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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A 28-year-old Peterborough man faces assault with a weapon and robbery charges after an alleged incident involving a piece of wood on Brock Street. Police say the accused was already on probation at the time of the alleged offenses.
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.
The City of Peterborough is seeking public feedback on proposed safety improvements to Park Street North between Wolsely Street and Sherbrooke Street, scheduled for completion during 2026 road resurfacing work.
A determined kayaker has completed an extraordinary paddle from Owen Sound to Peterborough, raising awareness for autism along the way. The journey, which covered hundreds of kilometers of Ontario waterways, concluded today in our community.
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.
A Kawartha Lakes Police Service officer faces assault and uttering threats charges following an alleged off-duty incident on July 1. The Ontario Provincial Police laid charges after investigating the matter.
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.
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