Peterborough Man Faces Child Pornography and Luring Charges After Exchanging Messages With a Minor

A 33-year-old Peterborough man is facing luring and child pornography charges after an investigation after an exchange of inappropriate messages was brought forward, reported on Wednesday.

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Internet Child Exploitation Unit officers went to the suspect’s residence and took him into custody without incident.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Luring a Person Under 18 x2

• Possession of Child Pornography

• Access Any Child Pornography

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Wednesday.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Fleming College Welcomes All At Spring Open House On March 22

Fleming College invites everyone to discover their future at its annual spring Open House on March 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Attendees can explore Fleming’s campuses and learn about the diverse programs and exceptional student resources. 

Visitors can tour the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre at the Sutherland Campus in Peterborough, meet with faculty and chat with students about their experiences in Fleming’s wide range of programs. Information about accessibility, student experience, athletics and diversity and inclusion services will also be available. 

The Frost Campus in Lindsay will offer a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations. Guests can enter a contest to get a chance to press a detonator and blow up dozens of watermelons during Fleming’s Blasting Techniques program demonstration.  

At the Haliburton School of Art + Design, attendees can speak with students and instructors, tour the art studios and walk along the adjacent Sculpture Forest Trail. 

Those interested in firefighting careers can visit the Eastern Ontario Emergency Training Academy in Norwood, where faculty, staff, and students from Fleming’s Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training program will be available to answer questions and provide insight into the program. Firefighters will be on location from surrounding communities, training for situations they encounter regularly, a moment not to be missed. 

Registration to attend Open House is available online.

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History of Peterborough Keeps On Trucking As Kawartha Time Machine Hits Decade Milestone

What started as a streaming oldies platform to showcase a growing collection of local and regional broadcast archives, Kawartha Time Machine celebrates a decade of hitting the waves as a local internet platform.

The most recent audience numbers for the 30 days ending Feb. 28, 2025 show 2,507 listeners in 123 countries streaming for a combined 10,508 hours, with average listening times of just over five hours. Photo courtesy of Kawartha Time Machine.

It was launched in the first week of March in 2015 by Gordon Gibb; known as a tenured Peterborough writer/broadcaster and Petes PA announcer.

With listeners in over 100 countries, Kawartha Time Machine sampling the music and nostalgia, weekday features, eclectic weekend shows and vignettes highlighting the jewels of Peterborough and surrounding area. This includes the Lift Lock, Musicfest, 4th Line Theatre and the Peterborough Theatre Guild, The Peterborough Petes, the Canadian Canoe Museum and the City itself. The program has also had close ties to Lester B. Pearson, Robertson Davies and Neil Young.

“It quickly became apparent that given the site's global reach, I can help those living abroad stay in touch with their native homeland, as well as promote the region as a destination,” said Gibb.

His growing collection of regional broadcast archives gained significant interest over time.

“I rolled tape whenever anything of significance happened over the years which has combined to a treasure trove of audio archives including the Peterborough flood of 2004, major fires, local elections and Gary Dalliday's very first sportscast in 1975.,” explained Gibb. “I also have all of John Badham's commentaries, and a newscast from his third day on the job with us in 1988.”

Kawartha Time Machine also had unearthed archives extend back to the 1960s with people such as Del Crary and the week Peterborough Square first opened in 1975. The archives include audio from 1420 CKPT, the early days of Country 105, and CKLY in Lindsay.

“The voices and the events are forever ingrained in our memories,” said Gibb. “It's history that would otherwise gather dust in a box. With The Time Machine, they're available to anyone. An audible museum of history.”

Future plans include segments on Peterborough's unique and long-heralded rock and roll roots.

“It started as a hobby,” said Gibb. "But it's become a passion. And people seem to quite enjoy it.”

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Miskin Law Donates $10,000 Towards Peterborough Folk Festival; Also Named Main Stage Sponsor

Peterborough Folk Festival (PFF) has received a $10,000 cheque from Miskin Law who has been named the 2025 main stage sponsor, announced on Tuesday.

(From left to right) Murray Miskin and Chris Goddard present Rob Davis and Calvin Bakelaar with a cheque of $10,000 to confirm their place as the 2025 Peterborough Folk Festival Main Stage Sponsor. Photo courtesy of Peterborough Folk Festival.

The money was donated during a cheque presentation held at Miskin Law Offices on Wednesday.

“Miskin Law is proud to be a supporter of Peterborough Folk Festival, showcase well-known artists, promote local and emerging artists and help bring them to the forefront," said Murray Miskin.

“The values of Peterborough Folk Festival and Miskin Law align. We are here to help and build community,” said Chris Goddard, Miskin Law partner. Peterborough Folk Festival brings people together in a way that we value and support.”

As a volunteer-run registered charity, Peterborough Folk Festival relies on community leadership and support from sponsors like Miskin Law. Their generous sponsorship is vital to the success of promoting and preserving this cultural gem that is inclusive, welcoming, and accessible to everyone.

“The festival deeply appreciates Miskin Law for their unwavering support and commitment to fostering a vibrant cultural scene in Peterborough. Their partnership ensures that Peterborough Folk Festival continues to thrive and bring joy to our community year after year.” said Rob Davis, PFF Chair.

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Peterborough Petes Forward Named EOJHL Top Prospect For 2024-25

Peterborough Petes forward Dylan Turcotte has been named one to the top prospects of the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League (EOJHL), announced on Tuesday.

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As an Ottawa Junior Canadian, Turcotte finished with 28 goals and 33 assists for 61 points in 27 games during the 2024-25 campaign. He had a 2.26 points-per-game average which led all EOJHL skaters. Turcotte also had 18 multi-point games this season and has a 19-game point streak.

The Orleans native was originally selected by the Petes in the first round, third overall, of the 2024 OHL U18 Priority Selection.

He was called up to the team ahead of Saturday’s game against the Brantford Bulldogs in a 4-3 overtime losing effort.

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City of Peterborough Warns Forecasted Rain May Cause Localized Flooding

The City of Peterborough is preparing for above-freezing temperatures and rain in the forecast, starting on Tuesday afternoon and continuing through Wednesday.

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Monday’s forecast shows up to 30 mm of rain is expected over the two days. With the current snow accumulation, the City expects the rain to present a risk of localized flooding.

Crews continue to work to clear the more than 6,000 storm drains across the city. While crews work throughout the city to clear the storm drains, residents who live near a storm drain are asked to clear the drain of snow and ice if they can safely do so to help reduce the risk of localized flooding and pooling water.

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PRHC Leads Canadian Hospitals With Data Analytics Platform to Support Patient Care

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) launched the design of a custom data analytics platform called Peregrine to support access to real-time, comprehensive data reporting and advanced analytics across the hospital, announced on Monday.

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According to PRHC, it uses Microsoft Fabric to enable secure, governed data collection, transformation and analysis, providing real-time information to support decision-making and improve patient care.

“By designing Peregrine using Microsoft Fabric, PRHC is setting a new standard for healthcare delivery in the region,” said Cate Takemori, Microsoft Canada public sector lead. “This initiative exemplifies the transformative power of technology innovation in delivering data insights capable of enhancing healthcare outcomes and operational excellence.”

“PRHC is thrilled to lead the charge among Canadian hospitals with the launch of this platform,” said Dr. Lynn Mikula, PRHC president and C.E.O. of PRHC. “It’s difficult to overstate the effects Peregrine will have on the way we do things at the hospital. Having real-time, curated data at our fingertips through a custom-built platform that has been designed to inform and support the decisions we make – this is a vitally important tool when it comes to the life-saving work we do here every day.

In its 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, PRHC says they are committed to transforming data, analytics and technology to support people today and into the future. The Peregrine platform is a foundational piece of this work, as the hospital moves toward using the knowledge gained from in-depth data analysis to support clinical and operational decision-making throughout the organization said Mikula.

“As PRHC works toward its goal of establishing a Command Centre at the hospital – a central hub where clinicians, leaders and other decision-makers will collaborate to ensure we are providing the best, most efficient care possible – the information we access through the Peregrine platform will be critical to supporting and informing everything from direct patient care, to quality improvement projects, to the safe and efficient flow of patients through the hospital,” she explained.

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Police Seeking Missing Peterborough Woman Who Has Been Out of Contact With Family and Friends

UPDATED: 11:16 p.m. 03-03-25

Luxton has been found as of 7:20 p.m. according to the Peterborough Police Service.

The Peterborough Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating missing 35-year-old Peterborough woman, Heather Luxton, reported on Monday afternoon.

Her family last saw her at the end of October. They are concerned for her safety and well-being. While they do have sporadic contact with her, this is a longer period without contact with friends or family.

She was last seen in Downtown Peterborough. Luxton was wearing a blue jean jacket lined with white fleece, grey track pants, black running shoes and had long faded red hair.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Peterborough Man Arrested and Charged With Mischief After a Break-and-Enter Incident at the Back of a Restaurant

A 35-year-old Peterborough man faces a mischief charge after a break-and-enter incident at a restaurant on Sunday evening.

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At roughly 5:45 p.m., a break-and-enter occurred at a Brock and George Street-area restaurant where officers located a man matching the description given to police at the back of the building. He was taken into custody without incident.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Mischief Under $ 5,000

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following conditions: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused is being held in custody and appeared in court on Monday.

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Peterborough Lakers Release 2025 Regular Season Schedule

The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers have released its 2025 Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) regular season schedule with 18 games, announced on Sunday morning.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers

The following is the full schedule:

• May 21 @ Brooklin L.C.

• May 22 vs. Six Nations Chiefs

• May 29 vs. Brampton Excelsiors

• May 31 @ Owen Sound North Stars

• June 1 @ Cobourg Kodiaks

• Jun 5 vs Oakville Rock

• June 12 @ Brampton Excelsiors

• June 16 @ Oakville Rock

• June 19 vs. Brooklin L.C.

• June 24 @ Six Nations Chiefs

• June 26 vs Cobourg Kodiaks

• July 3 vs. Owen Sound North Stars

• July 9 @ Brooklin L.C.

• July 10 vs. Six Nations Chiefs

• July 17 vs. Oakville Rock

• July 19 @ Owen Sound North Stars

• July 24 vs. Brampton Excelsiors

• July 27 @ Cobourg Kodiaks

“Theme nights and sponsor nights will be announced at a later date but fans can expect an exciting lineup of special events throughout the season to enhance the game-night experience at the Memorial Centre,” said Pete Dalliday, Lakers director of community engagement and partnerships. 

Season tickets for all home games are available at the Grant Thornton Box Office. Operating hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Single-game tickets go on sale in May.

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