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Juno-nominated Toronto-based rap rockers Down With Webster have reunited for a limited tour to celebrate the 15th anniversary of "Time To Win Vol. I" and will perform a free-admission outdoor concert at Peterborough Musicfest in Del Crary Park on July 31, 2024. (Supplied photo)

Reunited Down With Webster to perform at Peterborough Musicfest on July 31

Juno-nominated Toronto-based rap rockers are celebrating the 15th anniversary of their breakout record

kawarthaNOW - April 17, 2024

Helping people reduce their waste, Repair Café Peterborough consists of knowledgeable volunteers who donate their time to sew, repair, and fix everything from electronics to clothing, jewelry, and more. The next Repair Café is being held ahead of Earth Day on April 20, 2024 at Peterborough Square. (Photo: Repair Café Peterborough)

Reduce your waste this Earth Day by stopping into Repair Café Peterborough

Pat Warren, councillor for Ward 2 in the City of Kawartha Lakes, has been elected as board vice-chair of Conservation Ontario, the organization that represents 36 conservation authorities across Ontario. The longtime environmental advocate was elected as board chair of Kawartha Conservation in January, a position she has held before. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Kawartha Lakes resident Pat Warren elected vice-chair of Conservation Ontario board

The Trent-Severn Waterway is an important driver of the visitor economy in Kawarthas Northumberland. It connects communities throughout Kawartha Lakes (including Bobcaygeon, pictured), Peterborough & The Kawarthas, and Northumberland County. (Photo: RTO8)

Volunteer to help shape the future of Kawarthas Northumberland as a tourist destination

Community Care Northumberland's Easter fundraiser, with cookies supplied by Roda's Kitchen in Cobourg, raised $16,000 to support the agency's Meals on Wheels program providing nutritious meals to seniors and adults with disabilities who are unable to prepare meals for themselves. With 800 boxes of cookies purchased by local residents, businesses, and organizations, the funds raised mean the organization will be able to deliver an additional 800 meals. (Photo: Community Care Northumberland)

Community Care Northumberland’s Easter cookie fundraiser generates $16,000 for Meals on Wheels program

Funds raised mean 800 more affordable and nutritious meals can be delivered to those unable to prepare meals for themselves

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter - April 17, 2024

Muster Point owners Kyle Wolsky and Danielle Malcolm opened their storefront location at 49 King Street East in downtown Bobcaygeon on April 12, 2024. The Lindsay couple launched their online charcuterie grazing box delivery business during the pandemic, and have now expanded with an Italian take-out and patio eatery. (Photo courtesy of Muster Point)

Kawartha Lakes couple expands pandemic-era business by launching Bobcaygeon’s newest Italian eatery

Nancy Cockburn and Jenn McCallum, co-founders of the Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group, pictured with garbage collected on Armour Hill in Peterborough on April 13, 2024. (Photo: John Hauser)

Organizers ‘thrilled with the turnout’ for clean-up of Armour Hill park in Peterborough

Peterborough-born multidisciplinary artist Charlie Petch's new one-person play "No One's Special at the Hot Dog Cart" draws upon true stories from Petch's past to explore the negative perceptions around homelessness and mental health and to share de-escalation techniques during moments of crisis. As the final presentation of its 2023-24 season, Public Energy Performing Arts will present the play at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough for one night only on April 24, 2024. (Photo: Nika Belianina)

In their new solo show, Charlie Petch shares tales of survival and kindness as a witness to life on the street

Artists (left to right) Whitney O'Hearn, Jakeb Daniel, Shannon Linton, and Katie Hoogendam are collaborating for "NatureNuture: An Evening of Art for the Earth" at the Old Camborne School north of Cobourg on April 20, 2024. Featuring nature-inspired visual art, film, spoken word, and music, the event is raising funds in support of the Northumberland Land Trust and the A Gift of Trees fundraiser at Ten Villages Cobourg. (Photo: Jordan Hoogendam)

Northumberland multidisciplinary arts show on April 20 to support local environmental initiatives

'NatureNuture: An Evening of Art for the Earth' with Whitney O'Hearn, Jakeb Daniel, Shannon Linton, and Katie Hoogendam will be held at the Old Camborne School north of Cobourg

Megan Gallant - April 15, 2024

A passenger vehicle left County Road 2 west of Colborne on April 14, 2024 and ended up in a farmer's field. Three passengers were injured, including one who was airlifted to Toronto with life-threatening injuries. The vehicle's 46-year-old driver has been charged with impaired operation. (Photo: Northumberland OPP)

Brighton driver facing charges after Sunday evening collision that injured three passengers

Left to right, top and bottom: The Fretless, Valdy, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, The Canterbury Tales, Matthew Good, Charlie Petch, and the Capitol Theatre Red Carpet Gala. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Peterborough children’s author Erica Richmond to launch ‘Pixie and the Fox’ at Take Cover Books on May 10

Kawartha Lakes resident Pat Warren elected vice-chair of Conservation Ontario board

kawarthaNOW - April 17, 2024

City councillor and longtime environmental advocate is also board chair of Kawartha Conservation.

Volunteer to help shape the future of Kawarthas Northumberland as a tourist destination

April 17, 2024

Community Care Northumberland’s Easter cookie fundraiser generates $16,000 for Meals on Wheels program

April 17, 2024

Organizers ‘thrilled with the turnout’ for clean-up of Armour Hill park in Peterborough

April 16, 2024

Brighton driver facing charges after Sunday evening collision that injured three passengers

April 15, 2024

Kawartha Lakes couple expands pandemic-era business by launching Bobcaygeon’s newest Italian eatery

kawarthaNOW - April 16, 2024

Husband-and-wife team Kyle Wolsky and Danielle Malcolm opened Muster Point in the Old School House on April 12.

Mija Bakeshop is a Peterborough-based pastry shop selling tarts, pies, madeleines, bread, custom cakes and more through local retailers, pop-up events, and the weekly Peterborough Farmers Market. As she approaches the one-year anniversary since launching her business, pastry chef Miyeon Park reflects on her time learning to bake and run a business after spending years adjusting to the culture in Canada after moving from South Korea. (Photo courtesy of Mija Bakeshop)

Peterborough’s Mija Bakeshop approaching one-year anniversary of selling decadent custom pastries

April 10, 2024

Located east of Peterborough in Donwood, Gardens Plus is a garden retailer about to open for its 27th season. Owner Dawn Golloher has created a haven of perennial plants with hundreds of species of hostas, cone flowers, daylilies, and more. The display gardens and greenhouses will be open beginning May 9, 2024 from Thursday to Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Gardens Plus)

A beginner’s guide to maintaining a healthy perennial garden with Dawn Golloher of Gardens Plus

March 31, 2024

Agave by Imperial's 'Chocolate Champurrado', a Mexican hot chocolate made with masa corn, whipped cream, and crushed chilies for a little extra kick, and topped with homemade buñuelos, received the most online votes during the second annual Peterborough Hot Chocolate Fest which took place in downtown Peterborough in February. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area)

Agave by Imperial crowned champion of downtown Peterborough’s second annual Hot Chocolate Fest

March 5, 2024

Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development is encouraging locals and visitors to explore the culinary diversity of Peterborough through a new pilot project called Brr-O-Licious. From March 1 to 17, 2024, 10 participating downtown restaurant are offering three-course prix fixe dine-in lunch and dinner menus featuring some of their most well-known and most unique menu items. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area)

Explore the tastes of Peterborough during Brrr-O-Licious with three-course prix fixe menus

February 15, 2024

Reunited Down With Webster to perform at Peterborough Musicfest on July 31

kawarthaNOW - April 17, 2024

Juno-nominated Toronto-based rap rockers are celebrating the 15th anniversary of their breakout record.

In their new solo show, Charlie Petch shares tales of survival and kindness as a witness to life on the street

April 16, 2024

Northumberland multidisciplinary arts show on April 20 to support local environmental initiatives

April 15, 2024

Peterborough children’s author Erica Richmond to launch ‘Pixie and the Fox’ at Take Cover Books on May 10

April 14, 2024

Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development is opening doors for small business owners with three in-person workshop series

Megan Gallant - April 3, 2024

Workshops in the Business Fundamentals, Small Biz Social Navigator, and Digital Excellence Unleashed series are led by industry experts.

Peterborough mayor Jeff Leal, Janice Johnston on behalf of Peterborough-Kawartha MP Michelle Ferreri, Innovation Cluster executive director Camila Duarte, and BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada's Brett Jermyn at an announcement on March 26, 2024 of a strategic collaboration between the Innovation Cluster and BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada, which employs around 400 nuclear industry workers at its Peterborough location. (Photo courtesy of the Innovation Cluster)

Peterborough’s Innovation Cluster announces strategic collaboration with BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada

March 26, 2024

Effective May 1, 2024, the Peterborough DBIA is moving to the Venture North building at George and King streets in downtown Peterborough, which is already home to key economic development organizations. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Peterborough DBIA is moving to Venture North building on May 1

March 18, 2024

Matt Anderson, owner of microgreens business Chemong City Greens, was one of the nine graduates of the 2023 ScaleUP program designed to help Peterborough-area businesses grow. Community Futures Peterborough and Scotiabank are partnering once again to bring the program back for spring 2024, with applications open until Tuesday, April 2. (Photo courtesy of Community Futures Peterborough)

ScaleUP program returns to help Peterborough-area entrepreneurs grow their businesses

March 11, 2024

Representing around 400 businesses in the downtown core, the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) is a non-profit organization that works to promote and enhance commercial activities, aesthetics, and overall development of Peterborough's downtown. (Photo: Peterborough DBIA)

After almost 5 months without an executive director, Peterborough DBIA launches search for a new leader

March 4, 2024

Reduce your waste this Earth Day by stopping into Repair Café Peterborough

Megan Gallant - April 17, 2024

Community gathering invites volunteers to repair electronics, clothing, jewellery, and more on April 20 at Peterborough Square.

‘We wear it as a badge of honour’: Diane Wolf on why it’s important to fight burnout

April 8, 2024

GreenUP staff Laura Keresztesi and Hayley Goodchild pose at the GreenUP booth at Seedy Sunday on March 10, 2024 at Peterborough Square, which saw over 1,500 participants. GreenUP's Lili Paradi spoke to five vendors, participants, and non-profit groups about their experience at Seedy Sunday. (Photo: Lili Paradi / GreenUP)

Community events like Seedy Sunday Peterborough help plant seeds of change for the future

April 4, 2024

Angella and Verne Windrem began Peterborough-based e-bike retailer and repair shop Green Street over 15 years ago from their home garage and at farmers' markets before expanding to a retail storefront in downtown Peterborough. The couple, who have been married for over 33 years, wanted to do something that would contribute to environmental conservation efforts. (Photo: Ashley Bonner)

Five tips from Green Street in Peterborough for getting your e-bike ready for cycling season

March 28, 2024

The late Japanese botanist and plant ecology expert Akira Miyawaki developed a tree planting method that accelerates tree growth, resulting in a mature forest habitat in 15 to 20 years. The small, densely planted forests are known as 'Miyawaki forests' or 'little forests'. Pictured are family and friends at a Peterborough residence planting multiple diverse species of trees and shrubs per plot in their backyard in 2023 as per the Miyawaki method. (Photo: Lili Paradi / GreenUP)

‘Little forests’ are growing in popularity across Canada, including in Peterborough

March 21, 2024

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