Peterborough Latest News
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GoFundMe launched to support displaced family after house fire north of Havelock, Ont.The cause of a house fire just north of Havelock is not yet known, and a GoFundMe campaign has been set up for the family of four who lost everything.Fire17 mins
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Teen seeks apology after northern Ontario school board cancels visit from drag performersMohamed, who is a member of the LGBTQ community, says he was told twice by board representatives that they felt the event would be "hypersexual."Education1 hour
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City of Kawartha Lakes man pleads guilty to prohibited weapons charges: CBSAIn January 2021, a package containing firearm suppressors was found at the Vancouver International Mail Centre, leading to weapons being seized at a Kawartha Lakes residence.Crime2 hours
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Police seek suspect following armed robbery in Lindsay, Ont.Police say a woman removed an apparent handgun from a pocket and fled with cash and cigarettes on Thursday night.Crime3 hours
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Toronto Six player starts hockey club in Canada to inspire, support young Black girlsGrowing up in Oshawa, Ont., professional hockey player Saroya Tinker was often the only Black player on the ice.Canada5 hours
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Most of Ontario under extreme cold warning, arctic blast brings biting chillsEnvironment Canada says it could feel like between -30 C and -40 C across much of southern, eastern Ontario Friday morning, warning frostbite could quickly develop on exposed skin.Weather6 hours
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Growing dog populations an issue in some Ontario remote communities, shelters under pressureWhile those visits have gradually resumed, there are many dogs, such as huskies, Labradors, German shepherds and wolf-dog hybrids, to get to, Sutherland said.Canada7 hours
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Freeland to meet provincial and territorial finance ministers in TorontoThe meeting comes at a tense time for many Canadian consumers, with inflation still running hot and interest rates much higher than they were a year ago.Canada7 hours
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Snow squall warning, frostbite alert issued for Peterborough areaIn its Level 1 frostbite alert issued Thursday, Peterborough Public Health said when temperatures drop between -27 C to -38 C, exposed skin can freeze within minutes.WeatherFeb 2
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Drone drop suspected after package of contraband found at Warkworth InstitutionThe latest seizure of contraband at the prison included crystal meth, tobacco and marijuana.CrimeFeb 2
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Feds provide $1.79M to United Way Peterborough for homelessness projects by 8 groupsOn Thursday, United Way CEO Jim Russell revealed $1.79 million in funding will be distributed to eight Peterborough, Ont. organizations aiming to 'prevent and reduce homelessness.'EconomyFeb 2
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Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny, gives props to Canada for skyrocketing successEric Bauza, a voice actor from Scarborough, Ont., and the voice of many 'Looney Tunes' characters, says growing up in Canada shaped his career.EntertainmentFeb 2
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Girl dies in First Nation fire, NAN says action needed to prevent future tragediesAn organization representing 49 First Nations in northern Ontario says it is mourning the death of a 10-year-old girl after a house fire on Weenusk First Nation.CanadaFeb 2
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Peterborough police seek 4 suspects after street-level robbery, assaultA man said he was walking behind several businesses when he was assaulted by four unknown males and robbed of cash.CrimeFeb 2
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Kris Keller first woman to be president of Peterborough and District Construction AssociationKeller has worked for RBC for over 46 years, focusing 25 of those years on supporting the financial growth of business owners, including real estate and construction sectors.CanadaFeb 2
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Canadian Armed Forces to train on highways in southern, central OntarioThe army says reserve personnel from 31 Service Battalion and 23 Support Company will conduct driving training between Hamilton, Ottawa and Petawawa from Feb. 3 to 5.CanadaFeb 2
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Campbellford Memorial Hospital receives $13M for infrastructure upgrades, resource supportsAmong significant upgrades announced Thursday for the Campbellford Memorial Hospital near Peterborough was more than $9.6 million for a new HVAC system and electrical generator.HealthFeb 2
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Ontario cities urge residents to report coyote dens near homes during mating seasonThe City of Toronto says coyotes may currently be more active and visible as they search for a potential mate and it is warning residents to keep their distance.EnvironmentFeb 2
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Ontario in full support of feds’ national health care data pushOntario says it is in "full support" of the federal government's push to make health-care funding contingent on data reporting.HealthFeb 2
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Toronto driver charged after fleeing OPP on Hwy. 7 east of PeterboroughPolice say the vehicle on Hwy. 7 fled from police but was later located in a ditch on Henderson Line. The driver was not injured.CrimeFeb 2
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Hamilton Twp. man sentenced to 6 years for August 2021 fatal collision south of PeterboroughThe Aug. 6, 2021, collision between a car and pickup truck on County Road 28 claimed the life of 19-year-old Neil Henley of Roseneath, Ont.CrimeFeb 2
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Peterborough police make arrests following assault reportsIn one incident, officers responded to a physical altercation between two tenants at a residence.CrimeFeb 2
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Will winter end soon? Canadian groundhogs split on spring callsShubenacadie Sam, Nova Scotia's most famous groundhog, apparently saw her shadow this morning, predicting that winter will drag on for six more weeks.CanadaFeb 2
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Alcohol related health care visits spiked during pandemic in Ontario: studyA new Ontario study suggests there was a spike in health-care visits related to alcohol during the pandemic.HealthFeb 2
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Some Ontario boards plan to keep virtual learning even if province doesn’t require itSeveral Ontario school boards are planning to continue offering virtual learning next year, saying it's now more about a different mode of learning rather than a pandemic response.EducationFeb 2