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Spike in overdoses prompts drug poisoning alert for Northumberland CountyThe 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.'HealthMay 9
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Fourth-quarter gaming revenue slides for Peterborough, Cavan-Monaghan TownshipThe OLG says since Shorelines Casino Peterborough opened in October 2018, the city has received $12,377,384 in non-tax gaming revenue.EconomyApr 19
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Porch Pirates for Good food drive returns to support Kawartha Food Share in PeterboroughCity residents are asked to leave a bag of non-perishable food items on their front porch on Saturday, June 1 to be picked up by the food drive volunteers dressed as pirates.HealthMay 21
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Man dies in crash outside Lindsay, Ont.: policeEmergency crews responded to a single-vehicle crash on Cheese Factory Road, between Post and Settlers Road, on Thursday. A man was pronounced dead at the scene.TrafficMay 17
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Food insecurity climbs for Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton counties: reportThee Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit report examines food insecurity within its jurisdiction, noting many are struggling to pay for basic necessities.CanadaMay 22
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2 students injured with knife during fight at Campbellford high school: principalIn a letter, Campbellford District High School principal Bobbie Brown says an incident in a hallway involving four students resulted in two of them being injured.CrimeMay 23
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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.CrimeApr 22
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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.'EnvironmentApr 26
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Trillium Lakelands District School Board joins lawsuit against social media giantsAccording to a lawyer, the $2.6 billion "Schools for Social Media Change" lawsuit alleges negligence by social media giants with apps such as Instagram, TikTok, SnapChat and more.EducationMay 29
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Peterborough Musicfest 2024 lineup boasts Metric, I Mother Earth, Dwayne Gretzky and moreThe lineup of Season 37 features free live music concerts every Wednesday and Saturday from June 29 to Aug. 17 at Del Crary Park.EntertainmentMay 14
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Peterborough Musicfest generates $4.3M annually for region, study showsOf 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).EconomyMay 1
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HKPR health unit to issue 2,000 student suspensions for incomplete immunizationsThe Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit issued second notices on Monday to parents to get their child's immunization records updated.HealthApr 22
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Peterborough employers question Fleming College move to slash 29 programsArea 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.EconomyMay 7
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Ontario couple celebrates $70M Lotto Max win after keeping it secret for 2 monthsThe 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.CanadaApr 25
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Land, buildings sought as need for Peterborough County child-care spaces surgesAs of April, there are 3,700 children in Peterborough city and county on a wait-list for a child-care service.CanadaApr 17
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Toxic drug supply identified in Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County: health unitHaliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit alerted community partners and first responders about a spike in suspected opioid drug poisonings.HealthApr 9
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Peterborough YWCA’s Walk A Mile In Their Shoes fundraiser returns after 4-year hiatusFor 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.HealthApr 10
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Parents weigh in on proposed overhaul of Peterborough-area school boundariesThe 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.EducationApr 18
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Wounded Warriors partners with Kawartha Lakes police to boost mental health supportsWounded Warriors Canada provides additional mental health services and supports to police officers and staff, other emergency service personnel, military members and veterans.CanadaMar 26
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11th annual Spark Photo Festival features 26 exhibits across Peterborough areaThe annual Spark Photo Festival in Peterborough, Northumberland, and Kawartha Lakes showcases the work of local photographers, and aims to make their art more accessible.EntertainmentApr 5