Peterborough police seek suspect in reported gas station robbery
$1.1M worth of gold bars, coins stolen from Cramahe Township home: OPP
Ninth annual Hootenanny on Hunter Street to pay tribute to late founder
Downtown Peterborough businesses will have access to naloxone kits
Peterborough man asleep at intersection charged with impaired driving: police
3 men face drug, weapons charges following high-risk takedown at Peterborough mall parking lot
Ontario’s top court to release ruling on constitutionality of federal carbon tax Friday
The Court of Appeal heard arguments over four days in April, after the Progressive Conservative government challenged the levy. Continue reading
A Chinese ban on Canadian meat could hit over 20% of pork exports, data shows
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
China was a major growth area for Canadian pork and beef. Now, producers will have to look elsewhere, for as long as the suspension lasts. Continue reading
Here’s how Europe is trying to endure a blistering heatwave
The heatwave is raising the risk of forest fires, infrastructure damage and heat-related deaths, particularly among older Europeans. Continue reading
Debunking the myth of the evil stepmother
By Kim Smith Reporter
“Being a stepmom is sometimes like a dirty little secret. Like there’s a lot of shame.” Continue reading
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Dean French’s ‘nepotism continues to contaminate the Ford government’: source
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
“French’s nepotism continues to contaminate the PC government — even when he’s gone, his connections still run deep,” a PC Party source told Global News. Continue reading
Dixie Chicks to release first new album in 13 years
The country trio is working on the followup to their 2006 album, ‘Taking the Long Way,’ with producer Jack Antonoff. Continue reading
Via Rail gets $71M to upgrade service in Quebec, Ontario
Via wants to build a multibillion-dollar new network of dedicated passenger-rail lines so its trains will no longer have to yield to freight trains on borrowed tracks. Continue reading
Province’s ombudsman received most complaints about Ontario Cannabis Store
The Ontario Cannabis Store was the single most complained about government organization of the past fiscal year, according to the Ontario’s ombudsman report. Continue reading
Canadian trash from Philippines set to arrive in Vancouver
The ship’s arrival will bring nearly to a close the garbage saga that led to a diplomatic dispute with the Philippines and drew attention to the growing global problem of plastic waste. Continue reading
UPDATE: City of Kawartha Lakes OPP locate man missing in Kirkfield area
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Colin Fraser was last seen walking on County Road 41 in the Kirkfield area on Monday afternoon. Continue reading
Health care advisory council report gives Ford government wide berth to move forward with agenda
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
An advisory council appointed by Premier Doug Ford’s government has released a report with a number of recommendations to improve the way healthcare is delivered in the province. Continue reading
Canada wants proof of Chinese claims that fake certificates used to ship pork: Carr
International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr said he’s skeptical of the product’s origins. Continue reading
Carbon tax mystery text leaves many annoyed and confused
The text message appears to be an attempt to identify voters who are opposed to the carbon tax imposed by the federal Liberals, presumably so they can be targeted during the election campaign this fall. Continue reading
Some health benefits of walkable neighbourhoods may be offset by higher air pollution: study
Some neighbourhoods, while walkable, have a lot of air pollution. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: The Tory climate plan champions technology over taxes
The climate plan unveiled by Andrew Scheer recognizes that market forces and technology, not taxes, point the way to a cooler planet, says Tasha Kheiriddin. Continue reading
Canada adds neo-Nazi groups Blood & Honour, Combat 18 to list of terror organizations
For the first time, Canada has placed two neo-Nazi groups on its list of outlawed terrorist organizations. Continue reading
Chinese embassy asks Canada to suspend all meat exports over ‘forged certificates’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
China had previously announced it would block Canadian pork imports from a Quebec-based firm. Continue reading
China urges Canada to ‘take concerns seriously’ and release Meng Wanzhou
The renewed demand comes a day after announcing a suspension of all imports of Canadian meat products to China. Continue reading
China hacked 8 major technology firms in elaborate ‘Cloud Hopper’ attack: report
The hacking campaign was the subject of a U.S. indictment in December that accused two Chinese nationals of identity theft and fraud. Continue reading
A Chinese ban on Canadian meat could hit over 20% of pork exports, data shows
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
China was a major growth area for Canadian pork and beef. Now, producers will have to look elsewhere, for as long as the suspension lasts. Continue reading
Ontario’s top court to release ruling on constitutionality of federal carbon tax Friday
The Court of Appeal heard arguments over four days in April, after the Progressive Conservative government challenged the levy. Continue reading
A Chinese ban on Canadian meat could hit over 20% of pork exports, data shows
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
China was a major growth area for Canadian pork and beef. Now, producers will have to look elsewhere, for as long as the suspension lasts. Continue reading
$1.1M worth of gold bars, coins stolen from Cramahe Township home: OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The alleged theft was first reported to Northumberland OPP in late April. Continue reading
Debunking the myth of the evil stepmother
By Kim Smith Reporter
“Being a stepmom is sometimes like a dirty little secret. Like there’s a lot of shame.” Continue reading
Peterborough MP, mayor praise $71M funding announcement for Via Rail’s high-frequency rail project
The government of Canada is investing $71.1 million in the next stage of a proposal for high-frequency rail service from Quebec City to Toronto. Continue reading
Dean French’s ‘nepotism continues to contaminate the Ford government’: source
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
“French’s nepotism continues to contaminate the PC government — even when he’s gone, his connections still run deep,” a PC Party source told Global News. Continue reading
Via Rail gets $71M to upgrade service in Quebec, Ontario
Via wants to build a multibillion-dollar new network of dedicated passenger-rail lines so its trains will no longer have to yield to freight trains on borrowed tracks. Continue reading
Province’s ombudsman received most complaints about Ontario Cannabis Store
The Ontario Cannabis Store was the single most complained about government organization of the past fiscal year, according to the Ontario’s ombudsman report. Continue reading
Peterborough man asleep at intersection charged with impaired driving: police
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
On June 8 around 5 a.m., officers were called to investigate a vehicle stopped at the intersection of Cameron Street and Monaghan Road. Continue reading
UPDATE: City of Kawartha Lakes OPP locate man missing in Kirkfield area
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Colin Fraser was last seen walking on County Road 41 in the Kirkfield area on Monday afternoon. Continue reading
Health care advisory council report gives Ford government wide berth to move forward with agenda
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
An advisory council appointed by Premier Doug Ford’s government has released a report with a number of recommendations to improve the way healthcare is delivered in the province. Continue reading
Carbon tax mystery text leaves many annoyed and confused
The text message appears to be an attempt to identify voters who are opposed to the carbon tax imposed by the federal Liberals, presumably so they can be targeted during the election campaign this fall. Continue reading
Peterborough police seek suspect in reported gas station robbery
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A man reportedly demanded cash from an employee at a Clonsilla Avenue gas station. Continue reading
Some health benefits of walkable neighbourhoods may be offset by higher air pollution: study
Some neighbourhoods, while walkable, have a lot of air pollution. Continue reading
Downtown Peterborough businesses will have access to naloxone kits
By Katrina Squazzin Videographer
The Downtown Business Improvement Area is partnering with Peterborough Public Health and PARN to provide naloxone kits at no cost to downtown businesses. Continue reading
Peterborough police spend hours investigating at Stewart St. residence
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Peterborough police shut down Stewart St. around 3:30 a.m. Sunday. Continue reading
Environment Canada issues thunderstorm, heavy rainfall warning for central Ontario
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Environment Canada says 35 to 45 mm of rainfall is possible. Continue reading
3 men face drug, weapons charges following high-risk takedown at Peterborough mall parking lot
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say a vehicle struck another being driven by an officer. Continue reading
Canada Rocks Rolling Stones show: All the rules you need to know
To kick off Canada Day weekend, The Rolling Stones are making their highly-anticipated return to the country on Saturday, June 29 at Burl’s Creek. Continue reading
OPP lay impaired driving charges in Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP say one incident involved a driver who allegedly left the scene of a crash in Burnt River. Continue reading
Meng Wanzhou’s lawyers call on Trudeau government to end extradition proceedings
Meng’s lawyers argue the extradition proceedings against the embattled tech executive are “without merit” and stopping the proceedings would be in the best interest of Canada. Continue reading
Body of Oshawa man recovered after boat capsizes on lake near Haliburton: OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP say three friends on the boat were not wearing life-jackets. Continue reading
2 men charged after cocaine seized in traffic stop in Bobcaygeon: Kawartha Lakes OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP said they seized 5.1 grams of cocaine during a traffic stop on Saturday in Bobcaygeon. Continue reading
Bodies found in vehicle in Trent-Severn Waterway identified as missing Scarborough seniors: OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Nickolas Missios and Aspasia Missios, both of Scarborough, were reported missing on June 6. Continue reading
Helicopter used to rescue 3 people, dog from Bon Echo Provincial Park
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP requested assistance to help three people who were reportedly in distress. Continue reading
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