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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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Spelunking is back this season at Warsaw Caves Conservation Area'I’ve always enjoyed bringing my family out here, the caves are just a great little adventure to take your family on,' said Jessie James with Otonabee Conservation.CanadaMay 12, 2022
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Trent-Severn Waterway construction projects will not affect boating season: Parks CanadaConstruction continues on the replacement projects at the Scotts Mills Dam at Lock 19 in Peterborough and the swing bridge at Lock 32 in Bobcaygeon.EconomyMar 25, 2022
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Child dies, another seriously injured after school bus collides with truck in Lyster, Que.A five year-old boy has died and another is seriously injured after a school bus collided with a bucket truck Tuesday afternoon.NewsDec 15, 2021
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Eye in the sky: Peterborough police to use drone in traffic investigationsSgt. Ryan Wilson says one service member has been licensed to operate the drone for investigations with the Peterborough Police Service.CanadaMar 10, 2020
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5 drivers charged with impaired driving in Peterborough County: OPPFive people were charged with impaired driving in separate incidents during weekend patrols by Peterborough County OPP.CrimeFeb 3, 2020
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Norwood man charged with impaired, dangerous driving after SUV crashes into Otonabee RiverPolice allege the driver was impaired by drugs and assaulted an officer during his arrest.CrimeDec 13, 2019
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Otonabee Conservation issues flood watch for Peterborough area as rainfall warning in effectA low-pressure system is expected to bring between 40 and 60 millimetres of rainfall Wednesday and an additional 20 millimetres on Thursday.WeatherSep 22, 2021
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Flood watch issued for section of Trent-Severn Waterway in Otonabee Region watershedThe Haliburton Lakes/Reservoir Lakes Region flows into the Kawartha Lakes, the Otonabee River, Rice Lake and the Trent River, which could see water levels rise, 'possibly rapidly.'EnvironmentMar 19, 2021
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Impaired driving charge laid within hour of Festive RIDE campaign launch in Peterborough: OPPThe Festive RIDE and Red Ribbon campaigns focus on impaired drivers.CrimeNov 21, 2019
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Great Blue Heron selected as City of Peterborough’s first official birdA community vote held Aug. 2 to Sept. 5 allowed residents to nominate their favourite local bird species from a list of 16 curated by Bird Friendly Peterborough.EnvironmentSep 23, 2022
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Body found in Otonabee River in Peterborough, Ont.: policePolice say the body of a 46-year-old man was found in the Otonabee River in Peterborough, Ont., Thursday morning.CrimeMar 30, 2023
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Freezing rain, strong winds expected for Peterborough area, City of Kawartha LakesThe region can expect freezing rain on Thursday with light ice accretion followed by heavy rain and southwestern winds.WeatherFeb 8, 2023
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Police make weekend impaired driving arrests in Lindsay, Peterborough CountyIn Lindsay, police responded to a report that a vehicle had struck a parked car along Queen Street.CrimeNov 28, 2022
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Driver airlifted following crash in Norwood area: Peterborough County OPPAccording to Peterborough County OPP, around 11:45 p.m., emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle crash on Asphodel 4th Line in Asphodel-Norwood Township.TrafficOct 7, 2022
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Peterborough man charged with assaulting rideshare driver: OPPPolice say a passenger assaulted a rideshare driver after departing a golf course south of Peterborough.CrimeJun 22, 2021
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2 arrested after fentanyl, cocaine found in vehicle on Chemong Road in Peterborough: OPPOPP say a search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of fentanyl, cocaine, a spring-loaded knife and a collapsible baton.CrimeJun 21, 2021
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Johnson Park identified as potential site for new Canadian Canoe Museum in PeterboroughThere are plans to build a new museum next to the Peterborough Lift Lock.Nov 26, 2020