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Teen seriously injured in Peterborough after jumping off bridge into Trent Canal and striking...
OPP say the 15-year-old was airlifted to a Toronto-area trauma centre after the Saturday afternoon incident at the McFarlane Street bridge.
Miniature train ride at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough now open for the...
Victoria Day long weekend opening of popular ride was delayed due to required repairs to the train tracks.
22-year-old Markdale man drowns in Little Lake in Peterborough Friday evening
Police say the man entered the water at Beavermead Park beach but did not resurface.
The Beach Report for July 3 to 9, 2026
Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings County.
nightlifeNOW – July 2 to 8
Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
City of Peterborough to reschedule cancelled Canada Day fireworks
Both the fireworks and the Peterborough Musicfest concert were cancelled Wednesday night due to severe thunderstorms,
Severe thunderstorms watch in effect for the Kawarthas Thursday afternoon and evening
Strong wind gusts near 100 km/h are possible, along with heavy rain and ping pong ball sized hail.
Impaired boater facing charges after passenger fell into Otonabee River and drowned
A 28-year-old Whitchurch-Stouville man was arrested after a 39-year-old Oshawa man fell into the water Tuesday afternoon and did not resurface.
Lakelands Public Health says 60,000 Peterborough-area residents may be affected by January cybersecurity incident
Health unit reports personal information was extracted, but there is currently no evidence the information has been misused.
Environment Canada issues heat warnings for Kawarthas region starting Tuesday until at least Friday
Daytime temperatures will range from 31 to 36°C with nighttime temperatures of 21 to 24°C.
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