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Peterborough mayor says affordable housing plan for 2,000 units in motion
The city is currently updating its official plan. Mayor Therrien says the new play will provide more flexibility with development. Continue reading
Tent city in Peterborough continues to grow as officials seek solutions
After the recent closure of a local homeless shelter, many displaced people in Peterborough have turned to camping on municipal property. Continue reading
Peterborough MP, mayor praise $71M funding announcement for Via Rail’s high-frequency rail project
The government of Canada is investing $71.1 million in the next stage of a proposal for high-frequency rail service from Quebec City to Toronto. Continue reading
Downtown Peterborough businesses will have access to naloxone kits
The Downtown Business Improvement Area is partnering with Peterborough Public Health and PARN to provide naloxone kits at no cost to downtown businesses. Continue reading
Peterborough monument honouring MMIWG, sexual assault survivors unveiled
The pebble mosaic near the Otonabee River is part of the Countdown Public Art Legacy Project, which began in 2016 and features eight pebble mosaics across the province to date. Continue reading
Peterborough frontline workers alarmed by weekend spike in opioid overdoses
Two local organizations that help the homeless and poor say that since last July, there have been 50 suspected overdoses at their facilities. Continue reading
54-year-old man killed in ATV crash in Minden Hills
The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police say the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Continue reading
Impaired driving charge laid following Peterborough crash
Police say an investigation revealed the car was travelling at 122 kilometres per hour when it crashed. Continue reading
Dallas Green, The Sheepdogs, k-os to perform at Peterborough Musicfest
Rock, pop, hip-hop and country acts will take the stage at this year’s Peterborough Musicfest. Continue reading
Flood warnings cancelled across Peterborough region
Flood warnings issued by the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority last month have been cancelled. Continue reading
Omemee woman walks 160 km over long weekend for heart health research
Annie Smith suffers from a rare inflammatory disease called cardiac sarcoidosis. Continue reading
Peterborough police lay charges after weapons reportedly spotted during Victoria Day event
Police were called to Del Crary Park just after 6:30 p.m. on Saturday after receiving reports that a weapon had been seen. Continue reading
Peterborough-area woman celebrates 100th birthday
Ruby Hicks is the oldest living citizen of Alderville First Nation. Continue reading
Peterborough Downtown Farmers’ Market officially open for business
Every year, a wide variety of Peterborough vendors gather to sell a range of products, including fruits and vegetables, prepared meals and baked goods. Continue reading
Peterborough gifts that are sure to impress mom this Mother’s Day
Peterborough has plenty of options for everyone, whether you’re looking at going the traditional route or searching for something more outside the box. Continue reading