Whooping cough case confirmed in Peterborough region: health unit
The health unit did not state where the case was confirmed within its jurisdiction of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.
Health
Apr 26
‘Carve him like a Thanksgiving turkey’: Ontario mayor apologizes for remark to councillor
Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal apologized for his 'intemperate language' toward Coun. Alex Bierk during the April 2 city council committee meeting.
Canada
Apr 9
Emma Stone wants people to call her by her real name
While promoting TV drama 'The Curse,' Emma Stone said she'd like for people to start calling her by her real name.
Entertainment
Apr 26
Peterborough health unit issues alert following overdose spike
The 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.
Health
May 6
From high-profile shakeups to legend retirements, a week to remember on curling scene
Teams want to strike before it's too late so they can prepare for the final 18-month push to the Canadian Curling Trials.
Canada
Apr 18
Brad Gushue prepares for world curling championship ‘like it could be the last’
The veteran skip from St. John's, N.L., won the world title in 2017 and lost in the final three times, including the last two years.
Canada
Mar 29
Health unit issues drug poisoning alert for Peterborough area
Peterborough Public Health reported there were five drug poisonings on April 3 that led to paramedics callsand visits to an emergency department.
Health
Apr 4
New online directories help Peterborough area residents find health, community services
A new partnership between the Peterborough Ontario Health Team, Peterborough city and county have added two directories which can find services via topic, location and keyword.
Health
Mar 27
Curve Lake First Nation women charged with criminal negligence in man’s death in 2022
Peterborough County OPP say on Nov. 4, 2022, officers responded to a sudden death on a rental property in the Municipality of Trent Lakes, north of Peterborough.
Crime
Jan 26
Curling fans young and old take in the 2024 Brier in Regina
With the Brier in Regina this week, thousands of people have gathered in the Queen City. But with Team Saskatchewan on a roll, it’s the hometown fans that are heading to the arena.
Canada
Mar 6
Brad Gushue in familiar territory in Canadian men’s curling championship final
Brad Gushue was a win away from making more curling history at the Canadian men's championship.
Canada
Mar 10
Alberta boy embraces Curly Hair Day while living with rare disorder
Fewer than 100 people in the world are diagnosed with giant axonal neuropathy (GAN), two in Alberta. Curly Hair Day is dedicated to raising awareness about the rare disease.
Health
May 3
Peterborough-area health units urge measles vaccination as Canadian cases rise
Peterborough Public Health and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit advise residents to review immunization records and get updated with the measles vaccine.
Health
Mar 6
Drug poisoning alert issued for Peterborough area
Peterborough Public Health says the substance that led to multiple drug overdoes on March 3 is not yet known.
Health
Mar 4
Careless driving charge laid after cyclist killed by truck in Toronto: police
A man has been charged with careless driving after a cyclist was struck and killed by a truck in Toronto last week, police say.
Canada
May 7
Peterborough, HKPR District public health units agree to voluntary merger
Ontario's Ministry of Health has offered to provide one-time transition funding and three-year merger support for public health units that combined resources by Jan. 1, 2025.
Health
Feb 28
Manitoba’s Team Carruthers lands new third in Catlin Schneider
Team Carruthers announced the addition of Catlin Schneider on Friday to replace Brad Jacobs.
Sports
May 3
Bid for 2026 Scotties now before Lethbridge city council
The Lethbridge Curling Club is seeking the city's support to bid for the 2026 women’s curling championships called The Scotties: Tournament of Hearts.
Sports
May 8
This is how to land the trending “no-mascara” look
Discover 7 lash-enhancing mascaras to Illuminate your natural beauty.
The Curator
May 9
Jerry Seinfeld says the ‘extreme left’ and ‘PC crap’ killed TV comedy
Jerry Seinfeld said there are certain 'Seinfeld' jokes that he would not be able to write today because TV studios worry too much about offending their audiences.
Entertainment
Apr 30