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Peterborough Police Service chief Stuart Betts says an officer resigned on Tuesday prior to appearing in court on Wednesday to plead guilty to possession of stolen property. The officer was arrested in September 2024 by OPP following a six-month investigation.

One City Peterborough has announced its outreach program for people experiencing homelessness will end mid-May due to shifts in funding. Meanwhile, the Peterborough Police Service and Fourcast have partnered to form a team aimed at supporting vulnerable individuals and those experiencing addiction and homelessness. Madeleine Mccoll reports.

The Peterborough Police Service officially relaunched a renewed “NOH8 “(No Hate) education and awareness campaign on Wednesday to help address hate incidents in the community. Madeleine McColl has more on how you can get involved:

A charge has been laid against a Peterborough Police Service officer after a personal firearm was discharged inside their home on New Year’s Eve. Police say a bullet passed through the wall and into a neighbour’s bedroom. Marc Woodhouse has more.

The Peterborough Police Services Board says it is maintaining its request for a 9.22 per cent increase for its operating budget. City council on Tuesday voted in favour of sending the budget request back to the police services board for further review and a potential reduction. However, following a brief closed session meeting Wednesday afternoon,...

Police budget requests are drawing attention in Peterborough and other municipalities as councils work to finalize their 2026 municipal budgets. Marc Woodhouse looks at what’s being asked for, and what comes next.

At the annual “Mayor’s Breakfast” on Thursday, Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal laid out some stark realities about the city’s finances, and made a new announcement about how the city is planning to deal with them. Police chief Stu Betts also spoke about the service’s budget request. Marc Woodhouse has more.

The City of Peterborough’s 2026 draft budget was presented to council Monday, projecting increased costs for city operations, capital projects, police services and more. Madeleine McColl has more on the budget breakdown and how residents can offer their feedback before the budget is adopted.

The Peterborough Police Service is set to welcome its second accredited facility dog, replacing Pixie, who recently retired. Tilley, a nearly two-year-old Labrador retriever, is set to officially join the service in January. She follows Pixie who served from 2020 until retiring this June. Like Pixie, Ttilley will support individuals experiencing trauma at crime scenes,...

Peterborough police chief Stu Betts held a public meeting on Oct. 9 to outline the service’s budgetary requirements. Betts says the service is looking for a $41.5-million operating budget for 2026 — which would be a 9.8 per cent increase over last year’s budget.

Renovations and upgrades to both buildings for the Peterborough Police Service will go $25 million over budget. City staff will present a report to council on Monday outlining factors for the increase. Over $66 million had been initially budgeted.

Want to see where the crime is happening in Peterborough? There’s a map for that. The Peterborough Police Service has officially launched its new interactive community safety map that pinpoints where various offences have occurred throughout the city. The map is refreshed daily and provides 365 days worth of calls-for-service data. Only certain types of...

The Peterborough Police Service is cracking down on illicit drug use in public spaces. Some say this is a necessary step to improve public safety, but others argue the issue requires a more complex approach. Madeleine McColl reports.

Peterborough Police Service swears in new Chief; public delegations will speak to Peterborough City Council about their 2023 draft budget; a man has died following an ATV crash in Haliburton County; Caley Bedore’s 7 day Skytracker weather. Keri Ferguson has the details.

Use of force and public complaints were under review during the Peterborough Police Services Board’s public meeting on Tuesday evening. However, the meeting had no mention of the abrupt retirement of police chief Scott Gilbert. Sam Houpt reports.

Peterborough police say several people were taken to hospital following a “serious incident” at a residence on Park Street South on Wednesday. Police say a shooting occurred but say there is no concern for public safety. Police responded to a 911 call just before 1 p.m. The service’s emergency response team is on the scene...

Tuesday marks the start of Canada road safety week. That means the OPP and local police services are ramping up traffic patrols heading into the Victoria Day long weekend. Mark Giunta reports.

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating a crash that claimed the lives of two men in Peterborough on Friday night. According to the SIU, a Peterborough Police Service officer had a short pursuit of a vehicle that went through a red light. However, the police lost sight of the vehicle and ended the pursuit. A...

After securing a tentative agreement with more than 120-thousand members, the Public Service Alliance of Canada enters into a blitz of negotiations with Canada Revenue Agency workers; Peterborough Police search for a vehicle and suspect following a brazen daylight carjacking; a number of Trent University students participate in a national science rally; Caley Bedore’s Skytracker...

Members of the Peterborough Police Services Board recapped 2019 and welcomed in the new year with some new tasks. Tricia Mason has the details.