Parking rates going up at Peterborough Regional Health Centre
PRHC says parking rates have not increased since 2016 despite rising maintenance costs.
Economy
Apr 26
Couple donates another $1M to Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation
The gift from Martin and Denise Pick supports new diagnostic technology in an operating suite at the hospital along with funding for two new CT scanners.
Health
Mar 26
Peterborough 2023 Sunshine List led by hospital CEO, university president
Dr. 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.
Canada
Mar 28
Peterborough man charged after baby found with ‘unexplained’ injuries: police
Peterborough police said on Feb. 19 they were contacted about a two-and-a-half month old infant with serious and 'unexplained injuries.'
Crime
Apr 22
Off-duty Peterborough police officer helps save driver’s life following crash
Peterborough police say the crash of a pickup truck on Water Street on Wednesday evening was the result of a medical episode.
Traffic
Apr 25
Paddles up! 23rd Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival returns to Little Lake June 8
Festival registration opens on Feb. 25. In 2023, the festival surpassed $4 million raised to improve cancer care services and supports at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
Canada
Feb 21
Peterborough police arrest man following south-end fatal shooting
Police 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.
Crime
Apr 26
Peterborough health unit issues alert following overdose spike
The 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.
Health
May 6
Gunshot victim found in what police call a housing unit takeover in Peterborough
Three people are facing charges, including two teenage boys, after police found a man leaving his apartment with a gunshot wound to his leg.
Crime
May 1
Victim ‘jumped,’ assaulted during sale of clothing in Peterborough: police
Police say the victim reported he was jumped by several individuals while meeting up to sell clothing. The victim was injured and $500 worth of clothing was stolen on Friday night.
Crime
Apr 8
Health unit issues drug poisoning alert for Peterborough area
Peterborough Public Health reported there were five drug poisonings on April 3 that led to paramedics callsand visits to an emergency department.
Health
Apr 4
1 airlifted after Lakefield Road head-on collision in Peterborough
Around 2 a.m. Sunday, emergency crews responded to a reported head-on collision involving a car and a pickup truck along Lakefield Road north of Woodland Drive.
Traffic
Mar 25
Peterborough tow truck driver injured after car falls off truck ramp
Around 3 p.m., emergency crews were called to the area of Parkhill Road and Leahey's Lane following reports a car came off a tow truck, striking a tow truck operator.
Traffic
Mar 8
1 in custody after noontime stabbing in Peterborough church parking lot: police
Around noontime, officers responded to a disturbance at a parking lot where they found one person had been stabbed. The victim was transported to hospital.
Crime
Mar 7
Drug poisoning alert issued for Peterborough area
Peterborough Public Health says the substance that led to multiple drug overdoes on March 3 is not yet known.
Health
Mar 4
Students involved in stabbing off Peterborough school property: principal
Peterborough police say the incident involved a large group of youth, leading to a 15-year-old girl being arrested and charged.
Crime
Mar 7
Peterborough Community Health Centre to open temporarily at Peterborough Square
The 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.
Canada
May 15
Rental truck crash in Peterborough leads to impaired driving arrest: police
On Saturday night, officers responded to a reported crash of a rental truck along Lansdowne Street East near Ashburnham Drive. The driver was taken to hospital.
Crime
Feb 26
Fleming College in Peterborough suspends 29 programs in wake of international student cap
Fleming College president Maureen Adamson says current students will not be impacted and a focus will be on helping them finish their programs.
Education
Apr 24
Peterborough police make arrest after violent robbery with baseball bat, knife
Early Tuesday, police responded to a report of a dispute between two men that saw one of them strike the other with a baseball bat and knife.
Crime
Feb 21