Joel Wiebe leaving the #Ptbo and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce for the Alto high-speed rail project. The award-winning vice president of government relations and operations has accepted a position as senior advisor of community relations. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/01/a...

Rooted in connection: what forests can teach #Ptbo about climate action. Just as trees share nutrients through hidden networks, community members and organizations can strengthen resilience by working together toward a greener future. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/02/r...

Celebrate apples and the fall harvest season during Applefest at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in #Keene. Popular annual event returns on October 5 and features historic demonstrations, live entertainment, and lots of apples. kawarthanow.com/2025/09/30/c...

Rudy Massimo shares stories of adventure and leadership in his memoir 'Where the Trails Lead'. The #Warsaw consultant explores personal and professional relationships at the lead of various organizations including Camp Kawartha. kawarthanow.com/2025/09/30/r...

McFarlane Street Bridge in #Ptbo to be closed from October 6 to 10. Parks Canada is closing the single-lane bridge, one of only five access points into East City, for redecking. kawarthanow.com/2025/09/29/m...

A Place Called Home in #Lindsay marking 30th anniversary with community event on World Homeless Day. During October 10 celebration, emergency housing shelter serving #KawarthaLakes and #Haliburton County will kick off fundraising campaign to raise $30,000. kawarthanow.com/2025/09/29/a...

100 Women #Ptbo donates over $10,000 to Kawartha Youth Orchestra. The collective philanthropy group's donation will help support the charity's free Upbeat! after-school music program for children. kawarthanow.com/2025/09/29/1...

Annual Pride parade in downtown #Ptbo on Saturday afternoon leaves no one behind. Pride Week theme 'All of Us or None' reflects the need for solidarity in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community during challenging times. kawarthanow.com/2025/09/27/a...

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Henry J Rozema Photography on Big Bald Lake. September in The Kawarthas. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/hjrozemaphot... and on Facebook at HJRozemaPhotography #bigbaldlake #buckhorn #trentlakes #ptbokawartha #ptbocounty #fall

#Northumberland County 'actively exploring opportunities' for new temporary warming room location outside of #Cobourg. Following July closure of Division Street warming room, county staff have had 'productive discussions with a couple of locations'. kawarthanow.com/2025/09/28/n...