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Wolverines Bring Home Ontario Football Championship

Wolverines Bring Home Ontario Football Championship

The Peterborough U14 AA Wolverines claimed the Ontario Summer Football League title with a commanding 35-14 victory over the London Jr Mustangs in the Dan Grossi Memorial Cup championship game on Friday.

7/28/2026
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Peterborough Receives $715,551 Casino Payment for First Quarter

Peterborough Receives $715,551 Casino Payment for First Quarter

The City of Peterborough has received its first-quarter payment from Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for hosting Shorelines Casino Peterborough. The payment brings the city's total revenue from the casino to over $18.4 million since it opened in 2018.

7/23/2026
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173 Active Wildfires Rage Across Ontario's North

173 Active Wildfires Rage Across Ontario's North

Ontario is experiencing its worst wildfire season on record, with flames consuming over 7,250 square kilometres of forest. More than 1,800 people have been forced from their homes, with First Nations communities bearing the brunt of the crisis.

7/22/2026
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Driver Flees Crash Scene on Jet Ski in Trent Hills

Driver Flees Crash Scene on Jet Ski in Trent Hills

A 25-year-old Peterborough man faces six charges after allegedly crashing his pickup truck into a tree and escaping on a personal watercraft. Northumberland OPP tracked him down after reports of erratic behavior on a nearby street.

7/21/2026
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Ontario Wildfire Season Breaks Records, More Heat Ahead

Ontario Wildfire Season Breaks Records, More Heat Ahead

Northern Ontario's wildfires have scorched more than 7,250 square kilometres this season, surpassing the province's previous record from 2021. With hot, dry conditions forecast into August, fire officials warn the danger is far from over.

7/21/2026
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Local Musicians Clash Over AI-Generated Concert Posters

Local Musicians Clash Over AI-Generated Concert Posters

A heated conversation about artificial intelligence in promotional artwork has divided Peterborough's music community, with some artists launching affordable design services to keep human creativity in the scene.

7/20/2026
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Lakers Fall to Oakville in Heartbreaking Final-Minute Loss

Lakers Fall to Oakville in Heartbreaking Final-Minute Loss

A costly turnover in the dying seconds handed the Oakville Rock a 13-12 victory over the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers on Thursday night, dealing a blow to our team's playoff positioning with just four games remaining in the regular season.

7/18/2026
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Ontario Calls in Military as Wildfires Rage Across North

Ontario Calls in Military as Wildfires Rage Across North

The provincial government has requested federal assistance, including military support, as evacuations continue in northern communities. This year's fire season is already the worst since 2021, with critics questioning whether budget shortfalls left crews unprepared.

7/17/2026
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Rail Union Condemns CN After Crew Trapped in Wildfire

Rail Union Condemns CN After Crew Trapped in Wildfire

A Canadian National Railway crew had to be evacuated after their train became surrounded by flames near Armstrong in northwestern Ontario. The Teamsters union is demanding CN stop sending workers through active fire zones.

7/16/2026
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Toronto Tops Global List for Worst Air Quality

Toronto Tops Global List for Worst Air Quality

Our city ranked as having the poorest air quality in the world Wednesday morning as wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario blanketed the region. The air quality crisis comes amid an ongoing heat wave affecting southern Ontario.

7/15/2026
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Police Warn of New Phone Scam Targeting Recent Buyers

Police Warn of New Phone Scam Targeting Recent Buyers

Ontario Provincial Police are alerting residents about a sophisticated fraud scheme targeting people who have just purchased new cellphones. Scammers are contacting victims shortly after purchase, claiming the device needs to be returned for setup or promotional discounts.

7/14/2026
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