2 injured after SUV slams into hydro pole in Cobourg: police
Alice Cooper announces North American tour including show in Peterborough
Peterborough police charge man with credit card theft, fraud
2019 Federal Election: final push in Peterborough-Kawartha
Toronto man wanted on immigration warrant arrested during vehicle stop in Peterborough
Cobourg police seek suspect in reported weekend sexual assault
Ontario elementary teachers’ union say bargaining talks with province have stalled
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario says bargaining with the Progressive Conservative government has reached a virtual standstill. Continue reading
Quinte West OPP constable charged in two-vehicle collision
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP responded to a collision on Front Street involving a cruiser and a civilian vehicle. Continue reading
Man on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ says he’s ‘trapped in a loveless marriage’
Most contestants on “Wheel of Fortune” gush about their lovely home life. But not Blair Davis. Continue reading
GM, U.S. auto workers’ union reach tentative deal that may end strike
The deal, which the union says offers “major gains” for workers, was hammered out after months of bargaining. Continue reading
Bobcaygeon resident charged with assault, uttering threats involving neighbour: OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP responded to a reported neighbour dispute at a Need Street apartment in Bobcaygeon. Continue reading
Trudeau urged by lawyers to grant ‘Snowden refugees’ asylum in Canada
The group offered shelter and other help for a few weeks to Snowden in 2013, who is wanted in the United States for leaking classified documents from the National Security Agency that exposed the scope of massive American government surveillance operations. Continue reading
Ontario government funding to expand Post Foods Canada plants in Cobourg, Niagara Falls
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The province says the funding will help create 47 new jobs at plants in Cobourg and Niagara Falls. Continue reading
Premier Doug Ford to make announcement in Kenora, Ont.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is expected to make an announcement related to infrastructure today a local electrical firm in Kenora, Ont. Continue reading
DNA test leads woman to reunite with child she thought died 30 years ago
For nearly 30 years, Tina Bejarano had celebrated the birthday of a child she thought was dead, but a DNA test recently revealed that was not the case. Continue reading
‘Do the right thing’: Eugene Levy calls on Ford government to reverse autism funding changes
“These families, for them to be going day after day after day without the treatment these kids need is really just heartbreaking,” Levy said. Continue reading
Ontario Cannabis Store considers private sector involvement in distribution
The agency’s CEO says the province’s online and wholesale distributor will consult with federally licensed producers and retail store owners on the possible change. Continue reading
Vietnam bans ‘Abominable’ movie over South China Sea map
The Chinese-American-made film depicts a map that supports China’s long-disputed claims that they own a specific portion of the South China Sea. Continue reading
Premier Doug Ford to hold 1st press conference in nearly a month Wednesday
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
The premier will be in Kenora, Ont., nearly 1,900 km from Queen’s Park for an announcement at Bowman Electric with Energy Minister Greg Rickford. Continue reading
Man arrested after allegedly failing to pay for taxi fares, meal in Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The accused has been charged with four counts of transportation fraud, one count of food and lodging fraud and failure to comply with a recognizance. Continue reading
Austin McBroom of YouTube’s ACE Family denies rape allegation
“If you have not heard, I have recently been a victim of extortion, defamation and slander,” Austin McBroom wrote on Twitter. Continue reading
‘Let me out!’: Dead man pranks funeral-goers with prerecorded message
Shay Bradley, 62, had the last laugh when a prerecorded message in which he complains about his coffin played at his funeral. Continue reading
Former Calgary resident detained in Syria says ISIS asked him to conduct attacks in North America
Safraz Ali says he refused to conduct attacks for ISIS and was arrested as a result. Continue reading
Tories viewed as most likely to keep promises, but voters remain cynical: Ipsos poll
But a majority of those surveyed (76 per cent) indicated that no matter who becomes prime minister, they will wind up breaking their campaign pledges. Continue reading
Man burying dead daughter discovers newborn baby buried alive
While digging the grave, the man heard a baby crying from inside an earthen pot. Continue reading
Kanye West says Kim Kardashian’s ‘sexy’ photos hurt his soul
“You are my wife and it affects me when pictures are too sexy,” Kanye West told his wife. Continue reading
Ontario elementary teachers’ union say bargaining talks with province have stalled
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario says bargaining with the Progressive Conservative government has reached a virtual standstill. Continue reading
Quinte West OPP constable charged in two-vehicle collision
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP responded to a collision on Front Street involving a cruiser and a civilian vehicle. Continue reading
GM, U.S. auto workers’ union reach tentative deal that may end strike
The deal, which the union says offers “major gains” for workers, was hammered out after months of bargaining. Continue reading
2 injured after SUV slams into hydro pole in Cobourg: police
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Emergency crews responded to the single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Danforth and Nagle roads around 10 a.m. Wednesday. Continue reading
Bobcaygeon resident charged with assault, uttering threats involving neighbour: OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP responded to a reported neighbour dispute at a Need Street apartment in Bobcaygeon. Continue reading
Peterborough police charge man with credit card theft, fraud
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police allege a credit card was stolen from its owner and used at a Hunter Street business in September. Continue reading
Alice Cooper announces North American tour with 7 Canadian dates
This spring, the ‘School’s Out’ rocker brings his Ol’ Black Eyes Is Back tour to Canada with Lita Ford. Continue reading
Ontario government funding to expand Post Foods Canada plants in Cobourg, Niagara Falls
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The province says the funding will help create 47 new jobs at plants in Cobourg and Niagara Falls. Continue reading
Premier Doug Ford to make announcement in Kenora, Ont.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is expected to make an announcement related to infrastructure today a local electrical firm in Kenora, Ont. Continue reading
‘Do the right thing’: Eugene Levy calls on Ford government to reverse autism funding changes
“These families, for them to be going day after day after day without the treatment these kids need is really just heartbreaking,” Levy said. Continue reading
Ontario Cannabis Store considers private sector involvement in distribution
The agency’s CEO says the province’s online and wholesale distributor will consult with federally licensed producers and retail store owners on the possible change. Continue reading
Premier Doug Ford to hold 1st press conference in nearly a month Wednesday
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
The premier will be in Kenora, Ont., nearly 1,900 km from Queen’s Park for an announcement at Bowman Electric with Energy Minister Greg Rickford. Continue reading
Cobourg police seek suspect in reported weekend sexual assault
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say a woman was walking in the Sutherland Drive area when she was approached by an unknown man at around 5 a.m. Sunday. Continue reading
Man arrested after allegedly failing to pay for taxi fares, meal in Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The accused has been charged with four counts of transportation fraud, one count of food and lodging fraud and failure to comply with a recognizance. Continue reading
Hastings—Lennox and Addington candidates talk rural infrastructure issues, ‘star power’ in riding
The candidates in Hastings—Lennox and Addington agree on the need to fund rural infrastructure but have mixed reactions to recent visits from high-profile Liberal Party members. Continue reading
Ontario high school teachers to hold strike vote
The union recently took the rare step of releasing all of its bargaining proposals in a bid to have “transparent” negotiations with the government. Continue reading
Toronto man wanted on immigration warrant arrested during vehicle stop in Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say the driver of a vehicle stopped after an alleged traffic violation was unable to provide any valid identification and refused to provide his name. Continue reading
Around The OHL: Petes head coach Rob Wilson and AOHL’s Victor Findlay
Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs are back with another episode of Around the OHL. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Monday, October 14, 2019
Kevin Bahl scored 2:22 into overtime to lift the Ottawa 67’s to an 8-7 victory over the Kingston Frontenacs on Monday in the Ontario Hockey League. Continue reading
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Ontario woman given second chance at life after local organ donor comes forward
By Morganne Campbell Digital Video Journalist
“I know that every single time I wake up now I’m better and I’m getting closer to being me again.” Continue reading
Toronto-based group aims to boost Muslim-Canadian participation in federal election
By Albert Delitala Digital Video Journalist
A cross-country effort is encouraging Muslim-Canadians to vote in the current federal election. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Sunday, October 13, 2019
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – David Levin scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period as the Sudbury Wolves completed a rally from two goals down to defeat the Mississauga Steelheads 4-2 on Sunday in the Ontario Hockey League. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Saturday, October 12, 2019
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – Luke Moncada, Mason Primeau and Mitchell Russell had two goals apiece as the North Bay Battalion routed the Niagara IceDogs 8-2 on Saturday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
Scheer defends Conservative Chinese Facebook ads saying Trudeau will legalize hard drugs
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer did not have an answer for why the Facebook advertisements were only published in Chinese languages. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Friday, October 11, 2019
LONDON, Ont. – Barret Kirwin scored his second goal of the night 58 seconds into overtime as the Owen Sound Attack defeated the London Knights 5-4 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
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