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π¨ Local Safety & Police Updates
Arrest Made in Serial Mall & School Harassment Case π
Peterborough Police have arrested 43-year-old Scott Andrew Duncan of Cavan-Monaghan. Police allege he approached young girls at Lansdowne Place mall and Prince of Wales School, handing them sexually explicit notes. He faces multiple serious charges, including Luring a Person Under 16 and Criminal Harassment, and remains in custody.
Two Teens Arrested Following Convenience Store Robbery πͺ
Early Monday morning, police intercepted two masked teenagers (aged 14 and 16) fleeing an armed robbery near Sherbrooke Street and Denure Drive. Officers seized cash, stolen goods, and a knife. Both were charged and released on undertakings for youth court in September.
OPP Appeal for Witnesses in Fatal North Kawartha Crash π️
Following a tragic Saturday afternoon motorcycle crash on Northeys Bay Road that claimed the life of a 54-year-old Oshawa resident, OPP are asking anyone who was in the area around 4:45 PM—or who has dashcam footage—to contact Peterborough OPP or Crime Stoppers.
Impaired Driving Charge After Golf Cart Crash πΊ
Kawartha Lakes OPP responded to an overnight golf cart crash at a trailer park in Laxton Digby Longford Township. A 34-year-old Clarington man has been charged with impaired driving offences.
π️ Community & Local Business Developments
Former Wild Water & Wheels Site Set for Major Revival π‘
Exciting news for Chemong Road! Fiddler’s Bay Corp. purchased the former amusement park property for $4 million. Plans are in motion to transform it into a year-round family entertainment hub featuring mini-golf, drive-in movies, splash pads, winter tubing, and food vendors starting next spring.
Youth-Led "Leaders of Tomorrow" Civic Group Launches π£️
Student organizer Avery Trenholm has launched Leaders of Tomorrow, an independent advocacy group empowering local youth aged 13 to 18 to have a direct voice in municipal priorities and civic engagement.
Record-Breaking Year for Five Counties Children's Centre π
CEO Scott Pepin shared incredible annual results: Five Counties supported a record 6,574 young clients across more than 56,000 clinic visits during 2025–26, delivering crucial pediatric care to families across our region.
KADEX Aero Supply Expands Local Operations ✈️
Aviation distributor KADEX Aero Supply has completed a 10,000-square-foot warehouse expansion in Peterborough, boosting local inventory, shipping, and receiving capabilities.
Infrastructure Upgrades Approved for Fletcher Lake Landing π
Algonquin Highlands Council has approved a rehabilitation project to replace a deteriorating retaining wall and install a new floating dock, ensuring safe, barrier-free water access for the public.
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