Buckhorn merchants gear up for busy May long weekend in cottage country
Residents shocked as fire rips through Port Hope apartment complex
W. Garfield Weston Foundation donates $7.5 million to new Canadian Canoe Museum
SIU determine man’s injuries self-inflicted at Cobourg police station
Vibrancy project looks to connect ‘missing link’ between two Peterborough parks
Peterborough man gets jail time for animal cruelty
Here’s what Ontario’s parties are promising voters for dental care
‘It was like being tortured every day for three years,’ said an Ontario resident who wasn’t able to afford dental care. Continue reading
Stabbing on Queen Street West leaves a man in his 70s in serious condition
A man in his 70s has serious, but non-life threatening injuries following a stabbing on Queen Street West at Bathurst Street on Saturday, May 19th. Continue reading
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle delay honeymoon until after first event as Duke and Duchess
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will head home before attending their first official royal engagement as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Continue reading
One man dead following double-shooting in Scarborough
A double-shooting in Scarborough on Saturday, May 20th has left one man dead and another man in critical condition. Continue reading
Political panel: The first 10 days of the Ontario election campaign
Matt Gurney hosts a talk from supporters of all three parties as they discuss the fortunes and falls of the Progressive Conservatives, Liberals and NDP from the last 10 days. Continue reading
4,000 doses of Ebola vaccine shipped to Congo city as deaths rise 26: health ministry
The spread of Ebola from a rural area to Mbandaka, a city of more than 1 million people, has raised alarm as the deadly disease can spread more quickly in densely populated urban centers. Continue reading
Horwath rules out corner store sale of beer and wine in Ontario if elected
orwath said there’s no need to allow convenience stores to carry the products. Continue reading
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New OPP helicopter camera being deployed for Victoria Day long weekend traffic blitz
By Kamil Karamali Reporter
Officers said the new state-of-the-art camera will make it much easier to spot infractions by drivers. It would allow the pilots to flag drivers breaking the law and radio officers on the ground, who would then pull the vehicle over. Continue reading
Cancelled TV shows: ‘Kevin Can Wait,’ ‘The Mick,’ ‘Quantico’ and many more
Sometimes it’s tough being a TV fan, especially when cancellation season rolls around. Continue reading
Province releases review of outdoor education policies after Toronto student’s death
The report recommended Ontario’s school boards develop guidelines for monitoring compliance with safety procedures. Continue reading
Residents step up to assist 50 neighbours left homeless after Port Hope fire
Residents of Port Hope and area are stepping up to assist 50 people left homeless after fire rips through an apartment building on Thursday. Continue reading
Insect repellent – does natural beat DEET?
There are lots of insect repellents out there. How should you choose? Continue reading
Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford pitches beer and wine sales in corner stores, other retail
The party made the announcement on Friday afternoon, ahead of the Victoria Day long weekend. Continue reading
Camille on the Roof weekend campout supporting Hospital for SickKids Foundation
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Camille Parent is camping out on the rooftop of Arby’s in Peterborough in support of SickKids. Continue reading
Robert Mueller looms over Donald Trump in SNL parody of ‘The Sopranos’ finale
The final SNL cold open of the season also depicted appearances by Donald Trump Jr., Michael Cohen and Rudy Giuliani. Continue reading
Smiling page boy photobombs Meghan Markle at royal wedding
This Canadian page boy became the biggest viral moment of the royal wedding. Continue reading
Insect repellent – does natural beat DEET?
There are lots of insect repellents out there. How should you choose? Continue reading
Santa Fe school shooter exchanged ‘a lot’ of gunfire with police
The suspect accused of attacking a Texas high school exchanged “a lot of firepower” with authorities before he surrendered. Continue reading
Celebrities spotted at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding
Top Hollywood stars attended the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on May 19. Continue reading
The best moments from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding
Here are all of the must-see moments you may have missed. Continue reading
Here’s what Ontario’s parties are promising voters for dental care
‘It was like being tortured every day for three years,’ said an Ontario resident who wasn’t able to afford dental care. Continue reading
Stabbing on Queen Street West leaves a man in his 70s in serious condition
A man in his 70s has serious, but non-life threatening injuries following a stabbing on Queen Street West at Bathurst Street on Saturday, May 19th. Continue reading
One man dead following double-shooting in Scarborough
A double-shooting in Scarborough on Saturday, May 20th has left one man dead and another man in critical condition. Continue reading
Political panel: The first 10 days of the Ontario election campaign
Matt Gurney hosts a talk from supporters of all three parties as they discuss the fortunes and falls of the Progressive Conservatives, Liberals and NDP from the last 10 days. Continue reading
Rain can’t dampen the charitable spirit for a pair of Peterborough Cares fundraisers
By Jesse Thomas Videographer
Rain can’t dampen the charitable spirit for a pair of Peterborough Cares fundraisers. Continue reading
Horwath rules out corner store sale of beer and wine in Ontario if elected
orwath said there’s no need to allow convenience stores to carry the products. Continue reading
New OPP helicopter camera being deployed for Victoria Day long weekend traffic blitz
By Kamil Karamali Reporter
Officers said the new state-of-the-art camera will make it much easier to spot infractions by drivers. It would allow the pilots to flag drivers breaking the law and radio officers on the ground, who would then pull the vehicle over. Continue reading
Province releases review of outdoor education policies after Toronto student’s death
The report recommended Ontario’s school boards develop guidelines for monitoring compliance with safety procedures. Continue reading
Residents step up to assist 50 neighbours left homeless after Port Hope fire
Residents of Port Hope and area are stepping up to assist 50 people left homeless after fire rips through an apartment building on Thursday. Continue reading
Buckhorn merchants gear up for busy May long weekend in cottage country
Buckhorn area merchants gear up for a busy long weekend as Trent-Severn Waterway officially opens for the 2018 season. Continue reading
Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford pitches beer and wine sales in corner stores, other retail
The party made the announcement on Friday afternoon, ahead of the Victoria Day long weekend. Continue reading
Camille on the Roof weekend campout supporting Hospital for SickKids Foundation
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Camille Parent is camping out on the rooftop of Arby’s in Peterborough in support of SickKids. Continue reading
Mike Schreiner outlines Green’s plan to cut payroll tax
By Matt Carty Reporter
Schreiner would increase the exemption for the Employer Health Tax and increase the corporate tax on big businesses by one per cent. Continue reading
Spring appeal seeks support for new X-ray equipment at Ross Memorial Hospital
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The spring appeal for Ross Memorial Hospital will raise funds for new X-ray equipment for the Lindsay hospital. Continue reading
Caesars Windsor casino workers reject second tentative agreement: union
Unifor Local 444 says 53 per cent of the workers voted Friday against the new deal. Continue reading
Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health offers tips to protect yourself from ticks
It’s now Lyme disease season and Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health says over half the province’s population is close to affected areas. Continue reading
Ontario regulator warns about 5 unregistered cryptocurrency groups
The OSC says Bitserial, Hypercube, CabinCoin and BaapPay have not provided a prospectus, as required, or received an exemption. Continue reading
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Paul Bernardo to appear in court early October for weapons charge
Convicted killer Paul Bernardo to appear in Ontario court in early October to face weapons charge. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: For the Wynne Liberals, the Ontario election has always been ‘Save the Furniture’
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
The NDP have momentum, while the front-running PCs are playing it safe. Yet an analysis of riding visits by party leaders shows the Liberal mission is to ‘save the furniture.’ Continue reading
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Experts say outcome of Ontario election no longer ‘absolutely’ certain
The NDP saw itself in the spotlight during the first stretch of the campaign as the party moved up in the polls, which until then had consistently predicted a strong Progressive Conservative lead with the governing Liberals coming in second. Continue reading
Ontario party leaders pledge Grassy Narrows mercury clean up
NDP Leader Andrea Horwath heads to the province’s northwest, stopping in Grassy Narrows, a First Nations community plagued by decades of mercury poisoning, before moving on to Kenora, Ont. Continue reading
Quinte Conservation may ban pets if dogs aren’t kept on leashes
Quinte Conservation is considering banning pets because of growing off leash dog issues. Continue reading
How federal funds will help Kawartha Land Trust boost conservation efforts
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
The Dance Nature Sanctuary is the first of 14 properties donated to the Kawartha Land Trust, to conserve the natural environment and protect biodiversity. Continue reading
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Durham school board adopts ‘accessible controller’ designed by a parent
After months of testing, the board has made the technology available in hopes of helping all of its students with physical limitations. Continue reading
Drinking water advisory lifted at Balsam Lake
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The advisory went into effect May 8. Continue reading
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