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Two forest fires remain out of control in Burnt River in Kawartha Lakes and Marmora and Lake in Hastings County | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. Crews are making progress in fighting the fires, but hot and dry conditions and wind potential could worsen the situation.

Two forest fires remain out of control in Burnt River in #KawarthaLakes and Marmora and Lake in #Hastings County. Crews are making progress in fighting the fires, but hot and dry conditions and wind potential could worsen the situation.
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Road Tripping in The Kawarthas: Caves, canoeing, and cottages in Douro-Dummer | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. Located in Peterborough County, the Township of Douro-Dummer offers a blend of outdoor adventure and small-town charm in The Kawarthas.

Road Tripping in The Kawarthas: Caves, canoeing, and cottages in Douro-Dummer. Located in #Ptbo County, the Township of #DouroDummer offers a blend of outdoor adventure and small-town charm in The Kawarthas. kawarthanow.com/2025/08/11/r...

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Blueberry Island Eels Lake. Photo by @wired_woman. #eelslake #northkawartha #highlandseast #thekawarthas #ptbokawartha #ptbocounty #haliburtoncounty

Choir! Choir! Choir! again calls on our collective singing voice at Peterborough Musicfest on Wednesday | kawarthaNOW By Paul Rellinger. Daveed Goldman and Nobu Adilman return to Del Crary Park August 13 concert to lead an audience performance of Queen hits.

Choir! Choir! Choir! again calls on our collective singing voice at #Ptbo Musicfest on Wednesday. Daveed Goldman and Nobu Adilman return to Del Crary Park August 13 concert to lead an audience performance of Queen hits. kawarthanow.com/2025/08/10/c...

County Road 49 closed east of Burnt River in Kawartha Lakes as crews continue to battle 27-hectare forest fire | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. Crews and water bombers are also fighting an out-of-control fire in Marmora and Lake in Hastings County.

County Road 49 closed east of #BurntRiver in #KawarthaLakes as crews continue to battle 27-hectare forest fire. Crews and water bombers are also fighting an out-of-control fire in #MarmoraandLake in #Hastings County. kawarthanow.com/2025/08/10/c...

Clean Up Peterborough building a local list of common items made of #5 plastic, one of the least recycled plastics in Canada | kawarthaNOW By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. To prepare for his new micro-recycling program, Steve Paul is asking residents to 'Find Your Fives' by logging plastic items such as pill bot...

Clean Up #Ptbo building local list of common items made of one of least recycled plastics in Canada. To prepare for his new micro-recycling program, Steve Paul is asking residents to 'Find Your Fives' by logging plastic items such as pill bottles & yogurt containers. kawarthanow.com/2025/08/10/c...

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Mike Quigg on Kasshabog Lake with the Sturgeon Moon rising last night. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/_evidence_/

#sturgeonmoon2025 #thekawarthas #kasshaboglake #ptbocounty #ptbokawartha

Four active forest fires, three out of control, are burning in the Kawarthas region | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. Three of the fires are located in Kawartha Lakes and one is located in Hastings County.

BREAKING: Four active forest fires, three out of control, are burning in the Kawarthas region. Three of the fires are located in #KawarthaLakes and one is located in #Hastings County. kawarthanow.com/2025/08/09/f...

Lindsay and District Chamber of Commerce expands bike share program to six locations | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. New pick-up and drop-off locations are available at Logie Park, Wilson Field, and at the Lindsay library across from Victoria Park.

#Lindsay and District Chamber of Commerce expands bike share program to six locations. New pick-up and drop-off locations are available at Logie Park, Wilson Field, and at the Lindsay library across from Victoria Park. kawarthanow.com/2025/08/09/l...

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region currently accepting homeownership applications for condos in Peterborough | kawarthaNOW By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Previously occupied units in Leahy's Lane Phase I development have become available again through the organization's affordable housing buyba...

Habitat for Humanity #Ptbo & Kawartha Region currently accepting homeownership applications for condos. Previously occupied units in Leahy's Lane Phase I development have become available again through the organization's affordable housing buyback program.
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18-year-old Kawartha Lakes man facing uttering threats charge after racist incident in Peterborough mall parking lot | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. The victims in the July 29 incident recently posted videos on social media documenting their harassment by three young white men.

18-year-old #KawarthaLakes man facing uttering threats charge after racist incident in #Ptbo mall parking lot. The victims in the July 29 incident recently posted videos on social media documenting their harassment by three young white men.
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Peterborough Theatre Guild kicks off six-play season in September with Norm Foster’s comedy ‘Opening Night’ | kawarthaNOW By Bruce Head. Other full-length productions for 2025-26 season are 291, The Emperor's New Clothes, Where You Are, Midnight Madness, and Young Frankenstein.

#Ptbo Theatre Guild kicks off six-play season in September with Norm Foster's comedy 'Opening Night'. Other full-length productions for 2025-26 season are 291, The Emperor's New Clothes, Where You Are, Midnight Madness, and Young Frankenstein.
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Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Julie Baker's Photography in Douro Dummer. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/juliebakersp...

#kawarthafarms #thekawarthas #ptbocounty #dourodummertownship #ptbokawartha #summerinthekawarthas

The Beach Report for August 8 to 14, 2025 | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward,

The Beach Report™ for Aug 8-14. Water quality testing results for beaches in #Ptbo, #KawarthaLakes, #Haliburton, #Northumberland, and #Hastings and #PrinceEdward. kawarthanow.com/2025/08/08/t...

Multi-day heat warning in effect for entire Kawarthas region beginning Saturday | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. Daytime highs in the south expected to reach 30-33°C with humidex values of 35-40°C, with temperatures a few degrees cooler in the north.

Multi-day heat warning in effect for entire Kawarthas region beginning Saturday. Daytime highs in the south expected to reach 30-33°C with humidex values of 35-40°C, with temperatures a few degrees cooler in the north. kawarthanow.com/2025/08/08/m...

Memorial plaque and stone at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Peterborough marks grave of Peter Robinson settlers and descendants | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. Nine Ships 1825 placed the monument to recognize the unidentified remains that were moved to the cemetery in 1859.

Memorial plaque and stone at St. Peter's Cemetery in #Ptbo marks grave of Peter Robinson settlers and descendants. Nine Ships 1825 placed the monument to recognize the unidentified remains that were moved to the cemetery in 1859. kawarthanow.com/2025/08/08/m...

Young entrepreneurs in Northumberland County will be showcased at Staples in Cobourg on August 13 | kawarthaNOW By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Annual event features children and youth participants in Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland's Summer Company and My Future My...

Young entrepreneurs in #Northumberland County will be showcased at Staples in #Cobourg on Wed Aug 13. Annual event features children and youth participants in Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland's Summer Company and My Future My Career programs. kawarthanow.com/2025/08/08/y...

Sarah Quick returns as ‘Shirley Valentine’ in Globus Theatre’s restaging of Willy Russell’s award-winning play | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. The heartwarming and hilarious one-woman show runs at the Bobcaygeon theatre company for 11 performances from August 13 to 23.

Sarah Quick returns as 'Shirley Valentine' in Globus Theatre's restaging of Willy Russell's award-winning play. The heartwarming and hilarious one-woman show runs at the #Bobcaygeon theatre company for 11 performances from August 13 to 23.
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How tech entrepreneurs can achieve growing and repeatable sales | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. The Innovation Cluster offers several programs to help tech sector SMEs build their selling skills.

How tech entrepreneurs can achieve growing and repeatable sales. The Innovation Cluster in #Ptbo offers several programs to help tech sector SMEs build their selling skills. kawarthanow.com/2025/08/07/h...

nightlifeNOW – August 7 to 13 | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.

nightlifeNOW for Aug 7-13 ft live music listings at pubs & restaurants in #Ptbo & the greater Kawarthas. Toronto-based singer-songwriter Jerry Leger will be singing the songs of Hank Williams at The Pig's Ear in downtown #Ptbo on Saturday night. kawarthanow.com/2025/08/07/n...

Community opposition to proposed 17-story high-rise in Peterborough’s East City is heating up | kawarthaNOW By Bruce Head. Two Sunday protests are planned in advance of August 25 public meeting at city council for a zoning-by law amendment.

Community opposition to proposed 17-story high-rise in East City in #Ptbo is heating up. Two Sunday protests are planned in advance of August 25 public meeting at city council for a zoning-by law amendment. kawarthanow.com/2025/08/07/c...

The Celtic Tenors bring Peterborough Musicfest’s Irish Week to a harmonious close on Saturday night | kawarthaNOW By Paul Rellinger. Acclaimed trio comes to Del Crary Park direct from Ireland to headline summer music festival on August 9 .

The Celtic Tenors bring #Ptbo Musicfest's Irish Week to a harmonious close on Saturday night. Acclaimed trio comes to Del Crary Park direct from Ireland to headline summer music festival on August 9.
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Art Splash events in Peterborough on August 8 and Lindsay on August 15 will ‘spread positivity through art’ | kawarthaNOW By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Hosted by CMHA HKPR's HOPE Learning Centre, the free drop-in events invite community members to create encouraging chalk art and messages,

Art Splash events in #Ptbo on August 8 and #Lindsay on August 15 will 'spread positivity through art'. Hosted by CMHA HKPR's HOPE Learning Centre, the free drop-in events invite community members to create encouraging chalk art and messages. kawarthanow.com/2025/08/07/a...

‘Reconciling with the Land’ initiative combines Western science and Indigenous knowledge | kawarthaNOW By GreenUP. Camp Kawartha, GreenUP, and partners are helping three elementary schools in Curve Lake, Peterborough, and Lakefield transform their grounds by adding green infrastructure.

'Reconciling with the Land' initiative combines Western science and Indigenous knowledge. Camp Kawartha, GreenUP, and partners are helping three elementary schools in #CurveLake, #Ptbo, and #Lakefield transform their grounds by adding green infrastructure. kawarthanow.com/2025/08/07/r...

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Julie Baker's Photography at Bragg Farms. We are declaring this sunflower week. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/juliebakersp...

#sunflowers #localbusiness #localfarms #supportlocal #summerinthekawarthas

Know Your Locals: Women’s Adventures in Golf in Peterborough supports women and the community | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. Founder Susan Williamson is encouraging women to register for the volunteer group's final noncompetitive games of the season on August 24 and September 14.

Know Your Locals: Women's Adventures in Golf in #Ptbo supports women and the community. Founder Susan Williamson is encouraging women to register for the volunteer group's final noncompetitive games of the season on August 24 and September 14.
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Peterborough Regional Health Centre celebrates new donor-funded PICU courtyard as a ‘new gold standard’ in mental health treatment | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. At the August 6 event at the regional hospital, the PRHC Foundation also announced the expansion of its Campaign for PRHC to $70 million.

#Ptbo Regional Health Centre celebrates new donor-funded PICU courtyard as a 'new gold standard' in mental health treatment. At the August 6 event at the regional hospital, the PRHC Foundation also announced the expansion of its Campaign for PRHC to $70 million. kawarthanow.com/2025/08/06/p...

Regional Tourism Organization 8 announces inaugural Kawarthas Northumberland regional tourism summit this fall | kawarthaNOW By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Held at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope, the summit will bring together tourism operators and industry partners to explore opportunities and...

Regional Tourism Organization 8 announces inaugural Kawarthas Northumberland regional tourism summit this fall. Held at the Capitol Theatre in #PortHope, the summit will bring together tourism operators and industry partners to explore opportunities and challenges. kawarthanow.com/2025/08/06/r...

Peterborough city council votes against changing the city’s community grant program | kawarthaNOW By Bruce Head. Councillor Alex Bierk put forward a motion to delay the proposed Community Wellbeing Fund until 2027.

#Ptbo city council votes against changing the city's community grant program. Councillor Alex Bierk put forward a motion to delay the proposed Community Wellbeing Fund until 2027.
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Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Rachelle Richard Photography on Lake Scugog. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/rachelle_ric...

#blueheron #birdsofthekawarthas #kawarthalakes #ontariolakes #summerinthekawarthas