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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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Kawartha Conservation issues watershed conditions statement ahead of milder weatherKawartha Conservation says flows and water levels are within 'seasonal range,' yet forecasted rain and snowmelt will produce 'localized runoff and elevated water levels.'EnvironmentJan 23, 2024
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High water levels pose flood risk in Peterborough, Kawartha LakesThe Otonabee River at Peterborough's Lock 19 has experienced rising water levels, with high water covering the Scotts Mills dam and its nearby jetties.WeatherApr 22, 2019
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Ministry of Environment investigates fuel spill on Trent-Severn Waterway in LakefieldTrent-Severn Waterway staff used a boom to clean up the spill on Monday night.EnvironmentJun 11, 2019
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Flood warning in effect in Peterborough as warmer weather expected next weekThe Otonabee Region Conservation Authority warns of flooding potential as the forecast shows warmer weather and rain next week.EnvironmentApr 18, 2018
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Flood watch issued for Peterborough and surrounding areas due to ice jamsOtonabee Region Conservation Authority has issued a flood watch for Peterborough and surrounding areas, including Selwyn, Douro-Dummer, City of Kawartha Lakes, Cavan Monaghan, Otonabee South Monaghan, and Trent Hills.CanadaFeb 23, 2018
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Flood warnings cancelled across Peterborough regionFlood warnings issued by the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority last month have been cancelled.EnvironmentMay 21, 2019
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Where to find Canada Day festivities, fireworks in Peterborough and surrounding areaHere's a full list of where to find Canada Day activities in Peterborough and beyond.CanadaJun 26, 2019
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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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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