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St. Mary Catholic Secondary School is located at 1050 Birchwood Trail in Cobourg. (Photo: St. Mary Catholic Secondary School / Facebook)

Cobourg police respond to third ‘swatting’ incident at local high school in past week

In addition to three threat reports at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School, police also responded to a threat report at C.R. Gummow Public School last Tuesday.
Police car lights. (Stock photo)

SIU investigating after man and woman seriously injured in collision following police pursuit in...

Kawartha Lakes police were pursuing a suspect BMW on Victoria Avenue early Sunday morning when it collided with a parked vehicle.
Flooding on Orde Street, which runs along the Gull River in Minden, Ontario, on April 16, 2026. (Photo: Dominion Hotel and Pub / Facebook)

More rain coming Saturday, with a rainfall warning in effect for Haliburton County

With 20-30 mm of rain expected, the Township of Minden Hills has closed bridges in downtown Minden in the interest of public safety.
The Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association's monthly Deluxe Live music event on Saturday afternoon at The Social Pub in downtown Peterborough features Havelock bluesman Al Lerman, founder of the Juno award-winning band Fathead, performing with his longtime Fathead bandmate Bob "Omar" Tunnoch on bass along with Gary Peeples on guitar and Al Black on drums. Sam Allison aka Lotus Wight, who was nominated as Stan Rogers Traditional Singer of the Year at the 2026 Canadian Folk Music Awards, will open the show. (Photo via PMBA / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – April 16 to 22

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
A Peterborough police car with lights flashing at night. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

42-year-old man killed in hit-and-run incident in Peterborough early Thursday morning

Police say the victim was struck by two vehicles and they are seeking both drivers in the incident.
Cars in heavy rain

Special weather statement in effect for the Kawarthas region for more rain Wednesday and...

Another 20 mm of rain is possible, with the already saturated ground unable to absorb more rainfall.
Veronica Nelson, president and CEO of Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, will be leading four community town halls in Coboconk, Bobcaygeon, Omemee, and Lindsay in late April and early May on the future of healthcare in Kawartha Lakes. (Photo: Ross Memorial Hospital)

Ross Memorial Hospital hosting town halls in April and May about future of healthcare...

Coboconk, Bobcaygeon, Omemee, and Lindsay events will feature hospital president and CEO Veronica Nelson and presentations from partner healthcare organizations.
A Cobourg police vehicle. (Photo: Cobourg Police Service)

Cobourg police link two school lockdowns this week to suspected ‘swatting’ incidents

Officers searched for weapons at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School on Monday and C.R. Gummow Public School on Tuesday
Car on flooded road during heavy rain

Another round of rain, at times heavy, is on its way to the Kawarthas...

15-25 mm of rain expected in northern Peterborough County, northern Kawartha Lakes, and Haliburton County, with 10-20 mm in the south.
The Maria Street Swing Bridge is located at Lock 20 between Armour Road and Ashburnham Drive in Peterborough's East City. (File photo)

Maria Street Swing Bridge in Peterborough will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2:30...

Parks Canada is temporarily closing the bridge for regular maintenance and to help plan for future bridge replacement.

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