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A homeless person. (Stock photo)

Report finds housing crisis for Peterborough-area renters got worse in 2021

United Way Peterborough & District releases annual 'Housing is Fundamental' report on World Homeless Day.
Windsock blowing in strong winds on a cloudy day

Special weather statement for strong winds in effect Wednesday for greater Kawarthas region

Wind gusts up to 90 km/h expected, with possibility of even stronger wind gusts during showers or thunderstorms.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police advise public to be on lookout after suspicious man offered school girl...

Young girl was approached while she walking home on Glenforest Boulevard on October 6 .
Community member Sue displays some of the art and craft supplies recently donated to Artspace Peterborough for its new maker space, scheduled to open in early 2023. (Photo: Artspace Peterborough / Facebook)

Artspace Peterborough seeking donations of art and craft supplies for its new maker space

Expected to open in early 2023, maker space will provide equipment, tools, materials, and workshops for art-making and creative exploration.
Peterborough theatre artist Sarah McNeilly, a two-time breast cancer survivor and sexual assault survivor, performing in her solo work "Titty Cakes: A Recipe for Radical Acceptance." During the performance, which contains mature themes, McNeilly will attempt to bake "Minne di Sant'gata" ("Saint Agatha's breasts"), a traditional breast-shaped pastry served during the Festival of Saint Agatha, the patron saint of breast cancer patients, rape victims, wet nurses, bakers, and bellfounders. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

In her bold new solo work, Peterborough artist Sarah McNeilly interweaves deeply personal stories...

Two-time breast cancer survivor and sexual assault survivor performs 'Titty Cakes: A Recipe for Radical Acceptance' October 19 to 23.
OPP logo on police car door

Young pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries after being struck by vehicle in Norwood

Alma Street is closed while police document the scene of Monday afternoon collision.
The Peterborough Theatre Guild's production of the one-act comedic drama "Our Place" runs for seven performances from October 14 to 23, 2022. (Graphic: Peterborough Theatre Guild)

Peterborough Theatre Guild stages first full production of season with ‘Our Place’ in October

Terry Gabbard's one-act comedic drama set on a wooden dock at a lake runs for seven performances from October 14 to 23.
While on vacation in Nova Scotia, Peterborough's Paul Rellinger Jr. and his wife Olivia were walking along Big Glace Bay Beach at Port Caledonia on Cape Breton Island, along with their friend Robyn, when they found a suspected human skull. (Photo: Paul Rellinger Jr.)

Vacationing Peterborough couple finds suspected human skull during beach walk in Cape Breton

Discovery at Big Glace Bay Beach sees skull and two other bones sent to medical examiner for identification.
This security vehicle was flipped over during an off-campus party on October 1, 2022, coinciding with the Trent University Homecoming and the Head of the Trent Regatta. (Screenshot of Twitter video)

Peterborough police charge Whitby teen with mischief for flipping of security vehicle

18-year-old turned himself in connection with incident during an off-campus party on October 1.
Louka Greaves. (Police-supplied photo)

Peterborough police seek suspect after police pursuit Friday morning

20-year-old Louka Greaves is wanted is wanted for flight from police and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

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