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Freezing rain on car

Freezing rain warning in effect for southern Kawarthas region late Monday morning into the...

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Northern areas of region can expect to see snow following by freezing rain or drizzle into the overnight hours.
Even The Grinch will be volunteering during 'Loonies on the Street' on December 13, 2024 just outside of Peterborough Square at the corner of George and Simcoe Streets in downtown Peterborough. The 24th annual fundraiser to help keep the shelves stocked at Kawartha Food Share aims to raise at least $100,000 that will help feed over 14,000 people each month in the Peterborough area. (Photo: Kawartha Food Share)

Kawartha Food Share’s ‘Loonies on the Street’ fundraiser returns for 24th year on December...

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Volunteers will be collecting loose change in downtown Peterborough and online donations are encouraged.
Two cars on a snow-covered road

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Peterborough and Kawarthas region

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Snow will start Saturday afternoon with 10-15 cm expected by Sunday morning.
Peterborough Police Service headquarters on Water Street in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Pat Trudeau)

Peterborough police to provide update on macabre 36-year-old cold case

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In 1988, the remains of a homicide victim known only as 'The Otonabee River Man' were found at the bottom of the Otonabee River.
Although Omemee was served by a railway starting in 1857 and had several train stations, the village's current station was built around 1908 and served as a train station until passenger service ended in 1962. (Photo courtesy of Omemee & District Lions Club)

Omemee Lions Club plans to restore village’s historic train station

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Built circa 1908, the building last served as a train station in 1962.
The Weber Brothers Band continues their annual tradition of benefit concerts during the holidays with "A Weber Brothers Christmas" at the Gordon Best Theatre on Saturday night, with a portion of proceeds going to Right To Heal PTBO. (Photo via The Weber Brothers / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – December 5 to 11

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
The City of Peterborough will officially open the refrigerated outdoor rink at Quaker Foods City Square in downtown Peterborough during a community celebration from 3 to 8 p.m. on December 14, 2024 that will also feature Mayor Jeff Leal officially lighting a donated Christmas tree at 6 p.m. Weather permitting, learn-to-skate programming will take place at the outdoor rink form 3 to 5 p.m., followed by an open skate until 8 p.m. (Photo: City of Peterborough / Facebook)

Tree-lighting ceremony and outdoor skating return to Quaker Foods City Square on December 14

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Hosted by the city and Peterborough DBIA, this year's expanded celebration also features giant board games, kids' activities, food and beverages, and more.
Cars on road during winter storm with snow causing poor visibility.

More snow on the way to the Kawarthas region on Wednesday

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Winter weather travel advisory in effect for most of the region, with a snow squall watch in effect for Northumberland County.
An OPP police car with lights flashing. (Photo: Ontario Provincial Police)

28-year-old Brighton pedestrian killed by a train on Monday night

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Victim was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck on the train tracks near Huff Road west of Brighton.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

One dead, one seriously injured in two-vehicle collision in Peterborough County Sunday afternoon

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Witnesses told police a pickup truck on County Road 38 struck an SUV that failed to stop at Dummer Asphodel Road.
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