Peterborough County

• Historic Hope Mill in Keene, Ont. vandalized

  Hope Mill is a pioneer water-powered sawmill that was originally established in 1835 as a mill for processing wool. It was converted to a saw mill in the 1880s. 

  Crime

  May 9
  
• Land, buildings sought as need for Peterborough County child-care spaces surges

  As of April, there are 3,700 children in Peterborough city and county on a wait-list for a child-care service.

  Canada

  Apr 17
  
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• New online directories help Peterborough area residents find health, community services

  A new partnership between the Peterborough Ontario Health Team, Peterborough city and county have added two directories which can find services via topic, location and keyword.

  Health

  Mar 27
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• Peterborough County mulls options for countywide organics program

  Peterborough County councillors were presented with three possible options for a countywide organics program. The goal is to extend the life of the Bensfort Road landfill site.

  Environment

  Feb 22
• Peterborough County endorses 2024 budget with 5.69% tax hike

  The tax rate increase of 5.69 per cent is approximately $21.81 for every $100,000 in residential assessment.

  Economy

  Feb 21
• Japanese growing techniques earn Havelock farm Peterborough Agricultural Innovation Award

  Hello Farm is this year's recipient of the Peterborough Agricultural Innovation Award. Owners Ava Richardson and Kiyotami (Zenryu) Owatari run an organically grown market.

  Canada

  Feb 15
• Patricia Bromfield named next chief of Peterborough County-City Paramedics

  Patrica Bromfield will replace longtime paramedics chief Randy Mellow, who is retiring at the end of 2024. This year he will mentor her to help ease the transition to the role.

  Health

  Feb 7
• ‘Blankets for People’ campaign returns to help Peterborough area homeless

  The Blankets for People campaign will run Jan. 8 to March 15 in Peterborough city and county. It also features a number of pop-up drop-off sessions at county arenas.

  Health

  Jan 5
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• Peterborough mayor urges collaboration with townships to attract business

  Mayor Jeff Leal says the city is willing to consider extending municipal services to neighbouring townships if it were to result in serviced lands where manufacturers could locate.

  Politics

  Dec 21, 2023
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• Peterborough County-City Paramedics Chief Randy Mellow to retire at end of 2024

  Randy Mellow has served as chief of Peterborough County-City Paramedics sine 2014. A new chief is expected early in 2024 and will shadow Mellow until his retirement.

  Health

  Dec 18, 2023