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Unsustainable workload leads to cancellation of Ontario craft beer festival: organizersOrganizers of the decade-old Kawartha Craft Beer Festival in Peterborough, Ont., say an unsustainable workload has forced them to cancel their event permanently.CanadaJan 7
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Ontario’s Doug Ford urges more federal assistance to fight wildfires across CanadaPremiers raised the issue with Prime Minister Mark Carney last month when he met with them in Huntsville, Ont., he said.CanadaAug 14, 2025
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Dreaming of a lakeside cottage but can’t afford it? Co-ownership could open that doorA lakeview cottage with cosy rooms, a sandy beach nearby and a dock to gaze into the sunset was the dream for Corrine Evanoff.CanadaJun 16, 2025
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Parts of Ontario hit by weekend storm may get another 14 cm of snow: weather advisoryEnvironment Canada has issued a weather advisory for parts of Ontario, saying some areas could get another significant burst of snow after last weekend's blizzard.WeatherDec 4, 2024
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Cobourg, Ont. couple pleads for return of stolen truck with puppy insideA Cobourg couple is pleading for the return of their 9-month old puppy Opal. The pup was inside a Dodge Ram pickup that was stolen earlier this week in Port Perry.CanadaAug 13, 2021
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Federal budget earmarks money for next steps in high-frequency rail project through PeterboroughThe federal budget is proposing $491.2 million over six years to VIA Rail for infrastructure investments to support its high-frequency rail project from Toronto to Quebec City.EconomyApr 20, 2021
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Medical director of Port Hope long-term care facility frustrated over vaccine rolloutThere are nine active outbreaks in the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit's jurisdiction.HealthJan 19, 2021
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Busy construction year in the City of Kawartha Lakes supports economic recoveryThe City of Kawartha Lakes is forging ahead with several major capital projects in 2021 in its economic recovery from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.EconomyFeb 26, 2021
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Loonies on the Street returns Dec. 15 to support Kawartha Food Share in PeterboroughLast year's Loonies on the Street fundraiser raised more than $160,000 to support Kawartha Food Share. Once again the goal is to surpass $100,000.EconomyDec 5, 2023
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Possible frazil ice prompts flood watch for Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough areaOtonabee Conservation says with colder temperatures this week, along with a lack of ice cover on the Otonabee River, there is a chance for frazil ice, which could lead to flooding.WeatherJan 15, 2024
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Show Transcript – November 21Focus Ontario with Sean MallenNov 24, 2009
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Apsley, Ont.’s only grocery store could reopen in late fall after 2020 fireA massive fire in December 2020 destroyed Sayers Foods, the only grocery store in the village of Apsley, Ont. Nearly three years later, a reopening is expected in late fall.EconomySep 19, 2023
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7 Kawartha Lakes service groups to share in federal $302K pandemic relief fundsThe Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes was the recipient of the federal funding via the Community Services Recovery Fund. The foundation shared the funds among seven projects.EconomyAug 18, 2023
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Flood watch issued for Peterborough area with heavy rainfall expectedOtonabee Conservation warns the forecasted rainfall will 'generate saturated ground conditions resulting in direct surface runoff into low-lying areas, wetlands, and watercourses.'CanadaApr 28, 2023
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Free 2-hour parking in downtown Peterborough during holiday season to support food bankBeginning Nov. 25, free two-hour parking will be available at all downtown municipal parking spaces, including on-street parking, municipal parking lots and parking garages.ConsumerNov 24, 2022
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Peterborough police seek 2 suspects following armed robbery at convenience storePeterborough police say one suspect was brandishing a knife while the other stood at the door as they robbed a convenience store on Friday night.CrimeJul 12, 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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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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Coronavirus: $200,000 for Peterborough agencies providing food, shelter during pandemicThe funds to help amid the COVID-19 crisis are courtesy of a partnership between the United Way and the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough.Apr 16, 2020
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Ontario girl critically injured by 2 Saint Bernards near Haliburton faces long recovery, father saysA six-year-old girl required hours of surgery and has hundreds of stitches after being attacked by two Saint Bernard dogs near Haliburton on Easter Sunday.CanadaApr 16, 2020