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OPP shares what to do if you see a pet in a hot vehicle
The Ontario Provincial Police is reminding the public to call 911 if they see a pet showing signs of distress inside a hot vehicle this summ...
29m ago
Peterborough Century Lakers stun Six Nations Chiefs 7-6 in overtime, clinch third place
Tuesday night, the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers (10-7-0) became the only team to beat the Six Nations Chiefs (16-2-0) on the floor during ...
36m ago
Lakefield's annual sidewalk sale returns as 'SolarFest Lakefield' on August 8
Lakefield's annual sidewalk sale is getting a major makeover this summer, returning on August 8 as SolarFest Lakefield; an expanded communit...
2h ago
Clarington man charged with impaired driving after golf cart crash in the City of Kawartha Lakes
A 34-year-old Clarington man is facing impaired driving charges after a single-vehicle golf cart collision in the City of Kawartha Lakes. OP...
3h ago
Things to do in Peterborough: lacrosse, live music and more
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Wednesday: Free Musicfest concerts continue in Del C...
3h ago
What's good in Peterborough? Unlicensed insurers failure to pay out sees advisory around the purchase of GAP insurance issued
Ontario vehicle owners are being urged to check their GAP insurance provider is licensed and can pay out any claim made. GAP insurance typic...
16h ago
Wanted man arrested by Peterborough Police after convenience store theft
A 41-year-old man wanted in several jurisdictions is facing new charges after being arrested following a reported theft at a Peterborough co...
20h ago
PRHC partners with Toronto Metropolitan University to expand medical education
Peterborough Regional Health Centre has announced a new medical education partnership with the Toronto Metropolitan University School of Med...
21h ago
Habitat for Humanity PKR to host Play to Build Golf Tournament supporting affordable housing
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region is inviting golfers, businesses and community supporters to hit the links next month...
22h ago
Looking for the cheapest gas? Here's where Peterborough drivers can find the lowest prices today
Are you headed to the pumps today? If it's time to fill up your car, here's some info on local gas prices in Peterborough, on Tuesday, July ...
Jul 28, 2026
Two Peterborough teens charged after armed robbery at convenience store
Two Peterborough teenagers are facing robbery charges after an early morning incident at a convenience store. Peterborough Police say office...
Jul 28, 2026
Things to do in Peterborough: Jurassic Park, turtles and Dwayne Gretzky
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Tuesday: The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvem...
Jul 28, 2026
GROWING UP ON THE FARM: Heritage Cattle Company in Norwood caters to a niche market looking for 100 percent grass-fed beef
Since turning their attention to being "a start-to-finish 100 percent grass-fed beef" farm in 2007, George MacDonald, and his sons...
Jul 28, 2026
What's good in Peterborough? Folk Festival confirms more acts for its 37th staging in mid-August
With the countdown to the 37th annual Peterborough Folk Festival well underway, organizers have revealed the second wave of featured acts co...
Jul 27, 2026
Trent Excalibur well represented at World Lacrosse Women's Championships
The World Lacrosse Women's Championship in Tokyo has seen Team Canada, with three Trent Excalibur members in the mix, get off to an excellen...
Jul 27, 2026
Lower Trent Conservation issues Water Safety Statement ahead of heavy rainfall
Lower Trent Conservation has issued a Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety for communities across its watershed as significant rain...
Jul 27, 2026
Oldies 96.7 rebrands as 96.7 WOW FM with new focus on 'Just Great Songs'
A familiar radio station in Peterborough is getting a new name and a new identity. Oldies 96.7 has officially become 96.7 WOW FM, marking wh...
Jul 27, 2026
Cavan-Monaghan man charged after police investigation into incidents involving young girls
A 43-year-old Cavan-Monaghan man is facing multiple charges following a Peterborough Police investigation into incidents involving young gir...
Jul 27, 2026
Police warn of cell phone upgrade scam targeting Ontario residents
Ontario Provincial Police are warning people about a new cell phone scam that's showing up. Fraudsters are posing as representatives from ma...
Jul 27, 2026
Peterborough residents have one more day to help shape the City's Economic Development
Peterborough residents have until Monday to weigh in on the City's new Economic Development Strategic Plan. The City is inviting the public ...
Jul 27, 2026
Looking for the cheapest gas? Here's where Peterborough drivers can find the lowest prices today
Are you headed to the pumps today? If it's time to fill up your car, here's some info on local gas prices in Peterborough, on Monday, July 2...
Jul 27, 2026
Environment Canada explains why summer heat can spark sudden thunderstorms
Hot and humid summer weather across Eastern Ontario creates the perfect conditions for thunderstorms, according to Environment Canada Senior...
Jul 27, 2026
Record-setting $19,000-plus raised for Five Counties Children's Centre at Little Lakers Night
Peterborough's Five Counties Children's Centre has again come away the big winner from Little Lakers Night. On July 16th at the Memorial Cen...
Jul 27, 2026
Oshawa motorcycle rider dies after fatal crash in North Kawartha
A 54-year-old Oshawa resident has died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in North Kawartha. Members of the Peterborough County Det...
Jul 27, 2026
Writing Instrument Challenge sees more than 25,000 used writing instruments diverted from landfill for recycling
More than 25,000 used writing instruments were collected in June for recycling, diverting more than 200 kilograms from the local landfill. T...
Jul 27, 2026
Things to do in Peterborough: summer shopping and movie screenings to kick off your week
Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around town the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO Monday: Peterborough Museum & Archives is hostin...
Jul 27, 2026
A tragic canoe accident and a city-county dispute: What Peterborough was reading this week
As we look back on the week that was, here were our top five most read stories: 1. A 17-year-old from Mariposa Township has died after a can...
Jul 25, 2026
Peterborough man charged after alleged knife threat in Romaine Street and Park Street area
A 44-year-old Peterborough man is facing multiple charges following an alleged knife incident in the city. Peterborough Police say officers ...
Jul 24, 2026
Peterborough Century 21 Lakers beat Cobourg 8-4 to claim season series and crucial MSL tiebreaker
The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers got the win, the season series and the tiebreaker over the Cobourg Kodiaks on Thursday night, taking thei...
Jul 24, 2026
Looking for the cheapest gas? Here's where Peterborough drivers can find the lowest prices today
Are you headed to the pumps today? If it's time to fill up your car, here's some info on local gas prices in Peterborough, on Friday, July 2...
Jul 24, 2026
