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Peterborough County council backs Community Safety Zone for stretch of Hwy. 7Municipal officials and OPP are requesting a section of Hwy. 7 just east of Peterborough, Ont., to be designated a community safety zone to help address speeding and collisions.TrafficNov 6, 2025
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‘Full lawn watering ban’ in place for Ontario villageSelwyn, which is in Peterborough County, says on its website the break in Lakefield – a village adjacent to the Otonabee River – is impacting the capacity of its water system.CanadaAug 6, 2025
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Dismembered head found 36 years ago in Ontario river. Now, police know who he isThe homicide of the Otonabee River man has mystified investigators ever since the grisly discovery was made by members of a recreational dive club more than three decades ago.CrimeDec 11, 2024
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Lifesaving Society sounds alarm as child drownings nearly double from 2009-10<p> Kids under five more at risk of drowning, says Lifesaving Society <p>TORONTO - Children under five are at a high risk of drowning, so greater caution should be taken when they are near water, the Lifesaving Society warned Tuesday.</p> <p>With summer here, many Canadians will be heading to t</p>Jun 21, 2011
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Possible frazil ice prompts flood watch for Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough areaOtonabee Conservation says with colder temperatures this week, along with a lack of ice cover on the Otonabee River, there is a chance for frazil ice, which could lead to flooding.WeatherJan 15, 2024
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Riding profile: Northumberland-Peterborough SouthSeven candidates are on the June 7 ballot in Northumberland-Peterborough South.PoliticsMay 29, 2018
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City considers scrapping old motto for ‘Peterborough: Where Roads and Rivers Meet’The new motto is part of a $77,000 rebranding initiative struck up by City Hall as they not only look to replace the old 'Peterborough - It's a Natural' slogan but also to revamp the city's website and marketing material.PoliticsJul 25, 2017
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Police dive team searching for evidence in Peterborough homicideA police dive team is searching a section of river in Peterborough, Ont., today for evidence in a homicide case involving a 74-year-old woman.CrimeJul 20, 2015
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Peterborough man charged with impaired driving after collision with OPP cruiserOPP say early Sunday a vehicle struck a police cruiser in Otonabee-South Monaghan Township. It was one of three impaired driving incidents in a 12-hour span on the weekend.CrimeAug 21, 2023
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Historic Lake Edge Cottages resort in Lakefield goes solar with federal fundingOn Wednesday, business and community supporters gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the installation of 110 solar panels on the historic Lake Edge Cottages.EnvironmentAug 16, 2023
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County Road 28 roundabout 3-vehicle collision sends 1 to hospital: Peterborough County OPPPeterborough County OPP say one of the drivers suffered minor injuries in the three-vehicle collision, which closed the north-south lanes of the County Road 28 roundabout.TrafficAug 16, 2023
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Peterborough County OPP make weekend impaired boating arrestsOn the weekend, Peterborough County OPP made two impaired driving arrests for boaters on Crystal Lake.CrimeJul 24, 2023
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Flood watch issued for Peterborough area with heavy rainfall expectedOtonabee Conservation warns the forecasted rainfall will 'generate saturated ground conditions resulting in direct surface runoff into low-lying areas, wetlands, and watercourses.'CanadaApr 28, 2023
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Jeep rolls after collision with street sweeper in Lakefield, Ont.Two people were taken to hospital as a precaution after a Jeep and street sweeper collided in Lakefield on Thursday morning.TrafficApr 20, 2023
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Otonabee Conservation now managing former gravel pit south of PeterboroughThe gravel pit licence for the Otonabee Conservation-owned property was recently surrendered by the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry.EnvironmentJan 25, 2023
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1 arrested after drugs found during traffic stop in Peterborough: policePolice seized a quantity of crack cocaine, heroin and crystal meth during a traffic stop early Monday.CrimeDec 29, 2021
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Flood watch issued as Peterborough area expected to receive heavy rain, strong windsThe Peterborough region beginning Friday night can expect heavy rain between 25 and 40 millimetres and strong winds with gusts between 70 and 90 kilometres per hour.WeatherDec 10, 2021
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Driver escapes after pickup crashes into Otonabee River south of Lakefield: Peterborough County OPPA pickup truck crashed into the river along County Road 32 near Lakefield.TrafficOct 18, 2021
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E-bike rider charged with impaired driving in Peterborough: policePolice allege the e-biker rider failed to stop for an officer who was on patrol in the Neal Drive area on Monday night.CrimeAug 4, 2021
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Marmora man charged with drug-impaired driving on Highway 7 east of Peterborough: OPPPeterborough County OPP say the vehicle was 'mechanically unfit' for the roadway, leading to multiple Highway Traffic Act offences.CrimeApr 9, 2021