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Social media personality Tiffany Arcari will chair the United Way Peterborough & District’s 2026 Community Campaign.

The United Way Peterborough & District is turning the page on nearly 15 years of leadership. Current CEO Jim Russell is preparing to retire, and a 27-year-old non-profit executive has been named his successor. Marc Woodhouse has the details:

United Empire Loyalist Day was commemorated at Peterborough City Hall on Friday. Madeleine McColl was at the ceremony and has more on why today is significant for local Loyalist descendants.

On Monday the United Way Peterborough and District announced the total amount of menstrual products collected for its tenth annual Period Promise Drive. Madeleine McColl has more on how the campaign aims to help those struggling to access and afford essential menstrual hygiene products, as the cost of living continues to rise.

It was an evening of music and community spirit for the sixth annual “Peterborough Performs – Musicians United to End Homelessness” on Thursday night. Fourteen local musicians took to the stages at Showplace Performance Centre for the concert in support of the United Way Peterborough and District.

It was a patty party at Agave By Imperial restaurant on Monday, celebrating the winners of the United Way Peterborough & District’s inaugural ‘Ultimate Burger Battle.’ Throughout the month of November, eight area restaurants offered their ‘bun’ in a million burger creations to raise funds for the United Way. The battle brought in more than...

The United Way Peterborough and District released its latest “Housing is Fundamental” report on Wednesday. It’s a long-running look at rent, vacancy, and housing affordability in Peterborough. This year’s edition shows how rent and affordability pressures have grown in the last 20 years. Marc Woodhouse reports.

December 1st marks World AIDS Day – an event dedicated to remembering lives lost and uniting the globe in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Madeleine McColl spoke to the Peterborough AIDS Resource Network about its local advocacy and harm reduction initiatives.

A new musical which premiered in Peterborough on the weekend is shedding light on a forgotten story of Canadian military history. And a deeply personal one for the brothers behind it Beau and Lance Dixon have written “Footnote to Freedom” about their grandfather, Pvt. George Dixon, who served in Canada’s number 2 battalion, the country’s...

The United Way Peterborough and District launched its annual campaign on Thursday, aiming to raise $1.6 million which would eclipse last year’s mark of $1.51 million. The launch also included details on two major fundraising events to help the campagin.

Colder weather is just around the corner, so the United Way Peterborough and Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes (PATH) have reunited for the annual “Coats for Community” campaign. Madeleine McColl has more on how the public can help those in need stay warm this winter.

A new report is shedding light on homelessness in Peterborough, and how long people are going without homes. The United Way released its latest survey results on Monday, offering new insight into the crisis. Marc Woodhouse has the details.

September 23rd is International Day of Sign Languages, and to celebrate, Deafblind Ontario Services raised the official deaf flag at Peterborough Square, symbolizing unity and pride for signing communities. Madeleine McColl reports.

Public health officials say two cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in Northumberland County. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health say two American crows found dead in Hamilton Township have both tested positive for the virus. These are the the first confirmed cases of West Nile in...

City staff report recommends modular units be used for those experiencing homelessness; marking Red Dress Day; cuts proposed for Peterborough Transit; the OHL’s Peterborough Petes look to break their series tie; Caley Bedore’s Skytracker weather. Keri Ferguson has the details.

The new Peterborough city council holds its first meeting tonight; our two regional health units warn of a toxic batch of purple fentanyl and opiates circulating in the area; two personal care banks set up in the city; 7 day weather forecast. Teresa Kaszuba has the details.

With colder weather on the way, the need for more support for those experiencing homelessness in Peterborough continues to grow. To address that need a new drop in space will open Monday evening at the old Trinity United Church. Tricia Mason reports.

Rental prices in the Peterborough area continue to climb. That was one of the takeaways from the 17th edition of the United Way Peterborough and District ‘Housing is Fundamental’ report. The study was released on the same day that marches took place across the region to recognize World Homeless Day. Katrina Squazzin has more.

Two registered nurses will be re-allocated out of the inpatient unit at Campbellford Memorial Hospital; cold and flu medication still in short supply at area stores; advance in-person voting for Peterborough begins Saturday; 5 day weather forecast. Keri Ferguson has the details.

Kawartha Lakes Police investigate a stabbing in Lindsay; Peterborough Public Health reports its first confirmed case of flu; United Way Peterborough and District launches its annual campaign; Caley Bedore’s 5 day weather forecast. Keri Ferguson has the details.