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Peterborough firefighters tackle solar panel on fire at south-end homePeterborough Fire Services platoon chief Jeff Guest said just before noon on Thursday, firefighters responded to a fire at a home on Crawford Drive and found solar panels on fire.FireMay 31
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Barbecue blamed for west-end house fire in PeterboroughPeterborough Fire Services says while crews were en route to a reported barbecue fire at a home on Glenforest Boulevard, the call was upgraded to a house fire.FireMay 21
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Peterborough east end gas leak near school prompts request to remain insideEnbridge Gas and Peterborough Fire Services are advising students and staff at Kaawaate East City Public School to remain inside due to a gas leak on nearby Armour Road.EducationMay 22
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3 rescued during fire at south-end house in PeterboroughPeterborough Fire Services responded to a reported structure fire on Orpington Road and discovered smoke billowing from the second floor.FireMay 7
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No injuries from garage fire at home in Peterborough, Ont.Peterborough Fire Services responded to a structure fire on Ravenwood Drive and discovered smoke coming from an attached garage.FireFeb 27
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Smile Cookies raise $136K for Community Care Peterborough, $50K for Five Counties Children’s CentreThe Smile Cookies campaign in the area included 15 participating restaurants in Peterborough and restaurants in Lakefield, Bridgenorth, Curve Lake First Nation and Havelock.EconomyMay 30
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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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Shotgun, drugs seized during traffic stop in Peterborough: policeDuring a search after the arrest, police say investigators seized a 12-gauge shotgun, ammunition, five grams of fentanyl, one gram of crystal methamphetamine and over $700 in cash.CrimeMay 29
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Victoria Day long weekend: What’s open and closed in PeterboroughA number of businesses and municipal services in Peterborough will be closed over the Victoria Day long weekend.ConsumerMay 17
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Peterborough police use CCTV cameras to identify suspect in downtown garbage bin firesPeterborough police assisted the fire department after five garbage bins were lit on fire in the downtown core on Monday night. CCTV footage helped identify a suspect.CrimeMay 1
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6 splash pads in Peterborough open for 2024 seasonSix of the city's eight splash pads are now open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Two others are undergoing repairs and inspections.CanadaMay 24
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Peterborough Community Health Centre to open temporarily at Peterborough SquareThe Peterborough Community Health Centre will focus on primary care and will open a 12-month temporary space at the former space of TD Bank in Peterborough Square.CanadaMay 15
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Senior’s body found after Cramahe Township house fire: Northumberland OPPNorthumberland OPP say the body of an 85-year-old man was located in a home following a house fire on Sunday morning.FireMay 6
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Peterborough health unit issues alert following overdose spikeThe health unit says two substances — light yellow and pink or light green — are being sold as down. The drugs contain bromazolam, a powerful sedative not approved in Canada.HealthMay 6
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Ontario provides $377K for 2 supportive housing units at The Mount in PeterboroughRob Flack, Ontario's associate minister of housing, and Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith announced $377,641 in funding for the two units at The Mount Community Centre.CanadaMay 2
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Growing petition opposes Bonnerworth Park redevelopment in PeterboroughAs of May 8, the online petition features more than 2,500 signatures opposing the redevelopment of the park which would include 16 pickleball courts.EnvironmentMay 8
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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.FireMay 3
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Peterborough employers question Fleming College move to slash 29 programsArea businesses that rely on Fleming grads say they'll feel the impact of the college's decision to cancel 29 programs due to the cap imposed on international student admissions.EconomyMay 7
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Peterborough police arrest man following south-end fatal shootingPolice say a shooting occurred at Sunshine Homes on Crystal Drive around 5 a.m. on Friday. A man was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased.CrimeApr 26
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‘Risk of harm’: Ontario suspends admissions to Peterborough long-term care facilityInspections conducted in February and March found a number of issues including patient neglect, improper care and injuries.HealthMay 6