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Established in 1974 by James Hamilton, the miniature train ride at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough features a miniature replica of an 1860 locomotive. With 10,000 to 60,000 riders each season, the miniature train ride is an important source of revenue for Canada's only free-admission accredited zoo. (Photo: Riverview Park and Zoo)

Miniature train ride at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough now open for the...

Victoria Day long weekend opening of popular ride was delayed due to required repairs to the train tracks.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

22-year-old Markdale man drowns in Little Lake in Peterborough Friday evening

Police say the man entered the water at Beavermead Park beach but did not resurface.
Victoria Park Beach in Cobourg. (Photo: Town of Cobourg)

The Beach Report for July 3 to 9, 2026

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings County.
Southwestern Ontario folk/roots trio Cabin Fever (Jessica McKay on upright bass and vocals, Kyle Faulkner on guitar and vocals, and Colin Jolly on mandolin) perform their blend of Canadian Americana, folk, and bluegrass music with captivating storytelling at the Dominion Hotel in Minden on Saturday night. (Photo: Will Ronholm Photography)

nightlifeNOW – July 2 to 8

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Local photographer Kirk Doughty captured this shot of the 2018 Canada Day fireworks over Little Lake in Peterborough. (Photo: Kirk Doughty)

City of Peterborough to reschedule cancelled Canada Day fireworks

Both the fireworks and the Peterborough Musicfest concert were cancelled Wednesday night due to severe thunderstorms,
Severe thunderstorm

Severe thunderstorms watch in effect for the Kawarthas Thursday afternoon and evening

Strong wind gusts near 100 km/h are possible, along with heavy rain and ping pong ball sized hail.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) boat in the water. (Photo: OPP)

Impaired boater facing charges after passenger fell into Otonabee River and drowned

A 28-year-old Whitchurch-Stouville man was arrested after a 39-year-old Oshawa man fell into the water Tuesday afternoon and did not resurface.
A hacker with a laptop and a secondary monitor showing data. (Stock photo)

Lakelands Public Health says 60,000 Peterborough-area residents may be affected by January cybersecurity incident

Health unit reports personal information was extracted, but there is currently no evidence the information has been misused.
Thermometer showing temperatures in the mid-thirties

Environment Canada issues heat warnings for Kawarthas region starting Tuesday until at least Friday

Daytime temperatures will range from 31 to 36°C with nighttime temperatures of 21 to 24°C.
Sponsored by Trent Valley Honda, the grand prize of the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha's first-ever Pay It Forward Lottery is a Honda Hybrid CR-V, with the winner to be drawn on August 15 at the Peterborough Folk Festival, one of five local organizations that will receive the proceeds from the lottery. The winner of the final early bird prize will be drawn on July 17, with the winners of both of the first two early bird prizes donating them. (Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha)

Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha’s first-ever Pay It Forward Lottery is living up to...

Two early bird winners have donated their prizes, with one package being auctioned to support the campaign and the other going to Camp Northern Lights.

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