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Rotary Club of Peterborough provides environmental innovator funds for projectsFive environmental projects are getting a financial boost from the Rotary Club of Peterborough via the Rotary Environmental Innovator Funds. Three projects were each awarded $3,000 for their innovative approach and high potential for impact: – Wildrock Outfitters / Kawartha Land Trust – Native Plant Horticulture for Invasive Species Control – Justin Sutton, Wildrock ComPassion...EnvironmentMay 27, 2025
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Global News Peterborough Update 2: Nov. 30, 2022An overnight warming room in Cobourg opens a week in advance; Peterborough County OPP search for a suspect following a break and enter; Peterborough Petes unveil their annual “Pink In The Rink” campaign. Noor Ibrahim has the details.CrimeNov 30, 2022
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Peterborough-area advocates speak out after a pair of alleged domestic gun-related deathsTwo deaths in Peterborough and the Kawarthas allegedly rooted in domestic gun violence prompts advocates to speak out and warn that incidents like this are becoming all too common. 24 HOUR SUPPORT & CRISIS LINE CALL | 1-800-461-7656 TEXT | 705-991-0110Aug 23, 2018
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Global News Peterborough Update 1: Dec 7, 2021Peterborough Petes return to practice after positive COVID-19 case associated with the the club. Overnight warming room to reopen in Cobourg next Monday. And — a sit down with “The Crippler” Cody Crowley ahead of his highly anticipated fight this weekend. Our Noor Ibrahim has your latest.Dec 7, 2021
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Deputy Police Chief raises funds and awareness for homelessness in PeterboroughYou can find Peterborough’s deputy police chief on the corner of King and George tonight, taking a stand against homelessness. Tim Farquharson will be out from 4 this afternoon to 4 Saturday morning, raising awareness and collecting donations. All proceeds and food donations will go towards the Brock Mission Shelter, the Warming Room, and the...The Morning Show on CHEXJan 26, 2018
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Peterborough Mayor Therrien updates projects underway going into 2020Peterborough Mayor Diane Therrien speaks with Global News Morning about projects in the works and plans for the year ahead, including the climate change emergency plan and finding serviced land for economic development. We start with an update on The Warming Room emergency shelter, expected to re-open January 2020. The closure of the emergency overflow...The Morning Show on CHEXJan 7, 2020
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Working on city’s homelessness crisis with One City PeterboroughChristian Harvey, Deacon at St . John The Evangelist Anglican Church in Peterborough, is no stranger to the plight of the homeless in the city. The former director of The Warming Room (it no longer exists) is now at the helm of One City Peterborough, which is the culmination of the merging of efforts to...The Morning Show on CHEXJan 13, 2020
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Driver injured after car crashes into Otonabee River in PeterboroughOne man was taken to hospital after his vehicle ended up in the Otonabee River in Peterborough tonight. Emergency crews were called to the scene on Armour Road, south of Defoe Drive around 8:15 p.m. where they found the driver sitting in a passerby’s vehicle to keep warm. The vehicle reportedly ended up on its...TrafficFeb 10, 2020
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Global News Peterborough Update 2: Jan. 23, 2023Peterborough’s census sees a population boom; Port Hope creates a mobile warming room for homeless individuals; Scottish curlers hit the ice in Lakefield; Skytracker weather. Teresa Kaszuba has the details.SportsJan 23, 2023
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Global News Peterborough Update 1: Nov. 30, 2022An overnight warming room in Cobourg opens a week in advance; a 25 year old man is dead following a single vehicle crash; Peterborough Petes unveil their annual “Pink In The Rink” campaign; 7 day weather forecast. Noor Ibrahim has the details.CrimeNov 30, 2022
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Global News Peterborough Update 4: Feb. 13, 2023Peterborough could be home to a new detox and treatment centre; one vehicle on its roof following a two vehicle crash south of Bailieboro; police warn of an increase in sextortion scams; Caley Bedore’s Skytracker weather. Keri Ferguson has the details.CrimeFeb 13, 2023
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‘Tent city’ in Peterborough continues to growThe City of Peterborough is still working on a solution for dozens of displaced people camping in tents across parks. What began as an overflow of residents from the now closed Warming Room homeless shelter has not attracted others in need of a place to live.Jul 16, 2019
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Warming Room homeless shelter in Peterborough forced to closeThe Warming Room homeless shelter in Peterborough has closed its doors. This comes after it was unable to renew its lease with a local church. The closure has left several dozen displaced and now camping out on city property.Jul 3, 2019
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Peterborough mayor addresses ongoing homelessness issues in cityHomelessness has been an ongoing issue in Peterborough and gained more heightened attention since the closure of The Warming Room at the end of June. Peterborough mayor Diane Therrien spoke on Global News Morning Peterborough on Thursday about what has happened since the summer and what is still being done.Oct 3, 2019
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Trent University student from Ukraine fearing for life in KyivThe war in Ukraine with Russia is increasingly reverberating all over the world. But for those in Ukraine or with family and friends over there, it is very personal and life altering. That’s the plight of one student studying at Trent University in Peterborough. She flew back home over Christmas break and has been stuck...Mar 1, 2022
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Rally for tent city in PeterboroughIt has now been nearly two weeks since the Warming Room homeless shelter closed its doors and tents began popping up in local parks. On Friday, dozens of people attended a rally at Confederation Square in Peterborough to support residents who feel they have no where else to go. Katrina Squazzin has more.Jul 12, 2019
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Tent city continuing to grow in PeterboroughThe City of Peterborough is still working on a solution for the dozens of tents scattered across local parks. What began as an overflow of residents from the now closed Warming Room homeless shelter has now attracted others in need of a place to go. Katrina Squazzin has the story.Jul 15, 2019
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Cleanliness, showers growing concern at tent cityIt has now been 26 days since the Warming Room homeless shelter closed and tents began popping up across the City of Peterborough. More tents are now being spotted outside of the downtown core. There are also growing concerns about cleanliness and lack of showers available to those living outdoors. Katrina Squazzin has the latest...Jul 26, 2019
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Stand With Tim raises $18,000 for Peterborough homeless sheltersLast weekend’s Stand With Tim’ fundraiser for the homeless in Peterborough has set a new record. Teaming up with Peterborough Cares, Deputy Police Chief Tim Farquharson spent from 4 p.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Sunday on the corner of George and King streets. They collected donations of food, clothing and cash for Y.E.S. Youth and...Oct 23, 2018
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Changes are coming to the changerooms at Peterborough Sport and Wellness CentreChanges are coming to the changerooms at Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, but not all members are happy with it. The proposed design includes renovating the change room area, and scrapping men’s and women’s changerooms in favour of private, gender-neutral rooms in a common area. Otonabee Ward councilor Lesley Parnell spoke with Global News Morning...The Morning Show on CHEXMar 2, 2021