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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 7h

Know Your Locals: Find Canadian-made yarn during exclusive Waxwing Yarn trunk show at Needles in the Hay. October 25 event at Deanna Guttman's downtown #Ptbo yarn shop will include a talk from Waxwing Yarn founder Christine Laframboise. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/08/k...

Know Your Locals: Find Canadian-made yarn during exclusive Waxwing Yarn trunk show at Needles in the Hay | kawarthaNOW

By Megan Gallant. October 25 event at Deanna Guttman's downtown Peterborough yarn shop will include a talk from Waxwing Yarn founder Christine Laframboise.

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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 10h

Inaugural Lakeside Gala raises $150,000 for The Canadian Canoe Museum in #Ptbo. Fundraising event on October 4 featured live music, fine cuisine, storytelling, auctions, the launch of an Inuit kayak build, and more. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/08/i...

Inaugural Lakeside Gala raises $150,000 for The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough | kawarthaNOW

By kawarthaNOW. Fundraising event on October 4 featured live music, fine cuisine, storytelling, auctions, the launch of an Inuit kayak build, and more.

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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 14h

Get your roof winter-ready with Bullarco Roofing & Full Exteriors. Serving #Ptbo County, #KawarthaLakes, and surrounding areas year-round, the company specializes in durable metal roofing systems. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/08/g...

Get your roof winter ready with Bullarco Roofing & Full Exteriors | kawarthaNOW

By Megan Gallant. Serving Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, and surrounding areas year-round, the company specializes in durable metal roofing systems.

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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 16h

'Hike, Bike and Bark for Hospice' raises $70,796 for Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre. More than 220 people and 60 dogs participated in annual event in #Cobourg on September 28. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/08/h...

‘Hike, Bike and Bark for Hospice’ raises $70,796 for Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre | kawarthaNOW

By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. More than 220 people and 60 dogs participated in annual event in Cobourg on September 28.

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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 18h

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Lori McKee in Peterborough on Providence Line. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mckee_la/

#ptbo #ptbonogo #peterborough #ptbokawartha #ptbocounty #thekawarthas #fallinthekawarthas

kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 1d

Five Counties Children's Centre hosts accessible 'All-o-ween' events in #Cobourg, #Lindsay, and #Ptbo. Along with events for clients and their families, Five Counties offers some tips for those who want to offer an inclusive Halloween experience at their own homes.
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Five Counties Children’s Centre hosts accessible ‘All-o-ween’ events in Cobourg, Lindsay, and Peterborough | kawarthaNOW

By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Along with the events for clients and their families, Five Counties offers some tips for those who want to offer an inclusive Halloween exper...

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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 1d

#Ptbo city council approves demolition of most of historic GE factory site despite contamination concerns. After lengthy debate, council accepts GE Vernova's recommendations to preserve only select historic structures.
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Peterborough city council approves demolition of most of historic GE factory site despite contamination concerns | kawarthaNOW

By Bruce Head. After lengthy debate, council accepts GE Vernova's recommendations to preserve only select historic structures.

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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 1d

Clean Up #Ptbo to host city's inaugural circular economy event on Wed Oct 29. 'RE:Connect' at the Morrow Building will offer community-driven solutions for diverting waste from the landfills like tool libraries, remarkets, recycle programs, and more. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/07/c...

Clean Up Peterborough to host city’s inaugural circular economy event on October 29 | kawarthaNOW

By Megan Gallant. 'RE:Connect' at the Morrow Building will offer community-driven solutions for diverting waste from the landfills like tool libraries, remarkets, recycle programs, and more.

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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Jeannine Taylor @wired_woman on Eels Lake last weekend on the border of two counties. Follow the photographer on Instagram at
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#eelslake #northkawartha #highlandseast #ptbocounty #haliburtoncounty #myhaliburtonhighlands

kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 2d

This week's encoreNOW by Paul Rellinger features The Comic Strippers, an ode to Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson, Sloan, the Vintage Film Festival, The Rocky Horror Show, and a tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/06/e...

encoreNOW – October 6, 2025 | kawarthaNOW

By Paul Rellinger. Featuring The Comic Strippers, an ode to Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson, Sloan, the Vintage Film Festival, The Rocky Horror Show, and a tribute to Johnny Cash and June Cart...

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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 2d

Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival raises record-breaking $400,104.01 for cancer care at #Ptbo Regional Health Centre. 24th annual festival held on June 14 exceeded its fundraising goal by over $140,000, bringing the total amount raised since 2001 to $4.9 million.
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Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival raises record-breaking $400,104.01 for cancer care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre | kawarthaNOW

By kawarthaNOW. 24th annual festival held on June 14 exceeded its fundraising goal by over $140,000, bringing the total amount raised since 2001 to $4.9 million.

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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 2d

Road Tripping in The Kawarthas: From Pints to Pigs in Havelock-Belmont-Methuen. Located in southeastern #Ptbo County, the township is abundant in natural landscapes and family-friendly celebrations. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/06/r...

Road Tripping in The Kawarthas: From Pints to Pigs in Havelock-Belmont-Methuen | kawarthaNOW

By Megan Gallant. Located in southeastern Peterborough County, the township is abundant in natural landscapes and family-friendly celebrations.

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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 2d

Organizers of inaugural #Ptbo Concussion Summit announce panellists for October 28 event. Summit will feature concussion experts representing every sector that supports a student or athlete after an injury.
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Organizers of inaugural Peterborough Concussion Summit announce panellists for October 28 event | kawarthaNOW

By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Summit will feature concussion experts representing every sector that supports a student or athlete after an injury,

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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 3d

Caolaidhe Keelor has spent her life changing the bad reputations given to some animal species. From educating people about vultures to a developing a life-changing friendship with a crow, the 'Birder She Wrote' creator walks us through her life with animals. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/05/c...

Caolaidhe Keelor has spent her life changing the bad reputations given to some animal species | kawarthaNOW

By Megan Gallant. From educating people about vultures to a developing a life-changing friendship with a crow, the 'Birder She Wrote' creator walks us through her life with animals.

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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 3d

Two people dead in serious collision on Highway 118 in #Haliburton County. 64-year-old female motorcyclist and 79-year-old male passenger died Sunday morning after colliding with a transport truck north of #Carnarvon. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/05/t...

Two people dead in serious collision on Highway 118 in Haliburton County | kawarthaNOW

By kawarthaNOW. 64-year-old female motorcyclist and 79-year-old male passenger died Sunday morning after colliding with a transport truck north of Carnarvon.

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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 3d

Know Your Locals: Hybrid Health & Rehabilitation provides individualized treatment plans to get you moving again. Owned by husband-&-wife chiropractors Dr. Shayla Conrad & Dr. Dan Calow, the #Ptbo clinic has also just launched a fitness & community class for new dads. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/05/k...

Know Your Locals: Peterborough’s Hybrid Health and Rehabilitation provides individualized treatment plans to get you moving again | kawarthaNOW

By kawarthaNOW. Owned by husband-and-wife chiropractors Dr. Shayla Conrad and Dr. Dan Calow, the clinic has also just launched a fitness and community class for new dads.

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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 3d

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Julie Baker's Photography in Lakefield.
Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/juliebakersp...

#lakefieldON #Selwyn #selwyntownship #ptbocounty #ptbokawartha #thekawarthas #octoberinthekawarthas #fallinthekawarthas

kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 4d

Peterborough Community Health Centre marks grand opening with public celebration on Tue Oct 7. Afternoon event at the centre's #Ptbo Square location includes a ribbon cutting and opening ceremony, self-guided tours of the space, and more. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/04/p...

Peterborough Community Health Centre marks grand opening with public celebration on October 7 | kawarthaNOW

By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Afternoon event at the centre's Peterborough Square location includes a ribbon cutting and opening ceremony, self-guided tours of the space, ...

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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 4d

Betty Halman-Plumley celebrates two decades of growth, gratitude, and community. Marking her 20th anniversary with IG Wealth Management, the #Ptbo community visionary is hosting a Sun Oct 26 event at The Mount Community Centre. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/04/p...

Peterborough’s Betty Halman-Plumley celebrates two decades of growth, gratitude, and community | kawarthaNOW

By Megan Gallant. Marking her 20th anniversary with IG Wealth Management, the community visionary is hosting an October 26 event at The Mount Community Centre

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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 5d

#Ptbo residents will see a larger-than-normal police presence during Trent University's Head of the Trent weekend. An additional 11 officers will be on and off campus, along with the police service's crowd management unit and volunteer auxiliary unit.
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Peterborough residents will see a larger-than-normal police presence during Trent University’s Head of the Trent weekend | kawarthaNOW

By kawarthaNOW. An additional 11 officers will be on and off campus, along with the police service's crowd management unit and volunteer auxiliary unit.

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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 5d

#Northumberland County council appoints Glenn Dees as interim chief administrative officer. Director of health and human services replaces former CAO Jennifer Moore following unexpected announcement of her departure on September 29. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/03/n...

Northumberland County council appoints Glenn Dees as interim chief administrative officer | kawarthaNOW

By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Director of health and human services replaces former CAO Jennifer Moore following unexpected announcement of her departure on September 29.

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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 5d

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Katherin Šnajdr-Zabehlicky @solstice.sage.sunsets on Pigeon Lake. #kawarthalakes #fallinthekawarthas #pigeonlake #cityofkawarthalakes

kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 6d

nightlifeNOW for Oct 2-8 ft live music listings at pubs & restaurants in #Ptbo & the greater Kawarthas. Vocalist and musician Caitlin O'Connor performs a solo show at the Rolling Grape Vineyard in #Bailieboro Sunday afternoon. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/02/n...

nightlifeNOW – October 2 to 8 | kawarthaNOW

By kawarthaNOW. Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.

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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 6d

Partial demolition proposed for historic General Electric factory complex in downtown #Ptbo. City council will consider heritage impact assessment report prepared for GEPR Energy Canada Inc. that proposes demolishing a large number of vacant buildings.
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Partial demolition proposed for historic General Electric factory complex in downtown Peterborough | kawarthaNOW

By Bruce Head. City council will consider heritage impact assessment report prepared for GEPR Energy Canada Inc. that proposes demolishing a large number of vacant buildings.

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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 6d

Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus opposes VIA Rail Canada's pilot project to eliminate passenger stops in region. Although the Crown corporation has since delayed non-stop service between Toronto and Montreal, it plans to resurrect the pilot project in the future.
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Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus opposes VIA Rail Canada’s pilot project to eliminate passenger stops in region | kawarthaNOW

By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Although the Crown corporation has since delayed non-stop service between Toronto and Montreal, it plans to resurrect the pilot project in th...

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