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1. www.britannica.com › place › Peterborough-OntarioPeterborough | History & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 25, 2024 · Peterborough, city, seat of Peterborough county, southeastern Ontario, Canada. It lies on the Otonabee River, 70 miles (115 km) east-northeast of Toronto. In 1821 a sawmill and gristmill were founded at the site. The town was named for Peter Robinson, who led almost 2,000 Irish immigrants there in 1825.

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2. weather.gc.ca › city › pagesPeterborough, ON - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada

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   2 days ago · 2024-02-07. Current conditions and forecasts including 7 day outlook, daily high/low temperature, warnings, chance of precipitation, pressure, humidity/wind chill (when applicable) historical data, normals, record values and sunrise/sunset times.

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   Where is Peterborough located?

   • Peterborough, city, seat of Peterborough county, southeastern Ontario, Canada. It lies on the Otonabee River, 70 miles (115 km) east-northeast of Toronto. In 1821 a sawmill and gristmill were founded at the site. The town was named for Peter Robinson, who led almost 2,000 Irish immigrants there in 1825.

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   What is the population of Peterborough Ontario?

   • Peterborough is the 16th largest urban centre in Ontario, based on Statistics Canada’s definition. The city, four surrounding townships and the two area First Nations have a population of 132,000.

   Peterborough editorial: Province continues to neglect local health-care

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   Why is Peterborough important?

   • Peterborough became a commercial and manufacturing centre for the surrounding area and a tourist centre for the Kawartha Lakes region. The canalization of the Otonabee River as part of the Trent Canal system provided a direct link with Lake Ontario and Georgian Bay by means of the world’s highest hydraulic lift lock (1904), 65 feet (20 metres).

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   What is Peterborough County known for?

   • The centre of the County was originally the courthouse, which is still considered an important historical site. In 1851, Peterborough County was divided into the counties of Peterborough and Victoria, which were united for municipal purposes as the United Counties of Peterborough and Victoria.

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4. globalnews.ca › news › 10488613Ontario lieutenant-governor visits Peterborough area, meets ...

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   1 day ago · Edith Dumont, Ontario's lieutenant-governor, visited city hall, Trent University and Lang Pioneer Village on the first day of her official visit to Peterborough and area.

5. www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com › newsPeterborough News - Local | Peterborough Examiner

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   1 day ago · Oct 12, 2023. Breaking news & latest Peterborough Region news headlines. Get exclusive coverage, articles, and insights on things happening in Peterborough.

6. www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com › ontarioPeterborough This Week | The Peterborough Examiner

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   5 days ago · 8 hrs ago. Crime. Two people charged after alleged theft at Peterborough business. 15 hrs ago. Crime. Peterborough police say woman spat on officers during arrest. 15 hrs ago. News. DAYBREAK:...

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8. www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com › news › councilDowntown Peterborough street repaving to begin in May

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   5 days ago · A “very ambitious program” of repaving several downtown Peterborough streets is about to begin this month, says Mayor Jeff Leal, replacing the bumpy ride with smooth new surfaces. Leal said in ...

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   2 days ago · In-depth and community-centred news for Peterborough, Ontario. We are Peterborough Currents — a reader-funded independent news outlet that puts people at the centre of our stories.