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A Cameron Lake property was the most expensive home listed within a 30-day period in the Peterborough/Kawartha area this June, according to Zoocasa. It has a listed price of $3,199,900.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/gorgeous-custom-built-beachfront-home-on-cameron-lake-is-june-s-most-expensive-real-estate/article_4704efb0-4907-5b62-b444-730564f34584.html
Peterborough man arrested twice in one night following series of thefts
A Peterborough man was arrested twice Friday, Feb. 9, following a number of thefts.
DAYBREAK: Here's what you need to know about traffic, weather, transit and more in Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/daybreak-its-feb-6-and-our-top-stories-include-peterborough-mayor-jeff-leal-instructs-staff/article_c7475fbe-c499-54a5-85ed-65ebc2c4633f.html
Here's what you need to know about traffic, weather, transit and more in Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes.
Petes trade Owen Beck to Saginaw Spirit, captain Donovan McCoy to Sudbury Wolves as rebuild continues.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/sports/hockey/petes-trade-owen-beck-to-saginaw-spirit-captain-donovan-mccoy-to-sudbury-wolves-as-rebuild/article_e36be813-bc02-5cf4-8154-6d79f2ac82e3.html
Peterborough gets two young players and draft picks in return
The got six draft picks in return for trading two overage players over the weekend while Owen Beck, their biggest trade chip, is likely to be dealt before Wedensday's trade deadline.
Petes' biggest trade chip, Montreal Canadiens prospect Owen Beck, is still likely to come before Wednesday deadline
Quebec man to be sentenced in the fall for stabbing death at Peterborough 'trap house'
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/crime/quebec-man-to-be-sentenced-in-the-fall-for-stabbing-death-at-peterborough-trap-house/article_0d9cdbbd-5488-5f6c-bf9f-e14bb460c62d.html
Markuss Thoby pleaded guilty to stabbing Daniel Johnson to death during an altercation over drugs in the winter of 2021
‘A cautionary tale’: Police, school board called to task after Durham EA falsely accused of sexual assault.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/a-cautionary-tale-police-school-board-called-to-task-after-durham-ea-falsely-accused-of/article_58cbd251-3fdb-5557-883c-8e5fcab4793c.html
The written verdict in the case of an EA falsely accused of an historic sexual assault at a Clarington school blasts the police and school board for improperly investigating the
Ellis: A barred owl on the hunt in the Kawarthas.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/ellis-a-barred-owl-on-the-hunt-in-the-kawarthas/article_a9a2a043-7a0a-5009-936a-0e103422eba2.html
Finding a barred owl to photograph was a nice way to end 2023, writes wildlife photographer Dave Ellis.
Peterborough couple watching grandson Matthew Poitras play for Canada.
The World Junior Hockey Championship takes on a whole new meaning when your grandson is playing in it.
PHOTOS: Blue Rodeo back at Memorial Centre for anniversary tour.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/entertainment/music/photos-blue-rodeo-back-at-memorial-centre-for-anniversary-tour/article_c3f453a6-19f4-528d-b6f2-9f73fb98ae22.html
Band was celebrating the 30th anniversary of its acclaimed album Five Days in July
Free public skating opportunities this holiday season in Kawartha Lakes.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/things-to-do/free-public-skating-opportunities-this-holiday-season-in-kawartha-lakes/article_df5a859b-b43e-5ff9-812a-b420d5dd1243.html
City’s parks and recreation division partners with local businesses to provide array of options across Kawartha Lakes
MPP says Peterborough still in contention for community health centre funding.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/peterborough-region/mpp-says-peterborough-still-in-contention-for-community-health-centre-funding/article_782dfe90-68e2-52b2-93b8-951c57886a64.html
Centre would serve an estimated 6,000 marginalized and homeless people who lack a family doctor
New detox and treatment centre in Peterborough faces renovation delays, expected open by March: MPP Dave Smith.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/new-detox-and-treatment-centre-in-peterborough-faces-renovation-delays-expected-open-by-march-mpp/article_d1a64583-071e-52de-9520-f333c722fe24.html
Expected costs have escalated to nearly $750,000
No Peterborough Transit service past 7:15 p.m. on New Year's Eve.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/peterborough-region/no-peterborough-transit-service-past-7-15-p-m-on-new-years-eve/article_b28f7923-8aca-5d2b-9537-080db3d1d97f.html
Many other mid-size Ontario cities continue to offer free transit to ring in the New Year
Recipe Revival project adds quartet of culinary customs.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/publications/kawartha_lakes_this_week/recipe-revival-project-adds-quartet-of-culinary-customs/article_a84ec09e-f797-58dc-95dd-8c298ca099ed.html
Project launched in summer 2023 now features seven recipes that combine history, tradition and family tales
Peterborough MP Michelle Ferreri defends online petition; critics say signatories could be fake.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/peterborough-region/peterborough-mp-michelle-ferreri-defends-online-petition-critics-say-signatories-could-be-fake/article_018b6a76-b43b-536a-a75a-5c63a94bcb85.html
A petition originating from Peterborough that calls for the ouster of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau closed with 386,698 signatures on Dec. 24 to become “the fastest-growing online petition in Parliamentary
Peterborough County OPP trying to find man reported missing in Trent Lakes.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/peterborough-region/peterborough-county-opp-trying-to-find-man-reported-missing-in-trent-lakes/article_5c290c3d-1f79-59a5-bfaa-d33cfb63a5a6.html
Abandoned vehicle was found on a trail just off County Road 507 on Dec. 24
Man dies in Lakefield on Boxing Day after confrontation with police: SIU.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/crime/man-dies-in-lakefield-on-boxing-day-after-confrontation-with-police-siu/article_c90b3ac5-0eb8-5321-bbbb-4417b4f8bcfc.html
Report states man found dead after striking officer with a baseball bat
City council look-ahead to 2024.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/city-council-look-ahead-to-2024/article_8231946a-d8f8-5df0-9da9-0451243ce406.html
Several multi-year projects expected to be completed in 2024
Peterborough mayor Jeff Leal looks back on 2023, forward to 2024.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/peterborough-mayor-jeff-leal-looks-back-on-2023-forward-to-2024/article_b21604c1-1217-5558-9bcc-cc3198dcb9e4.html
As Mayor Jeff Leal went to flip the switch on the 35-foot Christmas tree in Quaker Foods City Square downtown, at a ceremony packed with people recently, he told the
Spaghetti House restaurant in Peterborough giving away meals again on Dec. 25.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/business/spaghetti-house-restaurant-in-peterborough-giving-away-meals-again-on-dec-25/article_a14fd332-a7ce-516f-8069-06df77711c0f.html
The Original Spaghetti House Pizzeria is giving away hundreds of free hot pasta meals to anyone who’s hungry on Christmas Day
Pinehill Road in Bridgenorth is closed following serious single-vehicle crash.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/pinehill-road-in-bridgenorth-is-closed-following-serious-single-vehicle-crash/article_ef99503d-29b2-5393-913e-420281da1c05.html
OPP say the collision occurred on Pinehill Road in Selwyn Township just prior to 12:30 p.m on Tuesday
Free period products for public servants 'wasteful:' Peterborough MP Michelle Ferreri.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/free-period-products-for-public-servants-wasteful-peterborough-mp-michelle-ferreri/article_8a439d4b-fce4-5e4a-a8b2-53a2d5235d30.html
Peterborough-Kawartha MP Michelle Ferreri says the Liberal government is being “wasteful” by requiring free tampons and menstrual pads in washrooms in all federally regulated workplaces, as of Friday – but
Peterborough business community mourning the loss of Glenn Stuart.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/peterborough-business-community-mourning-the-loss-of-glenn-stuart/article_41ddfec4-20c5-5a26-9c98-86022296271a.html
The man behind Kawartha TV & Stereo’s initial success had been battling cancer
Cavan Monaghan Township receives update on Kawartha Downs redevelopment.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/cavan-monaghan-township-receives-update-on-kawartha-downs-redevelopment/article_e890650f-2a8b-5226-a45f-fcf37eb91b20.html
“The success of Kawartha Downs and its facility and the (proposed) subdivision is hinged upon mainly a licenced casino and events that will keep Kawartha Downs alive,” says Kawartha Downs
Hearing begins for 3 Kawartha Lakes OPP officers charged with manslaughter in connection to toddler's shooting death.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/crime/hearing-begins-for-3-kawartha-lakes-opp-officers-charged-with-manslaughter-in-connection-to-toddlers/article_de003c33-082a-5998-9a62-187c9c57cd90.html
A 10-day preliminary will determine if there's enough evidence for the officers to stand trial
New fish hatchery enhances learning and research at Fleming College in Lindsay.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/new-fish-hatchery-enhances-learning-and-research-at-fleming-college-in-lindsay/article_9c1e2248-addf-5595-a27d-30db4677da49.html
Construction of new $6.5 million facility at Lindsay’s Frost Campus expected to be completed in spring
Stars On Ice Holiday Tour celebration at the Memorial Centre.
https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/sports/stars-on-ice-holiday-tour-celebration-at-the-memorial-centre/article_8a47aee9-8c62-5765-bd69-de146e0856b3.html
During these tumultuous times Kaitlyn Weaver hopes the Stars on Ice Holiday Celebration Tour can offer a message of hope.
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