Port Perry woman killed in Highway 7 collision east of Peterborough: OPP
Emily Whetung-MacInnes elected new chief of Curve Lake First Nation
Man charged with second-degree murder after body found in Haliburton residence
Peterborough motorcyclist charged with impaired driving following crash
Bodies found in submerged vehicle in Trent-Severn Waterway in Brighton: OPP
Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in fiery crash west of Bancroft
Mississauga men charged with thefts from Cobourg business: Police
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police responded to a theft in progress Tuesday at a northwest business. Continue reading
Peterborough man accused of using stolen credit card at convenience store
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say a credit card was used at a Hunter Street convenience store. Continue reading
Trudeau to discuss China and G20 summit with Trump on visit to Washington
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will visit Washington, D.C. to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on June 20. Continue reading
Ford government lays off more than 400 workers at Ontario health agencies Wednesday
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
In all, the government plans to eliminate 825 positions at health agencies; these positions are to be merged into Ontario Health. Continue reading
Ontario government considers raising driver and vehicle fees, months after freezing them
Less than a year after freezing driver and vehicle fees in Ontario, the Progressive Conservative government is considering raising them again, while bracing for a “negative reaction.” Continue reading
Van attack suspect Alek Minassian to be tried by judge alone in Toronto
Alek Minassian is charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 16 counts of attempted murder in the April 2018 attack. Continue reading
Professors at war: Sexual misconduct allegations in Windsor reach Trinidad and Tobago
She says he sexually harassed students. He says she’s “obsessed” with him and hell-bent on a racist tirade. Continue reading
Provincial government proposing multi-line carp fishing
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
“This initiative is just one more way we want to make life easier for anglers,” said John Yakabuski, the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. Continue reading
Boys and Girls Clubs across Canada getting free supply of Narcan
Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada locations across the country are getting a free supply of an opioid overdose-reversing drug. Continue reading
Canadian companies avoided up to $11B in taxes in 2014, CRA report says
Canadian corporations avoided paying between $9.4 billion and $11.4 billion in taxes in 2014, according to the federal tax agency. Continue reading
Arkells announce November tour through southern Ontario
By Matt Carty Reporter
The Juno Award winners will play six shows in 10 days between London and Kingston with stops in Guelph, St. Catharines, Oshawa and Peterborough. Continue reading
After 6 months in space, Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques will return to Earth
Saint-Jacques says returning to gravity will take some getting used to, but he’s looking forward to seeing his wife and three children. Continue reading
Drake confirms OVO Fest is returning at Raptors victory parade
After taking a year off, Drake has confirmed that OVO Fest will return to Toronto in 2019. Continue reading
Ed the Sock dips toe into Ontario Autism Program debate with parody of PC social media campaign
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
A tweet by Ed the Sock targets autism program cuts in Ontario by mocking the provincial government’s social media campaign focusing on access to beer and wine in local stores. Continue reading
Trudeau government struggles to balance human rights push with bid for security council seat
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
With the U.S. departure from the UN Human Rights Council, Ian Shugart, then Canada’s deputy minister of foreign affairs, saw an opening — but also saw a risk. Continue reading
Ford government lays off more than 400 workers at Ontario health agencies Wednesday
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
In all, the government plans to eliminate 825 positions at health agencies; these positions are to be merged into Ontario Health. Continue reading
New drone footage offers clearest look yet at B.C.’s rare white orca
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Experts say Tl’uk is not an albino, but have not yet settled on what caused its unusual white colouration. Continue reading
3 Russians, 1 Ukrainian charged with murder for downing of MH17
Russia has always denied responsibility for shooting down the flight Continue reading
How a weed conviction at 18 got a man banned at the U.S. border — 37 years later
Mark pleaded guilty to marijuana possession in 1982 at age 18. Thirty-seven years later, U.S. border officials confronted him about the arrest, banning him from the U.S. for life. Continue reading
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion gets green light to proceed
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday afternoon that the federal cabinet has approved the expansion of the existing pipeline. Continue reading
Emily Whetung-MacInnes elected new chief of Curve Lake First Nation
Whetung-MacInnes earned 62 per cent of the votes cast for chief. Continue reading
Mississauga men charged with thefts from Cobourg business: Police
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police responded to a theft in progress Tuesday at a northwest business. Continue reading
Peterborough man accused of using stolen credit card at convenience store
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say a credit card was used at a Hunter Street convenience store. Continue reading
Peterborough motorcyclist charged with impaired driving following crash
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say the crash occurred on Cumberland Avenue on Tuesday night. Continue reading
Ford government lays off more than 400 workers at Ontario health agencies Wednesday
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
In all, the government plans to eliminate 825 positions at health agencies; these positions are to be merged into Ontario Health. Continue reading
Ontario government considers raising driver and vehicle fees, months after freezing them
Less than a year after freezing driver and vehicle fees in Ontario, the Progressive Conservative government is considering raising them again, while bracing for a “negative reaction.” Continue reading
Professors at war: Sexual misconduct allegations in Windsor reach Trinidad and Tobago
She says he sexually harassed students. He says she’s “obsessed” with him and hell-bent on a racist tirade. Continue reading
Provincial government proposing multi-line carp fishing
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
“This initiative is just one more way we want to make life easier for anglers,” said John Yakabuski, the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. Continue reading
Panelists announced for opioid summit in Peterborough
The opioid summit will be held on July 11 at Market Hall. Continue reading
Canadian companies avoided up to $11B in taxes in 2014, CRA report says
Canadian corporations avoided paying between $9.4 billion and $11.4 billion in taxes in 2014, according to the federal tax agency. Continue reading
Arkells announce November tour through southern Ontario
By Matt Carty Reporter
The Juno Award winners will play six shows in 10 days between London and Kingston with stops in Guelph, St. Catharines, Oshawa and Peterborough. Continue reading
Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in fiery crash west of Bancroft
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP say the driver suffered life-threatening injuries and a passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Continue reading
Drake confirms OVO Fest is returning at Raptors victory parade
After taking a year off, Drake has confirmed that OVO Fest will return to Toronto in 2019. Continue reading
Port Perry woman killed in Highway 7 collision east of Peterborough: OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say a westbound car crossed the centre line and collided with a transport truck on Monday night. Continue reading
Ed the Sock dips toe into Ontario Autism Program debate with parody of PC social media campaign
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
A tweet by Ed the Sock targets autism program cuts in Ontario by mocking the provincial government’s social media campaign focusing on access to beer and wine in local stores. Continue reading
London goalie becomes latest local to make OHL commitment
Michael Simpson, a 10th-round selection in the 2019 OHL draft, has signed a standard player agreement with the Peterborough Petes. Continue reading
Bodies found in submerged vehicle in Trent-Severn Waterway in Brighton: OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A vehicle was found near the Murray Canal in Brighton on Monday morning. Continue reading
Teens who sext are at risk of harms including depression, substance use: study
By Kim Smith Reporter
The study found teens who are sexting are four times more likely to be having sex, five times more likely to have multiple sexual partners, and half as likely to be using contraception. Continue reading
ATVer seriously injured in crash in Ganaraska Forest: Durham police
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say the man’s injuries are not considered life-threatening. Continue reading
Premier Doug Ford booed by massive crowd celebrating Raptors Championship parade
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
The incident comes after two other recent public appearances where the premier was booed. Continue reading
Autism treatment centre hands out 291 layoff notices amid changes to Ontario autism services
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
A total of 291 staff at ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development have received notices that their positions are affected by Ontario’s recent changes to autism services. Continue reading
Cocaine, opioids seized during traffic stop in Otonabee-South Monaghan: OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Peterborough County OPP say that around 6 p.m., officers stopped a vehicle on Highway 7 in Otonabee-South Monaghan Township, just east of Peterborough. Continue reading
KISS frontman Gene Simmons to host fan conversations in 3 Ontario cities
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Gene Simmons will host question and answer sessions in Peterborough, London and Niagara Falls this November. Continue reading
Cocaine seized during traffic stop in Peterborough’s south end: OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP say officers seized 83 grams of cocaine during a traffic stop on Otonabee Drive in Peterborough. Continue reading
Nearly 400 Ontarians died from opioid overdoses last summer: Public Health Ontario
Public Health Ontario has released updated statistics that indicate 388 people died from opioid-related causes from July to September 2018, down from 414 deaths during the same period in 2017. Continue reading
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