United Way Peterborough and District’s 2023 Community Campaign tops $1.4M
Led by campaign cabinet chair Jim Hendry, the 2023 Community Campaign raised $1.4 million, up eight per cent of last year's efforts. The United Way supports 20 community agencies.
Economy
Apr 12
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
Total solar eclipse to cast PA day for Peterborough-area students in April 2024
NASA says a total solar eclipse occurs as the moon passes between the sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the sun. The next total solar eclipse will be on April 8, 2024.
Environment
Nov 29, 2023
Peterborough area public, Catholic school boards appoint chairpersons
Jaine Klassen Jeninga and Kevin MacKenzie are the new chairpersons for the public and Catholic school boards, respectively, which serve the Peterborough area.
Education
Nov 16, 2023
Peterborough Catholic school board selects John Connolly as new trustee for city
The board of trustees on Tuesday selected John Connolly to fill the trustee vacancy for the City of Peterborough. The position opened after the mid-July resignation of Mike Ayotte.
Education
Sep 14, 2023
Antisemitic, anti-Black graffiti found on Peterborough Catholic elementary school
Peterborough police believe that sometime between Saturday and Sunday, 'hate/bias' graffiti was painted on St. Paul’s Catholic Elementary School on Hilliard Street.
Crime
Jun 26, 2023
Stephen O’Sullivan named director of education for Peterborough Catholic school board
Stephen O'Sullivan will begin his new roll as director of education of the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board in August.
Education
Jun 13, 2023
Wheels on the bus — and career — go round for new CAO of STSCO
Roy Wierenga brings 35 years of experience to the top role of the local transportation consortium, which serves three school boards in central Ontario.
Education
Apr 25, 2023
Peterborough Catholic school board director of education Joan Carragher to retire in August
Joan Carragher has held the role of director of education with the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board since December 2020.
Education
Mar 30, 2023
Peterborough 2022 Sunshine List led by PRHC top brass, medical officer of health
The top two public-sector salaries in Peterborough belonged to the hospital's president/CEO and executive vice-president.
Canada
Mar 27, 2023
CUPE education workers, Peterborough area Catholic school board reach new 4-year deal
A tentative agreement with CUPE Local 1453 was reached on Jan. 24 and ratified by members on Jan. 28 and approved by Catholic school board trustees on Feb. 7.
Education
Feb 7, 2023
Dog eats illicit drugs found on Peterborough Catholic elementary school property: police
A dog owner reported their pet had fallen ill after consuming something on the property of Monsignor O’Donoghue Catholic Elementary School.
Crime
Jan 16, 2023
Peterborough public, Catholic school boards to close schools Friday due to winter storm
The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board are closing schools on Friday.
Weather
Dec 22, 2022
Some school closures already announced in Ontario for Friday ahead of winter storm
As Ontarians brace for a winter storm set to hit the region on Thursday, several school boards have already announced closures and bus cancellations for Friday.
Education
Dec 22, 2022
Durham area school boards dealing with vaccination ‘misinformation campaign’
A Durham Region school board has been fielding dozens of phone calls from concerned parents after false information was posted online about COVID-19 vaccine clinics in schools.
News
Dec 1, 2021
Trillium Lakelands District School Board opts to close schools on ‘snow days’
The Trillium Lakelands District School Board says students will learn online on 'snow days.'
Education
Nov 12, 2020
Peterborough-area digs out after latest snowfall
School buses were cancelled in Peterborough, Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes on Tuesday after a storm dumped up to 20 cm of snow on the region.
Weather
Feb 16, 2021
COVID-19: Peterborough active cases surge to 560 with 9 outbreaks, 3 new hospitalized cases
Outbreaks at Fairhaven and Riverview Manor long-term care homes are among the new ones declared.
Health
Dec 29, 2021
COVID-19: Peterborough active cases hold at 52; outbreak lifted at Rhema Christian School
The outbreak declared Nov. 27 at Rhema Christian School in Peterborough was declared over late Thursday. Case details were not released.
Health
Dec 10, 2021
COVID-19: HKPR reports 11 new cases, school outbreak; 80% vaccination rate
The HKPR health unit on the weekend reported the 100th hospitalized case of COVID-19 since the pandemic was declared in early 2020.
Health
Dec 6, 2021
