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On Monday the United Way Peterborough and District announced the total amount of menstrual products collected for its tenth annual Period Promise Drive. Madeleine McColl has more on how the campaign aims to help those struggling to access and afford essential menstrual hygiene products, as the cost of living continues to rise.

It was an evening of music and community spirit for the sixth annual “Peterborough Performs – Musicians United to End Homelessness” on Thursday night. Fourteen local musicians took to the stages at Showplace Performance Centre for the concert in support of the United Way Peterborough and District.

It was a patty party at Agave By Imperial restaurant on Monday, celebrating the winners of the United Way Peterborough & District’s inaugural ‘Ultimate Burger Battle.’ Throughout the month of November, eight area restaurants offered their ‘bun’ in a million burger creations to raise funds for the United Way. The battle brought in more than...

The United Way Peterborough and District released its latest “Housing is Fundamental” report on Wednesday. It’s a long-running look at rent, vacancy, and housing affordability in Peterborough. This year’s edition shows how rent and affordability pressures have grown in the last 20 years. Marc Woodhouse reports.

A new musical which premiered in Peterborough on the weekend is shedding light on a forgotten story of Canadian military history. And a deeply personal one for the brothers behind it Beau and Lance Dixon have written “Footnote to Freedom” about their grandfather, Pvt. George Dixon, who served in Canada’s number 2 battalion, the country’s...

December 1st marks World AIDS Day – an event dedicated to remembering lives lost and uniting the globe in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Madeleine McColl spoke to the Peterborough AIDS Resource Network about its local advocacy and harm reduction initiatives.

The United Way Peterborough and District launched its annual campaign on Thursday, aiming to raise $1.6 million which would eclipse last year’s mark of $1.51 million. The launch also included details on two major fundraising events to help the campagin.

Colder weather is just around the corner, so the United Way Peterborough and Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes (PATH) have reunited for the annual “Coats for Community” campaign. Madeleine McColl has more on how the public can help those in need stay warm this winter.

A new report is shedding light on homelessness in Peterborough, and how long people are going without homes. The United Way released its latest survey results on Monday, offering new insight into the crisis. Marc Woodhouse has the details.

September 23rd is International Day of Sign Languages, and to celebrate, Deafblind Ontario Services raised the official deaf flag at Peterborough Square, symbolizing unity and pride for signing communities. Madeleine McColl reports.

Public health officials say two cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in Northumberland County. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health say two American crows found dead in Hamilton Township have both tested positive for the virus. These are the the first confirmed cases of West Nile in...

A Peterborough organization is doing its part in combating the homelessness crisis. But provincial politicians are calling on local political leaders to do more on their end. Tricia Mason reports.

NEWS UPDATE with Mark Giunta The HKPR District Health Unit addresses a privacy breach; Petes forward Mason McTavish is in the NHL Draft; the Art Gallery of Peterborough welcomes back visitors by appointment; 7 day regional weather outlook.

NEWS UPDATE with Keri Ferguson A multi million dollar commitment from the Ontario government to support MRI services in the province will provide a second MRI unit to the PRHC; a 31 year old woman was airlifted to a Toronto hospital after being struck by a vehicle near Park and Romaine Streets in Peterborough; the...

NEWS UPDATE with Keri Ferguson A multi million dollar commitment from the Ontario government to support MRI services in the province will provide a second MRI unit to the PRHC; a 31 year old woman was airlifted to a Toronto hospital after being struck by a vehicle near Park and Romaine Streets in Peterborough; the...

The United Way Peterborough and District has released its annual housing report. It highlights affordability issues, and more concerning, rent prices are continuing to climb. Katrina Squazzin has more.

A bylaw amendment that streamlines the process of the creation of secondary suites is not getting enough attention according to city staff in Peterborough. United Way Peterborough says if secondary suites take off in popularity, it could have a significant impact on the housing crisis. Sam Houpt reports.

Emily from the Peterborough Humane Society discusses the special three day spay and neuter clinic which was partnered with the Ontario SPCA using their mobile animal wellness services unit. We also meet “Apollo” and “Squeek” both waiting to be adopted to the forever homes.

The Kawartha Stamp Club will see its 66th annual stamp show and exhibition, KAPEX 2023, go public and in person this weekend. It’s all set for Saturday at Westdale United Church in Peterborough. Rick Stankiewicz, KAPEX publicity chair with the club, says you don’t have to be a collector to enjoy the artistry, history and...

Wednesday, June 9 has been designated as a Day of Caring for United Way Peterborough. The organization is collecting donated hygiene kits that will be handed out to those in need. Kits can include items like toothpaste, tooth brushes, deodorant, menstrual hygiene products, hand sanitizer and face masks. Anne Ondercin spoke with Global News Morning...