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Peterborough, Ontario · PeterboroughCity police are asking residents of a southeast Peterborough neighbourhood to lock their doors and remain home as they search for a suspect in an early Friday morning shooting. At about 5 a.m. at a Crystal Drive residence, a man was found without vital signs and rushed to hospital. Police say a suspect is at large and may be armed. Streets near the shooting location have been closed by police, including Ashburnham Drive westbound on-ramp to High…See the Story
Early morning shooting has officers searching for possibly armed suspect: residents told to stay home, lock doors
High School Students · PeterboroughA Peterborough high school student is on her way to the provincial finals of the Royal Canadian Legion’s Public Speaking Contest. Lauren Sytnyk, a grade 10 student at Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic School, earned her place after a first place finish in the Senior division at the District level on Saturday, April 20. Sytnyk’s speech focuses on the benefits of learning a second language, with words that she hopes will inspire others to embrace l…See the Story
Peterborough high school student advances to provincial public speaking finals
Fire · PeterboroughCharges have been laid against a 26-year-old Peterborough man, after police were called to a residence at around 11pm on Wednesday, in regards to a man threatening his roommates with a knife. Officers arrived on scene and were able to get the roommates out of the residence but were unsuccessful in getting the suspect to come out. A short time later they smelled something burning in the area the suspects bedroom and were then able to locate him a…See the Story
Fire set after roommates threatened with knife
Peterborough, Ontario · PeterboroughA pair of award-winning singer-songwriters are embarking on a tour around Ontario, which includes a stop here in Peterborough. ‘Marc Jordan and Amy Sky…Together in Concert’ will be at Showplace on May 6th. Amy says it’s always fun to perform with her husband of 36 years and believes it’ll be a fun time for those in attendance.
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Award-winning husband and wife duo making a stop at Showplace
Trent Lakes · Trent Lakes(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT LAKES, ON) – An accidental 911 call has led to the arrest of an impaired driver. On April 25, 2024, just shortly after 12:00 am, the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to what was received as an accidental 911 call. The dispatch reported that the caller was saying that they were somewhere other than where the call was showing originating from. Officers patrolled the area l…See the Story
Edward MCGARVEY – Drunk Driving, Hit & Run
Peterborough, Ontario · PeterboroughRoad work projects are popping up all over the city and you can now add Aylmer to that list. Crews are starting work on Aylmer Street North between Sherbrooke and Murray, excluding the intersection of Charlotte Street. The scope of work includes the installation of select frames, covers and grates, minor curb removals, curb re-installations and milling of existing surface asphalt. The work is scheduled to be completed by the end of May. (Written…See the Story
Aylmer Street North to undergo road work until end of May
Peterborough, Ontario · PeterboroughFleming College has been listed as one of Canada’s Top Green Employers. The recent rankings were released, with the school graded on things like: unique environmental initiatives, success in reducing the environmental footprint and employee involvement with green programs. Another consideration was whether or not those environmental initiatives have become linked to the employer’s public identity and helped attract new employees. (Written by: Jo…See the Story
Fleming College listed as one of Canada’s top green employers
Peterborough, Ontario · PeterboroughCharges have been laid against a 41-year-old Peterborough woman following a break and enter on Tuesday morning. Police say the break-in occurred at a residence in the area of Aylmer and McDonnel Streets, where clothing, credit cards and electronic items were taken. As officers canvassed the area, they received a call that a suitcase matching the description of one taken in the incident had been located several blocks away and that two people wer…See the Story