Peterborough-area woman celebrates 100th birthday
Peterborough police lay charges after weapons reportedly spotted during Victoria Day event
Omemee woman walks 160 km over long weekend for heart health research
Inviting Resilience Conference underway at Trent University
Province investing $71M to tackle cellular dead zones across eastern Ontario
Fentanyl, cocaine and $100K in cash seized in Quinte region, say OPP
Vegan Ontario firefighter files human rights complaint over food served while battling B.C. wildfire
Adam Knauff argues he was discriminated against for his sincerely held ethical beliefs, or creed. Continue reading
Beer Stores, union to collect empties across Ontario in fight to end blood cancer
The proceeds collected from the bottle drive will go toward the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. Continue reading
37% in Ipsos poll say immigration is a ‘threat’ to white Canadians — what’s the threat?
Several recent polls show that Canadians themselves are increasingly critical of the country’s immigration policies. Continue reading
How Indigenous midwives help reconnect women with culture and pregnancy care
By Kim Smith Reporter
Accessing an Indigenous midwife in Canada today is nearly impossible, according to Carol Couchie, an Indigenous midwife and co-chair of the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives. Continue reading
Premier Ford offers funding to municipalities, school boards to review budgets
Premier Doug Ford says the province is willing to pay for large municipalities and school boards to review their budgets in an effort to find savings. Continue reading
An exclusive look at the RCMP’s alleged campaign to get rid of Mounties with disabilities
“The hallmarks are the same in every case,” says lawyer Sebastien Anderson, “the end result is the same: people being forced into this medical discharge.” Continue reading
Legendary Toronto radio personality Dave Bookman dead at 58
Dave Bookman, a well-known radio personality known as ‘Bookie’ worked in the broadcast industry for more than three decades. Continue reading
Canadian government aims to boost tourism by 25 per cent before 2025
A new Canadian tourism strategy is meant to help boost international visits to Canada during non-peak seasons. Continue reading
Tellez homers twice as Jays dump Red Sox 10-3
Marcus Stroman has been saddled with little run support in most of his starts this season. Rowdy Tellez made sure that wasn’t the case Tuesday night. Continue reading
‘Give this arrogant little twerp the boot’: OPSEU says Sam Oosterhoff should be kicked out of PC caucus
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas said: “If there was ever an argument to have a mechanism to recall politicians in Ontario, Oosterhoff is a perfect example.” Continue reading
Family Matters podcast: Why all same-sex twins should get genetic testing
Are you a twin? And if so, do you know with confidence whether you are an identical or fraternal twin? Continue reading
Protesters, police clash in Indonesian capital after election
The protesters tried to force their way into the downtown offices of the election supervisory agency late Tuesday and clashes have continued since then. Continue reading
Scarborough residents worry temperature shift could spawn rat resurgence
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
Residents of a Scarborough neighbourhood worry spring temperatures could spawn a rat resurgence. Continue reading
Municipalities grapple with hundreds of millions in Ontario government funding cuts
Ontario’s municipalities say they may be forced to raise taxes or cut services due to provincial government cuts that will likely equal well over half a billion dollars in lost annual funding and foregone revenue. Continue reading
Biden says he would support Congress in enshrining abortion rights into law if necessary
Joe Biden would support Congress enshrining abortion rights into federal law “should it become necessary,” his presidential campaign said Tuesday, following several other Democratic candidates in promising to take that step if elected president. Continue reading
Edward Downey sentenced to life in prison, no parole for 50 years for killing Calgary mother and daughter
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Queen’s Bench Justice Beth Hughes called Downey “callous and remorseless” in passing her sentence on Tuesday. Continue reading
Dominican man dies trying to walk into U.S. from Canada
A Dominican man attempting to walk over the border into the U.S. from Canada died after becoming disorientated in a marshy area of the Quebec woods. Continue reading
‘Game of Thrones’ stars react to fan petition and finale backlash
Lead actors Kit Harington, Isaac Hempstead Wright and Sophie Turner all weighed in on the ‘Game of Thrones’ finale and its widespread negative criticism. Continue reading
Vegan Ontario firefighter files human rights complaint over food served while battling B.C. wildfire
Adam Knauff argues he was discriminated against for his sincerely held ethical beliefs, or creed. Continue reading
Kansas teen, 17, graduating from Harvard 11 days after graduating high school
“I’m relieved to have a little bit of a head start,” said 17-year-old Braxton Moral. Continue reading
Vegan Ontario firefighter files human rights complaint over food served while battling B.C. wildfire
Adam Knauff argues he was discriminated against for his sincerely held ethical beliefs, or creed. Continue reading
Flood warnings cancelled across Peterborough region
Flood warnings issued by the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority last month have been cancelled. Continue reading
Beer Stores, union to collect empties across Ontario in fight to end blood cancer
The proceeds collected from the bottle drive will go toward the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. Continue reading
Omemee woman walks 160 km over long weekend for heart health research
Annie Smith suffers from a rare inflammatory disease called cardiac sarcoidosis. Continue reading
How Indigenous midwives help reconnect women with culture and pregnancy care
By Kim Smith Reporter
Accessing an Indigenous midwife in Canada today is nearly impossible, according to Carol Couchie, an Indigenous midwife and co-chair of the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives. Continue reading
Inviting Resilience Conference underway at Trent University
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Around 200 people have registered for the conference, which features activities and workshops as well as guest speakers with expertise in interpersonal violence. Continue reading
Premier Ford offers funding to municipalities, school boards to review budgets
Premier Doug Ford says the province is willing to pay for large municipalities and school boards to review their budgets in an effort to find savings. Continue reading
Legendary Toronto radio personality Dave Bookman dead at 58
Dave Bookman, a well-known radio personality known as ‘Bookie’ worked in the broadcast industry for more than three decades. Continue reading
Canadian government aims to boost tourism by 25 per cent before 2025
A new Canadian tourism strategy is meant to help boost international visits to Canada during non-peak seasons. Continue reading
‘Give this arrogant little twerp the boot’: OPSEU says Sam Oosterhoff should be kicked out of PC caucus
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas said: “If there was ever an argument to have a mechanism to recall politicians in Ontario, Oosterhoff is a perfect example.” Continue reading
Peterborough-area woman celebrates 100th birthday
Ruby Hicks is the oldest living citizen of Alderville First Nation. Continue reading
Family Matters podcast: Why all same-sex twins should get genetic testing
Are you a twin? And if so, do you know with confidence whether you are an identical or fraternal twin? Continue reading
Scarborough residents worry temperature shift could spawn rat resurgence
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
Residents of a Scarborough neighbourhood worry spring temperatures could spawn a rat resurgence. Continue reading
Municipalities grapple with hundreds of millions in Ontario government funding cuts
Ontario’s municipalities say they may be forced to raise taxes or cut services due to provincial government cuts that will likely equal well over half a billion dollars in lost annual funding and foregone revenue. Continue reading
World Bee Day: How beekeepers are keeping the pollinating buzz alive
“I think we’re here as a beacon to tell a message about what’s happening to our environment, and I see that as as probably the most important role of a beekeeper nowadays.” Continue reading
Ontario NDP slams impact of larger class mandate on Toronto secondary schools
Marit Stiles said in a release Saturday that “kids continue to pay the price” for Premier Doug Ford’s education cuts. Continue reading
Around The OHL: Who’s heading to Halifax for the Memorial Cup
Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs take a look at all four teams heading to the Memorial Cup in Halifax. Continue reading
Uncle of OPP officer killed by carbon monoxide poisoning has warning for cottagers
By Catherine McDonald Crime Specialist
“We’ve had a lot of accidents in boats, in RVs and in cottages. Carbon monoxide does not take a vacation.” Continue reading
2 Brampton men charged in London child trafficking probe; 1 remains at large: police
Few details have been made public about the investigation itself. Police have only said it dates back to 2015 and involves a then 15-year-old girl. Continue reading
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Ontario cottage country continues flood recovery efforts ahead of Victoria Day long weekend
Several Muskoka municipalities that grappled with flooding emergencies over the past few weeks are continuing their recovery efforts as cottagers flock to the district for the Victoria Day long weekend. Continue reading
Parents of children with autism call for Lisa MacLeod’s resignation during emotional telephone town hall
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
On Thursday, one of a number of telephone town halls took place where experts, stakeholders and parents weighed in with personal anecdotes, comments and suggestions on how the program should be revised. Continue reading
Deceased cats found in recycling materials in Lindsay: Police
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say one cat appears to have been mistreated prior to its death. Continue reading
Fentanyl, cocaine and $100K in cash seized in Quinte region, say OPP
Four people were arrested in a large drug bust in the Quinte region. Continue reading
Growing calls for Canada to stop deportation of international student who worked too much
There are growing calls for Canada’s immigration minister, Ahmed Hussen, to halt the deportation of an international student who exceeded his study permit’s 20-hour work limit. Continue reading
Ontario businesses targeted by 2 types of email scams: OPP
In one scam, police say, the victim receives an email that appears to come from an executive or superior within their own company who has the authority to request money transfers. Continue reading
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