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Big Apple Pet Festival Coming July 18

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

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

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

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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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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