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Shooting in Peterborough sends 1 to Toronto hospital: policePolice say a shooting occurred inside a residence on George St. N. on Sunday afternoon, sending one person to a Toronto hospital.CrimeMar 9
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Peterborough supervised consumption site to close as Ontario government ends fundingAccording to Fourcast, up to 320 people use the Peterborough consumption treatment site annually. Staff also perform an average of 18 life-saving interventions every month.HealthMar 16
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1 dead, 2 in hospital after house fire in PeterboroughEmergency crews responded to a house fire on McDonnel Street around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday.FireJan 7
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Trent University study says Peterborough parents ‘struggling to hang on’A study out of Trent University says parents in Peterborough are 'struggling to hang on' as they attempt to keep their families connected with one another and the community.HealthNov 10, 2025
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Heat warning for southern Ontario, Quebec set to end tonightSouthern Ontario is facing another heat wave with temperatures near 35°C and humidex values hitting 40, prompting warnings and expanded cooling measures in Toronto.WeatherJul 6, 2025
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Some Ontario mayors against communities’ financial incentives to attract doctorsBut Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker is going even further, suggesting the federal government should outlaw the practice from "coast to coast."HealthMay 8, 2025
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Ontario reaches ‘tipping point’ with more than 81K people experiencing homelessnessA new report points to massive growth in the number of people experiencing homelessness, particularly in the southern parts of the province, and demands action from the government.CanadaJan 9, 2025
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Two pedestrians struck by vehicle in Peterborough’s west-endA teenaged girl has been airlifted to a Toronto hospital with serious injuries.TrafficJun 27, 2019
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Peterborough Regional Health Centre opens doors to new learning facilityA new, high-tech learning centre is open at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre.HealthMay 14, 2019
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Head-on collision in Peterborough sends 3 to hospitalAround 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, emergency crews were called to the scene of a head-on collision on Clonsilla Avenue near Sherbrooke Street in Peterborough.TrafficJan 8, 2024
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HIV/AIDS groups scramble for cash after federal transition funds dry upSix Ottawa-based HIV/AIDS organizations didn’t have their funding renewed by the Liberal government in 2016. Their transition funds just ran out and they're sounding the alarm bells.CanadaApr 28, 2018
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26-year-old Ontario woman encouraging cervical cancer screeningA young woman who was recently diagnosed with cervical cancer is sharing her story.HealthOct 29, 2019
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‘Weapon of mass destruction’: 40 pounds of suspected fentanyl seized in OhioOfficials say more than 20 kilograms of suspected fentanyl, 1,500 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 500 grams of suspected heroin was seized.WorldNov 2, 2019
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Health Unit encourages Peterborough residents to get flu shotsWith flu season just around the corner, Peterborough Public Health is encouraging residents to get vaccinated for the flu.HealthOct 23, 2017
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Minds in Motion exercising program in Peterborough aimed at combating memory lossMinds in Motion uses physical and mental exercises to help fight memory loss and the early stages of dementia. The program is run by the Alzheimer Society.CanadaFeb 26, 2018
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OPSEU holds rally over clerical worker wage freeze at Peterborough Regional Health CentreA few hundred union members held a rally in-front of PRHC over the lunch hour on Tuesday.HealthDec 10, 2018
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Ontario government to slash funding to Toronto Public Health, officials sayToronto Public Health is responsible for a wide variety of services, including school immunization programs, protection from infectious diseases, ensuring safe drinking water and more.PoliticsApr 18, 2019
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Teen battling cancer has dream grad dress delivered to hospitalThe owner of Peterborough's, S.O.S. Save Our Soles retail shop, Shelby Leonard-Watt, delivered the dress of Kristy's dreams directly to her hospital room.HealthApr 25, 2019
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COVID-19: Risk index remains high for Peterborough area even though active cases dropAs of Wednesday afternoon, there were two active outbreaks within the health unit's jurisdiction. Seven outbreaks were lifted since Dec. 20, 2023.HealthJan 3, 2024
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Fairhaven long-term care facility in Peterborough to lose $204,000 in provincial fundingThe first wave of funding loss is Aug. 1, with the full impact being felt by the facility in April 2020.PoliticsJun 20, 2019