Otonabee River

• Residents along Otonabee River south of Peterborough brace for possible flooding

  Otonabee Conservation and Lower Trent Conservation have issued flood watches for the Trent-Severn Waterway and its surrounding waterbodies and the Trent River.

  Environment

  Apr 17
  
• Rain, mild weather triggers flood watch for Peterborough area

  Otonabee 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.

  Environment

  Jan 24
  
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• Possible frazil ice prompts flood watch for Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough area

  Otonabee 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.

  Weather

  Jan 15
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• Otonabee Conservation issues flood watch for Peterborough area

  Up to 15 mm of rainfall is expected Thursday evening in the Peterborough area. Another 30 to 35mm is expected on Sunday into Monday, prompting officials to issue a flood watch.

  Environment

  Aug 3, 2023
• Fleming College international student drowns in Otonabee River in Peterborough, Ont.

  Police say a 19-year-old who went into the Otonabee River on Sunday evening failed to resurface. His body was located by firefighters an hour later.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2023
• Peterborough rower’s all-day Solstice Row to support ALS Canada

  Mark Ricketts aims to row for at least 17 hours on the Trent Canal in Peterborough, Ont., on the first day of summer to raise awareness and funds for the ALS Society of Canada.

  Health

  Jun 15, 2023
• Flood watch in effect for Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough area

  Otonabee Conservation issued a flood watch Thursday and urged residents to be cautious on the Trent-Severn Waterway and local lakes despite the recent days of milder weather.

  Environment

  May 11, 2023
• Flood watch extended for Peterborough area waterbodies, Trent-Severn Waterway

  With more rain in the forecast and warm temperatures melting the snowpack, Otonabee Conservation says flooding of low-lying areas along the Otonabee River is expected.

  Environment

  Apr 4, 2023
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• Body found in Otonabee River in Peterborough, Ont.: police

  Police say the body of a 46-year-old man was found in the Otonabee River in Peterborough, Ont., Thursday morning.

  Crime

  Mar 30, 2023
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• Otonabee Conservation issues flood watch warning for Peterborough-area watercourses

  The Otonabee Conservation said flooding of low-lying areas along the Otonabee River is possible this weekend due to 25 to 35 mm of precipitation and milder temperatures.

  Environment

  Mar 29, 2023