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Hydro One provided the funding that allowed YES Shelter for Youth and Families in Peterborough to purchase this truck, which the charity will use to pick up food donations that feed people in shelter, drive youth to appointments, and move young people and families from homelessness into housing. (Photo: YES Shelter for Youth and Families / Facebook)

Hydro One funds a new truck for Peterborough’s YES Shelter for Youth and Families

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Charity will use truck to help transport food and supplies and move children and families into housing.
A woman being swabbed at a drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic

Three new COVID-19 cases reported, one in each of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton

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Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton, and Hastings and Prince Edward counties.
Police service dog Wolfe with his friend and partner police constable Tim Fish. Wolfe, who retired from the force in 2018, has passed away. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service / Facebook)

Retired Peterborough police service dog Wolfe passes away

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German shepherd remained part of his human partner's life after retiring in 2018
The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough is an engaging, family-friendly museum with more than 100 canoes and kayaks on display. (Photo: The Canadian Canoe Museum)

The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough reopens its galleries to the public on Saturday,...

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New COVID-19 safety protocols are in place, all in-person events and workshops remain cancelled for the rest of the summer.
KitCoffee owner Helen McCarthy in July 2019, shortly after she opened her downtown Peterborough cafe, with her daughter Maggie. A crowdfunding campaign is raising funds to support McCarthy as she recovers from two severely broken ankles. (Photo: KitCoffee Peterborough / Facebook)

Over $11,000 raised in 24 hours for injured owner of KitCoffee in downtown Peterborough

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Helen McCarthy severely broke both her ankles in an accident on July 15.
A middle-aged man wearing a face mask in a store. (Stock photo)

Face masks mandatory indoors in Peterborough area effective Saturday, August 1

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Directive applies to commercial establishments, public transit services, and commercial transportation services.
The scene of a head-on collision on Ontario Street in Port Hope on July 17, 2020. The driver of the silver Pontiac van has been charged with operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited and careless driving. (Photo: Port Hope Police Service)

Man charged with careless driving after head-on collision in Port Hope sends another driver...

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52-year-old man, who was prohibited from driving, drifted into northbound lane on Ontario Street on Friday afternoon.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - July 19, 2020

No new COVID-19 cases in Peterborough for 29 days, another small spike in Ontario...

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Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton, and Hastings and Prince Edward counties.
Police car lights. (Stock photo)

Three-vehicle collision injures 10 people, one seriously, west of Omemee on Saturday night

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Nine people treated at local hospitals and released, one person taken to Toronto-area hospital with serious injuries.
Severe thunderstorm

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect Sunday for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Hastings

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Strong wind gusts and torrential downpours possible, with a risk of tornadoes.
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