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PHOTOS: MNRF hosts chili cook-off to wrap up United Way campaign
PHOTOS: MNRF hosts chili cook-off to wrap up United Way campaign
The MNRF's goal is to raise $45,000 for the United Way's Peterborough chapter.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
PHOTOS: MNRF hosts chili cook-off to wrap up United Way campaign
Spreading Christmas cheer at annual CopShop event at Lansdowne Place
Spreading Christmas cheer at annual CopShop event at Lansdowne Place
Police officers become personal shoppers for 25 kids.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Spreading Christmas cheer at annual CopShop event at Lansdowne Place
Survey says: Trillium Lakelands school board parents seek greater communication
Survey says: Trillium Lakelands school board parents seek greater communication
Trillium Lakelands District School Board’s annual fall parent/guardian survey shows majority satisfied with the start of the school year and want more engagement opportunities.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Survey says: Trillium Lakelands school board parents seek greater communication
When and where you can donate to KX105's Christmas Toy Drive for Salvation Army Peterborough
When and where you can donate to KX105's Christmas Toy Drive for Salvation Army Peterborough
KX105 Christmas Toy Drive for the Salvation Army is now in its 65th year.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
When and where you can donate to KX105's Christmas Toy Drive for Salvation Army Peterborough
Hospital wait times: New tool gives visitors to NHH a clearer indication how long it might take
Hospital wait times: New tool gives visitors to NHH a clearer indication how long it might take
Cobourg-based hospital launches wait time dashboard on its website
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December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Hospital wait times: New tool gives visitors to NHH a clearer indication how long it might take
Evidence wraps up at Peterborough homicide trial
Evidence wraps up at Peterborough homicide trial
The accused, a youth at the time, allegedly shot 31-year-old Felice Suriani during a drug dispute on Park Street in April 2022.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Evidence wraps up at Peterborough homicide trial
Teen speedster nabbed in Peterborough: Police
Teen speedster nabbed in Peterborough: Police
Officer clocks driver travelling 122 km/hr in a 60 km/hr zone.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Teen speedster nabbed in Peterborough: Police
'Travel may be hazardous': Weather advisory issued for Northumberland County
'Travel may be hazardous': Weather advisory issued for Northumberland County
Up to five centimetres of snow could fall on the area by this afternoon, Environment Canada says.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
'Travel may be hazardous': Weather advisory issued for Northumberland County
'A Day in My Shoes' program helps Peterborough kids learn about disabilities
'A Day in My Shoes' program helps Peterborough kids learn about disabilities
Event featured a series of workshops lead by people who know first-hand about living with disability.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
'A Day in My Shoes' program helps Peterborough kids learn about disabilities
What you need to know about street closures and parking restrictions for Peterborough's Santa Claus Parade
What you need to know about street closures and parking restrictions for Peterborough's Santa Claus Parade
Closures and prohibitions, along with subsequent enforcement, begin at 1:30 p.m., Saturday ahead of parade's start at 5:15 p.m.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
What you need to know about street closures and parking restrictions for Peterborough's Santa Claus Parade
Findings released following investigation into Port Hope council's closed meetings
Findings released following investigation into Port Hope council's closed meetings
Findings indicate that the number of closed meetings did not equate to “a disturbing pattern of public exclusion.”
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December 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Findings released following investigation into Port Hope council's closed meetings
'Travel may be hazardous': Winter weather alert issued for Kawartha Lakes
'Travel may be hazardous': Winter weather alert issued for Kawartha Lakes
Between 10 and 20 centimetres of snow is expected from late tonight into Thursday.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
'Travel may be hazardous': Winter weather alert issued for Kawartha Lakes
Seeing the signs: Public input sought to shape Kawartha Lakes’ way-finding strategy
Seeing the signs: Public input sought to shape Kawartha Lakes’ way-finding strategy
Residents, businesses and visitors encouraged to provide feedback to help improve signs and markers to key places such as downtowns, culture centres and attractions.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Seeing the signs: Public input sought to shape Kawartha Lakes’ way-finding strategy
Fairbairn Street closed after crash topples hydro pole
Fairbairn Street closed after crash topples hydro pole
Few details are available regarding the crash.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Fairbairn Street closed after crash topples hydro pole
Tensions rise as Sherbrooke Heights threatens to lockout employees Dec. 15
Tensions rise as Sherbrooke Heights threatens to lockout employees Dec. 15
“Instead of negotiating with us after the strike vote, Atira sent our members threatening letters to our homes,” said Heather Blackburn, president of CUPE local 5129.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Tensions rise as Sherbrooke Heights threatens to lockout employees Dec. 15
Celebrating the opening of Kawartha Lakes’ millennium time capsule
Celebrating the opening of Kawartha Lakes’ millennium time capsule
Contents of the time capsule encased in the eternal flame in front of the Lindsay library 25 years ago to be revealed on Dec. 16.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Celebrating the opening of Kawartha Lakes’ millennium time capsule
Peterborough council approves heritage designations for 3 more buildings on George Street North
Peterborough council approves heritage designations for 3 more buildings on George Street North
Councillors approved heritage designations for three downtown buildings, while also approving a co-housing development and recycling collection services continuation.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Peterborough council approves heritage designations for 3 more buildings on George Street North
Peterborough County approves 5.29 per cent tax levy increase
Peterborough County approves 5.29 per cent tax levy increase
Increase to the tax levy equates to a 3.93 per cent property tax rate increase for county residents.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Peterborough County approves 5.29 per cent tax levy increase
Kawartha Lakes trustee retains seat at head of public school board table
Kawartha Lakes trustee retains seat at head of public school board table
Trillium Lakelands District School Board trustee Colleen Wilcox has been re-elected to the chairperson post for a third consecutive term.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Kawartha Lakes trustee retains seat at head of public school board table
Council takes a pass on new rules to keep debate from shutting down
Council takes a pass on new rules to keep debate from shutting down
Plus, green bin program to expand to include downtown restaurants
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December 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Council takes a pass on new rules to keep debate from shutting down
Council blocks two final attempts to send Peterborough Police budget back to be trimmed
Council blocks two final attempts to send Peterborough Police budget back to be trimmed
Coun. Keith Riel says he felt the police services board gave council "the proverbial middle finger" after budget ask.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Council blocks two final attempts to send Peterborough Police budget back to be trimmed
Key witness in Peterborough homicide case says 'it's possible' accused wasn't involved in shooting
Key witness in Peterborough homicide case says 'it's possible' accused wasn't involved in shooting
The accused, a youth at the time, allegedly shot 31-year-old Felice Suriani during a drug dispute on Park Street in April 2022
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December 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Key witness in Peterborough homicide case says 'it's possible' accused wasn't involved in shooting
Plan for six apartment buildings on Towerhill Road get green light from councillors
Plan for six apartment buildings on Towerhill Road get green light from councillors
The buildings would each have 102 units, for a total of 612 apartments.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Plan for six apartment buildings on Towerhill Road get green light from councillors
'It's a terrible idea': Peterborough councillors deny condo conversion application for Parkhill Road West townhouses
'It's a terrible idea': Peterborough councillors deny condo conversion application for Parkhill Road West townhouses
City councillors unanimously vote against condo conversion for townhouses at 700 Parkhill Rd. W.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
'It's a terrible idea': Peterborough councillors deny condo conversion application for Parkhill Road West townhouses
North Kawartha council defers motion on procurement to get legal opinion
North Kawartha council defers motion on procurement to get legal opinion
A motion brought by Coun. Colin McLellan proposed major changes to procurement practices to ensure public money stays in Canada.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
North Kawartha council defers motion on procurement to get legal opinion