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Dozens of charges laid against Ontario’s largest raccoon rescue in Kawartha LakesAfter more than 80 raccoons were seized from what was the province’s largest raccoon rescue in the City of Kawartha Lakes and euthanized, the owners of Mally’s Third Chance are now facing dozens of charges. Germain Ma speaks to one of them. UPDATE: The province released the following statement after deadline: The Ministry has laid...EnvironmentFeb 27
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Vandals strike Illuminated Forest at Ken Reid Conservation Area in Lindsay, Ont.The popular Illuminated Forest at the Ken Reid Conservation Area in Lindsay, Ont., was forced to close early due to vandalism. Kawartha Conservation announced on Dec. 31 that the display was closed after a number of lights were found damaged. The festive display opened Dec. 1 and was expected to run until Jan. 2.CrimeJan 2
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Aquatic research program providing experiential learning for Trent University studentsOver the past year, Trent University researchers have been tagging and tracking fish throughout water bodies in the Kawartha Lakes, with a goal to conserve fish populations and provide a hands-on learning experience. Associate professor in biology, Graham Raby, and Amber Fedus, Ph.D candidate in the Environmental & Life Sciences program, join Tricia Mason to...The Morning Show on CHEXAug 18, 2023
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Kawartha Land Trust develops vital land & nature conservation in Passport to Nature programAfter more than two decades of concentrated effort, Kawartha Land Trust now protects and manages 33 properties in our area… and will protect them forever. Access to many of the properties is open to the public, and maintaining the health of the properties requires many volunteer hours. Anna Lee of Kawartha Land Trust shares details...The Morning Show on CHEXJul 10, 2023
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NDP MPPs criticize Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith over Peterborough Public Health funding, Ontario budgetHealthcare is front and centre as the provincial government holds its pre-budget consultations. In Peterborough, a few members of the NDP showed up to call for change on Wednesday. But Peterborough-Kawartha Conservative MPP Dave Smith says they’re just here to fearmonger. Tricia Mason reports.PoliticsFeb 8, 2023
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Kawartha Conservation celebrates Christmas and boosts mental healthAside from the fact that it’s fun, spending time in nature helps support your mental health and wellness. ‘ After a very successful winter ‘open-house’ style Christmas celebration in 2018, Kawartha Conservation will again host Christmas at Ken Reid Conservation area (Dec. 8). Kristie Virgoe, director of stewardship & conservation lands at Kawartha Conservation, talks...The Morning Show on CHEXDec 4, 2019
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Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre explains value of reintroducing Bill C5Introduced on February 4, Bill C-5 is a tweaked version of a previous private member’s bill, C-377, put forward by former interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose in 2017. If passed, the bill would provide all newly appointed provincial superior court judges with trauma-informed, culturally-sensitive training. Lisa Clarke of the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre tells Lindsay...The Morning Show on CHEXFeb 6, 2020
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The importance of biodiversity in Peterborough and the Kawarthas and how it connects to the worldTwo weeks of meetings have concluded in Geneva, Switzerland, with the United Nations global biodiversity framework. 196 countries participated in the meetings, focusing on the concern for biodiversity and nature loss. Peterborough’s Dawn Carr was part of the Canadian delegation as the Director of Strategic Conservation with the Nature Conservancy of Canada. She joined host...The Morning Show on CHEXApr 6, 2022
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Peterborough-Kawartha MP Michelle Ferreri urges Trudeau to negotiate to end truckers’ protest in OttawaIt has been a bit of a rough road for Peterborough-Kawartha Conservative MP Michelle Ferreri. She has taken some criticism this week for demanding Prime Minister Justin Trudeau personally negotiate to bring the almost weeklong truckers’ convoy to protest in Ottawa to an end. It’s the latest in a series of social media posts that...PoliticsFeb 3, 2022
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Peterborough MPP-elect Dave Smith in for a second termAll three ridings in the Peterborough area lit up blue Thursday night as constituents re-elected three Progressive Conservative MPPs. In Peterborough-Kawartha, Dave Smith will be serving a second term in Queen’s Park, and he says he plans to help the people that put him there. Fresh off his win, the MPP-elect joined Noor Ibrahim to...The Morning Show on CHEXJun 3, 2022
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Peterborough-Kawartha MP Michelle Ferreri says city’s ‘red tape’ hampering housing developmentPeterborough-Kawartha Conservative MP Michelle Ferreri joined in at general committee Monday to provide Peterborough city councillors with an update on her work at the House of Commons. With Peterborough struggling with an affordable housing crisis, council had many questions on the progress made in securing federal funding for housing initiatives. Sam Houpt reports…PoliticsApr 11, 2022
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Kawartha Land Trust secures new propertyThe Kawartha Land Trust is known in the community for protecting areas in the Kawarthas and conserving natural environments. One of their latest major successes was securing Boyd Island, an island on Pigeon Lake originally planned to have 95 residential lots built on it. Now, the not-for-profit organization has secured The Darling Property, on the...The Morning Show on CHEXNov 20, 2017
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Flood watch issued for Peterborough and surrounding areas due to ice jamsOtonabee Region Conservation Authority has issued a flood watch for Peterborough and surrounding areas, including Selwyn, Douro-Dummer, City of Kawartha Lakes, Cavan Monaghan, Otonabee South Monaghan, and Trent Hills.The Morning Show on CHEXFeb 23, 2018
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Talking climate change, Elections Canada, campaigning and Tent City with Mike SkinnerMike Skinner, the Federal Conservative candidate for the Peterborough-Kawartha riding, stopped by Global News Morning Peterborough to give his take on the climate change, and whether evicting those in Tent City is the right step to take right now.Aug 26, 2019
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Peterborough-Kawartha MP Elect Michelle Ferreri surprised by election victoryOn Monday night Conservative candidate Michelle Ferreri was projected to win the riding of Peterborough-Kawartha, unseating two-term Liberal incumbent Maryam Monsef. On Tuesday morning Ferreri was live to talk about the win, the recent controversy about her vaccination status and what’s next.The Morning Show on CHEXSep 21, 2021
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Peterborough-Kawartha Conservative candidate canvasses in retirement home despite being only partially vaccinatedPeterborough-Kawartha Conservative candidate Michelle Ferreri has been campaigning while only partially vaccinated – sparking backlash and debate over whether a candidate’s vaccination status should be revealed to the voting public. Sam Houpt reports.Sep 13, 2021
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Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes- Brock MP Jamie Schmale on area issues and Conservative leadership raceBy summer of 2020, we’ll know who will be the new leader of the federal Conservative party in Canada. We spoke with Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes Brock MP Jamie Schmale about those in the running for the job as well as about his concerns over the mishandling of government documents.The Morning Show on CHEXFeb 10, 2020
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Global News Peterborough Update 1: August 24, 2020Erin O’Toole wince the Conservative leadership race. A woman is left without a home after a fire in Peterborough’s south end. A local naturalist sounds the alarm on rising temperatures in the Kawarthas. Lindsay Biscaia has your news update.FireAug 24, 2020
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Conservative leader Erin O’Toole calls Monsef ‘disgrace & fraud’ in leaked videoA video of Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole calling out incumbent Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef is causing a political firestorm. In a zoom call O’Toole can be heard calling Monsef a ‘disgrace’ and ‘fraud.’ Now, Monsef and her Conservative opponent Michelle Ferreri are speaking out. Katrina Squazzin has more.PoliticsSep 2, 2021
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Peterborough-Kawartha riding turns blue overnightThe long-standing bellwether streak for the federal riding of Peterborough-Kawartha snapped on election night. Conservative candidate Michelle Ferreri bucked the trend, winning her riding and defeating Liberal incumbent Maraym Monsef. Jessica Nyznik reports.PoliticsSep 21, 2021