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A Cobourg police vehicle. (Photo: Cobourg Police Service)

Cobourg police identify two young teens in TikTok door-knock challenge incidents

The challenge involves youth knocking or kicking doors, often causing damage, and then running away.
Cars on a road in a winter snow storm. (Stock photo)

Winter returns to the Kawarthas region on Thursday

Heavy snow expected in afternoon, with up to 10 cm for southern region and up to 15 cm in northern region.
Peterborough police services board chair Mary ten Doeschate (left) and police chief Stuart Betts (far right) with officers Mike Self, Josh Gibbs, Nick Gannon, and Mitchell Northey, who were commended for their actions in response to an armed stand-off at a Peterborough car dealership last August that ended with the suspect taking his own life. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police services board recognizes four officers for bravery and commitment to public safety

The four officers responded to an armed stand-off at a Peterborough car dealership last August.
The Lindsay water treament plant at 33 Mary Street East and Thornhill Road in Lindsay services over 10,000 residents. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Cloudy or grey tap water is safe to drink: City of Kawartha Lakes

Municipality issues media release to respond to concerns from some Lindsay residents.
The crest for Gidigaa Migizi College, Trent University's sixth college named in honour of the late Curve Lake First Nation Elder and former chief Douglas Williams (Gidigaa Migizi), designed by First Nations artist Jared Tait. (Graphic: Jared Tait / Photo: Michael Hurcomb)

Trent University unveils crest for Gidigaa Migizi College named after late Curve Lake First...

Crest was designed by First Nations artist Jared Tait using a traditional Anishinaabeg woodland art style.
Kawartha Land Trust has announced the largest protected property purchase in the land conservation organization's 22-year history: the new 1,411-acre Hammer Family Nature Preserve on the east shore of Pigeon Lake west of Lakehurst in Trent Lakes. The purchase was funded through private donations along with funding from the federal government and a $2.9 million investment by the Ontario government. (Photo: Kawartha Land Trust)

Kawartha Land Trust announces largest protected property purchase in its 22-year history

The new 1,411-acre Hammer Family Nature Preserve is located on the east shore of Pigeon Lake west of Lakehurst in Trent Lakes.
St. John II Paul Catholic Elementary School is located at at 130 Orchard Park Road in Lindsay. (Photo: St. John II Paul Catholic Elementary School)

Lindsay public school reopened following evacuation after suspicious object found

On Monday morning, staff member at St. John II Paul Catholic Elementary School discovered object which police have since determined is not a threat.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police investigating break and enter at Millbrook Foodland early Saturday morning

Grocery store was briefly closed Saturday morning after store interior was damaged and cigarettes were stolen.
Haliburton OPP have issued an arrest warrant for 28-year-old Michael Gunn of Minden in connection with a robbery and aggravated assault in Minden that took place on February 9, 2024, sending a victim to hospital. (Police-supplied photo)

Police warn of potential public safety threat after issuing arrest warrant for 28-year-old Minden...

Michael Gunn is accused of robbery and aggravated assault in Minden early Friday morning.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau listens to Peterborough Fire Services chief Chris Snetsinger during an unpublicized visit on February 8, 2024 to the city's new $10-million net zero carbon fire station under construction at 100 Marina Boulevard. Also pictured are Peterborough mayor Jeff Leal and Peterborough County warden Bonnie Clark. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau quietly visited Peterborough on Thursday

During the unpublicized visit, the prime minister toured the city's new $10-million net zero carbon fire station.

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