New stats on homelessness in Peterborough city, county reveal a few surprises
Peterborough businesses go to bat for special needs baseball team after theft of equipment
Fleming College appoints Peterborough’s Maureen Adamson as first woman, alumnus as president
From vinyl to fashion, new Peterborough businesses are embracing the past
Cobourg man accused of impersonating a police officer
Bicycle-friendly Peterborough may be impacted by the cancellation of Ontario’s cap and trade program
‘Hindsight is 20/20:’ Minden Daycare operator apologizes to families left in lurch
Toronto-based Syrian children’s choir turns down festival over fears of crossing U.S. border
Fei Tang, general manager of the Nai Kids Choir, says a chorus of about 60 Canadian newcomers between the ages five and 15 declined an invitation to perform at the Serenade! Choral Festival in Washington, D.C., next week. Continue reading
Witness in Oakville, Ont. pharmacy theft overpowers suspect: police
It’s alleged the armed man went into an Oakville, Ont., pharmacy at about 11 a.m. on Friday, ordered several people to turn over their cellphones and then jumped the counter. Continue reading
Trump administration looks to expand use of family detention for immigrants
The Trump administration is calling for the expanded use of family detention for immigrant parents and children who are stopped along the U.S.-Mexico border, Continue reading
Over 1000 people show up to job fair in Port Hope for film ‘Largo’
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
Marc Rubin traveled 10 hours to Port Hope for a chance at fame. He was applying at a job fair in Port Hope looking for extras to take part in the film “Largo.” Continue reading
Peterborough city council deals with shelter budget over-run
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
Peterborough City Council will be asked what to do as the Brock Mission project is over budget. Continue reading
Drug traffickers are using World Cup merchandise to smuggle cocaine
Some South American drug traffickers appear to be trying to take advantage of FIFA World Cup fervour to smuggle cocaine in soccer merchandise. Continue reading
Health unit urges dental patients to get tested after child revealed to have hepatitis C
A child has tested positive for Hepatitis C after receiving treatment at an Orillia dental office, the health unit says. Continue reading
Feds launch search for new CEO of NCC, appoint charity executive to board of directors
The federal government announced it’s now accepting applications in its search to find the new chief executive officer of the National Capital Commission. Continue reading
Ugly canines gear up for annual ‘World’s Ugliest Dog’ contest
Dogs with hairless bodies and lolling tongues will flaunt their imperfections as they compete to win the 2018 World’s Ugliest Dog contest in the San Francisco Bay Area. Continue reading
With the clock ticking, we have many questions, few answers on Ontario’s marijuana plan
As legalization nears, answers to very basic questions about Ontario’s plan to sell legal marijuana aren’t forthcoming. Continue reading
Ontario doctors to return to bargaining table after incoming Tory government reaches out
Ontario’s doctors have been without a physician services agreement for four years. Continue reading
Women in Saudi Arabia can finally drive
Saudi women are in the driver’s seat for the first time in their country. Continue reading
Canadian AIDS Society lives to see another year, launching national ‘HIV testing day’
Donations from private donors will help the organization stay afloat for another year, re-hire full-time staff and complete a cannabis research project. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Canada already seeing effects of Trump’s immigration clampdown
By John O’Dowd Executive Producer
Uncertainty surrounding Trump’s immigration orders could trigger a flood of immigrants into Canada, expert says. Continue reading
African-Americans said migrant detention centres ‘better than some of the projects’: Fox News analyst
Rachel Campos-Duffy defended her comments, which she later said were based on a conversation with one African-American man. Continue reading
The world is running out of sand — there’s even a violent black market for it
Sand, that seemingly abundant resource, is becoming a rare commodity. It’s extracted more than oil and gold as we use it to make concrete, asphalt and glass. Continue reading
A French teen went jogging on a White Rock beach and ran right out of Canada
And into a two-week detention in the U.S. Continue reading
Virginia restaurant owner refuses to serve White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders
A Virginia restaurant owner refused to serve White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders and her party. Continue reading
Canadians urged to watch out for invasive hogweed plant that burns, blinds
The invasive plant’s clear, toxic sap can cause rashes, blistering, burns and even blindness if it touches the body and is then exposed to the sun. Continue reading
Victim’s family says notorious killer Robert ‘Willy’ Pickton moved to Quebec
The family of one of Pickton’s victims says they’ve learned he was moved to a Quebec prison. Continue reading
Toronto-based Syrian children’s choir turns down festival over fears of crossing U.S. border
Fei Tang, general manager of the Nai Kids Choir, says a chorus of about 60 Canadian newcomers between the ages five and 15 declined an invitation to perform at the Serenade! Choral Festival in Washington, D.C., next week. Continue reading
Witness in Oakville, Ont. pharmacy theft overpowers suspect: police
It’s alleged the armed man went into an Oakville, Ont., pharmacy at about 11 a.m. on Friday, ordered several people to turn over their cellphones and then jumped the counter. Continue reading
Over 1000 people show up to job fair in Port Hope for film ‘Largo’
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
Marc Rubin traveled 10 hours to Port Hope for a chance at fame. He was applying at a job fair in Port Hope looking for extras to take part in the film “Largo.” Continue reading
Peterborough city council deals with shelter budget over-run
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
Peterborough City Council will be asked what to do as the Brock Mission project is over budget. Continue reading
Health unit urges dental patients to get tested after child revealed to have hepatitis C
A child has tested positive for Hepatitis C after receiving treatment at an Orillia dental office, the health unit says. Continue reading
Feds launch search for new CEO of NCC, appoint charity executive to board of directors
The federal government announced it’s now accepting applications in its search to find the new chief executive officer of the National Capital Commission. Continue reading
With the clock ticking, we have many questions, few answers on Ontario’s marijuana plan
As legalization nears, answers to very basic questions about Ontario’s plan to sell legal marijuana aren’t forthcoming. Continue reading
Fleming College appoints Peterborough’s Maureen Adamson as first woman, alumnus as president
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Peterborough native Maureen Adamson has been appointed the new president of Fleming College. She’s the first woman, alumna and city resident to assume the role. Continue reading
Car slams into house in Campbellford
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Queen Street in Campbellford was closed after a vehicle left the road and struck a house. Continue reading
Ontario doctors to return to bargaining table after incoming Tory government reaches out
Ontario’s doctors have been without a physician services agreement for four years. Continue reading
Canadian AIDS Society lives to see another year, launching national ‘HIV testing day’
Donations from private donors will help the organization stay afloat for another year, re-hire full-time staff and complete a cannabis research project. Continue reading
Cobourg man accused of impersonating a police officer
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Cobourg man allegedly identified himself as a police officer. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Canada already seeing effects of Trump’s immigration clampdown
By John O’Dowd Executive Producer
Uncertainty surrounding Trump’s immigration orders could trigger a flood of immigrants into Canada, expert says. Continue reading
From vinyl to fashion, new Peterborough businesses are embracing the past
By Caley Bedore Weather Specialist, CHEX News at 6 & 11
“You see existing companies come out with new brands and new products that are designed in a way to make them feel like they are from another era. It is very nostalgic.” Continue reading
Peterborough businesses go to bat for special needs baseball team after theft of equipment
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
The president of the Peterborough Challenger special needs baseball team is speakomg out after equipment from the junior team was stolen at Turner Park. Continue reading
New stats on homelessness in Peterborough city, county reveal a few surprises
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
The main causes of homelessness in Peterborough include family breakups and the high costs of accommodation. Continue reading
Bring your scrap for cash and donate to the Global Angel Charity
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
Nurse Scrap Yard in Peterborough is crushing for a cause. Bring your scrap for cash, and donate it to Global Angel Charitable Organization. Continue reading
Senators GM admits Hoffman traded due to harassment allegations from Karlssons
Ottawa general manager Pierre Dorion says the Senators had to trade forward Mike Hoffman because the team’s dressing room was “broken.” Continue reading
Elizabeth Wettlaufer public inquiry pits nurses’ union against Caressant Care
The long-term care home in Woodstock that fired serial killer Elizabeth Wettlaufer says if she wasn’t in a union, she would have been fired earlier. Continue reading
Bicycle-friendly Peterborough may be impacted by the cancellation of Ontario’s cap and trade program
By Dan Nyznik Videographer
Last year Peterborough received $840,000 for cycling infrastructure. Continue reading
Lindsay man charged in suspected stolen vehicle pursuit in Kawartha Lakes
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
City of Kawartha Lakes police say the man fled in a stolen vehicle on June 2. Continue reading
Road trip Ontario: Exploring the Guelph region
In the first of a multi-part online series that examines Ontario communities to visit for the day, the weekend, or longer, Global News went to the city of Guelph. Continue reading
Doug Ford wants consultations on marijuana sales in Ontario
Doug Ford says the Liquor Control Board of Ontario already has infrastructure in place that would allow it to sell marijuana once it becomes legal this fall. Continue reading
New app hopes to revitalize, teach Indigenous languages
The app is the first step in a plan to attempt to save languages that are on the brink of disappearing. Continue reading
2 men charged after fentanyl, cocaine, other drugs seized from Peterborough residence
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police seized cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and other drugs from a Braidwood Avenue home in Peterborough on Wednesday. Continue reading
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