Spike in overdoses prompts drug poisoning alert for Northumberland County
The Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit is connecting recent opioid drug poisonings with a light yellow or green substance being sold as fentanyl or 'down.'
Health
May 9
Fourth-quarter gaming revenue slides for Peterborough, Cavan-Monaghan Township
The OLG says since Shorelines Casino Peterborough opened in October 2018, the city has received $12,377,384 in non-tax gaming revenue.
Economy
Apr 19
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
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at Ken Reid Conservation Area on May 11
'We have wetlands, the lake, mature forests, less mature forests, meadow habitats so we are kind of hitting all the marks for all different bird species.'
Environment
Apr 26
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
Peterborough Musicfest generates $4.3M annually for region, study shows
Of the 110,000 in attendance during the 2023 Peterborough Musicfest season, the assessment says 63 per cent were considered local (within a 40-kilometre range).
Economy
May 1
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
Peterborough YWCA’s Walk A Mile In Their Shoes fundraiser returns after 4-year hiatus
For 2009 to 2019, Walk A Mile In Her Shoes raised nearly $1 million to support victims of gender-based violence. The newly named walk returns May 24.
Health
Apr 10
Land, buildings sought as need for Peterborough County child-care spaces surges
As of April, there are 3,700 children in Peterborough city and county on a wait-list for a child-care service.
Canada
Apr 17
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
Peterborough employers question Fleming College move to slash 29 programs
Area businesses that rely on Fleming grads say they'll feel the impact of the college's decision to cancel 29 programs due to the cap imposed on international student admissions.
Economy
May 7
Wounded Warriors partners with Kawartha Lakes police to boost mental health supports
Wounded Warriors Canada provides additional mental health services and supports to police officers and staff, other emergency service personnel, military members and veterans.
Canada
Mar 26
Parents weigh in on proposed overhaul of Peterborough-area school boundaries
The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board has four options with different school boundaries that could potentially impact more than two dozen schools and multiple programs.
Education
Apr 18
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
Bolsover left divided after Parks Canada opts to not rebuild swing bridge
The Boundary Road swing bridge had been closed and removed since January 2021 and plans to rebuild the bridge have been delayed several times.
Traffic
Mar 22
11th annual Spark Photo Festival features 26 exhibits across Peterborough area
The annual Spark Photo Festival in Peterborough, Northumberland, and Kawartha Lakes showcases the work of local photographers, and aims to make their art more accessible.
Entertainment
Apr 5
Proposed overhaul of Peterborough area school boundaries aims to tackle overcapacity
The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board has four concepts to address student overcapacity. Changes could impact two dozen schools in Peterborough city and county.
Education
Apr 5
Sayers Foods, Apsley, Ont.’s only grocery store, reopens after massive 2020 fire
A fire in December 2020 destroyed Sayers Foods in Apsley. The popular grocery store is reopening on March 25, 2024.
Canada
Mar 25
Remote work and how it’s shaping where people are now buying homes in Ontario
Home sales prices across Ontario and the proportion of employees working remotely are both down from record highs but remain elevated from pre-pandemic levels.
Canada
Mar 27
Meet an Ontario family who say they’re out of options for child care
Megan Saunders, 34, thought she was doing everything right to secure child care early on, but now she is finding herself in an impossible situation.
Education
Mar 15
