#Ptbo city council endorses 12-month pilot program for on-street parking permits. Pilot project will run in three areas of the city, including in an area of downtown Peterborough.
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#Ptbo city council endorses 12-month pilot program for on-street parking permits. Pilot project will run in three areas of the city, including in an area of downtown Peterborough.
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Tickets now on sale for #Ptbo and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce's second annual Luminary Awards for Women in Business. Early bird ticket price for May 7 awards luncheon at Trent University's Great Hall available until March 13.
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"I kept yelling at the world like, 'Why aren't we doing anything? Why is nobody doing anything?' We're watching, saying it's terrible, and we're reporting it, but nobody's doing anything." - ChloΓ« Black - kawarthanow.com/2026/03/05/y...
Women leading regional healthcare and its fundraising: The aligned vision and partnership of the #Ptbo Regional Health Centre and PRHC Foundation. In celebration of #IWD2026, Dr. Lynn Mikula & Lesley Heighway share what the theme 'Give to Gain' means to them. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/07/w...
#Ptbo author Erica Richmond explores parenting through grief in her new 'little book'. Published by Give a Sheet Press, 'Parenting After Suicide' blends visual and experimental essays to create space for conversation around loss. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/06/p...
nightlifeNOW for Mar 5-11 ft live music listings at pubs & restaurants in #Ptbo & the greater Kawarthas. Juno-nominated Canadian blues band The Johnny Max Band performs at The Ganny in #PortHope Sat night w/ Chuck Jackson. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/05/n...
"I kept yelling at the world like, 'Why aren't we doing anything? Why is nobody doing anything?' We're watching, saying it's terrible, and we're reporting it, but nobody's doing anything." - ChloΓ« Black - kawarthanow.com/2026/03/05/y...
Get a sweet taste of maple syrup season across the Kawarthas region. Upcoming events include #Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival on March 14 and 15, Maple Weekend on April 4 and 5, and #Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival on April 11 and 12. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/04/g...
#Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce announces finalists for 2026 Awards of Excellence. Winners in 17 categories will be announced at April 25 awards gala, along with Business Person Of The Year, Legacy Leader Of The Year, and Citizen Of The Year.
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#Selwyn Township partners with GreenUP and #Ptbo Transit to teach rural youth how to ride transit. Grade 7 & 8 students from St. Paul Catholic Elementary School learn to read schedules, plan routes, and ride safely using The Link rural transit service. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/05/s...
#Ptbo Performs benefit concert raises $36,236 for the United Way Peterborough & District. February 27 event at Showplace Performance Centre that featured 14 musical acts supports homelessness relief programs and services. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/02/p...
The Local Advantage with #Ptbo County: Farms at Work grows future farming potential with local support. Non-profit organization helps existing and new farmers, works to protect and expand farmland, and promotes farmland stewardship and sustainability. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/03/t...
Five local artists to share their works-in-progress at 'Rough Cuts #2' in #Ptbo. Public Energy Performing Arts invites audiences to witness the creative process in action on March 13 at The Theatre On King. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/02/f...
Empty Bowls fundraiser raises over $15,000 for One City #Ptbo daily meal program. Attendees at February 27 event at Showplace Performance Centre selected a bowl handcrafted by Kawartha Potters Guild and sampled food from 11 local restaurants. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/02/e...
The Land Between aims to protect Ontario's at-risk turtle species with groundbreaking ecopassage designs. Designed to steer turtles & other wildlife away from roadways, the durable passage have been installed at four locations in #Haliburton County & #Ptbo County. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/01/t...
Fleming College's free and flexible Academic Upgrading program provides tailored support to help learners meet their goals. Community collaborations, financial supports, and central locations in #Ptbo #Lindsay #Cobourg #Haliburton aim to break down barriers to access
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Over 800 people attend Alto open house on proposed high-speed rail corridor through #Ptbo. Early consultation during February 26 event at McDonnel Street Activity Centre focused on gathering local feedback before route and station decisions are made.
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#Ptbo city council asked to endorse $225,035 in community grants to 47 local organizations. Council will also be asked defer changes to community grant program until 2027 and extend funding for Electric City Culture Council into 2027.
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Peterborough AIDS Resource Network putting not one but two new mobile outreach vehicles on the road. Decommissioned ambulance will be retired after nine years of providing mobile harm reduction services in #Ptbo, #KawarthaLakes, #Northumberland, and #Haliburton. kawarthanow.com/2026/02/27/p...
Ontario NDP education critic warns Bill 33 is an attack on democracy during #Ptbo townhall. MPP Chandra Pasma says Ford government's expanded powers over school boards undermine local oversight as teachers, parents, and students detail impacts of underfunding.
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#Ptbo Police Service aims to increase reporting of hate and bias incidents through N0H8 campaign intended to raise awareness about what hate looks like, provide educational resources, and encourage reporting of hate-motivated incidents.
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Worms can turn food waste into 'black gold' and help fight climate change. Callie Downer of Our Little Wormery in #Ptbo explains how vermicomposting improves soil health and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. kawarthanow.com/2026/02/26/w...
Ten festivals in the Kawarthas region recognized with awards from Festivals and Events Ontario. Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour and #Ptbo Musicfest new to the Top 100 list this year, with special awards for Hike #Haliburton Festival and Peterborough Folk Festival. kawarthanow.com/2026/02/26/t...
Experience new Canadian works for the stage at the Brand New Stages Festival in downtown #Ptbo. New Stages Theatre's third annual festival features three mainstage performances at Market Hall and four shows at The Theatre on King from February 24 to March 1.
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City of #Ptbo seeking restaurants to participate in green bin program. Voluntary pilot with 25 participants will help city evaluate collection methods and operational challenges in the downtown. kawarthanow.com/2026/02/23/c...
This week's encoreNOW by Paul Rellinger features the Highly Likely festival, Midnight Madness, Tom Thomson's Wake, Craig Cardiff, SΓ©an McCann, and We Lend A Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes. kawarthanow.com/2026/02/23/e...
#Ptbo Dragon Boat Festival marks 25 years of paddling for cancer care this summer. June 13 event at Del Crary Park aims to raise $325,018.01 for the PRHC Foundation as team registration opens February 25. kawarthanow.com/2026/02/23/p...
The Local Advantage with #Ptbo County: Staples Maple Syrup taps into local economic development initiatives. Cavan Monaghan producer strengthens local network through Kawartha Choice FarmFresh and Kawartha Local Food Wholesale projects. kawarthanow.com/2026/02/24/t...
'Coldest Night of the Year' community walks taking place in #Lindsay, #Ptbo, #Cobourg, and #PortHope this Saturday. Canada-wide event on February 28 supports local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.
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#Ptbo city council votes against asking GE Vernova to provide a demolition plan. Amendments seeking demolition plan and contamination information defeated out of concerns for potential liability. kawarthanow.com/2026/02/24/p...