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Ennismore house fire leaves mother, 3 children homeless as family dog dies in blaze
A Sunday morning fire destroyed a home in Ennismore and claimed the family’s pet dog. Continue reading
Retro Peterborough lacrosse jerseys now available for purchase
Part of the proceeds will go towards the Peterborough Lakers Alumni Association, which helps support lacrosse programs in the city. Continue reading
Black Lives Matter rally in downtown Peterborough attracts hundreds
The rally began at noon at Millennium Park and saw participants march to the Peterborough Police Service station and Confederation Square. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Peterborough paramedics testing dozens for COVID-19; police equipped for pandemic
Peterborough paramedics have been assisting Peterborough Public Health, Peterborough Regional Health Centre and other health-care providers by conducting in-home tests for COVID-19. Continue reading
Lindsay, Ont., father-to-be remembered for kind heart and big personality
Family and friends of Wade Hartin say they are still searching for answers after he was killed while working at a ski resort near Uxbridge. Continue reading
Peterborough Fire Services reminding residents to practise fire safety this holiday season
While Christmas trees, lights, candles and other holiday decorations can add a festive touch to your home, they can also be fire hazards if not looked after properly. Continue reading
Peterborough-area hockey player says he was told to ‘go back to where you came from, immigrant’
The Ontario Minor Hockey Association is investigating the alleged incident at an arena in Millbrook. Continue reading
Concrete contractors save man from hotel room fire in Peterborough
Fire crews say two men helped an elderly man escape a smoke-filled room at the Trentwinds International Centre and Motor Hotel. Continue reading
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