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A still from the CCTV camera installed at George and Brock street, one of 12 police-operated CCTV cameras now operational in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Police-operated CCTV cameras now up and running in downtown Peterborough

Police will use footage from the 12 CCTV cameras to investigate and solve crimes.
A Port Hope police officer was injured on July 30, 2023 while responding to a report of this stolen pickup truck in the drive-thru at the McDonalds at 175 Rose Glen Road North in Port Hope. Northumberland OPP have arrested and charged 30-year-old Jordan Denny of Cobourg in connection with the incident. (Police-supplied photo)

SIU investigating after Port Hope police officer injured shooting at stolen pickup truck on...

Officer released from hospital after being struck by ricochet, male driver of truck arrested.
A thunderstorm over Bobcaygeon in Kawartha Lakes in May 2022. (Photo: Jay Callaghan / CalTek Design)

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Kawarthas region Friday afternoon and evening

Nickel-size hail and wind gusts up to 90 km/h are possible.
Gannon's Narrows Bridge is located on County Road 16 in Peterborough County between Pigeon Lake and Buckhorn Lake. (Photo: Peterborough County)

Gannon’s Narrows Bridge in Peterborough County to be closed on weekdays starting on Labour...

Five-week closure during the day required to repair structural components damaged by over-height vehicle.
The beach at the Selwyn Beach Conservation Area. (Photo: Township of Selwyn)

The Beach Report for July 28 to August 3, 2023

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.
Yukon pop-funk band Major Funk is performing at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Friday night. (Photo: Mack Smith)

nightlifeNOW – July 27 to August 2

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
An OPP police car with lights flashing. (Photo: Ontario Provincial Police)

58-year-old Peterborough man dead in single-vehicle collision north of Ennismore Wednesday night

Vehicle struck hydro pole, knocking out power to almost 1,500 Hydro One customers overnight.
A painted kayak created by Peterborough artist Jason Wilkins hangs in the Silver Bean Cafe in Millennium Park. (Photos: Silver Bean Cafe / Facebook)

Peterborough’s Silver Bean Cafe celebrates 20 years with hanging painted kayak installation

Local artist Jason Wilkins was commissioned to create the colourful artwork at popular waterfront eatery.
Peterborough Police Service headquarters on Water Street in Peterborough. (Photo: Pat Trudeau)

Peterborough priest facing sexual assault and interference charges

33-year-old Neil Pereira is an ordained priest with Catholic Church who has been working in Peterborough since late 2022.
In the Netflix spy action thriller "Heart of Stone", Gal Gadot stars as Agent Rachel Stone, a member of an elite MI6 unit who is also a secret operative for a covert peacekeeping organization called The Charter. It premieres on Friday, August 11th. (Photo: Netflix)

What’s new on Netflix Canada in August 2023

Highlights include Heart of Stone, One Piece, Painkiller, Heartstopper, Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food, and more.

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