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Trent Hills man faces historic sexual offence charge involving girl in 1970s: OPPNorthumberland OPP allege a man had sexual intercourse with a girl who was under age 14 at the time while she was in his care in the early 1970s.Crime53 mins
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Ontario launched audits to find ‘waste’ at city hall. No one knows what they sayAfter backlash over changes to the fees developers pay municipalities at the end of 2022, the province launched audits of local finances. A year later, they were cancelled.Politics4 hours
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Trucker’s body found in trailer in Newfoundland after failed police search in OntarioBrian Lush's family last heard from him on April 24, and using data from a GPS tracker they established that his tractor-trailer was parked at a gas station in Summerstown, Ont.CanadaMay 8
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Family says infant killed in 401 crash leaves a ‘void that can never be filled’The infant and his grandparents, who were visiting from India, died in a crash on Ontario's Highway 401 in Whitby at the end of April.CanadaMay 8
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Ontario man on trial for killing his mother takes the stand: ‘I lost it’Dallas Ly of Toronto told the court how, since the age of six, his mother Tien Le had been physically abusive towards him when he got poor grades at school or misbehaved.CrimeMay 8
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Walton Street reconstruction underway in downtown Port HopeThe Municipality of Port Hope says as a result of extensive roadwork in the downtown, free transit will be provided on two routes.EconomyMay 8
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Most Ontarians want deposit-return for non-alcoholic drink containers: pollA new poll suggests support for some sort of system to manage empties through a deposit return program for non-alcoholic beverage containers is up year over year.ConsumerMay 8
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Peterborough police, Homeland Security probe leads to child pornography arrestThe Peterborough Police Service says its six-month investigation involved the service's internet child exploitation unit and the United States Department of Homeland Security.CrimeMay 8
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Fire destroys workshop on Kawartha Lakes farmKawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service Chief Terry Jones says around 11:45 p.m., firefighters responded to a structure fire on County Road 36.FireMay 8
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Former NFL player on bail now wanted in Canada after GPS monitor ‘went offline’A former NFL player who is facing fraud-related charges in Canada is wanted after his GPS monitor "went offline" after being released on bail, police in Durham, Ont. say.CrimeMay 8
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iHeartRadio Canada expands with addition of 39 Corus Radio stationsThe partnership adds more of Canada’s biggest radio stations to iHeartRadio Canada’s extensive library.EntertainmentMay 8
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Growing petition opposes Bonnerworth Park redevelopment in PeterboroughAs of May 8, the online petition features more than 2,500 signatures opposing the redevelopment of the park which would include 16 pickleball courts.EnvironmentMay 8
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London, Ont. train fire: How sparks from locomotive exhaust may have played a roleJust over two weeks after a burning train travelled through London, Ont., the Transportation Safety Board is listing the incident as a Class 5 occurrence.CanadaMay 8
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There is no concern about a ‘diminished supply’ of doctors in Ontario: ministryRecruitment and retention of doctors in Ontario is "not a major concern," the Ministry of Health suggests.HealthMay 8
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‘Any chance of a call?’: Inside Ford government’s lurch to cancel Peel Region splitNew texts and emails paint a picture of the disorganization inside Ontario's decision to backtrack on its promise to dissolve Peel Region and show how its experts were sidelined.PoliticsMay 8
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64 people charged in massive Ontario child exploitation investigationThe Ontario Provincial Police say 64 people have been charged in a large-scale child exploitation investigation where 34 child victims were identified.CrimeMay 8
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Suspect in killing of temple leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar got student visa in ‘days’Karan Brar obtained a visa in 2019 to study for eight months at Calgary's Bow Valley College.CanadaMay 8
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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.HealthMay 7
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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.FireMay 7
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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.SportsMay 7
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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.CanadaMay 7
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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.SportsMay 7
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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.CanadaMay 7
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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.CrimeMay 7
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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.EconomyMay 7