nightlifeNOW for Oct 23-29 ft live music listings at pubs & restaurants in #Ptbo & the greater Kawarthas. 19-year-old indie-pop singer-songwriter Georgia Rose is performing Sat evening at Springville Tap n' Grill and Sun at Cheeky Duck Vineyard in Selwyn Township. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/23/n...

Cheer on the Jays at free outdoor community watch parties in downtown #Ptbo starting Saturday night. Game 2 will be livestreamed from Toronto on a mega screen at Quaker Foods City Square, with additional watch parties planned for Monday and Tuesday night. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/23/c...

Queen Street in downtown #Lakefield will reopen Friday morning. While demolition of the fire-ravaged Kawartha Home Hardware building continues, the street will reopen with a temporary pedestrian walkway in front of the fenced-off site. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/23/q...

#PortHope Community Health Concerns Committee hosting October 29 public meeting on nuclear issues. Leading Canadian anti-nuclear activist Dr. Gordon Edwards will speak about health, safety, and security issued related to nuclear power. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/23/p...

How a #Ptbo engineering & environmental firm embraced the circular economy by turning waste into worth. After discovering 10,000 of their testing molds were going to landfill every year, Cambium partnered with a plastics recycler to turn the waste into reusable molds. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/23/h...

PRHC Foundation president and CEO Lesley Heighway named Peterborough's Business Citizen of the Year. The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce's annual #Ptbo Business Excellence Awards recognized 21 businesses and individuals. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/22/p...

Award-winning Farmerettes documentary comes to #Lakefield on Wed Nov 26. 'We Lend A Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes' tells the story of the 40,000 teenage girls who worked Canadian farms during World War II. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/22/a...

History meets Halloween during Spooky All Hallows' Eve at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in #Keene. Evening event on Fri Oct 24 & Sat Oct 25 features a wide range of fun activities for the entire family. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/22/h...

#Ptbo Theatre Guild continues its 2025-26 season with Jade O'Keeffe's '291' from November 1 to 15. Lisa Dixon directs her daughter's play about the 'complicated' love story of Georgia O'Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz, one of modern art's most iconic couples. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/22/p...

Northumberland County celebrates Small Business Week by sharing results of recent 'buy local' survey. Prosper in #Northumberland coalition survey found two-thirds of residents make supporting locally owned small businesses a priority. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/22/n...

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Lori McKee @mckee_la at Orange Corners Trestle Bridge. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mckee_la/ #orangecorners #trestlebridge #kawarthatrails #kawarthalakes #cityofkawarthalakes #fallinthekawarthas

'Dementia on the Front Lines' event on October 30 in #Ptbo to address rising dementia rates in Kawarthas region. Hosted by Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton, event will feature three experts. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/21/d...

Country music legends come to life in 'Johnny & June' at Globus Theatre in #Bobcaygeon from October 23 to 25. As Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, Aaron Solomon and Karen Coughlin perform beloved hits from 'Folsom Prison Blues' to 'Ring of Fire'. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/21/c...

Tickets snatched up in an hour for 'It: Welcome to Derry' series premiere at the Capitol Theatre in #PortHope. Box office was swamped online, by phone, and in person as fans rushed to claim free seats for the Stephen King prequel filmed in the community. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/21/t...

#Selwyn Township and #Ptbo County working together to encourage support for downtown #Lakefield businesses. Businesses remain open after recent Queen St. fire, with upcoming events such as Ladies Night Out, Lakefield Farmers' Market, Santa Claus parade, and more. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/21/s...

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Kirk Hillsley on the 4th Line in Millbrook. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/kirkhillsley/ #millbrook #cavanmonaghan #ptbocounty #ptbokawartha

Women's Adventures in Golf swings big in 2025, raising more than $5,200 for local charities. The women-led group's second season welcomed nearly 300 participants, building friendships and confidence while supporting six #Ptbo area organizations. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/20/w...

This week's encoreNOW by Paul Rellinger features Public Energy's Rough Cuts, 'How We Got To Jersey', PSO's season opener, jazz great Paul Novotny, '291' at The Guild Hall, and a benefit comedy show at the Market Hall. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/20/e...

No serious injuries after unmarked OPP cruiser and pickup truck collide on Highway 7 in #Ptbo. Sunday afternoon collision at Television Road sent five people, including an on-duty OPP officer, to hospital with minor injuries. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/20/n...

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Karen Suggitt of Baddow Road Photography in the Kawartha Lakes. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/karen_suggitt/ #kawarthalakes #kawarthalakesontario #fallinthekawarthas #ontariocolours #ontario

Walkabout Farm Therapeutic Riding Association in #Minden to host 'Warped Woods Halloween Show' fundraiser on Sat Oct 25. Family-friendly event features an accessible and autism-aware spooky trail without foggers, noise, or flashing lights. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/19/w...

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Brian Parypa @bparypa73 in downtown Peterborough. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/bparypa73/ #ptbo #peterborough #nogojiwanong #ptbonogo #downtownptbo

#Ptbo County receives grant to map invasive phragmites along county road allowances. Mapping initiative will guide development of a program to manage the aggressively spreading grass that crowds out native plants. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/18/p...

Know Your Locals: author Diana Beresford-Kroeger will attend 'One Book, One Ptbo' grand finale event on Tue Nov 4. This year's #Ptbo Public Library community read selection, 'To Speak for the Trees' is a lyrical blend of memoir, science, and Celtic wisdom. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/15/k...

Queen Street in #Lakefield closed for another week as demolition of fire-ravaged Kawartha Home Hardware building continues. Selwyn Township is encouraging residents and visitors to support downtown businesses, which remain open to serve customers. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/17/l...

Initiative to grant Rice Lake legal personhood status gaining momentum, says #Alderville First Nation chief. Taynar Simpson receives support from Alderville community, with recent #PortHope benefit concert raising more than $20,000 for initiative. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/17/i...

CPKC Holiday Train stopping in #Cobourg on November 29. Raising awareness and funds for food banks, the train's Cobourg stop will feature a free concert by Canadian country artists Jade Eagleson and Teigen Gayse. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/17/c...

#Ptbo county council requests information about proposed demolition of contaminated GE buildings. Council unanimously passed October 15 motion related to concerns about quality and volume of materials that could be disposed at city-county landfill. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/17/p...

Know Your Locals: Get exclusive access to the Innovation Cluster's Experts in Residence at 'Ask the Expert' event. Founders will get insight from 10 experts from a wide range of backgrounds during the free Oct 23 Small Business Week event in downtown #Ptbo. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/17/k...

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from G Ross Richardson @trekontario. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/trekontario/ #kawarthalakes #kawarthalakesontario #ontario #ontariocolours

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...

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...

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...

#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...

#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...

'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...

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

4th Line Theatre hosting community reminiscence event this fall about former #Millbrook prison. October 25 gathering at Millbrook Legion will aid in development of Lindsay Wilson's forthcoming play 'The Penn'. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/14/4...

#Cobourg Fire Department launches hard-hitting PSA to spark fire safety awareness. Locally produced 'In A Minute' video underscores how fast fire spreads and why working smoke alarms and practised escape plans save lives. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/14/c...

#Ptbo man faces multiple charges after violent disturbance in East City. Police say the 37-year-old used a two-by-four to smash a business window, damage vehicles, and assault a resident on Monday night. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/14/p...

Donations begin this week as United Way #Ptbo & District and PATH kick off annual Coats for Community campaign. Donations of winter essentials will be accepted October 16-18 and then throughout the fall and winter to support people in need of all ages. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/14/d...

'Porch Pirates for Good' food drive returns to Peterborough on Sat Oct 25. City residents are asked to leave a bag of non-perishable food items on their front porch for Kawartha Food Share. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/14/p...

Three Toronto women charged after $7,000 shoplifting scheme in #PortHope and #Cobourg. Police say suspects used long skirts modified with zippered compartments to conceal stolen goods. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/14/t...

Abbeyfield House Society of #Lakefield to mark site plan approval of its family-style seniors' home in Lakefield. Community invited to Sat Oct 18 event for unveiling of a rendering of 19-unit building on Ermatinger Street, with construction slated to begin in 2026. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/13/a...

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

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...

#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...

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...

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...

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Lori McKee in Peterborough at the tallest Lift Lock in the world. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mckee_la/ #eastcity #liftlock #ptbo #Peterborough #trentcanal #nogojiwanong #ptbonogo #ptbokawartha