#Peterborough SIU Investigation Critical Crash in Cavan-Monaghan Following Police Chase: The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has officially invoked its mandate following a serious collision late yesterday morning. Shortly after 11:00 AM on Friday, Peterborough Police received reports of an erratic driver operating a Dodge Charger on Tupper Street in Millbrook. An officer activated emergency lights and sirens to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver immediately fled the scene. Following a brief pursuit, the driver lost control, clearing multiple collisions before ending up in the ditch on County Road 10, south of Highway 115. An Ornge air ambulance responded directly to the scene, airlifting the male driver to a Toronto trauma centre with critical, life-threatening injuries. Three SIU investigators and two forensic specialists are currently managing the investigation; expect minor traffic anomalies or residual restrictions along that County Road 10 stretch this morning
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Matthew Good Slated for Peterborough #Musicfest Debut: In a major entertainment drop for the area's summer tourism calendar, festival organizers announced that Canadian alternative rock icon Matthew Good and his band will make their first-ever performance at Del Crary Park this summer on Wednesday, July 22. The three-decade rock fixture will headline the Fred Anderson Stage at 8:00 PM, with local artist Graeme Jonez opening. The free-admission landmark is expected to draw a massive county-wide audience to the downtown waterfront
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#Lakers Fall to Brooklin in Physical Battle on John Grant Jr. Night: Despite a packed, high-energy house honoring all-time great John Grant Jr. ahead of his Hall of Fame induction today, the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers dropped a gritty 12-10 decision to the Brooklin Lacrosse Club on Thursday night at the Memorial Centre, evening their MSL record to 2-3.
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Hydro One Outage Advisory: Property owners and residents should note that Hydro One has finalized planning for a major scheduled power outage set for next weekend (Sunday, June 14). This planned interruption will impact a large volume of customers across the #Bancroft area to allow for critical grid upgrades and infrastructure maintenance.
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In regional sports, the Haliburton County Huskies Jr. A hockey team has officially announced its relocation to Cobourg for the 2026–27 season, ending a five-year run in #Minden. Owner Ryan Ramsay cited unsustainable operational deficits ranging from $30,000 to $50,000 annually, driven by rising travel costs, league fees, and a shortage of local billet families. However, Ramsay is actively working on a plan to bring a more financially viable, locally owned Jr. C team to the area by the 2027–28 season under the same Huskies banner. On a brighter note for local recreation, the Minden Curling Club completed a major $180,000 renovation to re-insulate its facility using an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant, with the township committing an additional $177,000 for a full roof replacement this year. Additionally, Help a Village Effort marked its 44th year by hosting the annual Walk for Water along the Minden Riverwalk to raise funds for clean-water artesian wells in India.
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#Haliburton Rotary Bike Share Relaunch: The free summer bike share program has returned to Head Lake Park in Haliburton village. Six bikes are available for adult rental during daylight hours (8:00 AM to 8:00 PM) via smartphone log-in through Thanksgiving.
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#AlgonquinHighlands Deputy Mayor Jennifer Dailloux announced she will not seek re-election this fall, ending her eight-year political career. Dailloux weighed running for mayor versus leaving politics entirely, choosing to step aside to focus on her personal creative life, volunteer obligations, and a 70,000-word book she is currently writing. She intends to remain active on local boards, including Point in Time, the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust, and the Haliburton County Public Library.
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#KawarthaLakesPoliceServices (KLPS) Police Chief Kirk Robertson highlighted the exploration of AI technology to assist officers with administrative tasks like generating reports from body cameras and dispatch data. The plan aims for zero growth in violent, property, and youth crime compared to 2025 numbers, leaning heavily on public education and bail compliance initiatives.
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#OPSEU Local 358 Members Hit Picket Lines Over Job Security and Wages. More than 4,500 social workers and community service professionals represented by OPSEU Local 358 have gone on strike, impacting Community Living Trent Highlands locations in Lindsay, Peterborough, and Haliburton. The strike began after union members overwhelmingly voted (87% against) to reject a final forced offer from the employer. Strikers are demanding a 3% wage increase annually for the next three years—noting that many haven't seen a raise in three years
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#Lakelands Public Health is warning residents that much of the Kawartha Lakes region is considered high-risk for ticks, particularly in forested or waterfront locations. Environmental Health Manager Richard Ovcharovich advises individuals to take a cleansing shower and conduct thorough full-body checks (especially in warm, moist areas like underarms and behind knees) after spending time outdoors to prevent Lyme disease transmitted by deer ticks.
Attached ticks should be pulled straight out from the head using tweezers, photographed, and submitted to etick.ca for identification. If caught and removed within 72 hours, Lyme disease can typically be prevented with a single dose of doxycycline.
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Local resident Jerry Mous achieved a lifelong milestone by completing his 100th blood donation at the #FenelonFalls Community Centre. Mous set this goal at the age of 16 during his very first donation after meeting a man who was completing his 100th. He continues to donate four times a year and is now setting his sights on reaching 150 total donations.
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#HumaneSocietyofKawarthaLakes announced the return of its Annual Golf Tournament, scheduled for Friday, August 21, at the Lindsay Golf and Country Club. The fundraising event includes 18 holes of golf, a BBQ lunch, dinner, a silent auction, and prizes. Registration is $175 per golfer until July 15, after which the price increases to $200.
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