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Man, youth from Toronto arrested after drugs seized in Lindsay: policePolice say a search warrant executed early Friday in Lindsay lead to the seizure of fentanyl, cocaine and several thousands dollars in cash.CrimeJun 28
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Peterborough health officials applaud AMO stance on opioid crisisA report from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario calls for more action from the province to tackle the opioid crisis that saw 2,300 people die in 2023 alone.HealthJul 10
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Fleming College president talks program cuts, ‘perplexed’ by Peterborough council motionPresident Maureen Adamson says the college will lose 'millions' in revenue, in large part due to the new federal cap on international students. Twenty-nine programs are being cut.EducationJun 26
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Kawartha Lakes Police Chief Mark Mitchell retires after 38-year policing careerMark Mitchell spent 38 years in policing and was named chief of the Kawartha Lakes Police Service in 2018. He officially retired from the force on Friday.CanadaMay 17
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Youth arrested after fentanyl, cocaine seized in Lindsay, Ont.: policeThe Kawartha Lakes Police Service estimates the street value of the drugs seized is approximately $10,000.CrimeMay 1
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Insp. Kirk Robertson named next chief of Kawartha Lakes Police ServiceKirk Robertson has served with the municipal police service for the past 22 years in a number of roles. He'll begin his new role as police chief on May 19.CanadaApr 5
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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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Overdoses, deaths prompt Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland Drug Strategy relaunchThe goal of the drug strategy is to 'facilitate a collaborative, evidence-based approach to minimize the risks and harms associated with substance use.'HealthApr 23
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Peterborough 2023 Sunshine List led by hospital CEO, university presidentDr. Lynn Mikula, who began as the president and CEO of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre in 2023, was the highest-paid top public-sector employee in Peterborough in 2023.CanadaMar 28
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Bolsover left divided after Parks Canada opts to not rebuild swing bridgeThe Boundary Road swing bridge had been closed and removed since January 2021 and plans to rebuild the bridge have been delayed several times.TrafficMar 22
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1 arrested after firearm seized from Cameron residence: Kawartha Lakes OPPInvestigators located and seized a semi-automatic rifle, ammunition, knives, various firearm parts and a prohibited device from a home in Cameron early Friday.CrimeJan 12
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House fire in Lindsay, Ont., deemed suspicious: fire chiefFire chief Terry Jones says around 2 a.m., emergency crews from Lindsay, Ops and Emily stations responded to a house fire on Russell St. East. No injuries were reported.FireDec 18, 2023
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Peterborough County declares intimate partner violence an epidemicThe unanimous approval came following a presentation by executive directors Brittany McMillan with the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre and Kim Dolan with the local YWCA branch.CanadaDec 13, 2023
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Kawartha Lakes mother wants school bus stop moved off Highway 35 in PontypoolA mother says a school bus stop at an intersection on Highway 35 is a risk for her daughter and other students. The original stop was on a private road off of the highway.TrafficDec 14, 2023
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Peterborough adopts ‘course-correction’ 2024 budget with 7% all-inclusive tax rateThe city made a number of recommendations — including raising transit fares and dipping into reserves — to get the tax rate reduced from 9.59 per cent to settle on seven per cent.EconomyDec 12, 2023
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Peterborough-area survivors of intimate partner violence to share their stories at PDAN eventSurvivors will share their stories during the It Happens Here event on Dec. 7 hosted by Peterborough Domestic Abuse Network at Market Hall Performing Arts CentreHealthNov 30, 2023
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City of Peterborough declares intimate partner violence an epidemicPrior to council's approval, the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre and YWCA addressed the high number of Peterborough-area victims who don't report gender-based violence to police.CanadaNov 28, 2023
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Woman arrested for decade-long frauds at Peterborough business: policePolice say an audit dating back to 2011 determined an employee had taken nearly $330,000 through various means. The audit covered the woman's employment with the business.CrimeNov 6, 2023
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Woman accused of threatening City of Kawartha Lakes staff member: policeAmong other incidents on Wednesday include an arrest for assault with a weapon, a shoplifting arrest and a reported stolen pickup truckCrimeOct 19, 2023
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City of Kawartha Lakes OPP investigate ‘suspicious death’ of senior in Fenelon FallsCity of Kawartha Lakes OPPsay around 7:37 p.m. on Oct. 2, officers responded to the reports of a 79-year-old woman found dead in a residence on Kanata Trail.CrimeOct 4, 2023