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Extreme Heat May Be Fueling Overdose Crisis
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Extreme Heat May Be Fueling Overdose Crisis

Public health officials across southern Ontario are sounding alarms as drug overdoses surge during the region's heat wave. Experts warn that extreme temperatures create dangerous conditions for people who use substances, particularly those without access to cooling spaces.

7/10/2026
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Parkhill Road Closed After Three-Vehicle Crash Injures Three
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Parkhill Road Closed After Three-Vehicle Crash Injures Three

A serious three-vehicle collision has shut down a section of Parkhill Road in Peterborough, with one victim requiring transfer to a Toronto trauma center. The road is expected to remain closed for several hours as police conduct a reconstruction investigation.

7/9/2026
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Crown Royal Bottling Plant in Amherstburg Sold
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Crown Royal Bottling Plant in Amherstburg Sold

Diageo has signed an agreement to sell its Crown Royal bottling facility in Amherstburg, though the company is not yet disclosing the buyer's identity. The sale follows the closure announcement that eliminated approximately 200 jobs earlier this year.

7/7/2026
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Big Apple Pet Festival Coming July 18
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Big Apple Pet Festival Coming July 18

The Peterborough Humane Society and Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward are teaming up for a free community celebration featuring Olympic figure skater Elvis Stojko, mobile veterinary services, and activities for pets and their families.

7/6/2026
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Classic Car Show Returns to Lindsay This Month
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Classic Car Show Returns to Lindsay This Month

Classics On Kent will transform Lindsay's downtown into a vintage vehicle showcase on Saturday, July 19th. The popular summer event features hundreds of classic cars, vendor booths, and activities for families.

7/6/2026
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Chase Stillman Signs with Detroit Red Wings
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Chase Stillman Signs with Detroit Red Wings

Peterborough's Chase Stillman has signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings, continuing a professional hockey journey that began on local ice. The 23-year-old forward, who helped the Petes win an OHL championship in 2023, joins one of the NHL's Original Six franchises.

7/5/2026
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Peterborough's Irish Millie Honors Late Mentor with New Single
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Peterborough's Irish Millie Honors Late Mentor with New Single

The 19-year-old folk musician and seven-time Canadian Folk Music Award nominee releases "Allison," a heartfelt tribute to the fiddle teacher who started it all. The song opens her acclaimed EP 'Between Then and Now' and traces the roots of one of Canada's most exciting young voices in folk music.

7/5/2026
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