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Peterborough and area animal shelters face capacity crunchAnimal shelters in Peterborough, Northumberland County and Kawartha Lakes have all reported being over capacity with the number of animals up for adoption.CanadaJul 12
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Pilot clothing, supply hub to complement tiny homes project in east-end PeterboroughA clothing hub and supply depot will have participants and volunteers work together one day a week to clean, repair and package clothing and basic supplies to help the homeless.EconomyDec 12, 2023
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Peterborough adopts ‘course-correction’ 2024 budget with 7% all-inclusive tax rateThe city made a number of recommendations — including raising transit fares and dipping into reserves — to get the tax rate reduced from 9.59 per cent to settle on seven per cent.EconomyDec 12, 2023
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New twin-pad arena in Peterborough may be named Miskin Law Community ComplexThe city issued a notice to solicit naming rights in January 2023. A report says staff engaged with 30 naming rights 'prospects' and held discovery session meetings with 11.PoliticsOct 5, 2023
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Tiny homes on former Peterborough Humane Society lands may open after winter arrivesPeterborough Action for Tiny Homes says a 'best-case scenario' for the opening of 15 sleeping cabins at the former humane society site is Dec. 1. The long-term goal is 30 cabins.EconomyJul 11, 2023
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$100,000 donation helps Guelph Humane Society get closer to $10M fundraising goalThe Guelph Humane Society says the donation is from Charlie and Diann Millage, who sold their farm years ago and set out to better their community with the money.CanadaApr 21, 2021
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Businessman Peter Blodgett donates $100,000 to Peterborough Humane Society animal care centrePeter Blodgett's donation brings the humane society's fundraising goal to $7.6 million for the $10-million animal care centre being built on Technology Drive.CanadaJun 10, 2021
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Kawartha Downs donates $25K to Peterborough Humane Society new animal care centreA dog adoption suite will be named in honour of Kawartha Downs and the donation will also be recognized on the Donor Wall in the lobby of the new Peterborough Animal Care Centre.EnvironmentOct 26, 2022
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Feds provide $12.2M for 33 tourism, infrastructure projects in Peterborough, Kawarthas, NorthumberlandThe City of Peterborough is receiving $750,000 to help construct its downtown urban park.EconomyJul 12, 2022
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2 arrested in theft of over $100,000 worth of meat products from Peterborough-area butcher shops$100,000 worth of meats were stolen from Otonabee Meat Packers and Smokey Joe's Butcher Shop in early January.CrimeJan 29, 2020
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Law firm LLF pledging $25,000 to Peterborough Humane Society’s new animal care centreOn Thursday, the Humane Society announced support from LLF Lawyers for Our Pet Project, the fundraising campaign for its animal care centre.Nov 14, 2019
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Ontario announces 224 long-term care spaces for new building at Trent University in PeterboroughpeopleCare Communities will build a long-term care home on Trent University land and partner to provide learning opportunities for nursing students.HealthMar 18, 2021
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Deceased cats found in recycling materials in Lindsay: PolicePolice say one cat appears to have been mistreated prior to its death.CrimeMay 17, 2019
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New animal care centre nearly ‘shovel-ready’ project: Peterborough Humane SocietyThe Peterborough Animal Care Centre is to be built on 20 acres of land on Technology Drive.NewsJan 21, 2020
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1 charged with animal cruelty after 27 dogs seized from camping trailer in Lindsay: policePolice say 18 adult dogs and nine puppies were found in a camping trailer in Lindsay.CrimeAug 24, 2020
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Neglected donkey removed from Kawartha Lakes farm, donations needed for cats’ surgeriesThe OSPCA relocated the injured donkey to a new home, but The Humane Society continues to raise money for three cats in its care.CanadaDec 15, 2017
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Feds announce $2.4M for Trent University researchers as part of $558M national investment in discovery scienceThe funding is part of a $558-million research investment announced across Canada.ScienceOct 9, 2018
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Cindy Windover named Citizen of the Year at Kawartha Chamber of Commerce’s Awards of Excellence galaThe Awards of Excellence feature more than 80 nominations in 11 categories.EconomyNov 8, 2018
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Cat drowned in pet carrier south of BobcaygeonIn the carrier with the cat was a large, heavy rock, wrapped in a paper towel.CanadaSep 26, 2017
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Reality check: Is it safe to use marijuana during pregnancy?Some women turn to the drug to help curb morning sickness, but experts warn there could be grave repercussions.HealthApr 20, 2017