Northumberland OPP probe assault in Colborne after man found severely injured
Peterborough Regional Health Centre manager donates kidney to co-worker
Douro-Dummer pair accused of stealing $100,000 worth of machinery
Trent-Severn Waterway 2019 navigation season opens a week late
Land seized from convicted drug dealer now new riverside park in Peterborough
Northumberland OPP probe break and enter, vandalism at Roseneath school
Ontario government eliminates Indigenous Culture Fund, cuts millions for the arts
Culture programs are budgeted at $235 million this year, down from nearly $295 million last year. Continue reading
Fire on Armour Road sends one person to hospital
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
Peterborough’s Disaster Trust Fund was called in to help those who were displaced in the fire. Continue reading
Jays place reliever Mayza on injured list
The Toronto Blue Jays pitching staff was hit with another injury Sunday as the team announced right-handed reliever Tim Mayza had been placed on the the 10-day injured list with left ulnar neuritis. Continue reading
Fire in Lindsay at former manufacturing plant under investigation
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
Around 40 firefighters from seven stations battled the blaze that took nearly three hours to get it under control. Continue reading
Kingsbrae Garden repurposes old building to attract seasonal workers
By Morganne Campbell Digital Broadcast Journalist
It’s one of the top-billed attractions in New Brunswick, but it’s grappling with a big problem. Continue reading
High Level wildfire: Crews bracing for expected wind shift
The winds have been blowing the fire away from High Level, but the forecast is calling for a wind shift that could push the flames back towards the town. Continue reading
Toronto Mayor John Tory goes door-to-door in campaign to halt provincial budget cuts
Mayor John Tory and city councillor Mike Colle were canvassing Eglinton-Lawrence asking for support in their fight against provincial budget cuts. Continue reading
‘We don’t need them in Canada’: Poll finds 6 in 10 Canadians want ban on handguns, assault weapons
By Caryn Lieberman Reporter
A new Angus Reid Institute public survey study suggests six out of ten Canadians want an outright ban on handguns in this country. Continue reading
Social media erupts following historic Raptors win
Immediately after the 100-94 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, crowds erupted outside of Scotiabank Arena and the scenes were all captured online. Continue reading
Around The OHL: What happened to the west, Halifax hospitality, and what’s with all this math!?
Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs are talking Memorial Cup with OHL reporter Terry Doyle. Continue reading
Ontario’s big-city mayors concerned about province’s municipal funding cuts, Bill 108
The Large Urban Mayors’ Caucus of Ontario chair released a statement Friday that detailed a number of concerns about funding cuts and Bill 108. Continue reading
Most 2020 Democratic candidates tiptoe around question of impeaching Trump
Fewer than one-third of the 23 Democrats vying for the nomination are issuing calls to start the impeachment process, citing evidence in special counsel Robert Mueller’s report they believe shows Trump obstructed justice. Continue reading
Impaired driving charges laid in Peterborough and Lindsay
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say a Peterborough driver had nearly double the legal amount of alcohol in her system. Continue reading
Ontario resident says he felt ‘intimidated’ from voicemail left by Premier Doug Ford
A voicemail posted to Twitter on Friday allegedly hears Ontario Premier Doug Ford issuing a veiled threat towards a constituent in response to a text the man had sent the premier. Continue reading
The West Block, Season 8, Episode 38
Watch the full broadcast of The West Block from Sunday, May 26, 2019 with Mercedes Stephenson. Continue reading
Toronto Raptors beat Milwaukee Bucks to win NBA Eastern Conference finals
The Raptors will advance to the NBA Finals after a Game 6 100-94 victory at Scotiabank Arena in downtown Toronto Saturday night. Continue reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger offers to help 102-year-old woman facing eviction
The Los Angeles Times reports Thelma Smith was given until June 30 to move out by landlords who say their daughter needs a place to live. Continue reading
Raptors fans overload Toronto’s Jurassic Park for Game 6, spill onto street
Jurassic Park couldn’t contain the long lineup of fans that snaked around Scotiabank Arena and past neighbouring Union Station in downtown Toronto, so police had to shut down nearby streets to make up for the overflow. Continue reading
Jon Voight calls Donald Trump the ‘greatest president’ since Abraham Lincoln
Voight made the comments in two short videos posted to his Twitter account on Friday night. Continue reading
Hawaii woman missing for 2 weeks rescued from forest on Maui
Amanda Eller was found injured in the Makawao Forest Reserve, the Maui News reported Friday. Continue reading
Ontario government eliminates Indigenous Culture Fund, cuts millions for the arts
Culture programs are budgeted at $235 million this year, down from nearly $295 million last year. Continue reading
Fire on Armour Road sends one person to hospital
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
Peterborough’s Disaster Trust Fund was called in to help those who were displaced in the fire. Continue reading
Fire in Lindsay at former manufacturing plant under investigation
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
Around 40 firefighters from seven stations battled the blaze that took nearly three hours to get it under control. Continue reading
Kingsbrae Garden repurposes old building to attract seasonal workers
By Morganne Campbell Digital Broadcast Journalist
It’s one of the top-billed attractions in New Brunswick, but it’s grappling with a big problem. Continue reading
Toronto Mayor John Tory goes door-to-door in campaign to halt provincial budget cuts
Mayor John Tory and city councillor Mike Colle were canvassing Eglinton-Lawrence asking for support in their fight against provincial budget cuts. Continue reading
Peterborough Regional Health Centre manager donates kidney to co-worker
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Andrew Dodgson received a kidney from co-worker Ellen Watkins in April 2018. Continue reading
‘We don’t need them in Canada’: Poll finds 6 in 10 Canadians want ban on handguns, assault weapons
By Caryn Lieberman Reporter
A new Angus Reid Institute public survey study suggests six out of ten Canadians want an outright ban on handguns in this country. Continue reading
Around The OHL: What happened to the west, Halifax hospitality, and what’s with all this math!?
Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs are talking Memorial Cup with OHL reporter Terry Doyle. Continue reading
Douro-Dummer pair accused of stealing $100,000 worth of machinery
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police searched a home on Fifth Line Road North in Douro-Dummer Township. Continue reading
Ontario’s big-city mayors concerned about province’s municipal funding cuts, Bill 108
The Large Urban Mayors’ Caucus of Ontario chair released a statement Friday that detailed a number of concerns about funding cuts and Bill 108. Continue reading
Impaired driving charges laid in Peterborough and Lindsay
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say a Peterborough driver had nearly double the legal amount of alcohol in her system. Continue reading
Ontario resident says he felt ‘intimidated’ from voicemail left by Premier Doug Ford
A voicemail posted to Twitter on Friday allegedly hears Ontario Premier Doug Ford issuing a veiled threat towards a constituent in response to a text the man had sent the premier. Continue reading
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Trent-Severn Waterway 2019 navigation season opens a week late
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
The locks opened at 9 a.m. Friday May 24 — one week later than usual. Continue reading
Northumberland OPP probe assault in Colborne after man found severely injured
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A man was airlifted to a Toronto-area trauma centre. Continue reading
OPP lay close to 12,000 traffic charges during Canada Road Safety Week
From May 14 to 20, OPP say they laid 10,095 speeding charges, with two deaths occurring on May 17 and one fatality occurring on Sunday. Continue reading
Northumberland OPP probe break and enter, vandalism at Roseneath school
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP say a portable classroom was vandalized. Continue reading
Trudeau says family ‘extremely excited’ about Raptors historic playoff run
Justin Trudeau says his son is a massive Raptors fan who has been staying up later than usual to watch the team play in the NBA Eastern Conference final. Continue reading
Land seized from convicted drug dealer now new riverside park in Peterborough
The property once featured a mansion owned by convicted drug dealer Bob Pammett. Continue reading
Ontario’s three major parties neck and neck as Ford’s honeymoon period ends: Ipsos poll
Each party has virtually an even three-way split of popular support as the PC government hits the ground running with cuts to spending Continue reading
Lindsay man accused of stealing building materials from worksite: police
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say the alleged theft occurred on May 15 on Faire Avenue. Continue reading
Time to move the pot plants outdoors, Peterborough hydroponic expert says
By Dan Nyznik Videographer
For the first time this spring, something else is being put in the ground other than vegetables and flowers — cannabis. Continue reading
Annual Peterborough police report highlights overall rise in city’s crime rate
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The Peterborough Police Service’s report found the city’s overall crime rate increased in 2018 by 5.7 per cent compared to 2017. Continue reading
Lit firecracker the reason for lockdown at Bancroft’s North Hastings High School, police say
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Officers eventually located what they say was the source of the sound: a firecracker that was lit and placed into a metal garbage can on the school property. Continue reading
Peterborough man charged after cocaine found in vehicle during traffic stop: police
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A police dog located cocaine inside the vehicle, according to authorities. Continue reading
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Flying Colours Corp. gets $5-million funding boost from federal government
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
A 90,000-square-foot hangar is currently under construction on the east side of Airport Road. Once completed, Flying Colours Corp. is expected to add at least 60 full-time jobs. Continue reading
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