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A harmful blue-green algae bloom has been confirmed off the beach at Rogers Cove in Peterborough's East City. First observed by Peterborough Public Health on July 14, 2023 at both Rogers Cove and Beavermead Park, resulting in the closure of both beaches, the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed of the bloom and toxins exceeding Health Canada’s recreational water limit. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Harmful blue-green algae bloom confirmed at City of Peterborough beach

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Beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead Park remain closed to protect health and safety of the public and pets.
OPP logo on police car door

27-year-old man drowns in Trent River in Campbellford on Saturday

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Scarborough man appeared to be in distress after jumping in water near Ranney Falls.
Young boy swimming in the water

The Beach Report for July 21 to 27, 2023

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Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sits with Mayor Jeff Leal at a picnic table in Millennium Park during a visit to Peterborough on July 20, 2023. (Photo: City of Peterborough / Twitter)

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Peterborough on Thursday

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Trudeau's Peterborough stop was part of southeastern Ontario tour to mark seventh anniversary of Liberal government's Child Care Benefit.
Acclaimed Canadian roots and blues singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Suzie Vinnick performs at the Dominion Hotel in Minden on Monday night. (Photo: Kevin Kelly Photography)

nightlifeNOW – July 20 to 26

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
The Omemee section of the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail, stretching 1.6-kilometre section from Sibley Avenue to Emily Street, provides smooth paved access for a variety of non-motorized use. (Photo courtesy Kawartha Trans Canada Trail Association)

Paved upgrade to Omemee section of the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail completed and open...

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Project was vision of longtime trail advocate Al MacPherson, who unexpectedly passed away in June.
Members of Sewlyn Township council have a little fun after Peterborough County in collaboration with Selwyn Township officially unveiled an all-inclusive Pride crosswalk at the corner of Reid and Queen streets in the Village of Lakefield on July 17, 2023. (Photo: Selwyn Township Deputy Mayor Ron Black / Twitter)

Lakefield’s new Pride crosswalk unveiled by Peterborough County and Selwyn Township

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'All-inclusive' crosswalk intended to promote inclusivity, diversity, and belonging all year round.
A police cruiser outside the Kawartha Lakes police station. (Photo: Kawartha Lakes Police Service)

Lindsay man faces charges in connection with unprovoked stabbing early Monday morning

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28-year-old Michael Thomas is accused of stabbing a man who was walking on William Street North in Lindsay.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

27-year-old Kawartha Lakes woman dead in single-vehicle collision near Millbrook

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Lone occupant of vehicle pronounced dead at scene of Friday morning collision at Tapley Quarter Line and County Road 21.
Peterborough Public Health closed beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead Park in Peterborough on July 14, 2023 due to possibly harmful blue-green algae blooms. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough city beaches closed until further notice due to possibly harmful blue-green algae blooms

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Health unit observed potentially toxic blooms on Friday while preparing to sample water at Rogers Cove and Beavermead Park beaches.
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