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encoreNOW – January 26, 2026 | kawarthaNOW By Paul Rellinger. Featuring the ReFrame Film Festival, Terra Lightfoot, Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom, Billboard In Concert's Heartbreak Hits, PSO's Stars of the Silver Screen, and Alex Cuba,

This week's encoreNOW by Paul Rellinger features the ReFrame Film Festival, Terra Lightfoot, Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom, Billboard In Concert's Heartbreak Hits, PSO's Stars of the Silver Screen, and Alex Cuba. kawarthanow.com/2026/01/26/e...

‘The arts are not a luxury’: executive director Kait Dueck on the importance of the ReFrame Film Festival | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. Social and environmental justice documentary film festival returns to downtown Peterborough January 30 to February 1 and virtually across Canada February 3 to 8.

'The arts are not a luxury': executive director Kait Dueck on the importance of the ReFrame Film Festival. Social and environmental justice documentary film festival returns to downtown #Ptbo Jan 30 to Feb 1 and virtually across Canada Feb 3 to 8. kawarthanow.com/2026/01/25/t...

Community looking after community: inside Peterborough’s NORC Ambassador Program | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. Program in naturally occurring retirement communities demonstrates how embedded resident-driven supports can reduce isolation and improve outcomes for aging seniors.

Community looking after community: inside #Ptbo NORC Ambassador Program. Program in naturally occurring retirement communities demonstrates how embedded resident-driven supports can reduce isolation and improve outcomes for aging seniors. kawarthanow.com/2026/01/25/c...

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Alice Higginson at Lock 19, Scotts Mills Peterborough. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/alice_higgin...

#ptbo #ptbonogo #peterborough #ptbokawartha @alice_higginson

Proactive Academy of Performing Arts bringing love-inspired short films to Peterborough to fundraise for tuition scholarship | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. February 6 'PAPA Loves Shorts in Feb' event at Market Hall to feature up to 12 short films about love from Toronto's Cabbagetown Short Film Festival.

Proactive Academy of Performing Arts bringing love-inspired short films to #Ptbo to fundraise for tuition scholarship. Feb 6 'PAPA Loves Shorts in Feb' event at Market Hall to feature up to 12 short films about love from Toronto's Cabbagetown Short Film Festival. kawarthanow.com/2026/01/24/p...

Winter storm and heavy snow coming to southern Kawarthas region Sunday | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. 15-30 cm expected in western Northumberland County with 10-20 cm in southern Peterborough County and southern Kawartha Lakes.

Winter storm and heavy snow coming to southern Kawarthas region Sunday. 15-30 cm expected in western #Northumberland County with 10-20 cm in southern #Ptbo County and southern #KawarthaLakes. kawarthanow.com/2026/01/24/w...

Peterborough city council’s denial of Parkhill Place condo conversion appealed to Ontario Land Tribunal | kawarthaNOW By Paul Rellinger. In December, council unanimously voted against property owner's plan to convert 128 three-bedroom rental units at 700 Parkhill Road into condominiums.

#Ptbo city council denial of Parkhill Place condo conversion appealed to Ontario Land Tribunal. In December, council unanimously voted against property owner's plan to convert 128 three-bedroom rental units at 700 Parkhill Rd into condominiums.
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Cobourg police remind public to be vigilant after 82-year-old man nearly loses savings in bank investigator scam | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. An alert bank teller intervened after scammers posing as bank and justice officials instructed a local senior to withdraw his funds as part of a fake fraud investigation.

#Cobourg police remind public to be vigilant after 82-year-old man nearly loses savings in bank investigator scam. An alert bank teller intervened after scammers posed as bank and justice officials. kawarthanow.com/2026/01/23/c...

‘Much more than a machine’: Peterborough manufacturer Quickmill competes globally in large-scale CNC machining | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. Over four decades, Quickmill has grown into a world leader in large-scale CNC machining centres designed, built, and serviced from its Rye Street facility.

'Much more than a machine': #Ptbo manufacturer Quickmill competes globally in large-scale CNC machining. Over four decades, Quickmill has grown into a world leader in large-scale CNC machining centres designed, built, and serviced from its Rye Street facility. kawarthanow.com/2026/01/23/m...

Cold warning issued for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland as temperatures plunge this weekend | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. Lakelands Public Health warns wind chills as low as -36°C could pose serious health risks.

Cold warning issued for #Ptbo, #KawarthaLakes, #Haliburton, and #Northumberland as temperatures plunge this weekend. Lakelands Public Health warns wind chills as low as -36°C could pose serious health risks. kawarthanow.com/2026/01/23/c...

nightlifeNOW – January 22 to 28 | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.

nightlifeNOW for Jan 22-28 ft live music listings at pubs & restaurants across the greater Kawarthas region. Contemporary folk singer-songwriter James Gray performs at Dusk to Dawn Brewing Co. in #Millbrook on Friday night. kawarthanow.com/2026/01/22/n...

Proposed 17-storey high-rise on Crescent Street in Peterborough could climb to 20 storeys | kawarthaNOW By Bruce Head. City staff report on Ashburnham Realty development will be considered by general committee during a public meeting on January 26.

Proposed 17-storey high-rise on Crescent Street in #Ptbo could climb to 20 storeys. City staff report on Ashburnham Realty development will be considered by general committee during a public meeting on January 26. kawarthanow.com/2026/01/22/p...

Habitat PKR to reopen newly expanded Peterborough ReStore on January 24 | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. Community invited to Saturday celebration to see 2,000 square feet of new space including dedicated area for housewares, décor, and home essentials.

Habitat PKR to reopen newly expanded #Ptbo ReStore on January 24. Community invited to Saturday celebration to see 2,000 square feet of new space including dedicated area for housewares, décor, and home essentials. kawarthanow.com/2026/01/22/h...

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Mike Quigg @_evidence_ on Kasshabog Lake with the incredible aurora borealis this week. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/_evidence_/

#auroraborealis #kasshaboglake #thekawarthas #ptbokawartha

Snow squall warning in effect for Haliburton County Thursday into Friday | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. Local snowfall amounts of 20-40 cm are expected before snow squalls move out of area Friday morning.

Snow squall warning in effect for #Haliburton County Thursday into Friday. Local snowfall amounts of 20-40 cm are expected before snow squalls move out of area Friday morning. kawarthanow.com/2026/01/22/s...

Exploring the ‘Flora & Fauna’ collection at the 2026 ReFrame Film Festival in Peterborough | kawarthaNOW By GreenUP. ReFrame's commitment to environmental justice takes centre stage with seven powerful films sponsored by GreenUP.

Exploring the 'Flora & Fauna' collection at the 2026 ReFrame Film Festival in #Ptbo. ReFrame's commitment to environmental justice takes centre stage with seven powerful films sponsored by GreenUP. kawarthanow.com/2026/01/22/e...

Peterborough Folk Festival opens submissions for 2026 festival performers and Emerging Artist of the Year | kawarthaNOW By Bruce Head. 37th annual free-admission festival is set for August 13-16 with three past Emerging Artist winners taking the stage at a celebratory Market Hall concert on January 23.

#Ptbo Folk Festival opens submissions for 2026 festival performers and Emerging Artist of the Year. 37th annual free-admission festival is set for Aug 13-16 with three past Emerging Artist winners taking the stage at a celebratory Market Hall concert on Fri Jan 23. kawarthanow.com/2026/01/21/p...

‘Hate has no place here’ – Peterborough police launch renewed N0H8 public education and awareness campaign | kawarthaNOW By Bruce Head. Campaign encourages residents to 'name it and report it' with new tools and outreach to help the community identify and report hate and bias incidents.

'Hate has no place here' - #Ptbo police launch renewed N0H8 public education and awareness campaign. Campaign encourages residents to 'name it and report it' with new tools and outreach to help the community identify and report hate and bias incidents.
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Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Julie Baker's Photography in Lakefield. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/juliebakersp...

#lakefieldON #Selwyn #ptbokawartha #thekawarthas

Fire services in the city and county of Peterborough receive $316,565 from Ontario’s Fire Protection Grant program | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. Eligible projects receiving grants focus on firefighter health and safety, lithium-ion battery response, and infrastructure modernization.

Fire services in the city and county of #Ptbo receive $316,565 from Ontario's Fire Protection Grant program. Eligible projects receiving grants focus on firefighter health and safety, lithium-ion battery response, and infrastructure modernization.
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You still have time to nominate an inspiring woman in business for the second annual Luminary Awards | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. Nominations close on January 26 for the seven categories of the awards organized by the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce.

You still have time to nominate an inspiring woman in business for the second annual Luminary Awards. Nominations close on January 26 for the seven categories of the awards organized by the #Ptbo and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce.
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$180K initiative aims to improve access to justice for Kawartha Lakes residents | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. Led by Kawartha Community Foundation, 'Together for Justice' initiative is funding six local non-profits to support early intervention, navigation, and community-based solutions.

$180K initiative aims to improve access to justice for #KawarthaLakes residents. Led by Kawartha Community Foundation, 'Together for Justice' initiative is funding six local non-profits to support early intervention, navigation, and community-based solutions.
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Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Mike Quigg on Kasshabog Lake with the aurora borealis from last night. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/_evidence_/

#auroraborealis #kasshaboglake #thekawarthas #ptbokawartha

4th Line Theatre presents preview of a new play about a Lindsay native who was the most famous female bandit in the American West | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. Robert Winslow, Amy Keating, and more will read excerpts from Maja Arda's 'The Legend of Pearl Hart' at Traill College in Peterborough on January 31.

4th Line Theatre presents preview of new play about #Lindsay native who was the most famous female bandit in the American West. Robert Winslow, Amy Keating, & more will read excerpts from Maja Arda's 'The Legend of Pearl Hart' at Traill College in #Ptbo on Jan 31.
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Lakefield’s Tanya Bailey receives Ontario’s first-ever Rural Entrepreneur award | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. Cheesy Fromage owner praised for connecting farmers with consumers and helping to revitalize the Peterborough Agricultural Society.

Tanya Bailey of #Lakefield receives Ontario's first-ever Rural Entrepreneur award. Cheesy Fromage owner praised for connecting farmers with consumers and helping to revitalize the #Ptbo Agricultural Society. kawarthanow.com/2026/01/19/l...

How the ReFrame Film Festival is supporting new and experienced local filmmakers | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. 2026 social and environmental justice film festival returns to downtown Peterborough from January 30 to February 1 and virtually from February 3 to 8

How the ReFrame Film Festival is supporting new and experienced local filmmakers. 2026 social and environmental justice film festival returns to downtown #Ptbo from January 30 to February 1 and virtually from February 3 to 8. kawarthanow.com/2026/01/19/h...

Snow squall watch in effect for southern Kawarthas region Monday | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. Strong winds gusting to 70 km/h in the afternoon will be accompanied by 10-20 cm of snow by Tuesday morning.

Snow squall watch in effect for southern Kawarthas region Monday. Strong winds gusting to 70 km/h in the afternoon will be accompanied by 10-20 cm of snow by Tuesday morning.
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Newly formed trio to showcase Scottish music on Robbie Burns Day at Camp Kawartha in Peterborough | kawarthaNOW By Paul Rellinger. January 25 concert sees fiddler John Hoffman, harpist Tanah Haney, and cellist Jessica Lindeman perform traditional and 'neo-trad' tunes in honour of the beloved poet.

Newly formed trio to showcase Scottish music on Robbie Burns Day at Camp Kawartha in #Ptbo. January 25 concert sees fiddler John Hoffman, harpist Tanah Haney, and cellist Jessica Lindeman perform traditional and 'neo-trad' tunes in honour of the beloved poet. kawarthanow.com/2026/01/18/n...

Inaugural Kawartha Lakes Winter Festival will see some of North America’s top snowshoe runners coming to Fenelon Falls | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. February 1 event at Eganridge Resort will also feature family-friendly winter activities including tobogganing, snowmobile rides, and more.

Inaugural #KawarthaLakes Winter Festival will see some of North America's top snowshoe runners coming to #FenelonFalls. February 1 event at Eganridge Resort will also feature family-friendly winter activities including tobogganing, snowmobile rides, and more.
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Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Lezley Woodhams Photography in Kawartha Lakes. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/lezleywoodha...

#kawarthalakes #kawarthalakesontario #ontario