Motorcyclist dies in crash in Kawartha Lakes: OPP
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP say a motorcylist died in a crash on Saturday afternoon on Mount Horeb Road in the west end of the village of Omemee.
Traffic
May 5
GameStop stock soars after ‘Roaring Kitty’ who drove meme frenzy resurfaces
GameStop shares soared Monday after "Roaring Kitty," a former marketer at an insurance firm credited with sparking the 2021 meme stock rally, returned to X.com.
Money
May 13
Pre-MEME-ier: Kinew’s tire change photo becomes internet sensation
From a simple tire change to a viral photoshop sensation, Premier Wab Kinew's suit-and-tie, Good Samaritan photo has been repurposed into a collection of hilarious memes.
Canada
Apr 26
No injuries after overnight fire destroys barn in Kawartha Lakes
Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Chief Terry Jones says around 1:40 a.m. Saturday, crews responded to a report of a barn fire on Bethel Road, west of Fowler's Corners.
Fire
Apr 8
2 to hospital after transport, pickup collide on Highway 7 east of Omemee: OPP
A section of Highway 7 was closed Wednesday morning in both directions between Acrevale Road and Emily Park Road.
Traffic
Feb 7
S&P/TSX composite edges lower, U.S. stock markets climb as Nasdaq posts new record
Canada's main stock index edged lower Tuesday, led by weakness in energy stocks, while U.S. markets rose and the Nasdaq posted a new record high.
Economy
May 14
Company behind Trump’s Truth Social platform posts US$58M loss
Less than a week after a flashy stock market debut, Donald Trump's social media company is disclosing that it lost nearly US$58.2 million in 2023.
U.S. News
Apr 1
Boston Dynamics unveils ‘creepy’ new fully electric humanoid robot
Boston Dynamics' new Atlas robot has earned admiration for its impressive engineering feat while also becoming the subject of mockery online.
Trending
Apr 18
London Knights select three players on first night of 2024 OHL Priority Selection
Four local players were selected and the London Knights made their first three picks on the opening night of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection.
Sports
Apr 12
Drake denies grooming, ‘secret child’ allegations in tense Kendrick Lamar feud
The seemingly endless rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, explained.
Entertainment
May 6
‘Slender Man’ stabbing: Woman who nearly killed classmate denied release
Morgan Geyser, now 21, had asked for early release from her court-sentenced 40-year commitment.
Crime
Apr 12
An attempt to explain the inexplicable in the world of rock music
Yelling 'Freebird!' and raising hands in the 'devil horns' sign — why do rock fans do some of the things they do? Alan Cross examines these and other rock traditions.
Entertainment
May 5
WWE’s Chelsea Green says she was labelled an escort, booted from NYC hotel
The wrestling star said security thought she was a sex worker and as a result, she was refused service at The Plaza hotel.
Trending
Apr 4
‘It’s Diddy done’: 50 Cent teases Diddy documentary, mocks rapper amid raids
Alongside the notice that the documentary would be "coming soon," 50 Cent hyped the project by writing that it would "break records when this drops."
Entertainment
Mar 27
Reddit IPO: Stock soars after making public market debut
Reddit begun trading on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol “RDDT” on Thursday in the company's highly-anticipated IPO.
Money
Mar 21
Actor from Samson Cree Nation bares all in directorial debut ‘Hey, Viktor!’
The actor from Samson Cree Nation speaks about his directorial debut, "Hey Viktor!", which opens in theatres on Friday.
Entertainment
Mar 14
Reddit seeks US$6.4B valuation in much-awaited IPO
Reddit is aiming for a valuation of up to US$6.4 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, the social media platform said on Monday.
Tech
Mar 11
Nickelback ‘Hate to Love’ documentary to play in 30 countries during 2-night theatrical premiere
"Hate to Love: Nickelback" explores the formation and success of the Hanna, Alta., band.
Entertainment
Feb 16
Grocers face uphill battle to regain customers’ trust, experts say
Canadians are increasingly turning a critical eye to the handful of companies that sell the vast majority of groceries in the country.
Consumer
Feb 23
1 dead, 2 injured following Highway 7 head-on collision near Omemee: Kawartha Lakes OPP
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP say two vehicles collided head-on at the intersection of Highway 7 and Emily Park Road. One driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Traffic
Dec 14, 2023
