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Two photos showing freezing rain on a car and heavy rain coming out of a downspout. (Stock photos)

Freezing rain warnings and rainfall warnings in effect for Kawarthas region on Wednesday

2-4 mm of ice accretion is expected by Wednesday afternoon followed by 20-40 mm of rain by Thursday morning.
A downed tree in Rogers Cove in Peterborough's East City on March 30, 2025. The Peterborough area saw 20 millimetres of ice accumulation, with 25 millimetres in Lindsay. The weight of the accumulated ice caused many tree limbs to break, often taking down adjacent power lines. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Tuesday’s ice storm updates from the City of Peterborough and the City of Kawarthas...

Warming rooms remain available in both municipalities for residents without power.
Ice pellets and freezing rain on car

More freezing rain coming to the Kawarthas on Wednesday followed by significant rainfall

2-5 mm of ice accretion is expected, followed by 20-40 mm of rain by Thursday morning.
A car covered in ice from freezing rain. (Stock photo)

City and County of Peterborough declare ‘significant weather event’ in advance of spring ice...

Hydro One is encouraging customers across the Kawarthas region to prepare for power outages over the weekend.
Hydro One crews on site after an ice storm. (Photo: Hydro One / Facebook)

Environment Canada confirms ‘major ice storm’ in the Kawarthas region for the weekend

Southern part of the region will see greatest ice accumulation of 10 to 20 mm, with amounts in excess of 25 mm possible in some areas .
Toronto indie country folk-pop singer-songwriter Angela Saini will be performing an acoustic show at The Black Horse in downtown Peterborough on Saturday evening. (Photo: Cassandra Popescu)

nightlifeNOW – March 27 to April 2

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Freezing rain on tree branch

Environment Canada says ‘potent spring ice storm’ likely in Kawarthas region on the weekend

Freezing rain could result in ice accretion over 20 mm in some areas, with snowfall and ice pellet accumulations up to 15 cm.
Lori Richey passed away on March 23, 2025 at the age of 57 after a short but aggressive battle with cancer. (Photo courtesy of Richey family)

Well-known Peterborough resident Lori Richey has passed away at the age of 57

Richey spent 28 years working in the local healthcare sector, most recently as Peterborough County's physician recruiter.
Four people were injured, one seriously, after a head-on collision on Highway 35 south of Pontypool on March 24, 2025. (Photo: Kawartha Lakes OPP)

One person seriously injured in head-on collision on Highway 35 south of Pontypool

Three people received minor injuries after Monday morning crash between Sandy Hook Road and Pontypool Road.
One of the 15 new banners hanging from lamp posts on George Street in downtown Peterborough to promote Peter Robinson emigration bicentennial events from August 1 to 10, 2025. The banners were installed by non-profit organization Nine Ships 1825 Inc. in partnership with the Peterborough Historical Society and with funding from the Peterborough Foundation. (Photo courtesy of Nine Ships 1825)

Peterborough prepares for Peter Robinson emigration bicentennial celebrations in August

Funded by the Peterborough Foundation, Nine Ships 1825 has installed 15 lamp post banners on George Street in downtown Peterborough.

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