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High-Stakes Criminal Arrests in Lindsay: A coordinated early-morning tactical operation on June 3 involving the #Kawartha Lakes Police, the #OPP Tactical Rescue Unit, and the ROPE squad resulted in a major raid at a Lindsay residence. Two suspects were apprehended, including one individual wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for second-degree murder out of Saskatchewan, and officers successfully seized approximately 226 grams of fentanyl valued at $45,200.
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#Haliburton Sports Franchise Relocation: The Haliburton County Huskies Jr. A hockey program is officially closing its five-year tenure out of the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena in Minden. Team ownership cited unsustainable operational expenses and a yearly deficit averaging $30,000 to $50,000, confirming the franchise will relocate to Cobourg ahead of the 2026-27 season. Talk of launching a more affordable Jr. C team to keep hockey local is currently underway.
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Passing of a Regional Public Champion: #Haliburton County and the Township of #Dysart et al are mourning the loss of longtime Mayor Murray Fearrey, who passed away peacefully at age 84. Fearrey was recognized as one of the longest-tenured municipal politicians in Canadian history, dedicating more than 50 years to civic service and local infrastructure growth.
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Fatal Off-Road Collision in #Manvers: OPP investigators are seeking dashcam footage or witnesses following a tragic single-vehicle off-road vehicle accident on Century Farms Road in Manvers Township last Saturday. A 72-year-old male driver from Janetville sadly lost control of the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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The Cheese Festival Returns: Culinary enthusiasts take note: the reinvented Great Canadian Cheese Festival has officially confirmed its return to the #Peterborough Memorial Centre and Morrow Building on June 13 and 14. Moving completely into the city this year, the festival will feature thousands of small-batch artisan cheeses, bakeries, wineries, and dedicated tasting seminars.
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Backyard Trespass & Fentanyl Arrest: A 39-year-old #Peterborough man and a woman were brought before the Water Street courthouse for a bail hearing after police responded to reports of unwanted persons hiding in a private residential backyard. Upon interception, officers discovered the man was violating a strict, active release order mandating he reside in a different municipality under house arrest. A subsequent search revealed quantities of Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine. He remains held in custody on charges of Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking and Failure to comply with a Release Order.
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Balanced-Day School Schedule Sparks Heat: A major administrative debate is picking up steam across the local educational grid this morning. Parents and teachers are raising significant logistical and developmental concerns over the #Peterborough-area Catholic school board’s "balanced-day" schedule. The specialized framework—which splits the standard school day into two equal blocks of instructional time and two distinct 40-minute nutrition/recreation breaks—is drawing sharp criticism from families tracking child fatigue, sports transit logistics, and daily routine consistencies.
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Kawartha Lakes Considers Garbage Bag Limit Exemption: The #CityofKawarthaLakes council is evaluating a proposed amendment to its upcoming one-bag garbage-limit bylaw, which takes effect on June 15. Initiated by Ward 2 Coun. Pat Warren, supported by other council members, proposed allowing an extra clear bag exclusively for diapers and incontinence products to prevent families from facing up to a $200 entry-tag penalty annually. The matter goes to the council on June 23.
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Harness Racing Returns to Kawartha Downs: The #Fraserville standardbred racing facility opens its shortened 54th season on Saturday with a 12-race card starting at 6 p.m.. The season was cut from 18 to 16 dates and delayed two weeks due to industry funding disputes and the sudden closure of Ottawa's Rideau Carleton Raceway.
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Leafs/Sens Alumni Game Announced: Tickets go on sale for a "Battle of Ontario" fundraising game scheduled for November 6 at the #PeterboroughMemorialCentre. Proceeds from the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators alumni matchup will support the Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation’s Concussion Fund.
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Notice of Public Meeting (Township of #CavanMonaghan): Two public meetings will be held regarding proposed Development Charges Bylaws on Monday, June 22, 2026, and Monday, August 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 988 County Road 10, Millbrook, ON.
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YWCA Walk A Mile Fundraiser Success: The annual YWCA Walk A Mile In Their Shoes event held on May 22 in downtown #Peterborough raised over $38,300. The funds will support local survivors of domestic abuse through the YWCA Peterborough #Haliburton programs, specifically "HER Journey of Care”.
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