#Peterborough Event Traffic & Fundraising: Organizers have finalized road closure maps spanning George, Lake, Lock, and Crescent streets as hundreds of regional paddlers descend on Del Crary Park this Saturday for the 25th annual Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival. The signature community event has established a target goal of $325,018 to fund modern diagnostic equipment at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
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First-Degree Murder Docket Expanded: Defense counsel for 39-year-old Andrew Christopher Matthews of #Peterborough (also known as Andrew Christopher Chesson) are processing a heavy backlog of secondary files following his high-profile arrest by Toronto Police Homicide units. Charged with First-Degree Murder in the December 2025 killing of 79-year-old Jolan Kun in Toronto, Matthews' regional files have now expanded to include weapon violations, breach of probation, and possession for the purpose of trafficking stemming from the local search warrant execution on Monday.
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Domestic Abuse Sentence Handed Down: At #PeterboroughCrownCourt, 35-year-old Aaron Diiuorio was sentenced to two years and five months in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of assault causing actual bodily harm. The court heard that Diiuorio violently attacked a former partner on multiple occasions, including an early-morning incident that left the victim with serious facial injuries. In addition to the custodial sentence, the judge handed down a strict ten-year restraining order.
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Municipalities Elevate Forest Fire Danger Level to "High": Despite recent scattered wet weather, Haliburton County fire services have issued a joint warning that the wildland fire risk is high across all four townships. A long stretch of dry weather has left the forest floor incredibly vulnerable. Both #HighlandsEast and #AlgonquinHighlands have officially moved the fire rating to High, meaning daytime burning is strictly prohibited, and extreme caution must be taken with nighttime campfires.
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Annual Dust Control Operations Kick Off Across Gravel Roads: The #CityofKawartha Lakes announced that its seasonal dust control program is officially underway. Road crews are actively applying calcium chloride (CaCl2 ) to hold gravel surfaces together and stop dust from kicking into the air. Municipal officials are warning residents and pet owners to stay off freshly treated roads for at least six hours after application to prevent skin irritation.
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The #MillbrookCavan #Firefighters Association is hosting a Boot Drive fundraiser this weekend to raise money for a Fallen Firefighters Monument at Fire Station No. 1. Firefighters will be collecting donations throughout the community, and all contributions will help build the lasting tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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The #RotaryClubofPeterborough and Peterborough-Kawartha are accepting nominations until September 1, 2026, for the Paul Harris Fellow Recognition, which honours outstanding community service and leadership. Both Rotarians and non-Rotarians can be nominated across six different categories, and the clubs will donate $1,000 USD to The Rotary Foundation for each selected recipient ahead of the November ceremony.
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Striking developmental services workers from the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU Locals 358 and 351) held a rally outside #MPP Dave Smith's Chemong Road constituency office. More than 4,500 workers across the province began striking on May 25, demanding increased provincial funding and a 6.5% wage increase. Staff locked the office doors during the demonstration
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The Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District #School Board is facing pushback from parents regarding its operational decision to switch elementary schools to a "balanced school day" schedule. Rolling out in Peterborough City elementary schools this September, the system replaces traditional recess periods with two longer 40-to-50-minute nutrition breaks. Parents Sarah Crawford and Shannon McKinnon argue that lengthening instructional blocks to 100–120 minutes while cutting outdoor recess play time by up to 40 minutes could hurt student focus and mental well-being.
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The #PeterboroughLakers ended a two-game losing skid with an authoritative 8-4 victory over the Brooklin Lacrosse Club at Whitby's Iroquois Park Arena. The win, which evened their record at 3-3, was led by Rob Hellyer's six points and goalie Drew Hutchison's 45 saves.
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#Peterborough city council’s proposed cuts to residential development charges are expected to pay for themselves via an increased volume of building permit approvals, according to Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith. Slashing the fees by half is intended to spur housing construction and flatten prices across the continuum. A joint federal-provincial initiative—the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP)—will provide funding by August.
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For the first time in its 15-year history, the Great Canadian Cheese Festival is coming to Peterborough. Held at the #Morrow Building (151 Lansdowne St. W.) on Saturday and Sunday, the roving event features close to 80 vendors showcasing small-batch Canadian dairy, artisan foods, craft breweries, and local wineries.
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Questions? Let’s chat.
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First-Degree Murder Docket Expanded: Defense counsel for 39-year-old Andrew Christopher Matthews of #Peterborough (also known as Andrew Christopher Chesson) are processing a heavy backlog of secondary files following his high-profile arrest by Toronto Police Homicide units. Charged with First-Degree Murder in the December 2025 killing of 79-year-old Jolan Kun in Toronto, Matthews' regional files have now expanded to include weapon violations, breach of probation, and possession for the purpose of trafficking stemming from the local search warrant execution on Monday.
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Domestic Abuse Sentence Handed Down: At #PeterboroughCrownCourt, 35-year-old Aaron Diiuorio was sentenced to two years and five months in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of assault causing actual bodily harm. The court heard that Diiuorio violently attacked a former partner on multiple occasions, including an early-morning incident that left the victim with serious facial injuries. In addition to the custodial sentence, the judge handed down a strict ten-year restraining order.
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Municipalities Elevate Forest Fire Danger Level to "High": Despite recent scattered wet weather, Haliburton County fire services have issued a joint warning that the wildland fire risk is high across all four townships. A long stretch of dry weather has left the forest floor incredibly vulnerable. Both #HighlandsEast and #AlgonquinHighlands have officially moved the fire rating to High, meaning daytime burning is strictly prohibited, and extreme caution must be taken with nighttime campfires.
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Annual Dust Control Operations Kick Off Across Gravel Roads: The #CityofKawartha Lakes announced that its seasonal dust control program is officially underway. Road crews are actively applying calcium chloride (CaCl2 ) to hold gravel surfaces together and stop dust from kicking into the air. Municipal officials are warning residents and pet owners to stay off freshly treated roads for at least six hours after application to prevent skin irritation.
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The #MillbrookCavan #Firefighters Association is hosting a Boot Drive fundraiser this weekend to raise money for a Fallen Firefighters Monument at Fire Station No. 1. Firefighters will be collecting donations throughout the community, and all contributions will help build the lasting tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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The #RotaryClubofPeterborough and Peterborough-Kawartha are accepting nominations until September 1, 2026, for the Paul Harris Fellow Recognition, which honours outstanding community service and leadership. Both Rotarians and non-Rotarians can be nominated across six different categories, and the clubs will donate $1,000 USD to The Rotary Foundation for each selected recipient ahead of the November ceremony.
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Striking developmental services workers from the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU Locals 358 and 351) held a rally outside #MPP Dave Smith's Chemong Road constituency office. More than 4,500 workers across the province began striking on May 25, demanding increased provincial funding and a 6.5% wage increase. Staff locked the office doors during the demonstration
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The Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District #School Board is facing pushback from parents regarding its operational decision to switch elementary schools to a "balanced school day" schedule. Rolling out in Peterborough City elementary schools this September, the system replaces traditional recess periods with two longer 40-to-50-minute nutrition breaks. Parents Sarah Crawford and Shannon McKinnon argue that lengthening instructional blocks to 100–120 minutes while cutting outdoor recess play time by up to 40 minutes could hurt student focus and mental well-being.
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The #PeterboroughLakers ended a two-game losing skid with an authoritative 8-4 victory over the Brooklin Lacrosse Club at Whitby's Iroquois Park Arena. The win, which evened their record at 3-3, was led by Rob Hellyer's six points and goalie Drew Hutchison's 45 saves.
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#Peterborough city council’s proposed cuts to residential development charges are expected to pay for themselves via an increased volume of building permit approvals, according to Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith. Slashing the fees by half is intended to spur housing construction and flatten prices across the continuum. A joint federal-provincial initiative—the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP)—will provide funding by August.
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For the first time in its 15-year history, the Great Canadian Cheese Festival is coming to Peterborough. Held at the #Morrow Building (151 Lansdowne St. W.) on Saturday and Sunday, the roving event features close to 80 vendors showcasing small-batch Canadian dairy, artisan foods, craft breweries, and local wineries.
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Questions? Let’s chat.
📞 705-927-6236 👤 Brad Sinclair | Re/Max Professionals North 📍 Your Inside Source to the Kawartha Real Estate Market
Families love the Kawarthas. Let’s find your place in it.
#Peterborough #Ptbo #KawarthaLakes #Kawarthas #LocalNews #PtboCanada #PtboPolitics #PtboRealEstate #KawarthasRealEstate #LocalExpert #Haliburton #LocalNews #PtboCanada #BradSinclairRealtor #PtboRealEstate #HaliburtonHighlands #PeterboroughNews #LocalGovernment #BradSinclair #KawarthaRealEstate #YourLocalRealtor
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