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Pickleball or housing? Debate in this Ontario city shows dilemma municipalities faceA Peterborough councillor recently proposed delaying several projects including a pickleball court to fund housing, illustrating the dilemma many Ontario municipalities are facing.CanadaAug 31
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Ontario skills program pairs Peterborough students with construction, aviation employersStudents will partake in an eight-week placement for on-the-job experience, relying on the skills learned in high school construction and aviation programs.EconomyJul 16
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Peterborough marks 20th anniversary of major flood of 2004The city says the damage to private property and infrastructure of the flood of July 15, 2004, was more than $100 million.EnvironmentJul 15
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Kawartha Gymnastics named True Sport Club of the Year by Gymnastics Ontario"Within the first four weeks of moving to the new facility we almost doubled in size with membership," said general manager Heidi Popov.SportsJul 11
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The story of an Ontario man left stuck in a tree trying to rescue his parrotAfter hours of trying to get his pet macaw to come down from a tree at Beavermead Park, Harshil Parikh climbed up to rescue the bird. Both were eventually saved by firefighters.CanadaJul 8
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Peterborough and area animal shelters face capacity crunchAnimal shelters in Peterborough, Northumberland County and Kawartha Lakes have all reported being over capacity with the number of animals up for adoption.CanadaJul 12
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Police seek woman after knifepoint robbery at store in PeterboroughAround 3:45 a.m. on July 4, the Peterborough Police Service responded to a reported robbery at a business in the area of McDonnel and Aylmer streets.CrimeJul 4
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Parents, drivers upset after longtime Peterborough-area school bus provider loses contractHamilton Bus Lines has provided school bus services in the Peterborough area since 1969. But the company lost a bid process and 100 routes will shift to a Concord, Ont., company.EconomyJul 3
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Business advisory services to move from PKED to Community Futures PeterboroughCommunity Futures Peterborough will run the Business Advisory Centre, taking over from Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development, which will dissolve at the end of 2024.EconomyJun 25
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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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Making Peterborough facilities more energy efficient to cost millions: studyThe city's largest energy emitters are the operations centre, city hall, bus and airport terminals, the art gallery and four arenas. The cost to retrofit all nine is $56 million.EnvironmentJun 18
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Woman with gunshot wounds dropped off at hospital in Peterborough, Ont.: policeThe Peterborough Police Service say just after midnight Saturday, a woman attended the Peterborough Regional Health Centre with two gunshot wounds.CrimeJun 15
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TV show recognizes Peterborough and Kawarthas as top boating destinationThe award from Water Ways TV recognizes communities that bring "world-class boating experiences" to area residents and visitors.EconomyMay 15
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Peterborough and District Pathway of Fame announces 2024 inducteesThis year's induction ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Showplace Performance Centre — the first time the event has been held on a weeknight.CanadaJun 11
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Mother demands change after child burned by ‘scalding hot’ tea at Ontario McDonald’sA family says their daughter, 5, suffered burns from a spilled hot tea at a McDonald's in Coburg, Ont. They want temperature regulation for hot drinks at restaurants.ConsumerJun 17
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Trent University adds 37 defibrillators at Peterborough, Durham campusesTrent University says an AED has been successfully used twice in the last 10 years in Peterborough. Among the 37 AEDs added include four in outdoor climate-controlled cabinets.HealthJun 10
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Peterborough accessibility plan prioritizes employment, sidewalks, parks, transitAn extensive 52-page draft outlines areas for the city to better accommodate those with disabilities and help address existing barriers within the city.HealthJun 4
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Peterborough police seek man they say ‘scooped’ up toddler at parkPeterborough police say a man grabbed a toddler from a mother at a south-end park around noontime Sunday. A man and woman nearby intervened and the suspect fled the area.CrimeMay 27
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Youth try to hook Walter at 35th Under the Lock Fishing Derby in PeterboroughThe 35th annual fishing derby will stock the Peterborough Lift Lock canal with 3,000 rainbow trout, 500 of which are tagged to win a prize, including $1,000 to catch Walter.CanadaApr 5
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Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board proposes $519M budget for 2024-25The proposed budget of $519,854,831 is up from the $483,759,334 approved for the 2023-2024 school year.EducationMay 28