As we look back on the week that was, here were our top five most read stories:
1. Smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario continues to impact air quality across the region, with residents being warned to limit time outdoors.
2. Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal says the planned closure of Woodward Inc.’s local manufacturing facility is “deeply disappointing” and came as a surprise to municipal officials and economic development partners.
Mayor Jeff Leal calls Woodward Peterborough closure ‘deeply disappointing’ as 165 jobs affected
3. Parks Canada has made the decision to cancel Lock & Paddle, scheduled for Saturday, July 18, due to forecasted weather conditions and air quality concerns.
4. United Way Peterborough & District has announced Tiffany Arcari will lead its 2026 Community Campaign Cabinet as chair, bringing a strong connection to the community and a passion for supporting local causes.
Tiffany Arcari named Chair of United Way Peterborough & District’s 85th Community Campaign
5. Three local families are one step closer to owning an affordable home after Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region officially broke ground on three new homes in Norwood.
Three Norwood families one step closer to affordable homeownership as Habitat PKR breaks ground
