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Swimmer pulled from Little Lake at Beavermead Park in Peterborough, Ont.Emergency crews were called to Beavermead Park around 5 p.m. when a swimmer went missing in Little Lake. The person was located and rushed to hospital.CanadaJun 23
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The story of an Ontario man left stuck in a tree trying to rescue his parrotAfter hours of trying to get his pet macaw to come down from a tree at Beavermead Park, Harshil Parikh climbed up to rescue the bird. Both were eventually saved by firefighters.CanadaJul 8
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Man dies in hospital after being pulled from Little Lake in Peterborough: policeOn Sunday around 5:15 p.m., emergency crews were called to Beavermead Park for reports of a missing person among a group of swimmers. Police say the man died in hospital on Monday.CanadaJun 25
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Teens drive stolen vehicle on soccer field, beach before Peterborough crash: policePeterborough police say around 10:30 p.m., officers first responded to a report of a vehicle being riven on a soccer field and the beach at Beavermead Park in the city's west end.CrimeJun 10
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Prohibited driver arrested after stolen vehicle flees from Peterborough officers: policePeterborough police say officers noticed a suspicious vehicle leaving a parking lot at Beavermead Park and failing to stop for a red light. The vehicle then fled from officers.CrimeJun 6
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Body of swimmer recovered from Otonabee River in Peterborough: policeA search was launched Monday evening following reports of an individual who was unaccounted for in the Otonabee River. A body was recovered on Tuesday.CanadaJul 2
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Rogers Cove beach in Peterborough closed due to suspected blue-green algae bloomsPeterborough Public Health closed Rogers Cove beach on Little Lake on Wednesday following the results of water samples with suspected blue-green algae blooms.HealthJul 10
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Unhoused family paying for campground site in Peterborough, Ont. ordered to leaveA family of five has been living at Beavermead Campground since May, stating they are unable to afford a rental property. However, the operator of the park is asking them to leave.CanadaJun 21
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Canada Day weekend: What’s open and closed in PeterboroughA number of businesses and services in Peterborough will be closed on Canada Day or have adjusted hours of opening.ConsumerJun 28
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6 splash pads in Peterborough open for 2024 seasonSix of the city's eight splash pads are now open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Two others are undergoing repairs and inspections.CanadaMay 24
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Unhoused family relocates after eviction from paid campground in Peterborough, Ont.The Miller family spent over a month camping at Beavermead Campground in Peterborough but was issued an eviction notice. They have since moved to a campground east of the city.CanadaJun 28
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Peterborough splash pad season extended to Sept. 11The splash pad season was scheduled to end on Sept. 5 but has been extended to Sept. 11 due to expected warmer temperatures next week, the city announced on Friday.EnvironmentSep 1, 2023
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Streets, parking lots, homes flood as severe thunderstorm hits PeterboroughHeavy rains cause a number of roads in Peterborough's south and central areas to be closed Thursday night due to flooding. Up to 23 millimetres fell.WeatherAug 4, 2023
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Harmful blue-green algae confirmed at Peterborough beach: health unitRogers Cove and Beavermead Park beaches have been closed since July 14. On July 24, officials reported a Rogers Cove sample had a toxin amount that exceeded recreational limits.HealthJul 24, 2023
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Rogers Cove beach in Peterborough closed again as blue-green algae blooms returnOn Friday morning, Peterborough Public Health reported blue-green algae blooms have reappeared at Rogers Cove. The beach is once again closed 'until further notice.'HealthJul 28, 2023
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Peterborough beaches remain closed due to blue-green algae bloomsPeterborough Public Health closed beaches at Beavermead Park and Rogers Cove after the algae blooms were discovered Friday during routine water testing by staff.HealthJul 18, 2023
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Algae blooms force closure of Rogers Cove, Beavermead Park beaches in PeterboroughPeterborough Public Health says the blooms were found at Beavermead Park beach and the Rogers Cove beach while staff were conducting routine beach water samples on Friday.EnvironmentJul 14, 2023
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Fencing at encampment in Peterborough prompts concerns as temporary modular housing plan unfoldsConstruction fencing went up Wednesday around a Wolfe Street parking lot. The city says it's the first step for a temporary modular housing plan, which should be ready by the fall.EconomyJul 12, 2023
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2 arrested for weekend attacks involving bear mace in Peterborough: policeIn one incident early Saturday, police made a gunpoint arrest of two individuals in a vehicle following reports two pedestrians had been sprayed with bear mace.CrimeApr 24, 2023
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Peterborough police seek suspect in bank card fraud; make arrest for online shopping scamPolice say a Toronto man bought a television but then returned the wrong item to the business after requesting a refund.CrimeMar 6, 2023