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Ontario election 2025 results: Peterborough-KawarthaPeterborough-Kawartha is a provincial riding located in Central Ontario.CanadaFeb 25
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Ontario skills program pairs Peterborough students with construction, aviation employersStudents will partake in an eight-week placement for on-the-job experience, relying on the skills learned in high school construction and aviation programs.EconomyJul 16, 2024
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Morrow Park eyed for twin-pad arena, possible spot for Peterborough Memorial Centre replacementAfter plans to build a twin-pad arena were put on pause at Fleming College, city council is now looking at Morrow Park as the new location.CanadaNov 10, 2020
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9 suspected opioid overdose deaths in Peterborough in JanuaryPeterborough Police and Peterborough Public Health aren't releasing the number of suspected opioid overdose deaths due to privacy concerns.HealthFeb 2, 2021
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Feds, Ontario provide $46M to support nearly 1,100 new homes in PeterboroughFederal and provincial funding will support several major housing projects in Peterborough, including the construction of two apartment buildings.EconomyOct 11, 2023
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Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith gets new parliamentary assistant role in caucusDave Smith will now serve as the parliamentary assistant to Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Neil Lumsden.CanadaMar 10, 2023
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Ontario provides $725,000 to Peterborough hospital to support ALC beds, emergency departmentPeterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith said that of the $725,109 investment, $537,000 will expand transitional care beds to assist ALC patient volumes.HealthDec 19, 2022
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$3M in government funding to upgrade Lakefield water treatment plant, water mainsThe funding is from both the federal and provincial governments through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream.CanadaDec 15, 2022
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Peterborough politicians condemn protests outside home of medical officer of healthAs of Thursday afternoon, police arrested two people after responding to reports of another protest at the home of Peterborough's medical officer of health.CrimeJan 20, 2022
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Ontario commits to second MRI at Peterborough Regional Health CentreDr. Peter McLaughlin, PRHC's president and CEO, says since 2017, outpatient MRI requests have increased 53 per cent at the regional hospital.PoliticsNov 10, 2021
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Ontario approves $1.67M to expand natural gas lines in Selwyn Township in Peterborough County: MPPPeterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith announced $1,674,964 to support new natural gas connections for 77 homes and businesses in Selwyn Township.EconomyJun 9, 2021
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Central Ontario paramedics can direct 911 palliative calls to care other than ER in pilot projectPalliative patients after receiving on-scene care can have the option for paramedics to coordinate follow-up care directly with a primary care provider or with a local hospice.HealthMay 7, 2021
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$3.5M in government funding supports affordable housing project in Peterborough, HavelockThe funding supports housing projects on Bonaccord Street in Peterborough and on Smith Drive in Havelock.EconomyMay 6, 2021
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32 new spaces approved for new Riverview Manor long-term care in Peterborough: MPPThe additional spaces will be part of the new 192-bed long-term care home on Langton Street.HealthNov 20, 2020
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911 model of care by paramedics to expand in Peterborough city, county: MPP SmithThe latest phase of the 911 model of care will focus on "treat and release," MPP Dave Smith announced Friday.HealthOct 28, 2022
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Queen Elizabeth II’s tours of Canada included visits to Cobourg, Port Hope, Ont.Queen Elizabeth II visited Port Hope in 1959 and Cobourg in 1973.CanadaSep 8, 2022
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Virtual town hall meeting to discuss proposed Express Go bus line between Peterborough and GTAThe proposed route would go from Peterborough to the Go Bus station at Highway 407 and Yonge Street in Richmond Hill.TrafficFeb 11, 2022
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Peterborough to host 2022 Ontario 55+ Summer Games after 2-year delayThe Ontario 55+ Summer Games will be held at venues in Peterborough and Peterborough County Aug. 9 to 11.PoliticsFeb 10, 2022
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Ontario provides $205K to YWCA Peterborough and Kawartha Sexual Assault CentreThe over $200,000 will be used for services and programs to support survivors of human trafficking and women who have experienced violence.CanadaFeb 10, 2022
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Peterborough child care operators refuse to reopen until province reinstates fundingThe board of directors for 11 child centres from Peterborough and Peterborough County are deferring reopening until funding conditions are met.EconomyJun 12, 2020