Pilot clothing, supply hub to complement tiny homes project in east-end Peterborough
A 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.
Economy
Dec 12, 2023
Peterborough adopts ‘course-correction’ 2024 budget with 7% all-inclusive tax rate
The 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.
Economy
Dec 12, 2023
New twin-pad arena in Peterborough may be named Miskin Law Community Complex
The 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.
Politics
Oct 5, 2023
Tiny homes on former Peterborough Humane Society lands may open after winter arrives
Peterborough 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.
Economy
Jul 11, 2023
Tiny home community planned at former Peterborough Humane Society property
Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes plans to establish 15 sleeping cabins on the property of the former humane society building on Lansdowne Street East.
Economy
Apr 25, 2023
Peterborough groups partner to launch emergency winter response program for homeless population
Last week a motion at city council to grant $100,000 to support the drop-in program was lost on a tie vote.
Canada
Dec 19, 2022
$100,000 donation helps Guelph Humane Society get closer to $10M fundraising goal
The 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.
Canada
Apr 21, 2021
Businessman Peter Blodgett donates $100,000 to Peterborough Humane Society animal care centre
Peter 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.
Canada
Jun 10, 2021
Kawartha Downs donates $25K to Peterborough Humane Society new animal care centre
A 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.
Environment
Oct 26, 2022
Feds provide $12.2M for 33 tourism, infrastructure projects in Peterborough, Kawarthas, Northumberland
The City of Peterborough is receiving $750,000 to help construct its downtown urban park.
Economy
Jul 12, 2022
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.
Crime
Jan 29, 2020
Law firm LLF pledging $25,000 to Peterborough Humane Society’s new animal care centre
On Thursday, the Humane Society announced support from LLF Lawyers for Our Pet Project, the fundraising campaign for its animal care centre.
Nov 14, 2019
Ontario announces 224 long-term care spaces for new building at Trent University in Peterborough
peopleCare Communities will build a long-term care home on Trent University land and partner to provide learning opportunities for nursing students.
Health
Mar 18, 2021
Deceased cats found in recycling materials in Lindsay: Police
Police say one cat appears to have been mistreated prior to its death.
Crime
May 17, 2019
New animal care centre nearly ‘shovel-ready’ project: Peterborough Humane Society
The Peterborough Animal Care Centre is to be built on 20 acres of land on Technology Drive.
News
Jan 21, 2020
1 charged with animal cruelty after 27 dogs seized from camping trailer in Lindsay: police
Police say 18 adult dogs and nine puppies were found in a camping trailer in Lindsay.
Crime
Aug 24, 2020
Neglected donkey removed from Kawartha Lakes farm, donations needed for cats’ surgeries
The OSPCA relocated the injured donkey to a new home, but The Humane Society continues to raise money for three cats in its care.
Canada
Dec 15, 2017
Feds announce $2.4M for Trent University researchers as part of $558M national investment in discovery science
The funding is part of a $558-million research investment announced across Canada.
Science
Oct 9, 2018
Cindy Windover named Citizen of the Year at Kawartha Chamber of Commerce’s Awards of Excellence gala
The Awards of Excellence feature more than 80 nominations in 11 categories.
Economy
Nov 8, 2018
Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes is full and looking for adopters
The shelter currently has 115 cats with kittens in the foster home, along with 20 dogs and a few other smaller animals.
Consumer
Oct 12, 2018
