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Vacant Acreage and Rural Asset Verification: Following the major $290,000 heavy machinery recovery on the county perimeter earlier in the week, rural police detachments are continuing to advise property owners across #Cavan and #NorthKawartha to implement enhanced gating and tracking methods on unmonitored land blocks or post-incident sites, citing an increase in transient staging activity.
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#PRHC President and CEO Departing for Toronto: Dr. Lynn Mikula, the president and CEO of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC), is leaving the organization in October. She has accepted the same role at Sinai Health in Toronto. Mikula originally joined PRHC in 2011 as a staff general surgeon and served in multiple leadership positions, including chief of staff and executive lead during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her transition will occur over the summer and fall.
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#FlemingCollege Receives $56.2M Provincial Boost: Fleming College will receive $56.2 million from the Ontario provincial government. Announced at the Sutherland Campus by Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith and interim president Theresa Knott, the operational funding is part of a broader $6.4-billion provincial post-secondary commitment. The boost arrives at a critical time; due to federal international student visa caps causing declining enrollments, the college has had to cut 50 programs over the past three years and decrease salaries by over $10 million
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#Peterborough City Council Set to Approve New Community Planning and Permit (CPP) Bylaw: Peterborough City Council's general committee is preparing to grant preliminary approval to a new city-wide CPP bylaw. Replacing the older, comprehensive zoning bylaw, this tool establishes updated standards for building heights, land use, setbacks, and parking requirements. The bylaw is designed to reduce construction barriers for "missing middle housing" and speed up development timelines. It also updates cash-in-lieu formulas for affordable housing developments to $450–$500 per additional square meter of floor area rather than a flat per-unit fee
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National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrated at Nicholls Oval: Presented by the First Peoples House of Learning, an early celebration was held at #NichollsOval featuring drumming, traditional dancing, Indigenous vendors, a sacred fire, and a strawberry ceremony
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The 13th annual Paint A Plow program has wrapped up for the 2026 season, with decorated snowplows now on display at Peterborough County's #Douro Depot. The program provided students from five local schools the opportunity to transform the county's snowplow fleet into moving works of art. These colourful creations will remain on display for residents to view before heading into service to clear and brighten regional roads this winter.
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A large shoreline fire in the Dalhaven Road area near Ennismore broke out Saturday afternoon, sending a massive plume of thick black smoke over #ChemongLake. The blaze quickly drew the attention of local residents and boaters, with dark smoke visible from a considerable distance across the water and prompting widespread discussion on community social media pages.
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The #PeterboroughHumaneSociety hosted its annual Pet Fest, a community event featuring animal-focused activities, vendor booths, demonstrations, and pet adoption opportunities. Designed to celebrate the bond between people and their pets, the family-friendly event raises awareness about the society's regional services. It also serves as a fundraiser to support local animal care, shelter operations, and community programs.
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A new, permanent Veterans Crosswalk featuring a distinctive red design and military-themed imagery was officially unveiled in downtown Lakefield during a special morning ceremony. Spearheaded by the #Lakefield Legion and community partners, the project serves as a lasting tribute to the service and sacrifices of Canada's military personnel. The unveiling brought together community members, veterans, and officials to celebrate and ensure that the contributions of those who served continue to be recognized by future generations.
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#Peterborough residents gathered outside the former Carnegie Avenue fire station to protest the city's plan to use the building as a winter shelter for the 2026-27 season. Operating under the slogan "Right Support – Wrong Location," organizers clarified that they support helping those experiencing homelessness but argue the site is too far from support services and inappropriately located across from Riverview Park and Zoo. To push for a more transparent and strategically located alternative, the group has launched a petition urging city council to reconsider the location and evaluate alternative sites.
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The Township of #NorthKawartha is seeking public assistance after two flower baskets were stolen from the Burleigh Street bridge at the south entrance to Apsley. The baskets disappeared between the late afternoon of June 17 and the morning of June 18, and a search of the surrounding area by township staff yielded no results. Mayor Carolyn Amyotte expressed disappointment over the theft of the seasonal displays, which serve to beautify the community gateway, and urges anyone with information to contact the Township.
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Sarah-Jayne Maier Remand: Held in custody pending upcoming show-cause dockets, 45-year-old Sarah-Jayne Maier remains on track for her next formal appearance. Maier faces a charge of Second-Degree Murder following the recovery of her 74-year-old mother’s body from the #Otonabee River on June 9.
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