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Some of the classic cars seized from a property in Stirling in Hastings County on May 14, 2024 following a multi-unit investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Two Stirling men are facing multiple charges. (OPP photo)

Police recover classic cars in Hastings County as part of $3-million car theft investigation

Two men from Stirling face multiple charges after multi-unit OPP investigation.
In a surprise announcement on May 31, Netflix revealed the critically acclaimed Japanese film "Godzilla Minus One", which won the Academy Award for best visual effects, would be available for streaming as of Saturday, June 1st. (Photo: Toho)

What’s new on Netflix Canada in June 2024

Highlights include Godzilla Minus One, Trigger Warning, A Family Affair, Supacell, Black Barbie, Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial, and more.
Severe thunderstorm

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Kawarthas region Wednesday afternoon and evening

Strong wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rain expected, with possibility of a tornado.
Nour Mazloum is the new executive director of the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA), effective June 10, 2024. (Supplied photo)

Peterborough DBIA announces new executive director

Coming from the Kingston Economic Development Corporation, Nour Mazloum will assume the role on June 10.
After a four-year hiatus, the YWCA Peterborough Haliburton's popular community fundraiser returns to downtown Peterborough as "Walk A Mile In Their Shoes" on May 24, 2024. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Confederation Park, beginning with check-in and opening ceremonies followed by the hour-long walk at noon and lunch and music at the park after the walk. (Photo: YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)

YWCA Peterborough Haliburton gearing up for return of ‘Walk A Mile’ on Friday

A slate of local dignitaries set to welcome return of popular fundraiser to downtown Peterborough after a four-year hiatus.
Peterborough County OPP released this photo of the remains of a pickup truck and a motorcycle after they caught on fire following a head-on collision on County Road 507 north of Buckhorn on May 19, 2024. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and the two occupants of the pickup truck escaped with minor injuries. (Photo: Peterborough County OPP)

57-year-old Woodville man dead after his motorcycle crashes head on into pickup truck near...

Witnesses say motorcyclist crossed centre line on a bend on County Road 507 early Sunday afternoon.
Peterborough Fire Services provides emergency and support services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

$450,000 damage to Peterborough home after BBQ fire on Sunday

BBQ was located on a covered porch and flames spread to attic.
An OPP police car with lights flashing. (Photo: Ontario Provincial Police)

Quebec couple seriously injured after car hits a moose in Algonquin Park

Ambulance responding to scene also hit a moose; police warn motorists moose are on roadways to escape insects.
Two Muskoka chairs on a dock at a lake with a canoe and kayak nearby. (Stock photo)

What’s open and closed on Victoria Day 2024

Holiday hours for 297 selected businesses, organizations, and services in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Port Hope, and across the greater Kawarthas region.
Peterborough County OPP released this photo of a pickup truck that collided with a commercial vehicle on Highway 115 at Highway 7A south of Peterborough. A 34-year-old woman who was an occupant of the pickup truck died after being thrown from the vehicle when a guardrail ripped off the passenger side door. (Police-supplied photo)

39-year-old man faces multiple charges for Highway 115 collision that killed a 34-year-old woman

Corey Neil of Hamilton Township, who was wanted on a warrant, was arrested Wednesday in Peterborough.

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