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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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Chemical exposure reported at trucking company in PeterboroughAround 9 a.m. emergency crews responded to a reported chemical exposure incident at Manatoulin Trucking on Technology Drive in the city's west end.EnvironmentJun 6
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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 step closer to bringing economic development, tourism in-houseThe new internal 'Economic Development Services Division' will begin on Jan. 1, 2025, and the city's tourism will be branded 'Experience Peterborough.'EconomyJun 19
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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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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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Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development to dissolve at end of 2024Peterborough city and county will focus on economic development and tourism in-house and will not renew their contract with PKED, which expires at the end of 2024.EconomyJun 3
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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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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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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