10 arrested in drug-trafficking probe in City of Kawartha Lakes
Peterborough boy, 10, educates classmates at R.F. Downey on Down syndrome
Port Hope police investigating discovery of man’s body in apartment building
Slew of impaired driving charges laid in Peterborough area over past week
Rally against racism in Peterborough at Confederation Park draws dozens
Pedestrian struck by pickup truck on Lansdowne Street in Peterborough
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Elliott announces 1,157 new long-term care beds at facilities across Ontario
But Christine Elliott says it will likely take one to two years for them to become available. Continue reading
Peterborough teen charged with assault downtown
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police allege the teen assaulted a female victim and damaged her cellphone. Continue reading
WestJet will stick with Boeing 737 MAX 8 as first airline looks to cancel order
The Calgary-based airline says it won’t follow the lead of Indonesia’s flag carrier, which cancelled its multibillion-dollar order for 49 Max 8 jets, citing a loss of confidence after two deadly crashes in the past six months. Continue reading
Peterborough Innovation Cluster launches new makerspace to help watertech startups
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
The City of Peterborough sees cleantech and watertech industries as a promising new field in economic development. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Thursday, March 21, 2019
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Stephen Dhillon stopped all 23 shots he faced as Niagara blanked North Bay Thursday night in Ontario Hockey League playoff action. Continue reading
Police detain black man — who was moving into own Kansas home
Karle Robinson was moving items in the middle of the night in a small Kansas town that is 97 per cent white, census figures show. Continue reading
Smashing start to spring: 79 record highs broken across Canada
By Tiffany Lizée Meteorologist
The first day of spring was a record-breaking one for 79 communities across Canada. Continue reading
Metrolinx to shrink Mississauga, Brampton LRT in order to cut costs
The CEO of Ontario’s transit agency revealed a new plan which will eliminate three stops around Square One. Continue reading
Boeing 737 MAX fallout continues as airline seeks to cancel $5B aircraft order
It is the first announcement of a cancellation since Boeing’s new model aircraft were grounded following fatal crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia. Continue reading
Peterborough Petes look to upset Oshawa Generals in OHL playoffs
The two clubs have met 14 times in the post-season, with the Gens winning 10 of those series. Continue reading
Ontario government says it will end Liberal Fair Hydro Plan, match rate increases to inflation
The government has previously said the Liberal plan drove up Ontario’s deficit by $1.8 billion in 2017-2018. Continue reading
ISIS has lost all its territory in Syria, White House says
The U.S. Defense Department said Friday that ISIS no longer holds any territory in Syria, according to the White House. Continue reading
61 staff at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay earned more than $100K in 2018
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Former president and CAO Albert Lauwers earned more than $280,000 in 2018. Continue reading
Ontario government to provide $10M per year for horse racing programs
Finance Minister Vic Fedeli says the funding will support breeding and industry development for Ontario-bred horses and will be administered by Ontario Racing. Continue reading
B.C.-developed robot simulates moms to reduce premature babies’ pain
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Known as “Calmer” the device simulates the feel of skin-to-skin contact, along with a mother’s heartbeat and breathing rate. Continue reading
3 students injured, 2 stabbed, at Brock University’s Village residence
Police said two suspects were seen leaving the campus in a car. As of Friday, no one was arrested in connection with the incident. Continue reading
Janes Pub Style Chicken Nuggets recalled over fears of salmonella contamination
The recall of Janes Pub Style Chicken Nuggets affects 800-gram packages with a best before date of Dec. 15. Continue reading
Man hosts naked mannequin ‘party’ to taunt neighbour who complained about fence height
A man in California decided to throw a “party” with a bunch of naked mannequins in his yard, taunting a neighbour who had called city officials and complained about the height of a fence. Continue reading
‘Us’ movie review: Haunting, creative horror another must-see from Jordan Peele
With scenes that’ll stick with you for days afterwards, ‘Us’ is creepy, suspenseful and a refreshing entry in the horror genre. Continue reading
Priest transported to hospital after stabbing at Saint Joseph’s Oratory
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
A priest from Saint Joseph’s Oratory has been transported to hospital after suffering stab wounds. Continue reading
Elliott announces 1,157 new long-term care beds at facilities across Ontario
But Christine Elliott says it will likely take one to two years for them to become available. Continue reading
Peterborough teen charged with assault downtown
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police allege the teen assaulted a female victim and damaged her cellphone. Continue reading
Peterborough Innovation Cluster launches new makerspace to help watertech startups
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
The City of Peterborough sees cleantech and watertech industries as a promising new field in economic development. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Thursday, March 21, 2019
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Stephen Dhillon stopped all 23 shots he faced as Niagara blanked North Bay Thursday night in Ontario Hockey League playoff action. Continue reading
Smashing start to spring: 79 record highs broken across Canada
By Tiffany Lizée Meteorologist
The first day of spring was a record-breaking one for 79 communities across Canada. Continue reading
Metrolinx to shrink Mississauga, Brampton LRT in order to cut costs
The CEO of Ontario’s transit agency revealed a new plan which will eliminate three stops around Square One. Continue reading
Peterborough boy, 10, educates classmates at R.F. Downey on Down syndrome
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
Matthew Goode says the message he wants to convey is that people with Down syndrome are more like everyone else than they are different. Continue reading
Peterborough Petes look to upset Oshawa Generals in OHL playoffs
The two clubs have met 14 times in the post-season, with the Gens winning 10 of those series. Continue reading
Hydro One forestry worker dies in tree cutting accident north of Haliburton
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A hydro worker was reportedly struck by a falling tree in the Coleman Lake Road area. Continue reading
Ontario government says it will end Liberal Fair Hydro Plan, match rate increases to inflation
The government has previously said the Liberal plan drove up Ontario’s deficit by $1.8 billion in 2017-2018. Continue reading
61 staff at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay earned more than $100K in 2018
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Former president and CAO Albert Lauwers earned more than $280,000 in 2018. Continue reading
Ontario government to provide $10M per year for horse racing programs
Finance Minister Vic Fedeli says the funding will support breeding and industry development for Ontario-bred horses and will be administered by Ontario Racing. Continue reading
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Slew of impaired driving charges laid in Peterborough area over past week
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
In the first three months of 2019, Peterborough County OPP have charged 30 people with impaired driving. Continue reading
Rally against racism in Peterborough at Confederation Park draws dozens
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
Almost 100 people filled Confederation Park on Wednesday evening for a moment of silence for the International Day for the Elimination of Racism. Continue reading
Port Hope police investigating discovery of man’s body in apartment building
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The body of a man was discovered in an apartment building on Wednesday night. Continue reading
Municipalities in Peterborough-Kawartha riding receive one-time provincial funding
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Ridings in Peterborough-Kawartha will receive a share of $3.7-million in one-time funding. Continue reading
10 arrested in drug-trafficking probe in City of Kawartha Lakes
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say they seized cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and a replica handgun. Continue reading
Ontario police watchdog finds unnecessary, illegal strip searches commonplace
The report, which makes 50 recommendations, says police conduct more than 22,000 strip searches a year. Continue reading
Pedestrian struck by pickup truck on Lansdowne Street in Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The collision occurred on Lansdowne Street East near River Road South. Continue reading
OPP lays 1,500 charges during March Break distracted-driving blitz
Officers are reminding drivers that penalties for distracted driving have increased since the start of the year. Continue reading
6 Trent swimmers qualify for Eastern Canadian Championships
“It’s a strong showing for our club,” said Trent Swim Club coach Dan Stratton. Continue reading
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Ontario education minister defends higher class sizes by saying students need more resiliency
Lisa Thompson says larger class sizes will enable more group work and build skills that employers want. Continue reading
Overwhelming support from Ontarians for police enforcement of animal cruelty laws: report
The survey was anonymous and took place online over three weeks in January for Ontario residents 18 and older who provided basic demographic data. Continue reading
Doug Ford didn’t break rules hiring Ron Taverner, integrity commissioner says
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
The integrity commissioner interviewed over 20 witnesses in his investigation, including former Deputy OPP Commissioner Brad Blair, Continue reading
Trent University makes $114,000 donation to United Way Peterborough campaign
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Trent University topped its fundraising goal with a $114,000 donation to the United Way Peterborough and District on Wednesday morning. Continue reading
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