Trent-Severn Waterway

• Otonabee Conservation issues flood watch for Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough area

  Otonabee Conservation warns flooding is possible for the Kawartha Lakes from the Tri-Lakes (Buckhorn, Pigeon and Chemong) eastward to the Otonabee and Trent Rivers and Rice Lake.

  Weather

  Apr 15
  
• Rain, mild weather triggers flood watch for Peterborough area

  Otonabee Conservation warns the continuous melt of snow and ice over the next four days will result in higher water levels and flows of local rivers, streams and creeks.

  Environment

  Jan 24
  
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• Possible frazil ice prompts flood watch for Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough area

  Otonabee Conservation says with colder temperatures this week, along with a lack of ice cover on the Otonabee River, there is a chance for frazil ice, which could lead to flooding.

  Weather

  Jan 15
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• Maria Street Swing Bridge in Peterborough closed for inspection, maintenance

  The bridge adjacent to Lock 20 of the Trent-Severn Waterway will see traffic interruptions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 24 and Oct. 25 for routine inspection and maintenance work.

  Traffic

  Oct 24, 2023
• Archeological study at Trent-Severn Waterway Lock 34 in Fenelon Falls faces delay

  Lock 34 of the Trent-Severn Waterway in Fenelon Falls was constructed between 1882 and 1885. Archaeologists are evaluating the site before infrastructure upgrades can proceed.

  Environment

  Sep 27, 2023
• Firearm discharged from boat, recovered from Murray Canal: Quinte West OPP

  Police say a gun was fired from a boat targeting protected wildlife. OPP divers searched the Murray Canal and recovered a gun, leading to a Belleville resident's arrest.

  Crime

  Aug 28, 2023
• 9th Canal Pursuit for Mental Health makes stop in Peterborough

  The Canal Pursuit sees runners partcipatie in a 700-kilometre trek from Port Severn to Ottawa along the Trent-Severn Waterway and Rideau Canal.

  Health

  Aug 22, 2023
• Otonabee Conservation issues flood watch for Peterborough area

  Up to 15 mm of rainfall is expected Thursday evening in the Peterborough area. Another 30 to 35mm is expected on Sunday into Monday, prompting officials to issue a flood watch.

  Environment

  Aug 3, 2023
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• Peterborough County supports Georgian Bay’s push for floating homes reform

  Peterborough County council is endorsing a campaign by Georgian Bay Township to ask the federal government to reclassify floating homes.

  Environment

  Aug 2, 2023
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• Peterborough County OPP make weekend impaired boating arrests

  On the weekend, Peterborough County OPP made two impaired driving arrests for boaters on Crystal Lake.

  Crime

  Jul 24, 2023