Thieves break into Bridgenorth pharmacy by cutting hole in roof: Peterborough County OPP
Peterborough County OPP say suspects cut a hole in the roof of the Ward Street plaza and gained access to the Bridgenorth Guardian Pharmacy. Money and lottery tickets were stolen.
Crime
Apr 5
Body Shop Canada files for bankruptcy protection, plans restructuring
The Body Shop Canada Ltd. says it will close 33 stores and halt its e-commerce operations as it seeks to restructure itself under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
Canada
Mar 1
Snow far, snow good: Nordic ski trails open in Peterborough and The Kawarthas
'What we have in Canada is snow. If you embrace it with skating and cross-country skiing then you're going to thoroughly enjoy it,' said Peterborough Nordic president, Dave Dame.
Canada
Jan 25
Raccoons ‘aggressively’ seized from ‘squalid’ Ontario sanctuary, competing court docs claim
Court documents from a raccoon sanctuary and the Ontario government paint vastly different pictures of how the animals lived and how a raid went down.
Canada
Dec 9, 2023
Peterborough council endorses upgrades for parks including pickleball courts, dog park
A new Parks and Outdoor Recreation Facilities report recommends 16 new pickleball courts, skateboard park expansion and a specialized bike track at Bonnerworth Park.
Politics
Oct 24, 2023
Internal document shows Ford government warned about expansion of urban boundaries
The result, according to the internal document from the Ministry of Housing, would open up more than 4,700 hectares of land for housing development by 2051.
Politics
Oct 4, 2023
Peterborough police chief argues 11.7% budget hike needed to ‘just keep the lights on’
Police service chief Stuart Betts held a town hall Monday to outline reasons the service needs a 11.7 budget hike in 2024. He also hinted about plans for a new police station.
Economy
Sep 19, 2023
City of Peterborough commits $2.7M to new drop-in site, overnight winter shelter at former Trinity United Church
The former Trinity United Church on Reid Street will host a daytime drop-in space year-round and overnight drop-in program from Oct. 1 to March 31 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Economy
Sep 14, 2023
Peterborough Public Health issues second heat warning of summer season
Daytime temperatures are expected to reach between 29 C and 34 C on Tuesday and Wednesday with a humidex near 40 on both days. Cooler temperatures are expected overnight.
Weather
Sep 5, 2023
PRHC must add 107 beds, 493 staff over next 4 years to meet demand: report
The Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU) released a new report outlining ongoing issues with inadequate staffing at hospitals across the province and demands for more hiring.
Health
Aug 23, 2023
Ontario’s largest raccoon rescue sanctuary clawing to stay open amid funding woes
Mally's Third Chance Raccoon Rescue and Rehabilitation Sanctuary in the City of Kawartha Lakes needs $20,000 a month to operate but on average receives $3,200 in donations.
Environment
Aug 8, 2023
Tornado watch in effect for Bancroft area, severe thunderstorms for Peterborough
The bulletin says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible.
Weather
Aug 3, 2023
Peterborough police to canvass for video evidence of antisemitic flyers distribution
Around 6 p.m. Thursday members of its auxiliary unit will be canvassing for video in the neighbourhoods of Parkhill Road West, Crowley Crescent, Monaghan Road and Hopkins Avenue.
Crime
Jul 13, 2023
Port Hope residents to fight MZO to expedite build of long-term care home
The former hospital on Ward Street in Port Hope in 2018 was designated a heritage site. Southbridge Care Homes plans to demolish the building to build a 192-bed long-term care.
Politics
Jun 21, 2023
Peterborough and District Pathway of Fame announces 11 inductees for 2023 class
Former Peterborough mayor Jack Doris and two-time Grammy Award winner Greg Wells are among the 11 inductees for the 2023 Peterborough and District Pathway of Fame.
Entertainment
Jun 14, 2023
Protesters demand upgraded charge following Curve Lake First Nation woman’s death
About 200 people gathered outside Peterborough City Hall to raise awareness of Cileana Taylor case and to demand assault charges against her alleged assailant be upgraded.
Crime
May 29, 2023
You still have time to enjoy Artsweek in Peterborough, Ont.
'Art in unusual places is our motto and we want people to experience art that might not go to the theatre or might not go to the gallery,' said Artsweek president Bill Kimball.
Canada
May 11, 2023
Minden mayor blasts decision to close emergency department and shift to Haliburton hospital
The emergency department in Minden will close June 1 and all services will be relocated to the Haliburton Highlands Health Services hospital in Haliburton.
Health
Apr 21, 2023
One Roof Community Centre in Peterborough extends hours amid winter storm warning
The hours will be extended on Saturday with the centre open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. A meal is provided between 1-2 p.m.
Health
Mar 3, 2023
‘Outstanding leader’: Jack Doris, former Peterborough mayor, councillor, remembered for love of city
Jack Doris served over four decades on Peterborough city council including two terms as mayor and 14 terms as councillor. He passed away on Sunday at the age of 92.
Politics
Mar 6, 2023