Lindsay police probe laser pointed at airplane at municipal airport
Ministry issues flood warning for Bancroft district with heavy rainfall forecast
Man charged with impaired driving after vehicle strikes house in Peterborough
OLG makes 4th-quarter payment of $743K in casino revenue to Peterborough
Kawartha Lakes OPP lay 91 speed-related charges over Easter Weekend
Woman injured after Jeep strikes hydro pole on Lansdowne in Peterborough
Dads surprise cheerleading daughters with their own cheer routine
By Kim Smith Reporter
A group of 18 dads from Edmonton, with kids in Perfect Storm Athletics, surprised their daughters with a viral cheerleading routine of their own last week. Continue reading
Ontario credit union branches reopen after bomb threat forces closures on Easter Monday
A statement from the company said it is working with Toronto police in an active investigation after a threat was phoned in to one of its branches on Monday. Continue reading
Lawsuit accuses Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton of sexual assault
New Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton has been accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit by a former sports reporter. Continue reading
Forcing reporter to give RCMP info on ‘dead’ terror suspect ‘unreasonable’: Vice Media
Farah Shirdon, a prolific user of social media to recruit westerners to the Islamic State, has now been quiet for several years, court heard. Continue reading
Ontario Premier Doug Ford weighs in on beer sale battle
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
In an unprompted call on Monday to Global News Radio, Ford claimed the media was misleading the public about his government’s plan to expand beer and wine sales in the province. Continue reading
Trump accepts invitation for state dinner at Buckingham Palace
President Donald Trump finally has a date on the calendar for a state dinner at Buckingham Palace — a visit more than two years in the making. Continue reading
Peterborough man charged with stunt driving on Highway 115
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP say a vehicle was clocked going 182 km/h in a 100 km/h zone. Continue reading
Despite budget cuts, Ford ‘guarantees’ anyone who needs legal aid will get it
By Alan Carter Anchor, Global News at 5:30 and 6 / Host, Focus Ontario
“If anyone needs support on legal aid, feel free to call my office. I will guarantee you that you will have legal aid,” Ford told Global News Radio. Continue reading
An Iowa Republican for 35 years, Andy McKean is going Democrat — because of Donald Trump
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Andy McKean is leaving the Republican Party over concerns about U.S. President Donald Trump, and the party’s further turn to the right. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Monday, April 22, 2019
GUELPH, Ont. – Cedric Ralph scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Guelph Storm went on to defeat the Saginaw Spirit 5-2 on Monday to cut their deficit in the Ontario Hockey League’s Western Conference final to 2-1. Continue reading
Toronto developer named new LCBO chair by Ontario government
Carmine Nigro, the president of Craft Development Corp., is set to serve a term no longer than three years on the LCBO board. Continue reading
Prince Edward Island voters say ‘no’ to electoral reform referendum by slim majority
Voters in the general election were asked to answer the question: “Should Prince Edward Island change its voting system to a mixed member proportional voting system?” Continue reading
Canadian cops don’t need warrants to DM suspected child lurers — but they still seek more tools
By Mike Le Couteur Global National Ottawa Correspondent
Canadian police want laws — and parents — to help them stop people from preying on children. Continue reading
Peterborough’s Carousel Restaurant to close its doors after 50 years
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
The last day of operation for the restaurant will be on Sunday June 2, 2019. Continue reading
Victoria woman with medical issues challenges Canada’s impaired driving laws
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Norma McLeod is taking her fight against Canada’s “unfair” roadside impaired driving test to court. Continue reading
Anne Hathaway says her brain felt like a ‘computer rebooting’ after breaking vegan diet
The actress previously told Harper’s Bazaar that she didn’t feel “good or healthy” while she was vegan. Continue reading
MMA fighter Joyce Vieira beats up man who exposed himself to her during photoshoot
Brazilian mixed martial artist Joyce Vieira took matters into her own hands after a man exposed himself to her while she was in the middle of a photoshoot on a beach earlier this month. Continue reading
‘We will declare war’: Philippines’ Duterte gives Canada 1 week to take back garbage
The president of the Philippines says if Canada doesn’t take back tonnes of trash within the next week he will “declare war” and ship the containers back himself. Continue reading
Prince Edward Island election results: voters elect PC minority
Voters in P.E.I. have shed their century-old embrace of the Island’s two-party system by electing a Tory minority government. Continue reading
Undisclosed murder at B.C. mansion no grounds to back out of sale, court rules
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The court ruled there was no way to be sure the home’s brutal history was a relevant factor in a buyer’s decision. Continue reading
Dads surprise cheerleading daughters with their own cheer routine
By Kim Smith Reporter
A group of 18 dads from Edmonton, with kids in Perfect Storm Athletics, surprised their daughters with a viral cheerleading routine of their own last week. Continue reading
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Ministry issues flood warning for Bancroft district with heavy rainfall forecast
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is advising residents to prepare for possible flooding, especially near the Gull River, which flows through the village of Minden. Continue reading
Ontario credit union branches reopen after bomb threat forces closures on Easter Monday
A statement from the company said it is working with Toronto police in an active investigation after a threat was phoned in to one of its branches on Monday. Continue reading
No cases of hepatitis, HIV found among Lindsay dental clinic patients: health unit
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
In 2018, 257 patients at Lakeland Clinic received notification to get blood tests. Continue reading
Forcing reporter to give RCMP info on ‘dead’ terror suspect ‘unreasonable’: Vice Media
Farah Shirdon, a prolific user of social media to recruit westerners to the Islamic State, has now been quiet for several years, court heard. Continue reading
Ontario Premier Doug Ford weighs in on beer sale battle
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
In an unprompted call on Monday to Global News Radio, Ford claimed the media was misleading the public about his government’s plan to expand beer and wine sales in the province. Continue reading
Lindsay police probe laser pointed at airplane at municipal airport
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A pilot attempting to land was struck by a green laser light emanating east of the airport. Continue reading
OLG makes 4th-quarter payment of $743K in casino revenue to Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Since the Shorelines Casino opened, the City of Peterborough has received more than $1.4 million in gaming revenue. Continue reading
Kawartha Lakes OPP lay 91 speed-related charges over Easter Weekend
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Four of the charges were for stunt driving on Highways 115 and 35. Continue reading
Man charged with impaired driving after vehicle strikes house in Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
An SUV struck a house on Otonabee Drive in Peterborough on Thursday night. Continue reading
Peterborough man charged with stunt driving on Highway 115
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP say a vehicle was clocked going 182 km/h in a 100 km/h zone. Continue reading
Despite budget cuts, Ford ‘guarantees’ anyone who needs legal aid will get it
By Alan Carter Anchor, Global News at 5:30 and 6 / Host, Focus Ontario
“If anyone needs support on legal aid, feel free to call my office. I will guarantee you that you will have legal aid,” Ford told Global News Radio. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Monday, April 22, 2019
GUELPH, Ont. – Cedric Ralph scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Guelph Storm went on to defeat the Saginaw Spirit 5-2 on Monday to cut their deficit in the Ontario Hockey League’s Western Conference final to 2-1. Continue reading
Toronto developer named new LCBO chair by Ontario government
Carmine Nigro, the president of Craft Development Corp., is set to serve a term no longer than three years on the LCBO board. Continue reading
Canadian cops don’t need warrants to DM suspected child lurers — but they still seek more tools
By Mike Le Couteur Global National Ottawa Correspondent
Canadian police want laws — and parents — to help them stop people from preying on children. Continue reading
Peterborough’s Carousel Restaurant to close its doors after 50 years
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
The last day of operation for the restaurant will be on Sunday June 2, 2019. Continue reading
CSC launches investigation into death of inmate at Warkworth Institution
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
According to officials, an inmate serving a two-year sentence died on Sunday. Continue reading
Super spring cleanup week in full swing in Peterborough
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
The Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha is encouraging residents to take an hour during the week and clean up the sidewalk in front of their house or their local park. Continue reading
Woman injured after Jeep strikes hydro pole on Lansdowne in Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A Jeep struck a hydro pole near The Parkway just after 1 p.m. Continue reading
Next Ontario election should be held on school holiday or weekend: chief electoral officer
Ontario’s chief electoral officer says the province should hold its next election on a weekend or holiday to provide easier access to polling stations at schools and keep children safe. Continue reading
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Flooding forces evacuation of homes in City of Kawartha Lakes
Homes along the Burnt River were evacuated on the weekend due to flooding. Continue reading
Wind turbine heavily damaged in City of Kawartha Lakes
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A wind turbine on Wild Turkey Road was found damaged near Pontypool in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Continue reading
High water levels pose flood risk in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes
By Dan Nyznik Videographer
The Otonabee River at Peterborough’s Lock 19 has experienced rising water levels, with high water covering the Scotts Mills dam and its nearby jetties. Continue reading
Grassy Narrows worries about Liberals’ promise to help with mercury contamination
The chief of a First Nation in northwestern Ontario long-plagued by the debilitating impacts of mercury contamination says he is worried about the fate of a federally promised treatment facility. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Sunday, April 21, 2019
OSHAWA, Ont. – The Ottawa 67’s are just a win away from the Ontario Hockey League final. Continue reading
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