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PHOTOS: Unity in the community as hundreds turn out for Port Hope Candlelight Festival
PHOTOS: Unity in the community as hundreds turn out for Port Hope Candlelight Festival
Event included singing, shopping, and sharing the holiday spirit.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Peterborough police chief calls out 'fake news' during Mayor's Breakfast
Peterborough police chief calls out 'fake news' during Mayor's Breakfast
Remarks were made Thursday morning during Peterborough and Kawartha Chamber of Commerce event.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Peterborough and area musicians and puppeteers put on Christmas benefit concert
Peterborough and area musicians and puppeteers put on Christmas benefit concert
Event to take place at Kawartha Environment Centre on Dec. 13, to raise funds for Erin’s House.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Six apartment buildings proposed for vacant Towerhill Road land
Six apartment buildings proposed for vacant Towerhill Road land
Each building would have 102 apartments, states a city staff report.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
City planning staff recommends council deny application for Parkhill Road condo conversion
City planning staff recommends council deny application for Parkhill Road condo conversion
SIREG Management Group of Burlington bought the rental townhouses and now want to convert them all into condos.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Leal's speech from Mayor's Breakfast event
Leal's speech from Mayor's Breakfast event
The annual Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce event was held on Thursday morning.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Port Hope seeking residents’ input on backyard tiny homes and basement accommodations
Port Hope seeking residents’ input on backyard tiny homes and basement accommodations
There is potential to increase housing choices, improve affordability.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
School boards establish protocols to protect information
School boards establish protocols to protect information
PVNC faces 4,000 attempts board-wide to access information every week.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
New Salvation Army Thrift Store now open in Peterborough
New Salvation Army Thrift Store now open in Peterborough
Store is located at Market Plaza.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Lakefield Foodland set to distribute gift cards to families in need
Lakefield Foodland set to distribute gift cards to families in need
On Dec. 9, $35 Foodland gift cards will be distributed.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Police respond to rash of Toyota thefts in Peterborough, tracking devices ripped from vehicles
Police respond to rash of Toyota thefts in Peterborough, tracking devices ripped from vehicles
Peterborough police are investigating vehicle thefts involving Toyota Tundra models and a Lexus, urging the public to report any information to assist in the investigation.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Peterborough councillor bringing forth motion to amend rules for calling a vote
Peterborough councillor bringing forth motion to amend rules for calling a vote
Vote would not happen until all council members are given the chance to speak.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Peterborough's Modular Bridge Housing Community at Wolfe Street chooses new name as it celebrates second anniversary
Peterborough's Modular Bridge Housing Community at Wolfe Street chooses new name as it celebrates second anniversary
The community will be renamed The Crossing to symbolize the journey of residents from homelessness to stable housing.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Blind Peterborough man warns of the dangers of not keeping sidewalks clear
Blind Peterborough man warns of the dangers of not keeping sidewalks clear
Jason Johnston says his expensive Ray-Ban Meta glasses were damaged after he walked face-first into a work truck parked on the sidewalk.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Peterborough council to look at dropping DBIA settlement payments
Peterborough council to look at dropping DBIA settlement payments
Money was meant as an annual payment over 20 years after casino moved to Crawford Drive.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Public school board sees drop in suspensions
Public school board sees drop in suspensions
Trillium Lakelands sees 10 per cent drop in suspensions and expulsions in one year.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Bill 33 passing won’t diminish trustees’ commitment to students
Bill 33 passing won’t diminish trustees’ commitment to students
Trustee says legislation won’t stop boards from working to address “things that matter.”
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November 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Employee stops loading order after fraudulent notification received
Employee stops loading order after fraudulent notification received
Three men were kept on site until police arrived and arrested them.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Aiming for zero: Enbridge Gas Ontario teams up with local fire service
Aiming for zero: Enbridge Gas Ontario teams up with local fire service
Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service and Enbridge Gas Ontario join forces to reduce fire and carbon monoxide deaths.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Former Port Hope teacher handed four-year jail sentence for sex crimes involving former students
Former Port Hope teacher handed four-year jail sentence for sex crimes involving former students
Peterborough native Kelly-Anne Jennings pleaded guilty this month to several charges.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Giant adventure awaits audiences of annual holiday pantomime
Giant adventure awaits audiences of annual holiday pantomime
Globus Theatre welcomes back audiences for rousing rendition of “Jack and the Beanstalk” featuring a bounty of local talent.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
'I just wanted to get out alive': Community rallies to bring Margie home after Norwood fire
'I just wanted to get out alive': Community rallies to bring Margie home after Norwood fire
A fire destroyed Margrete MacNeil's family home in Norwood on Webster Road on Sept. 3.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
MISSING PERSON: Police are searching for 17-year-old
MISSING PERSON: Police are searching for 17-year-old
Rae Rae was last seen on Nov. 26
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November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
'We will keep lobbying': Officials say Peterborough County will feel the effects of new provincial recycling rules
'We will keep lobbying': Officials say Peterborough County will feel the effects of new provincial recycling rules
Officials say changes in Ontario to divert more waste from landfills may have the opposite result.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Trent University professor says Carney government's inaction on Palestinian student visas 'is a cost to our global reputation'
Trent University professor says Carney government's inaction on Palestinian student visas 'is a cost to our global reputation'
Aaron Shafer spoke at a news conference in Ottawa Tuesday.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM