Special Weather Statement Advises Peterborough of Heavy Snowfall
/The Weather Network advises that snow is expected to begin in the Peterborough area Thursday afternoon and become heavy at times throughout Thursday evening.
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Frost Warning Issued for Peterborough and Nearby Areas
/Multiple sources have Peterborough and the surrounding area listed under a frost warning advisory for Friday.
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Government of Canada and the Weather Network have the frost advisory is in effect for:
Apsley - Woodview - Northern Peterborough County
Fenelon Falls - Balsam Lake Park - Northern Kawartha Lakes
Lindsay - Southern Kawartha Lakes
Peterborough City - Lakefield - Southern Peterborough County
Frost may damage frost-sensitive fruit trees and vegetable plants. Temperatures are expected to fall near the freezing mark in the evening.
The Weather Network advises everyone to cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas.
Frost advisories are issued when temperatures are expected to reach the freezing mark during the growing season. The unexpected cold weather can lead to potential damage and destruction to plants and crops.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning For Peterborough and The Kawartha Lakes
/Environment Canada warns Peterborough County and Kawartha Lakes areas that severe thunderstorms are in store for the afternoon of Sept. 19.
Lightning storm in Bobcaygeon. Photo courtesy of Jay Callaghan.
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts up to 90 km/h, large hail two to three centimetres in diameter and heavy rainfall.
Large hail can damage property and cause injury. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.
For more information visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/be-prepared-emergency.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Peterborough Area
/A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Peterborough, Southern and Northern Peterborough County, Lakefield and other areas. Issued by Environment Canada at 12:56 p.m. on Monday.
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Monday’s conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail, according to Environment Canada.
Storms are expected to begin Monday afternoon into Monday evening.
Heat Alert In Effect In Peterborough As Temperatures Expected To Reach Over 31 Degrees
/A heat alert is in effect for The City of Peterborough, as of Friday, with temperatures expected to reach over 31C for the Peterborough area and prolonged heat overnight.
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One Roof Community Centre is extending its hours of service on Saturday and Sunday. A lunch meal will be served between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. each day.
The drop-in centre extended hours will be from:
1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday
8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday
Outdoor water bottle filling stations are available at City facilities in the following locations:
Beavermead Park, 2011 Ashburnham Dr.
Eastgate Park, 2150 Ashburnham Dr..
Peterborough Marina, 92 George St. N.
The public is also able to refill water bottles at the Peterborough Public Library on Aylmer St. during its operating hours (Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
For information about how to protect yourself from hot weather, visit the Peterborough Public Health website.
Emergency shelters are available to people experiencing homelessness:
YES Shelter for Youth (705-748-3851) at 196 Brock St.
Brock Mission men’s shelter (705-748-4766) at 217 Murray St.
Cameron House women’s shelter (705-748-4766) at 738 Chemong Rd.
Overflow Shelter at 210 Wolfe St. (705-748-4766 – ask for Overflow Shelter)
Emergency After Hours Services related to emergency shelter are available through the Social Services by calling 705-926-0096. Please visit the Social Services website for information regarding the After Hours program.
Peterborough Splash Pad Hours Extended Amid Heat Warning
/The City of Peterborough has temporarily extended the hours of its splash pads as temperatures reach high 30’s on Wednesday.
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Splash pads will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Splash pads are open at:
King Edward Park, 455 George St. S.
Nicholls Oval, 725 Armour Rd.
Rogers Cove, 131 Maria St.
Kinsmen Park, 1 Kinsmen Way (Sherbrooke Street and Clonsilla Avenue)
Barnardo Park, Barnardo Avenue north of Sunset Boulevard
Turner Park, corner of Chamberlain and High streets
Splash pads are regularly open from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., they are not supervised.
There are water filling stations located at:
Beavermead Park
Eastgate Park
Peterborough Marina
Peterborough Public Library
Temperatures on Wednesday are expected to reach up to 31 degrees celcius, with a Humidex in the upper 30’s.
Heat Warning In Effect In Peterborough And Surrounding Area Beginning On Tuesday
/A heat warning has been issued by Environment Canada for Peterborough and surrounding area as high temperatures are expected Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Daytime high temperatures are expected to reach 31 degrees Celsius, with humidex values in the high thirties for both Tuesday and Wednesday.
An overnight low of 20 degrees Celsius is not expected to provide relief from the heat on Tuesday night.
Lower temperatures of 25 degrees Celsius with a humidex of 30 are expected on Thursday.
Environment Canada warns that hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high risk category.
Residents should monitor for signs of heat illness such as swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.
It is advised that those that are able should remain in cool areas such as a tree-shaded area, swimming pool, shower or bath, or air-conditioned spot like a public building.
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City Of Peterborough Provides Update And Thank You After May Storm
/The City of Peterborough has released an update after the May 21 storm that caused major power outages, and required extensive clean-up around the city.
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A special curbside green waste collection to collect debris from the May 21 wind storm is now complete and all City parks and trails have reopened.
The special green waste collection took place over several weeks, with City Public Works crews completing two rounds of pick-ups of tree debris that was too large for the regular green waste collection. Now that the special collection is complete, residents should bundle or bag green waste within the regular guidelines to allow crews to handle the material:
There is no limit on the quantity of green waste that can be placed at the curb through the City's regular green waste collection service
Green waste must be in reusable containers that are labelled, bushel baskets or paper yard waste bags. Plastic bags are not permitted
Each bag and container must weigh less than 22 kilograms (50 pounds) and be shorter than 1 metre (3 feet)
All brush and branches must be tied in bundles up to one metre (three feet) in length and 30 centimetres (12 inches) in diameter, weighing no more than 23 kilograms (50 pounds). Larger size items cannot be loaded into the collection vehicle.
Stumps, soil and stones are not accepted through the green waste collection.
Green waste that does not meet regular curbside collection guidelines may be taken to the Peterborough Landfill at 1260 Bensfort Rd. The regular fee for green waste drop off at the landfill is $7 for 100 kilograms or less of material or for $95 per tonne.
All City parks have been reopened. Everyone visiting parks should remain cautious when near trees or in wooded areas for hanging limbs, or trees that may have sustained damage that is not visible. Despite parks and trails being open, there will be some ongoing tree work conducted in various parks and trails throughout the City.
“The recovery efforts following the May 21 wind storm have been remarkable,” said Mayor Diane Therrien. “We would like to thank City Public Works staff, Urban Forestry staff, and all who were involved for their efforts on tree removals, brush collection and storm damage clean up.”
Mayor Therrien also recognized the incredible support from the City of Kingston and the City of Hamilton, which sent crews to work on high-priority tree removals and hanging limbs that were impacting roads, sidewalks, and trails. Additional thanks go to private contractors who worked with the City to reopen parks as quickly and safely as possible including H&M Landscaping, CBL Tree Service, Elemental Tree Care, Ontario Line Clearing, Arborcor Tree Care, Tim McConnell Tree Services, Palmer Tree Service, Treescape Certified Arborists and Ethic Tree Creations.
Special Curbside Green Waste Collection Underway After May Storm
/A special curbside green waste collection to collect debris from the storm on May 21 that is too large for the City’s regular green waste collection service is now underway.
Photo courtesy of The City of Peterborough.
The City of Peterborough Public Works crews will complete an initial sweep of City streets this week to collect debris put curbside on City boulevards.
Next week a second sweep will begin to collect brush that has been left curbside. The collection will take an estimated six to eight weeks to complete as Public Works crews balance the special curbside green waste collection with other service delivery needs.
The timing for collection will be based on the availability of resources to deploy. Residents should put green waste debris to the curbside for collection.
Residents are asked to not create sight line issues for pedestrians and motorists when placing debris curbside, and to avoid blocking sidewalks or restricting the roadway in any way.
When the special green waste collection service is completed, residents can use the City’s regular green waste collection service or they can take green waste to the landfill on Bensfort Road.
There is no limit on the quantity of green waste that can be placed at the curb through the City's regular green waste collection service; however, it must be put out within guidelines on sizes and weights to allow crews to handle the material:
Green waste includes brush, branches, hedge and tree trimmings, grass clippings, leaves, house and garden plants, trimmings, and small quantities of sod (within weight limits).
All brush and branches must be tied in bundles up to one metre (three feet) in length and 30 centimetres (12 inches) in diameter, weighing no more than 23 kilograms (50 pounds). Larger size items cannot be loaded into the collection vehicle.
In addition to the curbside green waste collection services, the City is temporarily waiving fees for the disposal of green waste generated by the storm at the landfill on Bensfort Road until June 30, 2022. After June 30, 2022, regular disposal fees for green waste at the landfill will resume.
Strong Winds Expected As Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Peterborough Area
/Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm watch for Peterborough City, Lakefield and Southern Peterborough County.
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