Madoc high school students claim principal ‘threatened’ detention over sex-ed curriculum protest
Accused shooter in Peterborough Home Depot parking lot may soon have a lawyer
OPP seize handgun, cocaine, fentanyl in Cobourg
GTA anglers fined, suspended for fishing in Lock 19 sanctuary in Peterborough
Peterborough police adding 2 new dogs to canine unit
Accused killer Thomas Chan says he thought his father was ‘the devil’
OPP warn of pickpocketing scam in City of Kawartha Lakes
Norwood to lose mobile blood donor clinic
Dog rescued from tornado rubble in Ottawa neighbourhood of Dunrobin
A freelance journalist says a group of people rescued a dog who was trapped under the rubble in an Ottawa neighbourhood ravaged by a tornado. Continue reading
Ford Fest expected to bring in thousands with Doug Ford as premier
Event organizers say the annual barbecue is expected to be bigger than ever with Doug Ford as premier. Continue reading
Six siblings tell Arizona voters not to vote for their Republican brother
Six siblings of U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar have urged voters to cast their ballots against the Arizona Republican in November in an unusual political ad sponsored by the rival candidate. Continue reading
Stay safe: What you need to know in the aftermath of the Ottawa-Gatineau tornado
Avoid travelling by car, use flashlights instead of candles, and stay away from downed power lines. Continue reading
In photos: Ottawa-area tornado leaves broken power lines, levelled homes, fallen trees in its wake
The tornado hit on Friday evening, demolishing homes in the town of Dunrobin to the north west of the city before crossing over to the town of Gatineau, which lies directly to the north of Ottawa in the province of Quebec. Continue reading
Kavanaugh accuser tentatively agrees to testify Thursday
A tentative agreement has been reached for the Senate Judiciary Committee to hear testimony Thursday from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and the woman accusing him of sexual assault from decades ago. Continue reading
From the ‘Regina Cyclone’ to the ‘1974 Super Outbreak’: 10 of Canada’s most notable tornadoes
A tornado carved a destructive path through the Ottawa-Gatineau area on Friday, tearing roofs off of homes, overturning cars and felling power lines. Continue reading
Carbon pricing will cost Canadians money — it might also give them back plenty more: report
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“At almost all income levels and for almost all family types, families and households would receive more money back in carbon dividends than they would pay out in carbon taxes or indirect costs.” Continue reading
Vatican and China reach deal on bishop appointment after decades-long divide
The agreement comes nearly seven decades after the Vatican and Beijing severed official relations due to Beijing’s insistence it must approve bishop appointments in China. Continue reading
Thousands without power, several injured after tornado rips through Ottawa-Gatineau region
The twister left several people injured, including a handful in critical condition. Many others have been left without homes. Continue reading
Two-way race for mayor’s seat in Township of Cavan Monaghan
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Scott McFadden and Jim Chaplin are on the ballot for mayor of the Township of Cavan Monaghan. Continue reading
Hundreds mark Hurricane Maria anniversary with march at Mar-a-Lago
One year since Hurricane Maria killed over 3,000 in Puerto Rico, activists marched to Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property to protest the U.S.’s response to the disaster. Continue reading
‘Smiling as he was shooting’: New documents reveal eyewitness accounts of Danforth shooter
Nearly two months after the Danforth shooting, eyewitness accounts reveal new details about the night of the tragedy and have been made public for the first time. Continue reading
Environment Canada issues severe weather warning for eastern Ontario
According to Environment Canada, conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms across the region which have the possibly to produce tornadoes. Continue reading
Ottawa tornado threw a twist into couple’s wedding plans
Joshua McEvoy thought his wedding was ruined due to the tornado that hit Ottawa, but quick thinking saved the day. Continue reading
From the inside of a tornado, a Gatineau man shot video on the third floor of his building
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
He described the damage in his area like something out of the 1996 movie “Twister.” Continue reading
Thousands without power, several injured after tornado rips through Ottawa-Gatineau region
The twister left several people injured, including a handful in critical condition. Many others have been left without homes. Continue reading
Tornado touches down near Ottawa; about 261,000 without power in Ontario and Quebec
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Ottawa paramedics said they were responding to 16 tornado-related calls in the Dunrobin area. Continue reading
Excessive alcohol consumption killed 3 million in 2016: WHO
In a new report Friday, the U.N. agency said that about 237 million men and 46 million women faced alcohol problems, with the highest prevalence in Europe and the Americas. Continue reading
How did Trudeau’s taxes and benefits affect you? Find out with our calculator
A lot has happened since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took office in 2015. Here’s how his government’s tax and benefits changes add up. Continue reading
Dog rescued from tornado rubble in Ottawa neighbourhood of Dunrobin
A freelance journalist says a group of people rescued a dog who was trapped under the rubble in an Ottawa neighbourhood ravaged by a tornado. Continue reading
Ford Fest expected to bring in thousands with Doug Ford as premier
Event organizers say the annual barbecue is expected to be bigger than ever with Doug Ford as premier. Continue reading
Stay safe: What you need to know in the aftermath of the Ottawa-Gatineau tornado
Avoid travelling by car, use flashlights instead of candles, and stay away from downed power lines. Continue reading
In photos: Ottawa-area tornado leaves broken power lines, levelled homes, fallen trees in its wake
The tornado hit on Friday evening, demolishing homes in the town of Dunrobin to the north west of the city before crossing over to the town of Gatineau, which lies directly to the north of Ottawa in the province of Quebec. Continue reading
From the ‘Regina Cyclone’ to the ‘1974 Super Outbreak’: 10 of Canada’s most notable tornadoes
A tornado carved a destructive path through the Ottawa-Gatineau area on Friday, tearing roofs off of homes, overturning cars and felling power lines. Continue reading
Carbon pricing will cost Canadians money — it might also give them back plenty more: report
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“At almost all income levels and for almost all family types, families and households would receive more money back in carbon dividends than they would pay out in carbon taxes or indirect costs.” Continue reading
Thousands without power, several injured after tornado rips through Ottawa-Gatineau region
The twister left several people injured, including a handful in critical condition. Many others have been left without homes. Continue reading
Two-way race for mayor’s seat in Township of Cavan Monaghan
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Scott McFadden and Jim Chaplin are on the ballot for mayor of the Township of Cavan Monaghan. Continue reading
‘Smiling as he was shooting’: New documents reveal eyewitness accounts of Danforth shooter
Nearly two months after the Danforth shooting, eyewitness accounts reveal new details about the night of the tragedy and have been made public for the first time. Continue reading
Madoc high school students claim principal ‘threatened’ detention over sex-ed curriculum protest
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A group of students in Madoc, Ont. held a protest of the province’s stance on the sex-ed curriculum. Continue reading
Environment Canada issues severe weather warning for eastern Ontario
According to Environment Canada, conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms across the region which have the possibly to produce tornadoes. Continue reading
Possible Canada Post strike could impact municipalities that rely on mail-in ballots
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
The City of Peterborough says it’s making arrangements to minimize the possible impact a strike could have. Continue reading
OPP seize handgun, cocaine, fentanyl in Cobourg
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A Cobourg woman and Scarborough man face weapon and drug charges. Continue reading
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Ontario students walk out of class to protest province’s repeal of sex-ed curriculum
The walkout is also in opposition to the cancellation of curriculum-writing sessions designed to fulfil findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Continue reading
Peterborough Petes blank Kingston Frontenacs 4-0 in home opener
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Hunter Jones earned the shutout as the Peterborough Petes defeated the visiting Kingston Frontenacs 4-0. Continue reading
100 Women Peterborough group raises $11K in an hour for homeless shelters
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
100 Women Peterborough aims to donate to four non-profit organizations throughout the year. Continue reading
Peterborough man charged with assault after Aylmer Street North dispute
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The alleged assault happened at a multi-unit residence on Aylmer Street North. Continue reading
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Ontario faces $15B deficit, challenging past government’s budget numbers: finance minister
Fedeli says that with the commission’s findings factored in, the province’s public account shows a $3.7 billion deficit in 2017-18. Continue reading
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Ontario students rally to send message to Doug Ford government over sex-ed curriculum
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
Thousands of students have mobilized over social media to stage a protest against the Doug Ford government’s decision to revert back to the 1998 sex-ed curriculum. Continue reading
GTA anglers fined, suspended for fishing in Lock 19 sanctuary in Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
One of the anglers was previously convicted of the same offence at Lock 19 two years ago. Continue reading
Toronto Danforth shooter arrested and released two days before mass shooting: police docs
Newly released police documents related to the investigation into the deadly Danforth shooting reveal new details. Continue reading
Accused shooter in Peterborough Home Depot parking lot may soon have a lawyer
Terrence Finn is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife Sandra Finn. Continue reading
Ontario PCs introduce legislation to scrap Green Energy Act
Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government will introduce legislation Thursday to scrap the province’s Green Energy Act passed under the previous Liberal government. Continue reading
Peterborough police adding 2 new dogs to canine unit
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Hal and Wolfe of the Peterborough Police Service canine unit are set to retire in December. Continue reading
OPP warn of pickpocketing scam in City of Kawartha Lakes
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP say a man and a woman are approaching victims asking if they dropped money. Continue reading
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