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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
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Tory MP deletes post that cost of living is driving parents to traffic kidsIn the now-deleted post shared on Aug. 16, MP Michelle Ferreri said there has been a rise in human trafficking and domestic violence and tied those trends to affordability.PoliticsAug 21
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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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Porch Pirates for Good food drive returns to support Kawartha Food Share in PeterboroughCity residents are asked to leave a bag of non-perishable food items on their front porch on Saturday, June 1 to be picked up by the food drive volunteers dressed as pirates.HealthMay 21
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Business advisory services to move from PKED to Community Futures PeterboroughCommunity Futures Peterborough will run the Business Advisory Centre, taking over from Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development, which will dissolve at the end of 2024.EconomyJun 25
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Fleming College president talks program cuts, ‘perplexed’ by Peterborough council motionPresident Maureen Adamson says the college will lose 'millions' in revenue, in large part due to the new federal cap on international students. Twenty-nine programs are being cut.EducationJun 26
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Proposed Hydro One transmission line upgrades run from Clarington to PeterboroughSeveral open houses will be held in late June for the public to learn about a proposed project that will connect transmission stations in Clarington and Peterborough.EnvironmentJun 5
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Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie sales in Lindsay to support Ross Memorial Hospital, Kawartha Lakes Food SourceThe participating restaurants including three on Kent Street West, one at the corner of County Road 36 and Mount Hope Street and the other on Highway 35 south of Highway 7.HealthApr 23
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Overdoses, deaths prompt Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland Drug Strategy relaunchThe goal of the drug strategy is to 'facilitate a collaborative, evidence-based approach to minimize the risks and harms associated with substance use.'HealthApr 23
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Otonabee Conservation issues flood watch for Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough areaOtonabee Conservation warns flooding is possible for the Kawartha Lakes from the Tri-Lakes (Buckhorn, Pigeon and Chemong) eastward to the Otonabee and Trent Rivers and Rice Lake.WeatherApr 15
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Remote work and how it’s shaping where people are now buying homes in OntarioHome sales prices across Ontario and the proportion of employees working remotely are both down from record highs but remain elevated from pre-pandemic levels.CanadaMar 27
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Rain, mild weather triggers flood watch for Peterborough areaOtonabee Conservation warns the continuous melt of snow and ice over the next four days will result in higher water levels and flows of local rivers, streams and creeks.EnvironmentJan 24
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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
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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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Downtown road closures in place for Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade in PeterboroughThe parade will begin at 4:45 p.m. near City Hall at the intersection of George and McDonnel streets and proceed down George Street, ending at Princess Street.CanadaNov 28, 2023
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Mentally ill man should not have been in jail where he died, inquest hearsJurors at a coroner's inquest are hearing that a mentally ill man who died in an Ontario jail cell in 2016 should not have been held at that facility.CrimeNov 20, 2023
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Popular breakdancing instructor in Peterborough area displays war memorabilia“Every piece in here has a story and it is important to tell those stories and remember those people," said Jimmy Chapman, military collector and educator.EducationNov 10, 2023
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Options available to help Peterborough residents tackle high energy costsAccording to Enbridge Gas, an average homeowner in the Peterborough area pay $108 a month on energy costs — or approximately $1,300 a year.EconomyNov 2, 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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Ross Memorial Hospital to show works by artists who have struggled with mental healthThe exhibit at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, Ont., will feature works by artists who at some point have accessed mental health services. The exhibit runs Oct. 3-4.HealthSep 26, 2023