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Golf course stock photo

Man arrested in Port Hope for driving a golf cart while impaired

OPP responded to report of collision at golf course, driver also charged with mischief.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford responds to questions from reporters about an increase of 203 COVID-19 cases in Ontario at a media conference in Mississauga on July 21, 2020. (Screenshot)

Premier Doug Ford concerned by today’s increase of 203 new COVID-19 cases in Ontario

Over half of the new cases are among people under the age of 39.
OPP logo on police car door

Driver of pick-up truck involved in Friday morning accident on Keene Road has died...

Commercial vehicle collided with pick-up truck at intersection of Keene Road and Base Line.
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

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

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

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,...

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

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

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...

52-year-old man, who was prohibited from driving, drifted into northbound lane on Ontario Street on Friday afternoon.

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