Greg Davis

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• Bruce County child luring investigation leads to arrest of Peterborough man: OPP

  South Bruce OPP launched an investigation in Huron-Kinloss Township after receiving a report a man had used a social media site to request a sexually explicit photo of a girl.

  Crime

  32 mins
• Peterborough man arrested for attempted murder after woman shot, dropped off at hospital

  A woman with gunshot wounds arrived at hospital on Saturday. A shooting suspect was located in the Bancroft area Wednesday. Another man was arrested for accessory after the fact.

  Crime

  Jun 19
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• Peterborough step closer to bringing economic development, tourism in-house

  The new internal 'Economic Development Services Division' will begin on Jan. 1, 2025, and the city's tourism will be branded 'Experience Peterborough.'

  Economy

  Jun 19
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• Gas cylinder blamed for explosion reported near Bancroft: OPP

  OPP say around officers responded to a report of a loud explosion on Old Paudash School Road in the Township of Faraday, about 10 kilometres southwest of Bancroft.

  Canada

  Jun 19
• Kawartha Pine Ridge, Trillium Lakelands school boards approve 2024-25 budgets

  The KPR board's budget for the 2024-2025 school year is $519.8 million — $36 million higher than than the $483-million budget that was approved for 2023-2024.

  Education

  Jun 19
• Moose seen wandering in west end of Peterborough, Ont.

  A young moose was spotted walking in the west-end of Peterborough on Tuesday morning. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry advises to never approach a wild animal.

  Environment

  Jun 18
• 2 airlifted after assault at Warkworth Institution: Northumberland OPP

  Police say two people suffered serious injuries following a reported assault. One person was airlifted to a local hospital and another to a Toronto hospital.

  Crime

  Jun 18
• Making Peterborough facilities more energy efficient to cost millions: study

  The city's largest energy emitters are the operations centre, city hall, bus and airport terminals, the art gallery and four arenas. The cost to retrofit all nine is $56 million.

  Environment

  Jun 18
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• As turtle injuries surge, Ontario drivers urged to slow down during nesting season

  The advisory comes from officials at the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre in Peterborough which is reporting a spike in injured turtles.

  Environment

  Jun 17
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• Police seek suspect in armed robbery at convenience store in Peterborough, Ont.

  Police say on Saturday night a man brandished a knife and demanded cash from a store clerk. The suspect fled with cash, lottery tickets and other items.

  Crime

  Jun 17
• Hwy 7 head-on collision near Norwood sends 2 to hospital: Peterborough County OPP

  The two drivers involved in a head-on collision on Hwy 7 in Asphodel-Norwood Township both had to be extricated from their vehicles. One driver suffered serious injuries.

  Traffic

  Jun 17
• Mother demands change after child burned by ‘scalding hot’ tea at Ontario McDonald’s

  A family says their daughter, 5, suffered burns from a spilled hot tea at a McDonald's in Coburg, Ont. They want temperature regulation for hot drinks at restaurants.

  Consumer

  Jun 17
• Woman with gunshot wounds dropped off at hospital in Peterborough, Ont.: police

  The Peterborough Police Service say just after midnight Saturday, a woman attended the Peterborough Regional Health Centre with two gunshot wounds.

  Crime

  Jun 15
• Peterborough woman charged with sex crimes involving youth

  Police launched an investigation in late May after being aware of alleged incidents between a woman and boy who was age 15 when the incidents began in 2022.

  Crime

  Jun 14
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• Peterborough health unit offers to cover wastewater surveillance costs after Ontario ends program

  The Ontario government will end its wastewater surveillance program for COVID-19 on July 31. However, officials in Peterborough have expanded the program to test for other viruses.

  Health

  Jun 14
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• Fatal ATV crashes on the rise in Ontario: OPP

  In 2024 there have been eight driver deaths related to ATVs, with one passenger also dying in an ATV incident.

  Traffic

  Jun 13
• Peterborough clinic’s safer-supply program reports drop in overdoses, drug use

  Approximately 86 per cent of individuals reported using less or no fentanyl after 12 months in the safe supply program based on data from May 2022 to December 2023.

  Health

  Jun 13
• Boston man charged in rental scam in Peterborough, Ont., more victims likely: police

  Police say victims responded to an ad on Facebook Marketplace for an apartment for rent in the area of Brock and Reid streets. They each paid money but never received access.

  Crime

  Jun 13
• 1 arrested after Cobourg police seize drugs, cigarettes, handgun, $103K in cash

  Police executed a search warrant at a man's home, where they seized approximately $184,000 worth of drugs and illegal cigarettes, along with a loaded handgun and cash.

  Crime

  Jun 13
• Civilians try to rescue driver after Highway 37 collision north of Belleville: OPP

  Central Hastings OPP say a collision on Highway 37 sent a pickup truck into a water-filled ditch. Police say several civilians tried to remove the driver but were unsuccessful.

  Traffic

  Jun 13
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• United Way Peterborough names Shirley Turner 2024 community campaign chairperson

  Shirley Turner, a retired teacher and now a Realtor, says she has seen first-hand the impact United Way-funded programs can have on families living in the Peterborough area.

  Canada

  Jun 12
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• Collision in Peterborough leads to impaired arrest for novice driver: police

  Peterborough police say two cars collided on Monaghan Road at Bolivar Street. One driver and a passenger were taken to hospital. That driver was determined to be impaired.

  Crime

  Jun 12
• Ontario whooping cough cases are on the rise

  Some epidemiologists attribute the spike in cases due to lagging childhood immunization, in part due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Jun 12
• Homicide unit investigates death at home in Cannington: Durham police

  The Durham Regional Police Police Service say on June 9, officers responded to a report of a man found dead inside a home in the area of St. John and Shedden streets.

  Crime

  Jun 12
• Police arrest man at gunpoint in downtown Port Hope, Ont.

  Port Hope police officers on Monday responded to a report of a man brandishing a knife inside a downtown restaurant. He was located outside the business and arrested at gunpoint.

  Crime

  Jun 11