‘Significant snowfall’ expected for Peterborough area this weekend: Environment Canada
The region can expect 15 to 25 centimetres of snowfall on Saturday and Sunday. Continue reading
Lindsay father-to-be remembered for kind heart and big personality
Ontario government proposes full return of annual spring black bear hunt
City run child care programs in Peterborough to stay open through 2020
Cobourg mayor addresses Weston closure during federal minister visit
3 arrested after stolen property found during traffic stop in Norwood area: OPP
Peterborough man charged with dangerous driving on Highway 115: police
OHL Roundup: Friday, January 17, 2020
KITCHENER, Ont. – Greg Meireles, Riley Damiani and Declan McDonnell had two goals apiece as the Kitchener Rangers downed the North Bay Battalion 9-2 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
Lindsay, Ont., father-to-be remembered for kind heart and big personality
By Katrina Squazzin Videographer
Family and friends of Wade Hartin say they are still searching for answers after he was killed while working at a ski resort near Uxbridge. Continue reading
Meng Wanzhou’s lawyers argue her actions are not crimes under Canadian law
The defense comes before Monday’s scheduled extradition hearing for Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou. Continue reading
Métis nations from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario want direct negotiations with feds
Three provincial Métis nations are asking the federal government to negotiate directly with them on issues of self-government and not through their national representative body. Continue reading
Man who raped sleeping woman has sentence reduced by Ontario Appeal Court over planning issue
In its unanimous decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal rejected a bid by Saied Ghadghoni to overturn his conviction but said his 30-month sentence was too harsh. Continue reading
Crosby scores in OT, Penguins beat Red Wings 2-1
Sidney Crosby scored a power-play goal 1:33 into overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins over the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 Friday night. Continue reading
Lipstick to learning: How Indigenous women are using businesses to end violence
Jenn Harper is one of a rising number of Indigenous women in Canada setting up businesses that aim to have a positive social impact. Continue reading
Around the OHL: To trade or not to trade?
The latest episode of ‘Around the OHL’ talks about some of the biggest deals at this year’s deadline, which teams did what and how the league looks now that the rosters are set. Continue reading
Canada to screen central China travelers for virus at 3 airports
The Public Health Agency of Canada says measures will include messaging on arrivals screens at the Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver international airports reminding travellers from Wuhan to inform a border service officer if they are experiencing flu-like symptoms. Continue reading
Ontario’s 4 teachers’ unions are engaged in job actions. Here’s what they’re fighting for
The unions have been bargaining new collective agreements since the beginning of September. Continue reading
Arrests made in dealership vehicle thefts and arson at Cobourg towing impound: police
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police were investigating the thefts of vehicles from a Cobourg dealership and arson at a towing impound in October. Continue reading
Neo-Nazi group linked to Virginia rally is as dangerous as ISIS: former FBI agent
Twenty-seven year FBI veteran Jack Cloonan says that The Base and international terrorist groups share similar goals, such as the destruction of U.S. government. Continue reading
How to get government child care funding during Ontario teachers strike
On Wednesday, the province announced it will pay parents whose children are affected by striking teachers. Continue reading
Tools totalling $10,000 reported stolen from Brighton business: Northumberland OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say the theft from Vanderlaan Building Products on Loyalist Drive in the Town of Brighton occurred on Wednesday around 3 a.m Continue reading
‘Show some respect’: Horgan ruffles feathers with LNG plant visit that skips Indigenous leaders
Premier John Horgan is in Kitimat touring the LNG Canada project. Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs say he should have made time to meet them while in northern B.C. Continue reading
‘This is nuts’: Newfoundland’s snowstorm in photos
The City of St. John’s declared a state of emergency at 11 a.m. Friday. Continue reading
Passenger with PTSD stranded in Toronto after service dog banned from Air Transat flight
By Jamie Mauracher Digital Broadcast Journalist
“I am young and I understand I don’t have a visible disability but (Oscar) does have a purpose. He isn’t there just for fun.” Continue reading
State of emergency declared in St. John’s as ‘unprecedented’ blizzard hammers N.L.
Environment Canada has issued blizzard and wind warnings for much of the island. Continue reading
Iran plane crash: Families of Canadian victims to receive $25,000, Trudeau says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated that he still expects Iran to compensate the victims’ families as well. Continue reading
9th grader expelled over birthday photo with rainbow cake, T-shirt, mother says
“You know, we teach our kids what would Jesus do,” the teen’s mother said. “What would he do here?” Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Friday, January 17, 2020
KITCHENER, Ont. – Greg Meireles, Riley Damiani and Declan McDonnell had two goals apiece as the Kitchener Rangers downed the North Bay Battalion 9-2 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
Crown calls parking lot shooting at Peterborough Home Depot ‘a public execution’
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Terrance Finn is accused of first-degree murder in the shooting death of his wife Sandra in August 2018. Continue reading
Lindsay, Ont., father-to-be remembered for kind heart and big personality
By Katrina Squazzin Videographer
Family and friends of Wade Hartin say they are still searching for answers after he was killed while working at a ski resort near Uxbridge. Continue reading
Métis nations from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario want direct negotiations with feds
Three provincial Métis nations are asking the federal government to negotiate directly with them on issues of self-government and not through their national representative body. Continue reading
‘Significant snowfall’ expected for Peterborough area this weekend: Environment Canada
The region can expect 15 to 25 centimetres of snowfall on Saturday and Sunday. Continue reading
Man who raped sleeping woman has sentence reduced by Ontario Appeal Court over planning issue
In its unanimous decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal rejected a bid by Saied Ghadghoni to overturn his conviction but said his 30-month sentence was too harsh. Continue reading
Ontario government proposes full return of annual spring black bear hunt
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Almost 21 years to the day since the spring bear hunt was cancelled, the Government of Ontario is proposing to bring it back. Continue reading
Peterborough man charged with dangerous driving on Highway 115: police
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police allege the man was driving at speeds between 160 km/h to 200 km/h along Highway 115. Continue reading
3 arrested after stolen property found during traffic stop in Norwood area: OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Peterborough County OPP have since charged the three suspects with several offences, including possession of stolen property. Continue reading
Lipstick to learning: How Indigenous women are using businesses to end violence
Jenn Harper is one of a rising number of Indigenous women in Canada setting up businesses that aim to have a positive social impact. Continue reading
Around the OHL: To trade or not to trade?
The latest episode of ‘Around the OHL’ talks about some of the biggest deals at this year’s deadline, which teams did what and how the league looks now that the rosters are set. Continue reading
Ontario’s 4 teachers’ unions are engaged in job actions. Here’s what they’re fighting for
The unions have been bargaining new collective agreements since the beginning of September. Continue reading
Arrests made in dealership vehicle thefts and arson at Cobourg towing impound: police
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police were investigating the thefts of vehicles from a Cobourg dealership and arson at a towing impound in October. Continue reading
How to get government child care funding during Ontario teachers strike
On Wednesday, the province announced it will pay parents whose children are affected by striking teachers. Continue reading
Tools totalling $10,000 reported stolen from Brighton business: Northumberland OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say the theft from Vanderlaan Building Products on Loyalist Drive in the Town of Brighton occurred on Wednesday around 3 a.m Continue reading
Where are Ontario teachers striking next?
Three separate teaching unions in Ontario could hold one-day strikes next week. Continue reading
Ex-PC MPP Amanda Simard joining Ontario Liberal Party
Amanda Simard, who represents the eastern Ontario riding of Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, left the Ontario PC caucus in November 2018 Continue reading
Ontario government sending more firefighters to Australia to help battle wildfires
Australia is facing one of the worst bush fire seasons in recent memory and there are a couple of months of summer still to come. Continue reading
Peterborough County OPP seek 2 suspects after alleged road rage incident in Trent Lakes
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP say a white Ford pickup truck blocked the roadway and that one of the occupants allegedly assaulted a driver on Lakehurst Road on Jan. 7. Continue reading
Peterborough man charged with possessing child pornography: police
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Peterborough police seized electronic devices from a downtown residence on Thursday. Continue reading
Ford criticizes heads of teachers’ unions, says he won’t give into salary demands
Ford made the comments at Queen’s Park today as all four unions are engaged in various job actions, including rotating strikes and work-to-rule campaigns. Continue reading
Oshawa driver charged with fleeing from officer along Hwy. 7 east of Peterborough: OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Peterborough County OPP say a vehicle failed to stop at a red light on Highway 7 east of Peterborough and then fled from police. Continue reading
Cobourg police issue warning after seizing Xanax pills tainted with potent flualprazolam
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Health Canada confirmed the presence of the psychoactive drug in Xanax pills that were recently seized during a police investigation. Continue reading
Ontario creating scholarships to honour of victims of Iran plane crash
Premier Doug Ford says in a statement that a new government fund will disperse $10,000 scholarships in memory of each of the 57 Canadian victims of the Ukraine International Airlines crash. Continue reading
Teachers in Ontario’s French system start work-to-rule campaign Thursday
The move means all the major unions representing the province’s teachers are now taking part in some form of labour action. Continue reading
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