📰 LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP: What’s Happening Across the Kawarthas & Highlands! 📰

💧 Big Infrastructure Win for Lakefield: Selwyn Township secured $3.9M in federal funding for a $7.9M water and wastewater upgrade! This project adds critical water capacity for 1,200 planned new homes in Lakefield South and boosts local firefighting infrastructure.

🎭 Remembering a Local Cultural Legend: The community is mourning the loss of 4th Line Theatre co-founder Robert Winslow, who passed away at 73. His legendary outdoor plays brought the history of Millbrook and Cavan Monaghan to life for decades.

🐾 Fall Rabies Clinics Announced: Lakelands Public Health is hosting reduced-cost rabies clinics ($40/pet) through September and October across local communities, including Lakefield, Omemee, and Fenelon Falls.

👕 Local Entrepreneurs Launching Big: Lakefield sisters Allison and Sabrina Adam launched their new customizable clothing brand "ColourMe," with $1 from every order going to support SickKids!

🏒 Petes Celebrate 70 Years: The Peterborough Petes drop the puck on their 70th season this Thursday, with a massive alumni reunion and Hall of Fame announcement set for November!

Staying informed on our local municipalities, growth, and community updates keeps our towns strong! 🏡✨

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Just the Front Page-September 9th, 2026

📰 WHAT’S HAPPENING ACROSS THE KAWARTHAS & HIGHLANDS 🌲🏡

Here is your quick-read breakdown of the big local stories and regional updates making headlines across Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Bancroft today!

💧 Curve Lake's Innovative Water Solution: Curve Lake First Nation is leading the way in environmental protection by adopting state-of-the-art modular wastewater treatment technology from Keene-based Miranda Water Technologies. This system will phase out old septic beds near dense community hubs and protect regional groundwater for future generations.

🏥 Expanded Healthcare Services: Peterborough’s Paddock Wood facility now offers open 6-bed inpatient withdrawal management services alongside its 35-day residential program, providing crucial local support for individuals battling addiction.

🛝 Inclusion in Action: Selwyn Township officially opened "Jude's Joy"—its first fully barrier-free playground at Ennismore Waterfront Park on Chemong Lake! Complete with wheelchair-accessible ramps, a flush carousel, and beach mats right into the water, it’s a massive win for local families.

🛴 Traffic Safety Alert: Peterborough Police remind everyone that electric kick scooters remain illegal on all public roads, sidewalks, and multi-use trails across Peterborough, Cavan Monaghan, and Lakefield since local municipalities have not opted into the provincial pilot program.

🚌 Transit & Community Focus: Local transit discussions are ramping up ahead of the October municipal election, GreenUP is piloting car-free pop-up zones around local schools to keep kids safe, and Norwood celebrated local history legend Terry Stephens on his 90th birthday!

🇨🇦 Escalating Trade Feud: U.S. President Donald Trump has ramped up trade tensions, threatening bans on Canadian dairy and alcohol imports and blocking Canadian suppliers from U.S. government contracts. Meanwhile, Kansas Republicans are stepping up to defend Bombardier's U.S. workforce after threats were made against the Canadian aircraft maker!

⚾ Blue Jays Playoff Push: The Jays are looking for a late-season boost as slugger Anthony Santander begins a Triple-A rehab assignment after missing the season due to shoulder surgery. Toronto remains locked in a tight wild-card battle with Cleveland!

🏒 NHL Headlines: Former Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk spoke publicly about his move to Florida, while the Boston Bruins locked in rising centre Fraser Minten with a 7-year extension.

🏢 Real Estate Shift: In response to changing market conditions, developers in Toronto are pivoting toward liveability—cutting total unit counts to focus on larger 2- and 3-bedroom designs for end-users and downsizers.

🗳️ Ontario Politics: Toronto's mayoral race is heating up ahead of the election, with candidate debates underway and polling showing incumbent Olivia Chow in the lead.

From community growth and modern infrastructure to local family spaces, our region continues to be an incredible place to call home!

Thinking about buying, selling, or exploring property across the region?

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Just the Front Page for July 22nd, 2026

🗞️ Morning Briefing: Local News & Real Estate Highlights

Read time: Less than 3 minutes

Welcome to your quick daily digest! Here are the front-page local headlines you need to start your day across the Kawarthas, Peterborough, and surrounding areas.

🖤 Regional Tributes & Local Leadership

• Passing of Mayor Randy Wallace: Regional leaders across Hastings County are mourning the loss of Carlow/Mayo Township Mayor Randy Wallace, who was elected in 2022. Wallace is remembered as a kind, compassionate, and dedicated public servant. Flags at municipal offices have been lowered to half-mast in his honour.

• Douro-Dummer Mayoral Race: Longtime politician J. Murray Jones is coming out of retirement to run for Mayor of Douro-Dummer Township. He faces challenger Peter Leahy of Merrylynd Organics. Candidates registered for council seats include Harold Nelson, April Hope, Tom Watt, Marilyn Turton, Ray Johnston, and Jane Cooper.

• Selwyn Mayor Stepping Down: Sherry Senis announced she will not seek re-election as Selwyn Township Mayor after 20 years on council. Deputy Mayor Ron Black is currently running for the mayor's seat, while Councillor John Boyko is running for deputy mayor.

📈 Real Estate & Municipal Growth

• Peterborough Secures $1.6M Provincial Fund: The City of Peterborough received $1,653,397 from the Ontario Building Faster Fund after exceeding its housing targets by 16% (breaking ground on 545 new residential starts). The funds will support local roads, water lines, and utility infrastructure.

• June Housing Market Data: According to the Central Lakes Association of REALTORS® (CLAR), Peterborough County logged 216 home sales in June (a 5.4% month-over-month increase). The average selling price remained stable at $708,815.

🚨 Safety & Community Updates

• Kawartha Lakes Police Updates: OPP are appealing for public information regarding property mischief and a vehicle break-in near Highway 35 and Lindsay Street. Meanwhile, Kawartha Lakes Police boosted visible foot patrols in downtown Lindsay to support local businesses and community safety.

• Wildfire Evacuee Donation Drive: Members of OPSEU Local 358 have launched a local donation drive to support evacuees from northwestern Ontario wildfires, collecting essential items across Peterborough and Haliburton.

• Omemee Beach Park Reopens: Following a $600,000 revitalization project, Omemee Beach Park is open with new walkways, cleared waterfront vegetation, and armour stone. Future additions include a splash pad, skateboard park, and beach volleyball court.

🏆 Sports & Legends

• Shawn Evans Named to NLL Hall of Fame: Peterborough native and two-time NLL MVP Shawn Evans has been named to the 2026 NLL Hall of Fame induction class alongside former Peterborough Lakers players Mike Accursi, Gavin Prout, and Mark Steenhuis.

• Rest in Peace, Duane Ward: Former Toronto Blue Jays relief ace Duane Ward passed away at age 62. Ward, who holds the franchise record for single-season saves (45 in 1993), was in Toronto for the 1992–1993 World Series reunion.

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