Auto Connect Sales in #Ptbo aims to 'Fill the Fords' with school supplies for local students in need. The family-friendly August 8 donation blitz will support United Way Peterborough & District's Backpacks for Success program. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/18/a...

'Woven Stories' returns to #Ptbo Musicfest Saturday with an evening celebration of Indigenous culture. Traditional canoe arrival, drumming, storytelling, and dancing on July 18 will precede a free-admission concert by award-winning singer-songwriter Julian Taylor. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/17/w...

The Beach Report™ for Jul 17-23: water quality testing results for beaches in #Ptbo, #KawarthaLakes, #Haliburton, #Northumberland, and #Hastings. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/17/t...

Smoke returning to Kawarthas region later on Friday and possibly into weekend. Environment Canada has issued another air quality warning due to smoke from northwestern Ontario forest fires. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/17/s...

nightlifeNOW for July 16-22 ft live music listings at pubs & restaurants in #Ptbo & the greater Kawarthas. Toronto-based Billboard Top 40 charting country rock singer-songwriter Josh Taerk is performing at the #BurleighFalls Inn Friday evening. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/16/n...

Julian Taylor's remarkable musical journey leads him to #Ptbo Musicfest on Saturday night. The multi-awarded singer-songwriter and guitarist will headline Musicfest's July 18 'Woven Stories' celebration of Indigenous artists at Del Crary Park. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/16/j...

Parks Canada cancels 8th annual Lock & Paddle at the #Ptbo Lift Lock on Saturday due to forecasted weather conditions and concerns about air quality. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/13/p...

Grassroots group aims for more choice on Haliburton County's municipal election ballots. Non-partisan #Haliburton Highlands Healthy Democracy Project is encouraging candidates to register and voters to participate in local elections. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/16/g...

Effective and humane rodent control starts with prevention, not poison. Rodenticide Free Ontario and GreenUP encourage #Ptbo residents to stop using rodenticides and protect wildlife, companion animals, and the broader ecosystem. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/16/e...

Sherry Senis announces she will not be seeking re-election as #Selwyn Township mayor. Senis has served 20 years on Selwyn Township council, including two terms as Smith Ward councillor and two terms as deputy mayor. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/15/s...

Woodward plant closure deals another blow to #Ptbo manufacturing sector. The company's decision to move production to Poland by 2027 will affect 165 employees, with Mayor Jeff Leal calling the news 'deeply disappointing'. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/15/w...

Tiffany Arcari to chair United Way Peterborough & District's 85th annual campaign. The #Ptbo social media personality and host of The Tiffany Show will lead more than 20 volunteers in championing the organization's 2026 fundraising campaign. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/15/t...

#Selwyn Township's fire chief Gord Jopling retiring after 38 years of service. Deputy fire chief Howard Jinkerson will take over as chief on August 4, working with Jopling until he retires at the end of the month. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/15/s...

Aysanabee and Terra Lightfoot round out headliners for 2026 #Ptbo Folk Festival. 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. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/15/a...

Kawartha Localist: Get the scoop on ice cream made right here in the Kawarthas. 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. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/14/k...

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.com/2026/07/14/a...

Three local families one step closer to affordable homeownership thanks to Habitat for Humanity #Ptbo & Kawartha Region. Construction begins on three detached homes in #Norwood supported by Peterborough County's new Open Door Program to accelerate affordable housing. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/14/t...

Single local candidate for school board trustee stands in stark contrast to crowded #Ptbo council race. While 29 candidates have registered for mayor or councillor, only one local candidate has put his name forward a school board trustee. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/14/s...

Parks Canada's 8th annual Lock & Paddle returns to the #Ptbo Lift Lock on Saturday. Free July 18 event will see hundreds of canoes and kayaks lifted 65 feet in the air and back down at the world's tallest hydraulic lift lock. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/13/p...

This week's encoreNOW by Paul Rellinger features North of Nowhere Music Festival, 'In the Key of Blue', Barnful of Broadway, Matthew Good, River Time Blues Festival, and 'Leave it to Cleavage'. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/13/e...

Juno-nominated country singer Tyler Joe Miller brings his rising star to #Ptbo Musicfest Wednesday night. June 15 concert at Del Crary Park will prove the Surrey BC's native remarkable debut success was no fluke. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/12/j...

#Ptbo Town Ward candidates introduce their campaigns ahead of October's municipal election. With two incumbents seeking re-election and two challengers on the ballot, kawarthaNOW continues a multi-part councillor candidate series with Ward 3. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/12/p...

Heat warnings in effect for Kawarthas region starting Monday and lasting until Wednesday or Thursday evening. Daytime temperatures will range from 30 to 36°C, with humidex values of 38 to 45°C expected. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/12/h...

Air quality warning in effect for Kawarthas region due to smoke from Quebec forest fires. Poor air quality and reduced visibility will continue through Saturday night and could persist through Sunday for some areas. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/11/a...

Know Your Locals: Floor Coverings International #Ptbo & Kawarthas expands with new #Lakefield showroom. Locally & independently owned by Rob Cooper & Kevin Linton, the company works with both homeowners & contractors to design & install new flooring & much more. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/11/k...

We're excited to announce a collaboration with Tiffany Arcari! Kawartha Localist is a new editorial series from us sharing trusted local recommendations. It’s what we love about where we live. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/07/k...

Bobcaygeon's Globus Theatre aims for a strike with world-premiere comedy 'Sore Losers'. Playwright and actor Bradley Austin makes his Globus acting debut in the funny and heartfelt bowling underdog story running from July 15 to 25. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/10/b...

The Beach Report™ for Jul 10-16: water quality testing results for beaches in #Ptbo, #KawarthaLakes, #Haliburton, #Northumberland, and #Hastings. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/10/t...

Know Your Locals: Pammett's Flowers moves retail selection and pick-up to Euphoria Wellness Spa in downtown #Ptbo. The boutique flower shop still takes online and over-the-phone orders and still offers same-day delivery across Peterborough County. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/09/k...

Economic development and safety concerns dominate discussion at downtown #Ptbo revitalization session. Peterborough mayoral candidate Neil Morton held the fourth of five campaign policy sessions on July 7 at Knights of Columbus Doyle Hall. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/09/e...

nightlifeNOW for July 9-15 ft live music listings at pubs & restaurants in #Ptbo & the greater Kawarthas. #TrentHills vocalist Jane Archer, who just turned 75, will be celebrating her birthday Sat night at the Black Horse w/ her band Blues to the Bone. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/09/n...

Lighthouse's remarkable staying power will be on full display at #Ptbo Musicfest on Saturday night. With co-founder Paul Hoffert still at it, horn-heavy Canadian rock ensemble brings its 57-year legacy to Del Crary Park on July 11. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/09/l...

Green Economy #Ptbo celebrates 5 years of leadership in building a more sustainable local economy. At annual Leadership in Sustainability Celebration on June 11, local business and community leaders imagined a more resilient Peterborough & the Kawarthas in 2050. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/09/g...

Community partners aim to remove even more abandoned docks from Catchacoma-Mississagua lake system. After volunteers used up a #TrentLakes municipal grant to haul away 60 abandoned docks, organizers have launched a $20,000 GoFundMe to keep the momentum going. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/08/c...

Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation celebrates milestone donation from Kawartha ATV Association. With almost $16,000 raised at this year's poker run, the association has now donated over $100,000 in the past 10 years to support patient care at the #Lindsay hospital. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/08/r...

#Lakefield councillor John Boyko running for deputy mayor of #Selwyn Township. Boyko is currently the only deputy mayor candidate, with existing deputy mayor Ron Black now running for mayor. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/08/l...

Kawartha Localist: Restaurant patios with quality food, fun events, and unbeatable views. From those you can access by boat to those with a menu for your furry friend, here are our favourite patios across the greater Kawarthas region. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/07/k...

#Ptbo Monaghan Ward candidates introduce their campaigns ahead of October's municipal election. With one incumbent seeking re-election so far and three challengers on the ballot, kawarthaNOW continues a multi-part councillor candidate series with Ward 2. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/07/p...

The Local Advantage with #Ptbo County: Curve Lake First Nation grows food sovereignty thru year-round aquaponics facility. Indigenous-owned Shki Maajitaawin Gitigaanan is interesting in joining Kawartha Local Food Wholesale Program to increase wholesale distribution. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/07/t...

Classic cars and motorcycles roll into Lang Pioneer Village Museum for annual Transportation Day show on Sunday. Vintage vehicles, historic demonstrations, family activities, live music, and food vendors will be part of the 29th annual event in #Keene on July 12. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/07/c...

Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour returns this fall with 52 artists at 42 studio locations. 42nd annual free self-guided tour takes place September 26 and 27, with a preview exhibition opening at the Art Gallery of #Ptbo on July 11. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/06/k...

Balsam Lake canoe tragedy that claimed 11 lives on Jul 20, 1926 to be marked 100 yrs later. Local historian's July 11 talk in #Coboconk and Canadian Canoe Museum's July 20 screening of 'Brotherhood' in #Ptbo will revisit disaster that made headlines around the world. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/06/b...

Teen seriously injured in #Ptbo after jumping off bridge into Trent Canal and striking passing boat. OPP say the 15-year-old was airlifted to a Toronto-area trauma centre after the Saturday afternoon incident at the McFarlane Street bridge. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/06/t...

Miniature train ride at Riverview Park and Zoo in #Ptbo now open for the season. Victoria Day long weekend opening of popular ride was delayed due to required repairs to the train tracks. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/06/m...

Sass Jordan brings her unapologetic rock and blues attitude to #Ptbo Musicfest on Wednesday night. Trailblazing veteran singer-songwriter makes her third Musicfest appearance on July 8. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/05/s...

#Ptbo Otonabee Ward candidates introduce their campaigns ahead of October's municipal election. With both incumbents seeking re-election and two challengers on the ballot, kawarthaNOW begins a multi-part councillor candidate series with Ward 1. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/04/p...

22-year-old Markdale man drowns in Little Lake in #Ptbo Friday evening. Police say the man entered the water at Beavermead Park beach but did not resurface. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/04/2...

The Beach Report™ for Jul 3-9: water quality testing results for beaches in #Ptbo, #KawarthaLakes, #Haliburton, #Northumberland, and #Hastings. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/03/t...

Good Lovelies bring their captivating harmonies back to #Ptbo Musicfest on Saturday night. Folk-pop trio of Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough, and Susan Passmore return July 4 to Del Crary Park 12 years after their festival debut. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/03/g...

At 21, Jacob Méthot wants to bring a 'fresh perspective' to the #Ptbo mayoral race. The Trent University student says his campaign is focused on transparency, housing affordability, transit, and engaging younger voters in municipal politics. kawarthanow.com/2026/07/02/a...