Snowmobiler goes through the ice on Chemong Lake north of Peterborough
Quinte West barn fire claims up to 1,200 pigs, costs $1 million in damages
Arrest made in Cobourg convenience store robbery
OPSEU holds rally over clerical worker wage freeze at Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Council votes to rebuild Peterborough Memorial Centre floor, Lakers feel the pinch
Dog pepper sprayed during home invasion in Lindsay, police say
2,066 Canadians died of opioid overdoses in the first half of 2018
That means the total number of opioid-related deaths in the country since January 2016 is now at least 9,000. Continue reading
Here are the Canadian cities with highest hospitalization rates for opioid poisonings in 2017
Canada’s smaller communities have hospitalization rates for opioid poisoning that are more than double larger cities. Continue reading
Trudeau’s justice minister will make final call on Meng Wanzhou extradition — if court approves it
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has outlined the next steps in Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s possible extradition to the United States. Continue reading
Via Rail places $989M train order with Siemens over Bombardier for key rail corridor
Via Rail has selected Germany’s Siemens over Bombardier Inc. for a $989-million contract. Continue reading
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Doug Ford’s friend was named Ontario’s new OPP chief. Why that’s now causing political uproar
Did Ontario Premier Doug Ford interfere in the naming of the new head of the Ontario Provincial Police? Continue reading
Alphonso Davies becomes youngest person to win Canadian Men’s Soccer Player for the Year Award
Teenage midfielder Alphonso Davies has become the youngest winner of the Canadian Men’s Soccer Player for the Year Award. Continue reading
Ford government stands by appointment of Taverner as new OPP commissioner
Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Sylvia Jones says the government disputes allegations contained in a letter from acting Ontario Provincial Police commissioner Brad Blair regarding Ron Taverner’s appointment to the top job. Continue reading
London, Ont. teen to be prime minister for the day thanks to Make-A-Wish Canada
When he found out he was eligible for a wish, Aiden knew right away that he wanted to be the nation’s leader. Continue reading
Countries that want to extradite from Canada ‘should not seek to politicize’ the process: Freeland
Countries seeking extraditions from Canada must make sure their requests are solely about seeing that justice is done – not about political interference, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said. Continue reading
Thunder Bay Police Service rife with racism and racist attitudes: review
The 206-page report by the Office of the Independent Police Review Director calls the findings deeply troubling. Continue reading
William Nylander leads Toronto Maple Leafs to 4-1 win over Carolina Hurricanes
William Nylander recorded his first points of the season assisting on two goals while Morgan Rielly notched the game-winning goal as the Leafs dropped the Hurricanes 4-1. Continue reading
Kotex tampons recalled in Canada after reports of ‘coming apart’ inside bodies
The recall affects U by Kotex Sleek tampons and Regular Absorbency tampons sold between Oct. 17, 2016 and Oct. 16, 2018. Continue reading
Interim OPP commissioner calls for review of Ron Taverner appointment
Blair said that the “facts of the hiring process” raises a question as to whether the public confidence in the OPP has been harmed as a result of Taverner’s appointment. Continue reading
Peterborough YMCA winter run renamed after beloved politician Peter Adams
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Peter Adams was an avid runner and longtime politician serving Peterborough. Continue reading
Protests outside Hungarian parliament over labour reform criticized as ‘slave law’
Protesters shouting “Traitors, traitors” faced off against hundreds of police who stood on the steps of the parliament building. Continue reading
German chocolate factory leaks out on to street, creating a street out of Candyland
The milk chocolate quickly hardened after hitting the chilly pavement. Continue reading
Michael Cohen, ex-Trump lawyer, heading to prison for 3 years
U.S. President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen is heading to prison for three years over hush money payments to two women during the 2016 election campaign. Continue reading
Donald Trump says he’d step in on Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s case if it helped with a trade deal
Donald Trump on intervening in Huawei arrest: “If I think it’s good for what will be certainly the largest trade deal ever made…” Continue reading
‘I was devastated’: Family living in Canada for 6 years to be deported Christmas Eve
A family of seven who have lived in Canada for more than six years are set to be deported to Colombia on Christmas Eve by the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA). Continue reading
Meng Wanzhou, Huawei CFO, released from custody following bail hearing
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou was released from custody Tuesday night following a bail hearing earlier in the day. Continue reading
2,066 Canadians died of opioid overdoses in the first half of 2018
That means the total number of opioid-related deaths in the country since January 2016 is now at least 9,000. Continue reading
Here are the Canadian cities with highest hospitalization rates for opioid poisonings in 2017
Canada’s smaller communities have hospitalization rates for opioid poisoning that are more than double larger cities. Continue reading
Via Rail places $989M train order with Siemens over Bombardier for key rail corridor
Via Rail has selected Germany’s Siemens over Bombardier Inc. for a $989-million contract. Continue reading
Doug Ford’s friend was named Ontario’s new OPP chief. Why that’s now causing political uproar
Did Ontario Premier Doug Ford interfere in the naming of the new head of the Ontario Provincial Police? Continue reading
Snowmobiler goes through the ice on Chemong Lake north of Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The snowmobiler did not require medical treatment. Continue reading
Ford government stands by appointment of Taverner as new OPP commissioner
Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Sylvia Jones says the government disputes allegations contained in a letter from acting Ontario Provincial Police commissioner Brad Blair regarding Ron Taverner’s appointment to the top job. Continue reading
$50,000 reward offered to solve case of Toronto man found murdered in City of Kawartha Lakes
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Dec. 12 marks the two-year anniversary that Bayram Abolhassani-Larki was last seen. Continue reading
London, Ont. teen to be prime minister for the day thanks to Make-A-Wish Canada
When he found out he was eligible for a wish, Aiden knew right away that he wanted to be the nation’s leader. Continue reading
Arrest made in Cobourg convenience store robbery
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
An employee was injured in the Nov. 1 robbery. Continue reading
Thunder Bay Police Service rife with racism and racist attitudes: review
The 206-page report by the Office of the Independent Police Review Director calls the findings deeply troubling. Continue reading
William Nylander leads Toronto Maple Leafs to 4-1 win over Carolina Hurricanes
William Nylander recorded his first points of the season assisting on two goals while Morgan Rielly notched the game-winning goal as the Leafs dropped the Hurricanes 4-1. Continue reading
Interim OPP commissioner calls for review of Ron Taverner appointment
Blair said that the “facts of the hiring process” raises a question as to whether the public confidence in the OPP has been harmed as a result of Taverner’s appointment. Continue reading
Quinte West barn fire claims up to 1,200 pigs, costs $1 million in damages
An electrical problem is believed to be the cause of the fire. Continue reading
Peterborough YMCA winter run renamed after beloved politician Peter Adams
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Peter Adams was an avid runner and longtime politician serving Peterborough. Continue reading
Ontario Cannabis Store tip leads to arrest of two Ottawa men in alleged fraud scheme
Police say they received a call from the Ontario Cannabis Store’s resource protection department about the use of stolen credit cards that were used on the store’s online website. Continue reading
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What are the myths surrounding family violence?
By Kim Smith Reporter
Johanna Baynton Smith said she was attracted to her ex-husband for the good reasons. They married and had three kids, but she said he was controlling and eventually the violence escalated. Continue reading
Ontario Proud raised over $500,000 during provincial election campaign
Financial disclosures this week shed some light on Ontario Proud, an abrasive conservative Facebook-based group – with, it turns out, access to deep-pocketed donors. Continue reading
Council votes to rebuild Peterborough Memorial Centre floor, Lakers feel the pinch
By Jesse Thomas Videographer
Peterborough city council voted 9-2 to replace the floor at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. The Peterborough Lakers lacrosse team will lose their home base next season. Continue reading
Quinte West man charged with historical sex assault offences
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police are seeking to identify other possible victims. Continue reading
City of Kawartha Lakes mayor discusses municipal issues with Premier Doug Ford
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham discussed the widening of Highways 7 and 35, funding for the Small Business Entrepreneurship Centre and other issues with Premier Ford. Continue reading
City of Peterborough offering free transit, handi-van service for New Year’s celebrations
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Free transit will run from 7:20 p.m. until 3:20 a.m. Continue reading
Ontario government offers alternate municipal oath of office for Indigenous people
An alternate oath is being offered after an Indigenous councillor-elect in a northern Ontario town was forced to vacate his recently won seat because he wouldn’t pledge allegiance to the Queen. Continue reading
Man dies in Quinte West in single-vehicle collision
A man has died in Quinte West due to a single-vehicle collision. Continue reading
Dog pepper sprayed during home invasion in Lindsay, police say
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say the man broke into an acquaintance’s residence on Victoria Ave. in November. Continue reading
Marie, Joseph ranked top Ontario baby names in past century
If you’ve been given the names Marie or Joseph at birth, you’re in elite company. Continue reading
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