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From freezing rain to -50: Canada braces for severe winter weatherFreezing rain is set to hit parts of Ontario and Quebec as a powerful winter system brings blizzards, blowing snow and extreme cold to much of Canada.WeatherDec 27, 2025
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Canada’s high-speed rail will start with Ottawa-Montreal line, minister saysThe 200-kilometre stretch of the Alto High-Speed Rail corridor is only the first phase of a line that will eventually connect Toronto and Quebec City.CanadaDec 12, 2025
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Snow warnings for parts of Ontario. Here’s what to expectSnowfall warnings are in place for several parts of Ontario with several centimetres of snow having already fallen in many communities.WeatherNov 30, 2025
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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, 2025
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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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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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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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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
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What’s open and closed in Peterborough during Good Friday and Easter long weekendMany businesses and services in Peterborough will be closed on both Good Friday and Easter Sunday.ConsumerApr 1, 2021
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Arrowsmith School in Peterborough to close in JuneArrowsmith School to close its Peterborough location after 15 years in June due to declining enrolment amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.EducationMar 30, 2021
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Canadians to watch Joe Biden’s inauguration, hopeful for smooth transition of powerPresident-elect Joe Biden and vice-president-elect Kamala Harris are to be sworn in at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.CanadaJan 20, 2021
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Moncton’s Crossroads for Women needs provincial funding to continue servicesA spokesperson for the New Brunswick Department of Social Development did not say if funds for the additional beds at the shelter will be provided.PoliticsSep 24, 2020
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By-reservation evening transit service launches in Peterborough during coronavirus pandemicThe new service will accommodate essential workers during the evening hours.CanadaMar 26, 2020
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Peterborough Humane Society shifts operations to new animal care centreAs of Saturday, Jan. 14, the humane society's current 65-year-old facility at 385 Lansdowne St. East will be closed. Operations are moving to the new centre on Technology Drive.ConsumerJan 13, 2023
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What’s open and closed in Peterborough over the Christmas holidaysWith Christmas Day and New Year's landing on a Sunday this year, there are no changes for garbage and recycling collection in Peterborough from Dec. 24 to Jan. 3.ConsumerDec 22, 2022
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Ontario provides $725,000 to Peterborough hospital to support ALC beds, emergency departmentPeterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith said that of the $725,109 investment, $537,000 will expand transitional care beds to assist ALC patient volumes.HealthDec 19, 2022