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A 73-year-old experienced pilot who vanished after departing Oshawa Executive Airport has been found deceased inside his home-built aircraft, which was discovered underwater in Wolfe Lake. The extensive multi-day search involved multiple agencies across the Kawartha Lakes region.
Ontario Provincial Police have identified human remains found on a rural property as those of Lawrence Bertrim, who vanished in 2022. The discovery marks the third missing person found at the same location in less than a year.
B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop has appointed David Warda as its new executive director. Warda brings extensive experience in education, labor leadership, and community organizing to the nonprofit that serves more than 3,500 people annually.
Peterborough officials want to hear from residents about plans to redesign Charlotte Street from Park Street North to Water Street. An online survey open until September 14th seeks input on how to make the downtown corridor more pedestrian-friendly while upgrading critical infrastructure.
Rescue crews are searching the Kawartha Lakes region for David Douglas, 73, who departed Oshawa Executive Airport Friday morning and never returned. The experienced pilot was flying a light blue and yellow amateur-built aircraft.
Marie Aubie and Cole Lester will represent Team Ontario at the Canadian National Pickleball Championships on August 27 in Toronto. Both athletes are affiliated with the Peterborough Pickleball Association and coach at Smash Courts.
A woman from Ottawa is facing multiple charges after Peterborough police stopped a stolen vehicle near the intersection of Chemong Drive and Milroy Drive. The arrest also revealed an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.
Marineland moved six beluga whales to U.S. aquariums on Wednesday, marking a significant step in relocating Canada's last captive whales. The operation brings the total moved to 19 of the park's original 30 belugas.
The Peterborough documentary festival has selected an interdisciplinary curator and podcast producer to lead its creative vision. Ryan Barnett takes the helm as submissions open for the 2027 season.
With the new school year approaching, the City of Peterborough is recruiting part-time crossing guards to ensure student safety at 48 locations across 23 schools. Morning and afternoon shifts are available for dependable community members.
The Northern Tornadoes Project confirmed two EF0-rated tornadoes struck near Lindsay and Woodstock on Saturday as severe storms swept through southwestern Ontario, causing minor damage but no reported injuries.
A 31-year-old from Mississauga has died after a canoe overturned on Stewart Lake in Georgian Bay Township. One person was pulled from the water by a passing boater, but the second individual did not resurface.
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