Peterborough Latest News
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Northumberland Hills Hospital launches new palliative and supportive care divisionDr. Francesco Mulé has been named head of service for a new palliative and supportive care division at Northumberland Hills Hospital which has a six-bed palliative care unit.Health4 hours
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3 rescued during fire at south-end house in PeterboroughPeterborough Fire Services responded to a reported structure fire on Orpington Road and discovered smoke billowing from the second floor.Fire5 hours
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Last-place Toronto Blue Jays in a rutThe Toronto Blue Jays started the 2024 regular season aiming for bigger things after crashing out in the wild-card series last fall.Sports6 hours
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12 dogs, including 6 puppies, seized from home after cyclist bitten near Dorchester, Ont.Police were already investigating complaints 'over the last couple of months' when a cyclist was bitten while riding past the Thames Centre home, prompting the warrant.Canada7 hours
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Jays agree to terms with Sanchez, source saysThe Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms on a minor-league deal with right-hander Aaron Sanchez, a source confirmed Tuesday.Sports8 hours
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Ontario First Nations denied equal access to justice, lawsuit allegesA political organization representing Ontario First Nations has launched a constitutional challenge against the province and the government of Canada.Canada8 hours
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Wanted Peterborough woman spits on officers during arrest: policePeterborough police say a woman wanted under outstanding warrants spat on two officers during her arrest, and spat on another officer while being placed in a cruiser.Crime9 hours
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Peterborough employers question Fleming College move to slash 29 programsArea businesses that rely on Fleming grads say they'll feel the impact of the college's decision to cancel 29 programs due to the cap imposed on international student admissions.Economy10 hours
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Scaled down Marineland to open in June without rides, animal exhibitsThe Niagara Falls theme park has lowered ticket prices as it begins a transition into new ownership and potential shift away from animal exhibits.Environment11 hours
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9-year-old Ontario pianist to perform child-prodigy concert with symphonyNine-year-old piano prodigy Murasaki Matsutani will perform with members of the former KW Symphony at the St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Kitchener on May 11.CanadaMay 7
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‘Risk of harm’: Ontario suspends admissions to Peterborough long-term care facilityInspections conducted in February and March found a number of issues including patient neglect, improper care and injuries.HealthMay 6
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2 charged after over $300k in product stolen from LCBO stores across OntarioA 27-year-old and a 35-year-old, both of no fixed address, are facing a number of charges. The younger male also has outstanding warrants in 10 other jurisdictions.CrimeMay 6
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Feds sidestep Ontario as spat over $357M for affordable housing endsFederal Housing Minister Sean Fraser told his Ontario counterpart Paul Calandra that he would not send the province $357 million it was expecting for affordable housing projects.CanadaMay 6
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Ontario to require menstrual products on construction sitesThe change accompanies a new piece of legislation introduced Monday by Labour Minister David Piccini, including a host of changes to labour laws.CanadaMay 6
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Senior’s body found after Cramahe Township house fire: Northumberland OPPNorthumberland OPP say the body of an 85-year-old man was located in a home following a house fire on Sunday morning.FireMay 6
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Leafs back Marner; Keefe bullish on his own futureMitch Marner stepped in front of the cameras and spoke to reporters for roughly three minutes.SportsMay 6
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OLG admits to dropping the ball in paying customers following Super Bowl promoThe OLG said that the problem has since been largely solved and claimed that anyone who is still awaiting baking verification did not submit the required documents.ConsumerMay 6
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Peterborough police make gunpoint arrest of vehicle theft suspectPolice say around 9 a.m. on May 4, officers responded to a reported stolen vehicle from a residence on Harper Road. The suspect was later located in the Johnston Drive area.CrimeMay 6
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Peterborough health unit issues alert following overdose spikeThe health unit says two substances — light yellow and pink or light green — are being sold as down. The drugs contain bromazolam, a powerful sedative not approved in Canada.HealthMay 6
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Peterborough man hits woman with baseball bat, barricades himself in apartment: policePolice say a man refused to exit an apartment in the area of McDonnel and Stewart streets, prompting a partial evacuation of the building as a precaution on Saturday.CrimeMay 6
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Illegal gambling hits Ontario high school, students threatened over debts: policePolice in Ontario are investigating reports of an illegal online gambling operation targeting youth at an Orillia high school. Some students say they're being threatened too.CrimeMay 6
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Ontario legislature keffiyeh ban partially overturned as political fighting continuesOntario NDP Leader Marit Stiles previously challenged Premier Doug Ford to get his caucus in line and work to overturn a ban on wearing the Arab headdress inside Queen's Park.PoliticsMay 6
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Toronto’s construction season traffic is ‘unacceptable.’ Is there a better way?Toronto already has some of the worst traffic in the world, and with construction season here, delays will be even more “unacceptable.” What’s the solution?CanadaMay 6
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‘Our family is reeling’: Parents of baby, grandparents killed in Highway 401 crash speak outThe parents of an infant and two grandparents killed in a wrong-way crash on Highway 401 in Whitby, Ont. last week have released a statement calling the tragedy "devastating."CanadaMay 5
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Nylander defends Leafs’ core after playoff exitWilliam Nylander stood in a solemn visitors locker room at TD Garden just before midnight.SportsMay 5