Construction to start soon on James A. Gifford Causeway project
Public invited to submit names for new Peterborough elementary school in East City
Peterborough police officer injured in collision at intersection
Run for Mental Health raises $21K for Peterborough suicide prevention, homelessness programs
Peterborough hospital, health-care partners submit Ontario Health Team application
Former City of Kawartha Lakes acting paramedic chief charged with fraud: police
Media barred from fireside chat with Premier Doug Ford
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
Media were not informed of the event until 8:26 a.m. on Wednesday morning just 34 minutes before the 9:00 a.m. chat was scheduled to begin. Continue reading
Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir receive honorary degrees from Western University
The former ice-dancing duo received honorary Doctor of Law degrees from Western University during the institution’s 314th convocation on Wednesday. Continue reading
Bolivia’s president claims to be victim of a ‘coup’ as election dispute protests grow
Evo Morales, Bolivia’s first indigenous president and the region’s longest-ruling leader, repeated his claim that he won outright and said his opponents were conspiring to oust him. Continue reading
Ontario government moving more services online, changing procurement process
The province’s Treasury Board President unveiled the broader digital government strategy today during a speech in downtown Toronto. Continue reading
Ontario government increases limit for small claims court to $35,000
Ontario is increasing the maximum claim that can be filed in small claims court to $35,000. The goal is to get cases resolved more quickly than in the higher courts, which can take years. Continue reading
The ridings that had the lowest, highest voter turnout in the 2019 election
Global News looks like at the five ridings that experienced the highest voter turnout nationally in the 2019 federal election and the five ridings that saw the lowest. Continue reading
Derek Sloan flips Hastings-Lennox and Addington riding back to blue
Conservative candidate Derek Sloan defeated Liberal incumbent Mike Bossio by 2,234 votes in the riding of Hastings-Lennox and Addington. Continue reading
Probation officers ineligible to sit on juries in Ontario, judge rules
Ontario’s Juries Act says people “engaged in the enforcement of law” are ineligible to be jurors. Ellies said the powers and duties of probation officers are similar to those of correctional officers and that the duties of a probation officer “include law enforcement.” Continue reading
Right-wing populism will persist despite People’s Party defeat, warn experts
The party’s message largely echoed right-wing populists that have had electoral success in the United States and parts of Europe, and echoed among some voters in Canada. Continue reading
Hydro rates for households, small businesses to increase Nov. 1: Ontario Energy Board
The agency says rates are scheduled to increased by about $1.99 or 1.8 per cent for a typical residential customer who uses 700 kilowatt hours per month. Continue reading
Canada election: Did Doug Ford laying low work for Andrew Scheer?
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
Premier Doug Ford only spoke with reporters twice throughout the federal election campaign. Continue reading
‘Chile has woken up’: Protesters reject president’s apology, continue rioting
The unrest was triggered last week by a relatively minor rise in subway fares. But it escalated with demonstrators seeking improvements in education, health care and wages in one of Latin America’s wealthiest nations. Continue reading
Ambulance involved in collision with pickup truck in Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
One person suffered minor injuries after an ambulance and a pickup truck collided on Romaine Street on Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Teens charged after fight in Oshawa leaves 17-year-old with stab wounds: police
Police say they saw a group of teenagers fighting around 6:30 p.m. on Monday in Oshawa, and when officers approached, they saw one of them had blood on his coat and hands. Continue reading
Snoop Dogg partners with Israeli cannabis company, will promote pot-growing machine
The self-contained, smell-proof ‘grow box’ regulates temperature, light, carbon dioxide and minerals, allowing users to grow their own plants in the comfort of their homes. Continue reading
Irish man arrested after 39 bodies found in cargo truck in England
The truck’s driver — a 25-year-old man from Northern Ireland — was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has not been charged and his name has not been released. Continue reading
The ridings with the best (and worst) voter turnout in B.C.
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Voter engagement was not equal across the province — in some ridings, voters turned out in droves, while in others they barely cracked 50 per cent. Continue reading
Canada election 2019: Results from the federal election
Global News will have live, real-time election results for all 338 ridings as polls begin to close across the country starting at 7 p.m. ET Continue reading
Trump lifts sanctions imposed on Turkey, calls ceasefire a ‘big success’
“The sanctions will be lifted unless something happens that we are not happy with,” Trump said in a special address from the White House. Continue reading
Trudeau says no plans to form a coalition, will push ahead on Trans Mountain
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters that Canadians have sent “a clear message” by electing a minority. Continue reading
Public invited to submit names for new Peterborough elementary school in East City
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The new school will combine the student populations of King George and Armour Heights public schools. Continue reading
Media barred from fireside chat with Premier Doug Ford
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
Media were not informed of the event until 8:26 a.m. on Wednesday morning just 34 minutes before the 9:00 a.m. chat was scheduled to begin. Continue reading
Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir receive honorary degrees from Western University
The former ice-dancing duo received honorary Doctor of Law degrees from Western University during the institution’s 314th convocation on Wednesday. Continue reading
Ontario government moving more services online, changing procurement process
The province’s Treasury Board President unveiled the broader digital government strategy today during a speech in downtown Toronto. Continue reading
Run for Mental Health raises $21K for Peterborough suicide prevention, homelessness programs
More than 400 runners participated in the run through downtown Peterborough on Sept. 14. Continue reading
Ontario government increases limit for small claims court to $35,000
Ontario is increasing the maximum claim that can be filed in small claims court to $35,000. The goal is to get cases resolved more quickly than in the higher courts, which can take years. Continue reading
Derek Sloan flips Hastings-Lennox and Addington riding back to blue
Conservative candidate Derek Sloan defeated Liberal incumbent Mike Bossio by 2,234 votes in the riding of Hastings-Lennox and Addington. Continue reading
Probation officers ineligible to sit on juries in Ontario, judge rules
Ontario’s Juries Act says people “engaged in the enforcement of law” are ineligible to be jurors. Ellies said the powers and duties of probation officers are similar to those of correctional officers and that the duties of a probation officer “include law enforcement.” Continue reading
School board proposes adding grades 7, 8 to Crestwood Secondary School in Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Under the proposal, Grade 7-8 students from four other schools would attend Crestwood Secondary School. Continue reading
Peterborough police officer injured in collision at intersection
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A collision occurred at the intersection of Sherbrooke Street and Clonsilla Avenue on Tuesday evening. Continue reading
Hydro rates for households, small businesses to increase Nov. 1: Ontario Energy Board
The agency says rates are scheduled to increased by about $1.99 or 1.8 per cent for a typical residential customer who uses 700 kilowatt hours per month. Continue reading
Peterborough hospital, health-care partners submit Ontario Health Team application
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Peterborough was among 31 communities selected to submit a full OHT application after more than 150 self-assessments were submitted to the Ministry of Health earlier this year. Continue reading
Former City of Kawartha Lakes acting paramedic chief charged with fraud: police
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The city said it requested police to launch an internal investigation into “alleged financial irregularities and breach of trust.” Continue reading
Canada election: Did Doug Ford laying low work for Andrew Scheer?
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
Premier Doug Ford only spoke with reporters twice throughout the federal election campaign. Continue reading
Ambulance involved in collision with pickup truck in Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
One person suffered minor injuries after an ambulance and a pickup truck collided on Romaine Street on Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Teens charged after fight in Oshawa leaves 17-year-old with stab wounds: police
Police say they saw a group of teenagers fighting around 6:30 p.m. on Monday in Oshawa, and when officers approached, they saw one of them had blood on his coat and hands. Continue reading
Lindsay, Ont., man accused of removing ballot from polling station
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say the man has been charged under the Canada Elections Act. Continue reading
Peterborough woman charged with impaired driving following crash
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Monaghan Road on Monday evening in which they say the driver of the vehicle was impaired. Continue reading
Doug Ford congratulates Trudeau on election win, says he’s ready to work together
Ford issued a statement Tuesday morning congratulating Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his victory and applauding all federal leaders for a “hard fought campaign.” Continue reading
Liberal Maryam Monsef re-elected in ‘nail-biter’ in Peterborough—Kawartha
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Maryam Monsef was first elected to represent Peterborough—Kawartha in the 2015 federal election. Continue reading
‘I’m heartbroken’: Jane Philpott writes emotional message after losing seat as Independent
Former cabinet minister Jane Philpott has conceded defeat while running as an independent in her riding. Continue reading
The Liberals dominated many battleground Greater Toronto Area ridings
Elections are won and lost in the vote-rich Greater Toronto Area. Continue reading
London, Ont. driver charged with possession of suspected cocaine: Cobourg police
Police said they initially arrested the driver for driving with a suspended licence. Continue reading
1 arrest, 2 suspects outstanding following weekend Peterborough home invasion: police
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say three suspects broke into a residence on Chemong Road early Sunday. Continue reading
Man accused of assault in Peterborough mall food court: police
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police responded to reports of an assault at Lansdowne Place. Continue reading
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