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Some of the damage cause by a bear foraging for food in vehicles in Haliburton. The bear has learned how to open unlocked car doors, according to Haliburton OPP. (Photos: Haliburton OPP)

A clever bear has been opening unlocked car doors in Haliburton

Haliburton OPP say bear has opened the doors of more than 10 vehicles, significantly damaging many of the vehicles.
A tornado at Sturgeon Lake in Kawartha Lakes on June 23, 2020. (Photo: Amy Reeds @amy_reeds / Twitter)

Environment Canada confirms Tuesday’s tornado at Sturgeon Lake in Kawartha Lakes

Tornado touched down at Sturgeon Point at around 3 p.m. causing shoreline damage.
A man travelling on a transit bus

Canada and Ontario invest $10.6 million in public transit in Peterborough

Majority of funding will support Peterborough Transit's purchase of 27 new buses and refurbishment of eight buses.
A "reopening soon" sign in the window of a business

Ontario extends COVID-19 state of emergency until July 15

Premier Doug Ford 'hopeful' a further extension will not be required.
The dysfunctional Hargreeves family of misfit sibling superheroes returns for season two of The Umbrella Academy on Netflix on July 31, 2020. (Photo: Netflix)

What’s new on Netflix Canada in July 2020

Featuring season two of The Umbrella Academy, the new original series Cursed and Stateless, and more.
A fire at Rileys Bar and Grill in Bobcaygeon on June 24, 2020. (Photo: Rileys / Facebook)

Wednesday morning fire devastates Rileys Bar and Grill in Bobcaygeon

Completely renovated restaurant opened in February and just reopened its patio in June.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - June 23, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – June 23, 2020

Cases and deaths as reported by regional health units: Peterborough Public Health; Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit; and Hastings Prince Edward Public Health.
Peterborough Kiwanis Club and mobility and accessibility business Motion with the two trail chairs they have donated to Camp Kawartha to increase accessibility of trails at both of the camp's sites. Pictured from left to right: Camp Kawartha executive director Jacob Rodenburg, Kiwanis Club of Peterborough spokesperson Terry McLaren, Camp Kawartha Environment Centre manager Craig Brant, and Motion accessibility consultants Shelley McNamara and Rob Carleton. (Photo courtesy of Camp Kawartha)

Peterborough Kiwanis Club and Motion donate two accessible trail chairs to Camp Kawartha

Chairs will help children of all abilities to make use of trails at both of Camp Kawartha's sites.
Police car lights. (Stock photo)

31-year-old Peterborough man dead following crash on Park Street

Single-vehicle collision happened early Tuesday morning.
Some of the colourful rocks in Peterborough GreenUP's Rainbow Rock Garden celebrating Pride Month. The garden is located in the DePave Paradise boulevard right in front of the GreenUP Store & Resource Centre at 378 Aylmer Street North in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Natalie Stephenson / GreenUP)

Peterborough GreenUP celebrates Pride Month with a Rainbow Rock Garden

Environmental organization encourages others to paint rocks and spread a message of belonging and equality.

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