Flood watch cancelled as water levels receding in Kawartha Lakes
Port Hope man in critical condition after crash
Peterborough-area mental health association says it’s in dire need of more funding
Peterborough man charged with fleeing from police in stolen SUV
Port Hope police warn of man posing as driveway paving company representative
Trent Lakes residents claim victory in battle against mega quarry proposal
Peterborough labour activist Marion Burton receives Scholfield Award of Community Distinction
Child needs 48 stitches after dog bite to the face in Stirling
COMMENTARY: Kathleen Wynne plays the Trump card
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne’s personal attack on PC leader and chief rival Doug Ford was ill-timed, Tasha Kheiriddin says. Continue reading
Doug Ford promises to add long-term care beds, speaks out against supervised injection sites
Ford made the announcement Friday at a campaign stop in Sarnia. He committed to creating 15,000 beds within five years, and 30,000 over the next 10 years. Continue reading
Salt-seeking moose drops by B.C. man’s garage for a taste of his truck
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The moose appears to be quite young but still stands very tall and can see over the top of the car next to it. Continue reading
Lindsay police probe suspicious fire
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
City of Kawartha Lakes Police are investigating a suspicious fire in Lindsay early Friday morning. Continue reading
Blue Jays out of steam, lose 4-3 to Yankees
Aaron Judge hit his fifth home run, David Robertson pitched out of an eighth-inning jam and the New York Yankees overcame some shaky defence on a chilly night to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Thursday night. Continue reading
Allison Mack, ‘Smallville’ actor, arrested in connection with alleged sex cult
The alleged sex cult leader, Keith Raniere, was arrested in Mexico at the end of March. Continue reading
Sunwing passengers still waiting for luggage
By Sean O’Shea Consumer Reporter
Five days after weather delays triggered trouble for Toronto-based Sunwing Airlines, many passengers still haven’t received their luggage. Continue reading
Oshawa opposes controversial waterfront development plan
Council passed a motion this week, stating its disapproval with the development plan by Graywood Developments. Continue reading
NAFTA talks: ‘Intense period’ of negotiations to continue on Tuesday
Chrystia Freeland said negotiating teams would stay in Washington over the weekend as the eight-month-old talks continue. Continue reading
Local farm to host open house to educate public on farming industry
By Caley Bedore Weather Specialist, CHEX News at 6 & 11
Owners of Harley Farms in Keene, Ont., are looking to educate the public on farming and agriculture by inviting the community to interact with animals. Continue reading
Supreme Court of Canada to decide Friday on international custody case
The case involves John Balev and his wife Catharine-Rose Baggott, both Canadian citizens, who were married in Canada in 2000 and moved to Germany in 2001. Continue reading
5 Montreal stories guaranteed to make you smile this week: April 20
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
One family has learned to communicate with their son, who has autism, through Disney movies. Continue reading
Norovirus outbreak in Canada — here’s what’s triggering the vomiting bug
Norovirus cases have risen in Canada, and it’s being linked back to raw oysters from B.C. Continue reading
Global News two-time finalist for top investigative journalism award
Global News has been nominated as a finalist twice for this year’s CJF Jackman Award for Excellence in Journalism for its series Inadmissible and its work on the project The Price of Oil. Continue reading
Police training lags as marijuana legalization looms: documents
The number of police officers being trained to recognize and respond to signs of drug impairment on Canada’s roads hasn’t budged much over the last six months, new documents show. Continue reading
Natalie Portman pulls out of Israeli awards ceremony due to ‘distressing’ recent events
Natalie Portman “does not feel comfortable participating in any public events in Israel,” according to her representative. Continue reading
Norovirus outbreak in Canada — here’s what’s triggering the vomiting bug
Norovirus cases have risen in Canada, and it’s being linked back to raw oysters from B.C. Continue reading
Returning ISIS members pose potential chemical weapons risk to Canada: internal government documents
The issue is one of complexities facing police and security agencies preparing for the return of Canadians who traveled to Syria and Iraq to join terrorist groups. Continue reading
Humboldt Bronco who survived crash surprises supporters at Leduc hockey game
A community rink in Leduc, Alta. was filled with “Smith” jerseys on Thursday night in support of Tyler Smith, a Humboldt Bronco who survived the April 6 bus crash — and Tyler himself was there. Continue reading
How Chinese gangs are laundering drug money through Vancouver real estate
It is called the “Vancouver Model” of transnational crime. Continue reading
Flood watch cancelled as water levels receding in Kawartha Lakes
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A flood watch has been cancelled for the Kawartha Conservation watershed. Continue reading
Port Hope police warn of man posing as driveway paving company representative
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Port Hope police say a man posing as a paving company representative robbed a woman on Thursday. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Kathleen Wynne plays the Trump card
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne’s personal attack on PC leader and chief rival Doug Ford was ill-timed, Tasha Kheiriddin says. Continue reading
Doug Ford promises to add long-term care beds, speaks out against supervised injection sites
Ford made the announcement Friday at a campaign stop in Sarnia. He committed to creating 15,000 beds within five years, and 30,000 over the next 10 years. Continue reading
Peterborough man charged with fleeing from police in stolen SUV
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A Peterborough man faces a slew of charges connected to several thefts including an SUV. Continue reading
Lindsay police probe suspicious fire
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
City of Kawartha Lakes Police are investigating a suspicious fire in Lindsay early Friday morning. Continue reading
Port Hope man in critical condition after crash
By Lindsay Biscaia Video Journalist, Backup Weather Specialist
A Port Hope man is in Northumberland Hills Hospital in critical condition after his car left the road, and slammed into a tree. Police are unclear as to what time the accident happened at, as the wreckage was discovered around midnight by a passer-by. Continue reading
Blue Jays out of steam, lose 4-3 to Yankees
Aaron Judge hit his fifth home run, David Robertson pitched out of an eighth-inning jam and the New York Yankees overcame some shaky defence on a chilly night to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Thursday night. Continue reading
Sunwing passengers still waiting for luggage
By Sean O’Shea Consumer Reporter
Five days after weather delays triggered trouble for Toronto-based Sunwing Airlines, many passengers still haven’t received their luggage. Continue reading
Oshawa opposes controversial waterfront development plan
Council passed a motion this week, stating its disapproval with the development plan by Graywood Developments. Continue reading
Peterborough-area mental health association says it’s in dire need of more funding
By Sarah Deeth Videographer
The local branch of CMHA is hoping Ride Don’t Hide raises thousands for the organization which officials say has been underfunded for almost a decade. Continue reading
Trent Lakes residents claim victory in battle against mega quarry proposal
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A request to rezone land in Trent Lakes for a large quarry just north of Bobcaygeon has been rejected by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. Continue reading
Local farm to host open house to educate public on farming industry
By Caley Bedore Weather Specialist, CHEX News at 6 & 11
Owners of Harley Farms in Keene, Ont., are looking to educate the public on farming and agriculture by inviting the community to interact with animals. Continue reading
Supreme Court of Canada to decide Friday on international custody case
The case involves John Balev and his wife Catharine-Rose Baggott, both Canadian citizens, who were married in Canada in 2000 and moved to Germany in 2001. Continue reading
Peterborough labour activist Marion Burton receives Scholfield Award of Community Distinction
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Longtime Peterborough labour activist Marion Burton is the 2018 recipient of the Scholfiend Award of Community Distinction. Continue reading
Norovirus outbreak in Canada — here’s what’s triggering the vomiting bug
Norovirus cases have risen in Canada, and it’s being linked back to raw oysters from B.C. Continue reading
Global News two-time finalist for top investigative journalism award
Global News has been nominated as a finalist twice for this year’s CJF Jackman Award for Excellence in Journalism for its series Inadmissible and its work on the project The Price of Oil. Continue reading
Doug Ford says his company would benefit ‘probably very little’ from a tax cut
Kathleen Wynne says Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford may say he fights for the little guy, but his policies favour “the big guy.” Continue reading
Ontario teens facing animal cruelty charges after cat allegedly killed on video
It’s alleged a 14-year-old boy killed a cat while a 13-year-old girl took video of the incident. Continue reading
Peterborough Medical Officer of Health tackles opioids, pot and minimum wage during downtown breakfast meeting
By Sarah Deeth Videographer
Peterborough’s Medical Officer of Health spoke at Wednesday’s breakfast meeting, talking opioids, pot and wage increases to a crowd of business owners and downtown workers. Continue reading
Flood warning in effect in Peterborough as warmer weather expected next week
By Jesse Thomas Videographer
The Otonabee Region Conservation Authority warns of flooding potential as the forecast shows warmer weather and rain next week. Continue reading
Toronto Blue Jays trounce Kansas City Royals 15-5, Granderson hits grand slam
It was Granderson’s ninth career grand slam and Toronto’s third homer of the day. Teoscar Hernandez and Yangervis Solarte also went deep as the Blue Jays (12-5) won their fourth game in a row. Continue reading
Swedish man found guilty of ‘online’ rape has convictions upgraded
Bjorn Samstrom had previously been convicted of 59 sex charges for offences committed against children in three countries, including a teen in Ontario and one in Alberta. Continue reading
Doug Ford pledges corporate tax cut to boost manufacturing jobs in Cobourg campaign stop
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford made a campaign stop in Cobourg on Wednesday, pledging to reduce taxes to help businesses create new jobs. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Kathleen Wynne drags Donald Trump into Ontario politics
Matt Gurney says there is no real value, and plenty of risk, in Kathleen Wynne’s move to drag U.S. President Donald Trump into Ontario’s politics. Continue reading
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