Tim Farquharson

• Peterborough police Deputy Chief Tim Farquharson to be next chief of Port Hope Police Service

  Tim Farquaharson began his policing career in Peterborough in 1986 and held a number of roles and ranks, most recently as acting chief.

  Economy

  Feb 1, 2023
  
• Stuart Betts named next chief of Peterborough Police Service

  Stuart Betts will officially begin the new role as chief of the Peterborough Police Service on Jan. 9, 2023.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2022
  
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• Town Ward residents relay concerns to Peterborough police about increasing violence in area

  "We are challenged with some of the shortages and we're doing the best we can," said Insp. Jamie Hartnett.

  Crime

  Aug 12, 2022
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• COVID-19: Peterborough acting police chief asks protesters to reconsider with mandates soon lifting

  'If the restrictions and mandates were truly the concern, then as a community we should be rejoicing in the fact there are promising times right around the corner.'

  Crime

  Feb 23, 2022
• Peterborough experiences 3 more opioid overdose related deaths: police

  This year alone, Farquharson said the police service has received 166 overdose calls and those are just the calls that come through 911.

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2019
• Ptbo Strong aims to tackle opioid crisis in Peterborough

  The nonprofit aims to raise funds for an addictions healing centre in Peterborough.

  Health

  Jul 16, 2019
• Peterborough among Ontario cities with highest hospitalization rates for opioid poisoning in 2017

  Peterborough finds itself among other Ontario cities, including Brantford, St. Catharines-Niagara and Barrie, with the highest number of emergency department visits for opioid poisonings last year.

  Health

  Dec 13, 2018
• ‘It was a seamless transition for us,’ said Peterborough’s deputy police chief on legalization of cannabis

  It's been nine days since Canadians could purchase pot. Here in Ontario, that means using the Ontario Cannabis Store, online only, and only if you're 19 years of age or older.

  Cannabis

  Oct 26, 2018
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• Peterborough police raise concerns about drug-impaired driving as marijuana legalization looms

  "We're as ready as we can be. We've always been trying to catch people who are high and driving."

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2018
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• Peterborough medical team prepares for mission in Haiti

  A medical team from Peterborough is heading to Haiti this week to help residents rebuilding from devastating earthquakes.

  Health

  Feb 19, 2018