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Power outages persist in hard-hit areas after Ontario ice stormHydro One says more than 280,000 homes and businesses were still without power as of Tuesday morning.WeatherApr 1
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Happy Birthday, Celsius! Canada’s use of metric system turning 50Environment Canada's use of Celsius turns 50 years old in 2025. It was the catalyst of a lengthy national metric conversion that abruptly ended a decade after it began.CanadaDec 31, 2024
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Ontario skills program pairs Peterborough students with construction, aviation employersStudents will partake in an eight-week placement for on-the-job experience, relying on the skills learned in high school construction and aviation programs.EconomyJul 16, 2024
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Parents, drivers upset after longtime Peterborough-area school bus provider loses contractHamilton Bus Lines has provided school bus services in the Peterborough area since 1969. But the company lost a bid process and 100 routes will shift to a Concord, Ont., company.EconomyJul 3, 2024
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Canada Day weekend: What’s open and closed in PeterboroughA number of businesses and services in Peterborough will be closed on Canada Day or have adjusted hours of opening.ConsumerJun 28, 2024
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Peterborough step closer to bringing economic development, tourism in-houseThe new internal 'Economic Development Services Division' will begin on Jan. 1, 2025, and the city's tourism will be branded 'Experience Peterborough.'EconomyJun 19, 2024
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United Way Peterborough names Shirley Turner 2024 community campaign chairpersonShirley Turner, a retired teacher and now a Realtor, says she has seen first-hand the impact United Way-funded programs can have on families living in the Peterborough area.CanadaJun 12, 2024
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Peterborough accessibility plan prioritizes employment, sidewalks, parks, transitAn extensive 52-page draft outlines areas for the city to better accommodate those with disabilities and help address existing barriers within the city.HealthJun 4, 2024
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Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development to dissolve at end of 2024Peterborough city and county will focus on economic development and tourism in-house and will not renew their contract with PKED, which expires at the end of 2024.EconomyJun 3, 2024
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Inspection finds no evidence of spill in Little Lake: City of PeterboroughThe City of Peterborough's Environmental Protection Division conducted an inspection of Little Lake on May 30 following some concerns about a smell in the lake.EnvironmentMay 30, 2024
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COVID-19: HKPR Health Unit to cancel second-dose appointments after Aug. 3The HKPR Health Unit is urging residents to rebook their fall appointments for a second dose sooner or walk in to any mass immunization clinic to get vaccinated.HealthJul 26, 2021
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Three charged under Cannabis Control Act at RIDE check near PeterboroughUnder the Cannabis Control Act, it's a $215 fine for having cannabis readily available in a vehicle.CannabisNov 29, 2019
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Ford government surveying Ontarians for Greater Golden Horseshoe transit plansThe province has released a new survey on transportation in Greater Golden Horseshoe that it says will help shape its planning going forward.CanadaSep 11, 2020
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Ontario science table recommends weekly rapid COVID tests in schools, workplaces in some areasOntario's group of expert advisers on COVID-19 is recommending health officials implement voluntary rapid testing in high infection settings such as schools and workplaces.HealthDec 9, 2021
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O’Toole pledges high-speed internet for all, to drop Liberal infrastructure bankThe promises are the latest to be rolled out from the Conservative election platform which was released on the first full day of the of 2021 federal election campaign.CanadaSep 1, 2021
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Rising hemlines prompt Durham Catholic School Board to consider banning kiltsOSHAWA, Ont. - The steadily rising hemlines of students' kilts was on the agenda of a Catholic school board east of Toronto on Monday.Nov 28, 2011
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Edmonton Rush select forward Mark Matthews first overall in NLL draftTORONTO - High-scoring forward Mark Matthews of Oshawa, Ont., was drafted first overall by the Edmonton Rush as talent developed in Canada supplied all of the first-round National Lacrosse League picks for the third year in a row.SportsOct 1, 2012
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Order of Ontario listTORONTO - Named to the Order of Ontario are:PoliticsJan 20, 2012
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Municipal service changes during provincewide shutdown in Peterborough and City of Kawartha LakesAll municipal buildings including arenas and city hall are closed to the public in the City of Kawartha Lakes.Jan 6, 2021
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Ottawa Public Health order clamps down on outdoor hockey, crowd size rulesPlaying games such as hockey on outdoor rinks will be banned in Ottawa starting Friday morning thanks to a class order aimed at limiting crowd sizes outside.HealthJan 7, 2021