Heath officials warn of whooping cough cases in City of Kawartha Lakes
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit advises parents and guardians to ensure their child's immunization are up to date and on file with the health unit.
Health
Apr 16
Motorcyclist dies in crash in Kawartha Lakes: OPP
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP say a motorcylist died in a crash on Saturday afternoon on Mount Horeb Road in the west end of the village of Omemee.
Traffic
May 5
30 tenants displaced after fire destroys apartment in Bobcaygeon, Ont.
CIty of Kawartha Lakes Coun. Pat Warren says 30 tenants in 16 apartment units have been displaced following a large fire late Thursday afternoon.
Fire
May 3
Ontario couple celebrates $70M Lotto Max win after keeping it secret for 2 months
The winning ticket for the Feb. 20 Lotto Max draw was purchased at a grocery store in the City of Kawartha Lakes. The couple is from Lakeside, Ont.
Canada
Apr 25
Coroner’s inquest called in fatal police shooting of man in Kawartha Lakes in 2021
The SIU cleared a City of Kawartha Lakes OPP officer after determining a man first drew his rifle at the officer outside a residence on November 25, 2021.
Crime
Apr 24
Near collision at RIDE stop leads to impaired driving arrest: Kawartha Lakes OPP
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP say a vehicle entering a RIDE program early Thursday nearly caused a head-on collision. The driver is facing impaired charges.
Crime
Apr 11
1 dead in County Road 36 crash in City of Kawartha Lakes: OPP
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP say the driver of a vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash on County Road 36 on Monday night.
Traffic
Mar 26
3 arrested following break-in at Woodville pharmacy: Kawartha Lakes OPP
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP say around 1:25 a.m. on March 30, officers responded to a break and enter in progress at the business.
Crime
Apr 2
Ontario provides Kawartha Lakes $1.56M for reaching 90% of 2023 housing targets
With 431 new housing units, the City of Kawartha Lakes achieved 90 per cent of its housing target in 2023. The municipality has been tasked with 6,500 home builds in eight years.
Economy
Apr 4
Eye-catching lottery ticket lands Kawartha Lakes man $100K prize
The winning ticket was purchased his ticket at the Ultramar gas station on Hwy. 7 in Manilla in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Consumer
Feb 29
Ontario EV driver arrested for drinking while charging car at OPP station parking lot
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP say a 39-year-old man was consuming alcohol while charging his EV in the detachment's parking lot on Saturday.
Crime
Feb 20
Crash into hydro pole in Kawartha Lakes leads to impaired driving arrest: OPP
Kawartha Lakes OPP around 1:45 a.m. on Sunday responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Eldon Road. They found a vehicle that had left the road and struck a hydro pole.
Crime
Apr 15
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.
Crime
Apr 22
Youth arrested after fentanyl, cocaine seized in Lindsay, Ont.: police
The Kawartha Lakes Police Service estimates the street value of the drugs seized is approximately $10,000.
Crime
May 1
More charges laid in Hwy 35 collision that sent 4 to hospital: Kawartha Lakes OPP
A collision on Nov. 5, 2023, saw four people sent to Toronto hospitals, one of them was airlifted. The driver of the pickup truck faces additional charges.
Crime
Apr 5
Overdoses, deaths prompt Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland Drug Strategy relaunch
The goal of the drug strategy is to 'facilitate a collaborative, evidence-based approach to minimize the risks and harms associated with substance use.'
Health
Apr 23
Whooping cough case confirmed in Peterborough region: health unit
The health unit did not state where the case was confirmed within its jurisdiction of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.
Health
Apr 26
No injuries after overnight fire destroys barn in Kawartha Lakes
Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Chief Terry Jones says around 1:40 a.m. Saturday, crews responded to a report of a barn fire on Bethel Road, west of Fowler's Corners.
Fire
Apr 8
Otonabee Conservation issues flood watch for Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough area
Otonabee Conservation warns flooding is possible for the Kawartha Lakes from the Tri-Lakes (Buckhorn, Pigeon and Chemong) eastward to the Otonabee and Trent Rivers and Rice Lake.
Weather
Apr 15
HKPR health unit to issue 2,000 student suspensions for incomplete immunizations
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit issued second notices on Monday to parents to get their child's immunization records updated.
Health
Apr 22
