Heath officials warn of whooping cough cases in City of Kawartha Lakes
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit advises parents and guardians to ensure their child's immunization are up to date and on file with the health unit.
Health
Apr 16
Ontario couple celebrates $70M Lotto Max win after keeping it secret for 2 months
The winning ticket for the Feb. 20 Lotto Max draw was purchased at a grocery store in the City of Kawartha Lakes. The couple is from Lakeside, Ont.
Canada
Apr 25
1 dead in County Road 36 crash in City of Kawartha Lakes: OPP
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP say the driver of a vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash on County Road 36 on Monday night.
Traffic
Mar 26
Coroner’s inquest called in fatal police shooting of man in Kawartha Lakes in 2021
The SIU cleared a City of Kawartha Lakes OPP officer after determining a man first drew his rifle at the officer outside a residence on November 25, 2021.
Crime
Apr 24
Near collision at RIDE stop leads to impaired driving arrest: Kawartha Lakes OPP
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP say a vehicle entering a RIDE program early Thursday nearly caused a head-on collision. The driver is facing impaired charges.
Crime
Apr 11
3 arrested following break-in at Woodville pharmacy: Kawartha Lakes OPP
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP say around 1:25 a.m. on March 30, officers responded to a break and enter in progress at the business.
Crime
Apr 2
Ontario provides Kawartha Lakes $1.56M for reaching 90% of 2023 housing targets
With 431 new housing units, the City of Kawartha Lakes achieved 90 per cent of its housing target in 2023. The municipality has been tasked with 6,500 home builds in eight years.
Economy
Apr 4
Eye-catching lottery ticket lands Kawartha Lakes man $100K prize
The winning ticket was purchased his ticket at the Ultramar gas station on Hwy. 7 in Manilla in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Consumer
Feb 29
Ontario EV driver arrested for drinking while charging car at OPP station parking lot
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP say a 39-year-old man was consuming alcohol while charging his EV in the detachment's parking lot on Saturday.
Crime
Feb 20
Crash into hydro pole in Kawartha Lakes leads to impaired driving arrest: OPP
Kawartha Lakes OPP around 1:45 a.m. on Sunday responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Eldon Road. They found a vehicle that had left the road and struck a hydro pole.
Crime
Apr 15
More charges laid in Hwy 35 collision that sent 4 to hospital: Kawartha Lakes OPP
A collision on Nov. 5, 2023, saw four people sent to Toronto hospitals, one of them was airlifted. The driver of the pickup truck faces additional charges.
Crime
Apr 5
Police seize firearm during traffic stop in Lindsay, Ont.
Police allege the suspect was currently suspended from driving but during a traffic stop, officers located a firearm in the vehicle.
Crime
Apr 22
Overdoses, deaths prompt Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland Drug Strategy relaunch
The goal of the drug strategy is to 'facilitate a collaborative, evidence-based approach to minimize the risks and harms associated with substance use.'
Health
Apr 23
No injuries after overnight fire destroys barn in Kawartha Lakes
Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Chief Terry Jones says around 1:40 a.m. Saturday, crews responded to a report of a barn fire on Bethel Road, west of Fowler's Corners.
Fire
Apr 8
Whooping cough case confirmed in Peterborough region: health unit
The health unit did not state where the case was confirmed within its jurisdiction of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.
Health
7 hours
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
Insp. Kirk Robertson named next chief of Kawartha Lakes Police Service
Kirk Robertson has served with the municipal police service for the past 22 years in a number of roles. He'll begin his new role as police chief on May 19.
Canada
Apr 5
HKPR health unit to issue 2,000 student suspensions for incomplete immunizations
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit issued second notices on Monday to parents to get their child's immunization records updated.
Health
Apr 22
Toxic drug supply identified in Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County: health unit
Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit alerted community partners and first responders about a spike in suspected opioid drug poisonings.
Health
Apr 9
Charges dropped against 3 Ontario police officers for killing toddler in shooting
The SIU say a Kawartha Lakes OPP shooting in 2020 claimed the life of 18-month old Jameson Shapiro and his dad, William Shapiro. OPP were responding to a reported abduction.
Crime
Mar 25
