Jackson Creek

• Police allege wanted Peterborough woman kicked, spat on officer during arrest

  Police say a Peterborough woman kicked an officer and twice spat in their face during her arrest on the strength of a warrant on Sunday afternoon.

  Crime

  Jul 17, 2023
  
• Jackson Creek fuel spill cleanup surpasses $1.8M for City of Peterborough

  A staff report notes 'continued support from environmental contractors' will be needed to maintain containment measures since the initial sheen was discovered in August 2022.

  Environment

  Jun 9, 2023
  
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• City of Peterborough says no further contamination in Little Lake after latest oil sheen cleanup

  The city says cleanup and monitoring efforts continue but that no further contamination has been found flowing into the creek. 

  Environment

  Mar 27, 2023
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• Jackson Creek fuel spill in Peterborough ‘possibly’ from city’s transit yard site: Ministry

  The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks says the latest sheen may have been caused by late winter melting temperatures and ground conditions.

  Environment

  Mar 21, 2023
• Cleanup underway after oil sheen found on Jackson Creek near Little Lake in Peterborough

  Peterborough Public Health on Friday afternoon said the 'fuel oil spill' is believed to be from historical contamination of groundwater.

  Environment

  Mar 17, 2023
• Cleanup continues for ‘fuel oil’ spill in Jackson Creek near Little Lake in Peterborough

  The City of Peterborough, Ont., says a newly discovered oil spill is not discharging into Little Lake and that water quality in the lake 'has been maintained.'

  Environment

  Aug 26, 2022
• Frazil ice concern prompts flood watch for Otonabee River, Jackson Creek in Peterborough

  'Where frazil ice accumulates, it is likely to cause a restriction of water flow downstream, thereby resulting in a rise of water, and possibly flooding.'

  Environment

  Jan 21, 2022
• Flood watch issued over potential frazil ice on Otonabee River, Jackson Creek in Peterborough area

  Due in part to extremely cold weather, a flood watch is in effect until Monday for Peterborough and surrounding townships.

  Weather

  Jan 29, 2021
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• Peterborough-area residents urged to continue reducing water use by 20%: Otonabee Conservation

  Water levels are low in many streams, in particular Jackson Creek, which flows through Peterborough.

  Environment

  Aug 12, 2020
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• New bridge to be built on Jackson Creek Trail in Peterborough

  The bridge is one of four along the four-kilometre trail in Peterborough's west end.

  Environment

  Oct 11, 2018