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
Overcrowding at Crestwood schools prompts program changes at 2 Peterborough area schools
The changes aim to address enrolment pressures at both Crestwood Secondary School and Crestwood Intermediate School. Both are expected to be overcapacity in September 2024.
Education
Feb 28
Peterborough police’s Community FIRST team busy with property crime calls
Peterborough, Ont.'s Community FIRST property-crime pilot project responded to almost 200 calls as Feb. 8 and made 58 arrests. It also helped recover stolen property in 55 cases.
Canada
Feb 23
‘Blankets for People’ campaign returns to help Peterborough area homeless
The Blankets for People campaign will run Jan. 8 to March 15 in Peterborough city and county. It also features a number of pop-up drop-off sessions at county arenas.
Health
Jan 5
Peterborough mayor urges collaboration with townships to attract business
Mayor Jeff Leal says the city is willing to consider extending municipal services to neighbouring townships if it were to result in serviced lands where manufacturers could locate.
Politics
Dec 21, 2023
Peterborough police to launch 4-officer team to tackle property crimes
The Community-Focused Investigation and Response Support Team will consist of four officers tasked with just investigating property crimes which have risen 28 per cent since 2018.
Crime
Nov 16, 2023
Peterborough police chief argues 11.7% budget hike needed to ‘just keep the lights on’
Police service chief Stuart Betts held a town hall Monday to outline reasons the service needs a 11.7 budget hike in 2024. He also hinted about plans for a new police station.
Economy
Sep 19, 2023
Peterborough Catholic school board selects John Connolly as new trustee for city
The board of trustees on Tuesday selected John Connolly to fill the trustee vacancy for the City of Peterborough. The position opened after the mid-July resignation of Mike Ayotte.
Education
Sep 14, 2023
Peterborough paramedics union says lingering staffing shortage poses risks
CUPE Local 4911 says down-staffing of ambulances — where a paramedic's shift is not staffed — is 'becoming the norm' for Peterborough County-City Paramedics services.
Health
Jul 27, 2023
Peterborough city council approves 2023 budget with 3.15% property tax increase
The municipal budget includes $29.1 million for the Peterborough Police Service's budget, despite council initially asking the service to reduce the budget request.
Economy
Jan 31, 2023
Peterborough Public Health to provide accessible flu shots for children under two
The health unit is hosting a series of clinics exclusively for families with children under two years old who do not have a healthcare provider.
Health
Oct 25, 2021
COVID-19: 11 new cases, workplace outbreak in Peterborough area; 25 proof of vaccination complaints
The health unit said on Friday that as of Sept. 22, it has received approximately 25 complaints related to proof of vaccine, with some being repeated for the same establishment
Health
Oct 1, 2021
COVID-19: 5 new cases for Peterborough area; 52% of eligible residents received first vaccine dose
According to the Peterborough health unit's COVID tracker, there are 109 active cases, down from 121 reported Wednesday. There were 106 reported on Tuesday.
Health
May 20, 2021
$3.5M in government funding supports affordable housing project in Peterborough, Havelock
The funding supports housing projects on Bonaccord Street in Peterborough and on Smith Drive in Havelock.
Economy
May 6, 2021
Online voting for Peterborough municipal election opens Oct. 1; advance polls Saturdays
Peterborough voters can cast their ballots online beginning midnight on Oct 1. Online voting remains open until Oct. 24 at 8 p.m.
Canada
Sep 29, 2022
Coronavirus: Peterborough cases remain at 91, Northumberland County reports 1 new case
Northumberland County reports 1 new case on Thursday, according to the Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit.
Health
Jun 11, 2020
Coronavirus: Hours of operation changing for drive-thru testing clinic in Peterborough
The clinic at the Kinsmen Civic Centre for residents without symptoms will now operate weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Health
Jun 11, 2020
Annual Peterborough police report highlights overall rise in city’s crime rate
The Peterborough Police Service's report found the city's overall crime rate increased in 2018 by 5.7 per cent compared to 2017.
Crime
May 23, 2019
Peterborough Public Health to host several flu shot clinics in city, Millbrook
The health unit is hosting clinics for children ages six months to two years who do not have a primary care provider and a community clinic in Millbrook.
Health
Nov 2, 2022
Peterborough area hate crime rate in 2020 highest of Canada’s census metropolitan areas: report
Over the three-year span, 89 hate incidents were reported to Peterborough police, with 52 being deemed a crime.
Crime
Mar 22, 2022
