Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre in #Ptbo helps bring your dream garage to life. The Beaver Homes & Cottages program offers over 500 customizable garage and carriage home packages, high-quality materials, and local expert guidance from design to construction. kawarthanow.com/2026/10/11/m...

#MindenHills council hopefuls make their case for leading the township forward. With every council position contested, candidates in the Haliburton County municipality explain why they are running and what sets them apart. kawarthanow.com/2026/10/10/m...

What's open and closed on #Thanksgiving Monday. Holiday hours for more than 290 selected businesses, organizations, and services in #Ptbo, #Lindsay, #Cobourg, #PortHope, and across the greater Kawarthas region. kawarthanow.com/2026/10/10/w...

One year after devastating fire, Kawartha Home Hardware is preparing to rebuild in downtown #Lakefield. General manager Garnet Hinds says excavation at the original Queen Street site is 'inches away' as he thanks the community for a year of support.
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#Ptbo mayoral candidates outline their approaches to leadership and accountability. Seven contenders share their first 100-day priorities, proposals to restore public confidence at city hall, and positions on using strong mayor powers.
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Capitol Theatre #PortHope announces 11 shows for its 2027 season, including a revival of 2025's hit homegrown musical 'Rez Gas'. Season includes an all-Canadian production, three musicals, 2 world premieres, an immersive experience at nearby Milly's Market, & more.
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nightlifeNOW for Oct 8-14 ft live music listings at pubs & restaurants in #Ptbo & the greater Kawarthas. Calgary's Rae Spoon performs at Sadleir House in downtown Peterborough on Saturday night along with Peterborough's own Evangeline Gentle and her band. kawarthanow.com/2026/10/08/n...

#Ptbo mayoral candidates address housing, public trust, and social challenges at community debate. All seven contenders attended October 7 event at the New Canadians Centre, outlining their priorities for spending, inclusion, and accountability at city hall.
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Beyond the mayoral and councillor races, #Ptbo voters face important choices for school board trustees. October 26 election will determine who represents the city on its English public and Catholic school boards, overseeing education budgets. kawarthanow.com/2026/10/08/b...

Applications open October 15 for City of #Ptbo pilot snow removal subsidy program. Up to 100 eligible low-income seniors and residents with physical disabilities can receive as much as $450 toward snow clearing during winter 2026-27.
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Too noisy, too costly, too cold? A local HVAC contractor addresses common myths about heat pumps. Free events during GreenUP's inaugural Heat Pump Week from Oct 13-16 include webinars, a virtual neighbourhood tour, and a contractor meet-and-greet in #Ptbo.
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Hospice Peterborough's annual Hike for Hospice raises record $148,000. Close to 440 participants took part in September 27 fundraiser supporting free palliative care and bereavement programs in the city and county of #Ptbo.
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Northumberland Humane Society breaks ground on new Animal Care & Adoption Centre in #Cobourg. $4-million capital campaign will fund a three-phase transformation of Theatre Road facility, with first phase expected to be complete in August 2027. kawarthanow.com/2026/10/07/n...

'Listen with Love' concerts on Oct 20 & 21 bring a family's journey of inclusion to the Market Hall stage in #Ptbo. Through storytelling, humour, and live music, Hannah Bailey of Five Counties will share what her son Max has taught her about disability and belonging.
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Kawartha Localist: 14 things to do with your family on Thanksgiving weekend across the greater Kawarthas. From themed treats to pick-your-own experiences & community fundraisers to a famous fall fair, here are some ways to make the most of the long weekend. kawarthanow.com/2026/10/06/k...

#Ptbo Community Farm officially launches in Otonabee-South Monaghan. Farms at Work initiative will provide land, shared infrastructure, training, and mentorship to aspiring farmers, with applications for 2027 growing season opening soon.
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The Canadian Canoe Museum's Lakeside Gala raises $154,000 to support programming at the #Ptbo museum. October 3 fundraiser also generated $62,000 in in-kind contributions and helped expand the museum's youth backcountry tripping fleet to eight canoes.
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Halloween in the Booro returns October 24 with trick-or-treating and free 'Goosebumps' screening. Fifth annual family-friendly event will feature more than 50 participating businesses in downtown #Ptbo and East City and a new outdoor movie screening.
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E-bike fire causes estimated $500,000 in damage to south-end #Ptbo home. One occupant treated at scene of McKellar Street blaze as recent Toronto incidents highlight growing concerns about battery fires. kawarthanow.com/2026/10/06/e...