Independent locally owned media covering news & events in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton & Hastings. 72,000 unique households reached daily. Website kawarthanow.com. Free local news to your inbox kawarthanow.com/subscribehttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mkum7es2bc2aRebecca Schillemat enters #Ptbo mayoral race with focus on affordability, housing, and jobs. Former home builders' association executive wants 'to make this a city that has a future for my children and for future generations'. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/05/02/rebecca-schillemat-enters-peterborough-mayoral-race-with-focus-on-affordability-housing-and-jobs/02 May 2026 12:07 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkum7es2bc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mksqgptvw22lLongtime #Ptbo city councillor Keith Riel makes his run for mayor official. 78-year-old East City resident and retired GE worker enters the race with a six-point platform and sharp criticism of Mayor Jeff Leal's leadership. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/05/01/longtime-peterborough-city-councillor-keith-riel-makes-his-run-for-mayor-official/01 May 2026 18:17 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksqgptvw22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mksh7p27422sRising Canadian country music artist Tyler Joe Miller makes his #Ptbo Musicfest debut on July 15. In 2019, the B.C. native was the first independent artist whose debut single reached number one on the Billboard Canada Country chart. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/05/01/rising-canadian-country-music-artist-tyler-joe-miller-makes-his-peterborough-musicfest-debut-on-july-15/01 May 2026 15:32 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksh7p27422shttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mksbgrtu622g'We need somebody who's mayor, not king': Dr. Michael Eamon joins #Ptbo mayoral race. Longtime Traill College principal and first-time candidate calls himself a 'non-politician politician' who will nurture consensus at city hall. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/05/01/we-need-somebody-whos-mayor-not-king-dr-michael-eamon-joins-peterboroughs-mayoral-race/01 May 2026 13:49 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksbgrtu622ghttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mkqhqcock22gnightlifeNOW for Apr 30 - May 6 ft live music listings at pubs & restaurants in #Ptbo & the greater Kawarthas. Emerging Canadiana folk-blues artist Adoniram (aka Trevor James) performs at the Black Horse on Sun aft. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/30/nightlifenow-april-30-to-may-6-2026/30 Apr 2026 20:36 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqhqcock22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mkqcjzbvxc2mThree pickleball courts at Bonnerworth Park in #Ptbo closed due to vandalism. Rocks and balloons filled with high-visibility paint were thrown over the fence surrounding the 14 courts earlier this week. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/30/three-pickleball-courts-at-bonnerworth-park-in-peterborough-closed-due-to-vandalism/30 Apr 2026 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqcjzbvxc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mkprxrwol22h'I'm ready to lead': Ron Black announces run for Selwyn Township mayor in fall municipal election. Currently deputy mayor, Black is a longtime #Selwyn resident, three-time councillor, volunteer, and retired businessperson. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/30/im-ready-to-lead-ron-black-announces-run-for-selwyn-township-mayor-in-fall-municipal-election/30 Apr 2026 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkprxrwol22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mkpisa3xhk2yWhy more #Ptbo homeowners should consider installing a rain barrel. From lowering water bills to reducing polluted runoff, rain barrels are an easy and effective tool for managing stormwater runoff. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/30/why-more-peterborough-homeowners-should-consider-installing-a-rain-barrel/30 Apr 2026 11:23 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpisa3xhk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mkolbo56p22h57-year-old #Ptbo woman dead in two-vehicle collision on Highway 7 near Fowlers Corners. Woman was driving an SUV that collided with a pickup truck hauling a trailer on Wednesday morning. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/29/57-year-old-peterborough-woman-dead-in-two-vehicle-collision-on-highway-7-near-fowlers-corners/30 Apr 2026 02:34 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkolbo56p22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mkohembaq22p#Ptbo Symphony Orchestra & #Ptbo Singers come together for season-ending performances of Haydn's 'The Creation'. Mother's Day weekend concerts May 9 & 10 will feature soloists Alexander Dobson, Karoline Podolak, Jacob Abrahamse, Shannon McCracken & William Kraushaar. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/29/peterborough-symphony-orchestra-and-peterborough-singers-come-together-for-season-ending-performances-of-haydns-the-creation/30 Apr 2026 01:24 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkohembaq22phttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mknxoee2zs2uFormer Northumberland County CAO Jennifer Moore to become #Selwyn Township's new CAO effective June 1. Moore is taking over from Janice Lavalley, who is retiring June 30 after more than 37 years in municipal government. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/29/former-northumberland-county-cao-jennifer-moore-to-become-selwyn-townships-new-cao-effective-june-1/29 Apr 2026 20:44 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknxoee2zs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mknnvmzn3c2t100 Women #Ptbo donates over $10,000 to Peterborough Child and Family Centres. Now in its ninth year, the collective philanthropy group has donated over $270,000 to 29 local organizations. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/29/100-women-peterborough-donates-over-10000-to-peterborough-child-and-family-centres/29 Apr 2026 17:49 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknnvmzn3c2thttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mknlt5wll22xLetting nature be can help reduce flooding risk in the Kawarthas, ecologist says. Kate Dickson of The Land Between says property owners can collectively make a big difference by restoring natural shorelines and protecting wetlands. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/29/letting-nature-be-can-help-reduce-flooding-risk-in-the-kawarthas-ecologist-says/29 Apr 2026 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknlt5wll22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mklggussp22y#Ptbo Regional Health Centre Foundation (PRHC) launches new Business Cares program to recognize annual fundraising by businesses. The new program offers flexible ways for business owners to support the $70 million Campaign for PRHC. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/28/peterborough-regional-health-centre-foundation-launches-new-business-cares-program-to-recognize-annual-fundraising-by-businesses/28 Apr 2026 20:30 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklggussp22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mklcryicyk2tThe Local Advantage with #Ptbo County: Burleigh Falls Inn expanding locally sourced ingredients in its popular restaurant and cafe. The historic Stoney Lake resort is participating in the Green Circle Food Hub of the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale project. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/28/the-local-advantage-with-peterborough-county-burleigh-falls-inn-expanding-locally-sourced-ingredients-in-its-popular-restaurant-and-cafe/28 Apr 2026 19:24 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklcryicyk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mkky65gu4k2q#Ptbo nurse's final message on social media to 'enjoy every minute' of life goes viral before she peacefully died by MAID. 46-yr-old Brianne Thompson's family & friends are hoping to raise awareness of asymptomatic brain metastases among breast cancer survivors. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/28/peterborough-nurses-final-positive-message-on-social-media-to-enjoy-every-minute-of-life-goes-viral-before-she-peacefully-died-by-maid/28 Apr 2026 16:14 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkky65gu4k2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mkkrfibgos2jRed Dress Day gathering in #Nogo #Ptbo on May 5 to honour 'stolen sisters' and call for change. Urban Indigenous Working Group invites the community to stand in solidarity and send a message that Indigenous women and girls are valued, protected, and loved. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/28/red-dress-day-gathering-in-nogojiwanong-peterborough-on-may-5-to-honour-stolen-sisters-and-call-for-change/28 Apr 2026 14:13 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkrfibgos2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mkkmipt4vc2z'Hearts are broken': OPP mourns death of Northumberland officer in Highway 401 crash in #Cobourg. 33-year-old Sergeant Brandon Malcolm, a member of the OPP's Golden Helmets precision motorcycle team, died late Monday afternoon while on duty. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/28/hearts-are-broken-opp-mourns-death-of-northumberland-officer-in-highway-401-crash-in-cobourg/28 Apr 2026 12:46 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkmipt4vc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mkj6ykr4cs2hAlto to announce a 'more precise corridor' for proposed high-speed rail corridor by fall. With the first phase of public consultation completed, CEO Martin Imbleau says public feedback will help Alto 'find the right balance'. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/27/alto-to-announce-a-more-precise-corridor-for-proposed-high-speed-rail-corridor-by-fall/27 Apr 2026 23:11 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkj6ykr4cs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mkivhmmjh22zAnnual Carl Oake Rotary Swim reaches $1.5 million fundraising milestone after 40 years. Rotary Club of #Ptbo announces $51,286.35 was raised at February 27 event for Easter Seals, YMCA Strong Kids, and Rotary-supported community projects. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/27/annual-carl-oake-rotary-swim-reaches-1-5-million-fundraising-milestone-after-40-years/27 Apr 2026 20:21 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkivhmmjh22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mkirlrye2c2t#Ptbo Foundation awards $28,655 in grants to seven charities. Application deadline for next round of grants is May 1, with applications to be considered in June. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/27/peterborough-foundation-awards-28655-in-grants-to-seven-charities/27 Apr 2026 19:11 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkirlrye2c2thttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mkihqxsn2s22Three recently recruited family doctors to operate new medical practice in #Lindsay for unattached patients. Dr. Khurshid and Dr. Odunze will serve patients at new walk-in clinic at the Lindsay Medical Centre on May 1, with Dr. Nkemdeme joining them in June. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/27/three-recently-recruited-family-doctors-to-operate-new-medical-practice-in-lindsay-for-unattached-patients/27 Apr 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkihqxsn2s22https://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mkgkpgf3x22w'Game-changing' provincial funding aims to connect thousands more #KawarthaLakes residents to primary healthcare. City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team will use $1.8 million in new funding to hire new family doctors and increase system capacity. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/26/game-changing-provincial-funding-aims-to-connect-thousands-more-kawartha-lakes-residents-to-primary-healthcare/26 Apr 2026 22:03 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkgkpgf3x22whttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mkdmy7ifys2qPublic Energy adds family-friendly theatre performance about friendship and growing up to close 2025-26 season. Award-winning 'Finding Home: A Salmon Journey Upstream' comes to the #Ptbo Theatre Guild for one public performance only on May 9. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/25/public-energy-adds-family-friendly-theatre-performance-about-friendship-and-growing-up-to-close-2025-26-season/25 Apr 2026 18:06 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkdmy7ifys2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mkb5fio5pk2v'All I've hoped for': Rashid Sheikh Hassan reunited with his Syrian family after 12 long years. Privately funded sponsorship by group of #Ptbo residents brings refugee's parents and siblings to safety in Canada four years after he was sponsored. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/24/all-ive-hoped-for-rashid-sheikh-hassan-reunited-with-his-syrian-family-after-12-long-years/24 Apr 2026 18:21 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkb5fio5pk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mkaw43mnys2e'Arthur is proof that big happiness really does come in the tiniest packages'. Five Counties Children's Centre is helping the two-year-old boy roll toward recovery after cancer left him paralyzed from the waist down. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/24/arthur-is-proof-that-big-happiness-really-does-come-in-the-tiniest-packages/24 Apr 2026 16:11 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkaw43mnys2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mk6swlmipk2tnightlifeNOW for Apr 23-29 ft live music listings at pubs & restaurants in #Ptbo & the greater Kawarthas. Jazz takes over the Black Horse Pub Sat night as International Jazz Day #Ptbo presents jazz vocalist Carling Stephen followed by the Curtis Cronkwright Quartet. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/23/nightlifenow-april-23-to-29-2026/23 Apr 2026 20:09 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6swlmipk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mk6mecg7h22lHabitat PKR seeks three #Norwood families for affordable homeownership opportunity. Charity's latest development will offer three single-family homes with no down payment and geared-to-income mortgages for eligible local households. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/23/habitat-pkr-seeks-three-norwood-families-for-affordable-homeownership-opportunity/23 Apr 2026 18:11 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6mecg7h22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mk64yq35gc2614-year-old boy dead after ATV rollover on off-road trail east of #Campbellford. Trent Hills teen was transported to hospital on Wednesday afternoon where he was later pronounced dead. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/23/14-year-old-boy-dead-after-atv-rollover-on-off-road-trail-east-of-campbellford/23 Apr 2026 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk64yq35gc26https://bsky.app/profile/kawarthanow.bsky.social/post/3mk5y73wph222'Big transportation shifts start with small changes - ask my mom'. GreenUP's new active transportation program coordinator Brett Throop encourages #Ptbo residents to sign up for the Shifting Gears May Challenge. https://kawarthanow.com/2026/04/23/big-transportation-shifts-start-with-small-changes-ask-my-mom/23 Apr 2026 12:10 +0000at://did:plc:yycpvnx4y3hionctkd3ryluu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5y73wph222