Madoc high school students claim principal ‘threatened’ detention over sex-ed curriculum protest
Accused shooter in Peterborough Home Depot parking lot may soon have a lawyer
OPP seize handgun, cocaine, fentanyl in Cobourg
GTA anglers fined, suspended for fishing in Lock 19 sanctuary in Peterborough
Peterborough police adding 2 new dogs to canine unit
Accused killer Thomas Chan says he thought his father was ‘the devil’
OPP warn of pickpocketing scam in City of Kawartha Lakes
Norwood to lose mobile blood donor clinic
Ontario researchers use 3D-printing technology to replace part of dog’s skull
“Our hope is this is something that could be more widely available on a broad scale,” Oblak said. “It went very well.” Continue reading
Rowdy Tellez hits two-run blast as Toronto Blue Jays down Tampa Bay Rays 5-2
Rookie pitcher Thomas Pannone threw 108 pitches thrown over 6 2/3 innings, helping the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night. Continue reading
Tiger Woods on the verge of capping comeback with Tour Championship win
Tiger Woods has gone from not knowing if he would ever play golf again to the verge of winning. Continue reading
Dog rescued from tornado rubble in Ottawa neighbourhood of Dunrobin
A freelance journalist says a group of people rescued a dog who was trapped under the rubble in an Ottawa neighbourhood ravaged by a tornado. Continue reading
Ford Fest expected to bring in thousands with Doug Ford as premier
Event organizers say the annual barbecue is expected to be bigger than ever with Doug Ford as premier. Continue reading
U.S. lawmakers look to regulate airline seat size with new legislation
The regulation of seat width and legroom is part of a five-year extension of federal aviation programs announced early Saturday by Republican and Democratic leaders of the House and Senate committees that oversee the nation’s air travel. Continue reading
Stay safe: What you need to know in the aftermath of the Ottawa-Gatineau tornado
Avoid travelling by car, use flashlights instead of candles, and stay away from downed power lines. Continue reading
In photos: Ottawa-area tornado leaves broken power lines, levelled homes, fallen trees in its wake
The tornado hit on Friday evening, demolishing homes in the town of Dunrobin to the north west of the city before crossing over to the town of Gatineau, which lies directly to the north of Ottawa in the province of Quebec. Continue reading
Kavanaugh accuser commits to testifying before senate committee this Thursday
Ford committed to an “open” hearing after negotiators convened a call on Sunday, her attorneys said in a statement. Continue reading
From the ‘Regina Cyclone’ to the ‘1974 Super Outbreak’: 10 of Canada’s most notable tornadoes
A tornado carved a destructive path through the Ottawa-Gatineau area on Friday, tearing roofs off of homes, overturning cars and felling power lines. Continue reading
Carbon pricing will cost Canadians money — it might also give them back plenty more: report
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“At almost all income levels and for almost all family types, families and households would receive more money back in carbon dividends than they would pay out in carbon taxes or indirect costs.” Continue reading
Tkachuk scores first pre-season goal as Ottawa Senators lose to Canadiens
The Habs took home the win 3-2 after rallying in the third period. Continue reading
Thousands without power, several injured after tornado rips through Ottawa-Gatineau region
The twister left several people injured, including a handful in critical condition. Many others have been left without homes. Continue reading
Two-way race for mayor’s seat in Township of Cavan Monaghan
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Scott McFadden and Jim Chaplin are on the ballot for mayor of the Township of Cavan Monaghan. Continue reading
Donald Trump to push ‘America First’ agenda at UN General Assembly speech
President Donald Trump is poised to redouble his commitment to “America First” on the most global of stages this week. Continue reading
Nearly $18 million worth of cocaine found in shipment of bananas
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice made the discovery when lifting one of the containers of the bananas and noticing it felt off. Continue reading
Asked about migrant surge, Bill Blair says ‘overwhelming majority of those people have left’
Border Security Minister Bill Blair says most of the people who arrived in a surge of migrants last year have left. Continue reading
Raccoon climbs 9 storeys, makes daredevil plunge from side of New Jersey highrise
Video posted to social media shows the masked animal scaling a building on the Ocean City Boardwalk in New Jersey on Friday. Continue reading
We need to talk about dense breasts: Why governments are taking notice
Detecting cancer in a dense breast with a mammogram is “kind of like seeing a snowball in it in a snowstorm.” Continue reading
Six siblings tell Arizona voters not to vote for their Republican brother
Six siblings of U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar have urged voters to cast their ballots against the Arizona Republican in November in an unusual political ad sponsored by the rival candidate. Continue reading
Ontario researchers use 3D-printing technology to replace part of dog’s skull
“Our hope is this is something that could be more widely available on a broad scale,” Oblak said. “It went very well.” Continue reading
Rowdy Tellez hits two-run blast as Toronto Blue Jays down Tampa Bay Rays 5-2
Rookie pitcher Thomas Pannone threw 108 pitches thrown over 6 2/3 innings, helping the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night. Continue reading
Dog rescued from tornado rubble in Ottawa neighbourhood of Dunrobin
A freelance journalist says a group of people rescued a dog who was trapped under the rubble in an Ottawa neighbourhood ravaged by a tornado. Continue reading
Ford Fest expected to bring in thousands with Doug Ford as premier
Event organizers say the annual barbecue is expected to be bigger than ever with Doug Ford as premier. Continue reading
Stay safe: What you need to know in the aftermath of the Ottawa-Gatineau tornado
Avoid travelling by car, use flashlights instead of candles, and stay away from downed power lines. Continue reading
In photos: Ottawa-area tornado leaves broken power lines, levelled homes, fallen trees in its wake
The tornado hit on Friday evening, demolishing homes in the town of Dunrobin to the north west of the city before crossing over to the town of Gatineau, which lies directly to the north of Ottawa in the province of Quebec. Continue reading
From the ‘Regina Cyclone’ to the ‘1974 Super Outbreak’: 10 of Canada’s most notable tornadoes
A tornado carved a destructive path through the Ottawa-Gatineau area on Friday, tearing roofs off of homes, overturning cars and felling power lines. Continue reading
Carbon pricing will cost Canadians money — it might also give them back plenty more: report
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“At almost all income levels and for almost all family types, families and households would receive more money back in carbon dividends than they would pay out in carbon taxes or indirect costs.” Continue reading
Thousands without power, several injured after tornado rips through Ottawa-Gatineau region
The twister left several people injured, including a handful in critical condition. Many others have been left without homes. Continue reading
Two-way race for mayor’s seat in Township of Cavan Monaghan
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Scott McFadden and Jim Chaplin are on the ballot for mayor of the Township of Cavan Monaghan. Continue reading
‘Smiling as he was shooting’: New documents reveal eyewitness accounts of Danforth shooter
Nearly two months after the Danforth shooting, eyewitness accounts reveal new details about the night of the tragedy and have been made public for the first time. Continue reading
Madoc high school students claim principal ‘threatened’ detention over sex-ed curriculum protest
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A group of students in Madoc, Ont. held a protest of the province’s stance on the sex-ed curriculum. Continue reading
Environment Canada issues severe weather warning for eastern Ontario
According to Environment Canada, conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms across the region which have the possibly to produce tornadoes. Continue reading
Possible Canada Post strike could impact municipalities that rely on mail-in ballots
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
The City of Peterborough says it’s making arrangements to minimize the possible impact a strike could have. Continue reading
OPP seize handgun, cocaine, fentanyl in Cobourg
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A Cobourg woman and Scarborough man face weapon and drug charges. Continue reading
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Ontario students walk out of class to protest province’s repeal of sex-ed curriculum
The walkout is also in opposition to the cancellation of curriculum-writing sessions designed to fulfil findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Continue reading
Peterborough Petes blank Kingston Frontenacs 4-0 in home opener
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Hunter Jones earned the shutout as the Peterborough Petes defeated the visiting Kingston Frontenacs 4-0. Continue reading
100 Women Peterborough group raises $11K in an hour for homeless shelters
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
100 Women Peterborough aims to donate to four non-profit organizations throughout the year. Continue reading
Peterborough man charged with assault after Aylmer Street North dispute
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The alleged assault happened at a multi-unit residence on Aylmer Street North. Continue reading
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Ontario faces $15B deficit, challenging past government’s budget numbers: finance minister
Fedeli says that with the commission’s findings factored in, the province’s public account shows a $3.7 billion deficit in 2017-18. Continue reading
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Ontario students rally to send message to Doug Ford government over sex-ed curriculum
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
Thousands of students have mobilized over social media to stage a protest against the Doug Ford government’s decision to revert back to the 1998 sex-ed curriculum. Continue reading
GTA anglers fined, suspended for fishing in Lock 19 sanctuary in Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
One of the anglers was previously convicted of the same offence at Lock 19 two years ago. Continue reading
Toronto Danforth shooter arrested and released two days before mass shooting: police docs
Newly released police documents related to the investigation into the deadly Danforth shooting reveal new details. Continue reading
Accused shooter in Peterborough Home Depot parking lot may soon have a lawyer
Terrence Finn is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife Sandra Finn. Continue reading
Ontario PCs introduce legislation to scrap Green Energy Act
Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government will introduce legislation Thursday to scrap the province’s Green Energy Act passed under the previous Liberal government. Continue reading
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