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Peterborough Police Service headquarters on Water Street in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Pat Trudeau)

Peterborough police officer arrested and charged with careless discharge of a firearm

When off-duty on New Year's Eve, the officer discharged a legal privately owned firearm inside their home and the bullet struck a neighbouring home.
The Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes Second Chance Thrift Store will be relocating from 111 McLaughlin Road to 230 Kent Street West in Reeds Plaza in mid-February 2026. (Photo: Google Maps)

Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes Second Chance Thrift Store relocating to downtown Lindsay

After 13 years at its McLaughlin Road location, the fundraising shop will move to Reeds Plaza in mid-February.
Owned and operated by the City of Peterborough, Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre is located on Fleming College's Sutherland Campus at 775 Brealey Drive. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Two Peterborough lifeguards recognized for their off-duty lifesaving actions

Lifesaving Society Ontario honoured city employees Avery Fam and Tessa Kitchen with Rescue Awards of Merit for their response to a medical emergency.
Peterborough Fire Services provides emergency and support services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

27-year-old Peterborough man dead following early morning fire

Man died in hospital after residential fire on Wednesday in the McDonnel Street and Park Street North area.
Peterborough Petes merchandise director Mark Million, Survivors Abreast board of directors president Janice James, and Petes captain Carson Cameron during a media conference at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on January 6, 2024 where details of the 17th annual Pink in the Rink campaign were announced. (Photo: Connor Massie / Peterborough Petes)

Peterborough Petes announce 17th annual Pink in the Rink game on February 7 in...

OHL's largest ongoing fundraiser for cancer research and support will see Petes host Sudbury Wolves at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
A 60-year-old Orillia woman died following a head-on collision on on Killarney Bay Road north of Lindsay on January 5, 2026. (Photo: Kawartha Lakes OPP)

60-year-old Orillia woman dead following head-on collision on Killarney Bay Road north of Lindsay

Police say visibility was limited at the time of Monday afternoon collision due to falling snow.
Freezing rain on car

Freezing rain warning issued for Kawarthas region starting midday Tuesday

1-5mm of ice accretion is possible by early evening, but freezing rain may be mixed with snow or ice pellets at times.
Campbellford Memorial Hospital is located at 146 Oliver Road in Campbellford. (Photo: Campbellford Memorial Hospital)

Campbellford Memorial Hospital restricts inpatient visits amid rise in respiratory illness

Temporary measure limits inpatient visits to one person at a time per patient until further notice.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police charge 13-year-old boy after disturbance at Lansdowne Place Mall

After responding to Friday afternoon incident, police seized a knife from the teen who was already bound by a peace bond.
Cars on road during winter storm with snow causing poor visibility.

Special weather statement in effect for Kawarthas region for snowfall on Monday

While only 5-10 cm is expected, snow may have more of an impact on the morning commute as people return to work after the holidays.

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