Pittsburgh synagogue shooter should get death penalty, jury decides
Robert Bowers spewed hatred of Jews and espoused white supremacist beliefs online before methodically planning and carrying out the 2018 massacre.
U.S. News
Aug 2, 2023
Facing death penalty, Pittsburgh synagogue gunman’s lawyers argue mental health
The defence argues that the gunman was unable to form the requisite level of intent to allow the jury to impose a death sentence.
U.S. News
Jun 26, 2023
Peterborough mayor Jeff Leal received $11K in 2022 remuneration; former mayor Diane Therrien $75K
Former Peterborough, Ont., mayor Diane Therrien received $75,818.72 in base remuneration for 2022. Her successor, Jeff Leal, elected in October, received $11,038.75.
Politics
Mar 9, 2023
Cher among stars speaking out ahead of U.S. election
On the eve of the U.S. presidential election, singer Cher and comic
Kathy Griffin are using YouTube to get the vote out for Barack Obama –
and they are not the only celebrities taking sides.
Nov 5, 2012
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Politics
Nov 6, 2012
Prosecutor says actor Stephen Baldwin owes $350K in NY state taxes; Baldwin pleads not guilty
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Actor Stephen Baldwin was charged Thursday with failing to pay New York state taxes for three years, amassing a $350,000 debt.
World
Dec 6, 2012
Jury rejects claims that Costner, partner duped Baldwin, friend out of lucrative BP contract
NEW ORLEANS - A federal jury late Thursday rejected claims that Kevin Costner and his business partner duped fellow actor Stephen Baldwin and a friend out of millions of dollars from a BP contract for using oil cleanup devices in the aftermath of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico spill.
Entertainment
Jun 14, 2012
Opposition, experts warn of domino effect of changing Old Age Security
OTTAWA - Making Canadians wait until age 67 to collect Old Age Security benefits would boost the cost of other support programs for low-income seniors and create a huge financial burden for provinces and municipalities, opposition parties said Wednesday.
Politics
Feb 1, 2012
Trump towers: The Donald talks ‘Celebrity Apprentice,’ plus money, politics and his hair
NEW YORK, N.Y. - There is something Donald Trump says he doesn't know.
Entertainment
Feb 28, 2013
Snowy cinema: Top winter flicks
Stuck inside while the snow piles up outside? Settle into the sofa with a bowl of popcorn and any of these movies that take place either in the snow or during a snowstorm.
Entertainment
Feb 8, 2013
Celebrity kids are front and centre at fashion week
Celebrity kids: they're nothing like us! They sit front row at the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show in Milan.
Lifestyle
Sep 27, 2016
Donald Trump inauguration: Celebrities attending (and not attending)
It seems that only five celebrities of note are slated to attend Donald Trump's inauguration.
Entertainment
Jan 20, 2017
Ottawa poised to issue firm policy decisions rather than discussion on OAS
OTTAWA - The federal government is poised to issue a firm policy direction on Old Age Security in the upcoming budget centred around raising the age when retirees can start to collect.
Politics
Feb 16, 2012
Peterborough municipal candidates’ election signs reported stolen: police
Police in Peterborough, Ont., investigated a claim that 10 election campaign signs were stolen on the weekend; officials remind citizens that theft or damage to signs is a crime.
Crime
Sep 19, 2022
Cameron Green drops out of mayoral race in Peterborough
The race for mayor of Peterborough is down to two candidates.
Politics
Jul 27, 2018
Emmy Awards 2017 nominees: ‘SNL,’ ‘Late Show’ among contenders
The Emmys are scheduled to air Sept. 17 with Stephen Colbert as host.
Entertainment
Jul 13, 2017
Saturday Night Live seeks Emmy glory after wildly successful season defined by Trump satire
SNL enjoyed its most-watched season in 23 years, buoyed by Alec Baldwin's impersonations of President Trump and Melissa McCarthy's turn as former White House spokesman Sean Spicer.
Entertainment
Sep 17, 2017
Peterborough’s new council makes no move to scrap PDI sale to Hydro One
After Monday night's general committee meeting saw a report and update on the state of the sale, not one councillor or the mayor pushed for a motion to kill the deal.
Canada
Jan 22, 2019
James Michael Tyler dead: Actor who played Gunther on ‘Friends’ dies at 59
Tyler was most well-known for his performance as Gunther, a worker at the Central Perk café, who reserves an unrequited love for Jennifer Aniston's Rachel.
Entertainment
Oct 25, 2021
Hurricane Irene roars across Bahamas chain but worst of storm expected to miss Nassau
NASSAU, Bahamas - A large and powerful Hurricane Irene was roaring its way Wednesday across the entire Bahamas archipelago, knocking down trees and tearing up roofs and posing the most severe threat to some of the smaller and less-populated islands, officials said.
World
Aug 24, 2011