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Man Dies After Water Emergency at Beavermead Park

Man Dies After Water Emergency at Beavermead Park

A 22-year-old man from Markdale, Ontario, died Friday evening after entering the water at Beavermead Park beach and failing to resurface. Emergency responders attempted life-saving measures but the man was pronounced dead at hospital.

7/4/2026
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Canada Day Holiday Brings Service Changes Across Peterborough

Canada Day Holiday Brings Service Changes Across Peterborough

Most city facilities will be closed or operating on modified schedules this Wednesday, July 1st, for Canada Day. Here's what residents need to know about service changes, transit detours, and which attractions remain open for the holiday.

6/30/2026
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Ontario Minister Backtracks on Student Sports Attendance Policy

Ontario Minister Backtracks on Student Sports Attendance Policy

Education Minister Paul Calandra issued a clarification Tuesday after urging parents to keep students in class rather than missing school for sports, saying special leave requests will still be allowed under new attendance rules starting next academic year.

6/30/2026
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Runaway Boat Circles Lake Before Crashing Into Dock

Runaway Boat Circles Lake Before Crashing Into Dock

A dramatic scene unfolded on Chemong Lake Sunday evening when an unattended motorboat circled the water for approximately 20 minutes before slamming into a dock and other vessels. No serious injuries were reported in the incident.

6/29/2026
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Serious Collision North of Ennismore Sends Two to Hospital

Serious Collision North of Ennismore Sends Two to Hospital

A two-vehicle crash on Tara Road late Friday afternoon left one person critically injured and airlifted to a Toronto-area trauma center. Police are seeking witnesses to the collision that occurred when an SUV turned in front of an oncoming pickup truck.

6/28/2026
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New HART Hub Launches in Peterborough for Addiction and Homelessness Support

New HART Hub Launches in Peterborough for Addiction and Homelessness Support

A new coordinated care hub has officially opened in Peterborough, bringing together healthcare, social services, and community partners to support residents facing homelessness, substance use, and mental health challenges. The hub is part of Ontario's $560-million provincial expansion.

6/26/2026
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Impaired Driver Clocked Over Four Times Legal Limit

Impaired Driver Clocked Over Four Times Legal Limit

A Douro-Dummer Township man faces impaired driving charges after allegedly failing to stop for a construction flagman on Highway 7 and registering a blood alcohol level more than four times the legal limit.

6/25/2026
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Ford Government Privately Admits Housing Target Won't Be Met

Ford Government Privately Admits Housing Target Won't Be Met

Internal documents reveal Ontario's Progressive Conservative government acknowledged by fall 2024 that its signature promise to build 1.5 million homes by 2031 would be impossible to achieve, even as officials continued to publicly avoid admitting defeat on the housing pledge.

6/25/2026
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Toddler Attacked by Coyote in Whitby Sparks Safety Alert

Toddler Attacked by Coyote in Whitby Sparks Safety Alert

Durham police are urging parents to stay vigilant after a young child was bitten by a coyote near Coronation and Rossland roads. The incident marks the fifth reported coyote attack in the region since the start of 2025.

6/24/2026
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Police Issue 43 Tickets in Lansdowne Street Crackdown

Police Issue 43 Tickets in Lansdowne Street Crackdown

Peterborough Police conducted a targeted enforcement detail on Lansdowne Street, issuing 43 charges under the Highway Traffic Act. The operation focused on distracted driving at three intersections known for high collision rates.

6/24/2026
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