Tonya Kraan | Economic & Workforce Development

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.
kawarthanow.com/2025/08/09/h...

Lachica is speaking on item 12l, a report on the city's Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan, which is due to be renewed this year.

We're hiring an editor. This is an opportunity to shape the future of non-profit news in Peterborough. Apply by August 19.

We're hiring! As our newsroom's founding members depart to pursue new opportunities, we're seeking someone to take up the mantle and continue our work of delivering in-depth and community-centred local news to our audience.

Details here:

peterboroughcurrents.ca/announcement...

Kawarthas health unit encourages residents to consider applying for the Canadian Dental Care Plan | kawarthaNOW By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Eligible Canadians of all ages can apply for federal government program that funds up to 100% of the costs for oral health care services.

Kawarthas health unit encourages residents to consider applying for the Canadian Dental Care Plan. Eligible Canadians of all ages can apply for federal government program that funds up to 100% of the costs for oral health care services. kawarthanow.com/2025/08/04/k...

38M! 🎉

21 local Lions Clubs raise $100,000 for pediatric cancer care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre The funding came from 21 Lions Clubs spread across two districts.

21 local Lions Clubs raise $100,000 for pediatric cancer care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre

Unlocking Canada's tourism potential 🏌️

In the latest episode of Futureproofing Canada, @jenditchburn.bsky.social is joined by Zita Cobb, CEO of Shorefast! They explore the role of banking, tourism, & regional connectivity in building economic resilience.

🎧Listen everywhere! shorturl.at/GQs4I

On this day in 1980 Terry Fox ran in Peterborough, Ontario.
@terryfoxfoundation.bsky.social @kawarthanow.bsky.social

Board of health now accepting public appointments People needed to assist with further merger efforts and ongoing operations of programs and services of the new Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough health unit.

Board of health now accepting public appointments

Fewer Canadians donating to non-profits amid ongoing sector challenges: StatsCan | Future of Good Canada’s charitable landscape underwent significant changes over the last five years, according to new data from Statistics Canada.

The pandemic hit Canada’s social sector hard. Now, new data from Statistics Canada reveals just how deep the impact was during that period.

Read more about this here: futureofgood.co/fewer-canadi...

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Woodleigh Farms is growing a sustainable future through innovative farming practices | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. The Township of Cavan Monaghan farm's award-winning pilot project is transforming waste wood into a carbon-sequestering soil amendment.

The Local Advantage in #Ptbo County: Woodleigh Farms is growing a sustainable future through innovative farming practices. The Township of #CavanMonaghan farm's award-winning pilot project is transforming waste wood into a carbon-sequestering soil amendment.
kawarthanow.com/2025/06/24/t...

You can buy the NYT app to keep the games....not sure about other sections

Jude’s Joy calls on community to help support endeavour for new accessible playground in Selwyn Township | kawarthaNOW By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Supporters of the Ennismore Inclusive Playground Project can vote for the project in McDougall Community Contest until May 31.

Jude's Joy calls on community to help support endeavour for new accessible playground in #Selwyn Township. Supporters of the #Ennismore Inclusive Playground Project can vote for the project in McDougall Community Contest until May 31. kawarthanow.com/2025/05/28/j...

Sold-out fundraising run founded by Peterborough ER doctor with rare bile duct cancer raises more than nine times its goal | kawarthaNOW By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Dr. Terry May, who founded 'Dr. May's Vile Bile 5K' after he was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, will be running in June 1 event in Lakefi...

Sold-out fundraising run founded by #Ptbo ER doctor with rare bile duct cancer raises more than nine times its goal. Dr. Terry May, who founded 'Dr. May's Vile Bile 5K' after he was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, will be running in June 1 event in #Lakefield.
kawarthanow.com/2025/05/27/s...

Fleming College carpentry student brings home gold in ‘a rigorous test of both technical ability and attention to detail’ | kawarthaNOW By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. College celebrates five gold and two bronze medals at the recent 2025 Skills Ontario Competition,

Fleming College carpentry student brings home gold in 'a rigorous test of both technical ability and attention to detail'. College celebrates five gold and two bronze medals at recent 2025 Skills Ontario Competition.
kawarthanow.com/2025/05/22/f...

Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation all smiles following fundraiser in Lindsay | kawarthaNOW By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Tim Hortons 'Smile Cookie' campaign raises more than $21,000 for priority projects at Ross Memorial Hospital.

Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation all smiles following fundraiser in #Lindsay. Tim Hortons 'Smile Cookie' campaign raises more than $21,000 for priority projects at Ross Memorial Hospital. kawarthanow.com/2025/05/21/r...

🗓️ We're just 3 days away from Walk a Mile in Their Shoes! 🎉👠

Join this Friday, May 23rd, at Confederation Square. There’s still time to register and support the YWCA’s life-saving programs. Every step counts!

Get ready to walk with us and stand up for survivors. We can’t wait to see you there! 👠

I encourage, any and all, to ride the trail to Trent this week. Lilac season is on! #bikeptbo

Planning Mandalas and other repeated pattern workshop (poster). 4 hour session Sat June 21 1-5p.m. Includes price details and workshop description and a picture of some of my cobalt and white mandala pieces.

I’ll be teaching this class at the Kawartha Potters Guild in Peterborough, ON, on June 21st. This planning skill is very useful for any repeated patterns, but we will focus on planning mandala type designs. Any surface decoration technique will work. #horuseyepottery
#kawarthapottersguild
#design

Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation is led by compassionate, trustworthy, and generous volunteers | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. The Foundation's work wouldn't be possible without the support of volunteers like Dan Moloney, Linda Skilton, Gord McFarland, Jennifer Scates, and many more.

#Ptbo Regional Health Centre Foundation is led by compassionate, trustworthy, and generous volunteers. The Foundation's work wouldn't be possible without the support of volunteers like Dan Moloney, Linda Skilton, Gord McFarland, Jennifer Scates, and many more.
kawarthanow.com/2025/05/01/p...

This is incredible

The Canadian Canoe Museum: World's Greatest Places 2025 Find out why The Canadian Canoe Museum is one of the World's Greatest Places 2025

Congratulations to the Peterborough Canoe Museum for being one of @timemagazine.bsky.social “2025 Top Places to Visit”

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Business attraction strategies were created over a century ago for rural areas - but now they’re everywhere and often backfire, especially in small towns. In the inaugural Reaching Regions, we lay out why it’s time for a new economic development playbook.
www.iastatedigitalpress.com/rreg/article...

Did you see the USA oil production report for Jan 2025....worst month in a long time

Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Mike Quigg at Kasshabog Lake- aurora borealis from March 26. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/_evidence_/

#northernlights #ptbokawartha #thekawarthas #ptbocounty #springinthekawarthas #auroraborealis

ywcapeterborough.org/board-member... Apply by April 1, 2025.
“The YWCA board makes impactful decisions in support of our mission.” – Sherri, Board President.
“We are committed to Reconciliation, varied skillsets & diverse perspectives.”- Crystal , Nominating Chair.

Need a case study for helping students create a project plan to deal with increased raw materials costs due to tariffs...here is one that I wrote (with the help of Microsoft Copilot) biz-ed.ca/case-study-f...

Two Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region volunteers receive King Charles III’s Coronation Medal | kawarthaNOW By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Cindy Windover and Harry Pearson 'are not just incredible volunteers, they are good friends and valued members of the Habitat family'.

Two Habitat for Humanity #Ptbo & Kawartha Region volunteers receive King Charles III's Coronation Medal. Cindy Windover and Harry Pearson 'are not just incredible volunteers, they are good friends and valued members of the Habitat family'.
kawarthanow.com/2025/03/16/t...