Fundraiser at Peterborough Petes’ playoff game to support Hospital for SickKids
Students from two Peterborough high schools march on MPP’s office over proposed class size increases
Peterborough boy, 10, educates classmates at R.F. Downey on Down syndrome
Peterborough teen charged with assault downtown
10 arrested in drug-trafficking probe in City of Kawartha Lakes
Rally against racism in Peterborough at Confederation Park draws dozens
OHL Roundup: Friday, March 22, 2019
OSHAWA, Ont. – Kyle Keyser stopped all 33 shots he faced as the Oshawa Generals routed the Peterborough Petes 7-0 on Friday in Game 1 of their first-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series. Continue reading
More than 100 form ‘ring of peace’ around Peterborough mosque
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Around 100 people joined hands to form a ring of peace around Peterborough’s mosque Friday. Continue reading
Why New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern has the world’s attention
New Zealand’s prime minister is winning global acclaim for her handling of the deadly Christchurch mosque attack. Continue reading
Lady Bosses of Peterborough hold their first meeting to celebrate women in business
By Dan Nyznik Videographer
Celebrating women in business in a relaxed, informal environment in Peterborough. Continue reading
Longtime Alnwick/Haldimand Township councillor Raymond Benns dies
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Raymond Benns served more than 20 years on Alnwick Haldimand Township council. Continue reading
Burj Khalifa displays Jacinda Ardern’s face as New Zealand mourns Christchurch shooting victims
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“Thank you PM Jacinda Ardern and New Zealand for your sincere empathy and support that has won the respect of 1.5 billion Muslims…” Continue reading
‘The final piece of the puzzle’: Ontario government announces $1.2 billion in funding for LRT Phase 2
While the budget for Phase 2 has already been approved, construction couldn’t begin until all the funding was approved. Continue reading
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Elliott announces 1,157 new long-term care beds at facilities across Ontario
But Christine Elliott says it will likely take one to two years for them to become available. Continue reading
Trudeau insists he was trying to protect SNC-Lavalin jobs — even as its CEO says he didn’t raise them
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
If SNC-Lavalin were to go through a prosecution, then thousands of jobs would have been at risk, Trudeau said. The company’s CEO says he never told that to the PM. Continue reading
Peterborough Innovation Cluster launches new makerspace to help watertech startups
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
The City of Peterborough sees cleantech and watertech industries as a promising new field in economic development. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Thursday, March 21, 2019
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Stephen Dhillon stopped all 23 shots he faced as Niagara blanked North Bay Thursday night in Ontario Hockey League playoff action. Continue reading
Pinterest pins hopes on Wall Street as it files for IPO
Pinterest said in its filing that it intends to list itself on the New York Stock Exchange using the ticker symbol “PINS.” The company hasn’t yet said how many shares it’s selling in the IPO or how much money it intends to raise. Continue reading
Smashing start to spring: 79 record highs broken across Canada
By Tiffany Lizée Meteorologist
The first day of spring was a record-breaking one for 79 communities across Canada. Continue reading
Metrolinx to shrink Mississauga, Brampton LRT in order to cut costs
The CEO of Ontario’s transit agency revealed a new plan which will eliminate three stops around Square One. Continue reading
Here’s who may not be facing charges from Mueller’s Russia probe
Mueller did not recommend any further indictments, a senior Justice Department official said. Continue reading
Mueller finishes Russia investigation on Trump campaign, submits final report
The Justice Department says Mueller delivered his final report Friday to Attorney General William Barr, who is reviewing it. Continue reading
Burj Khalifa displays Jacinda Ardern’s face as New Zealand mourns Christchurch shooting victims
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“Thank you PM Jacinda Ardern and New Zealand for your sincere empathy and support that has won the respect of 1.5 billion Muslims…” Continue reading
Truck driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash sentenced to 8 years in prison
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the semi driver who ran a stop sign and collided with the bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos, sentenced to eight years in prison. Continue reading
‘Respect’: Powerful photo of police officer in headscarf captures solidarity of New Zealand Muslim community
A powerful photo of a New Zealand police officer standing guard outside of a Christchurch cemetery — while wearing a black headscarf with a red rose on her lapel and holding a rifle — has become an image of “respect” for many around the world. Continue reading
Priest transported to hospital after stabbing at Saint Joseph’s Oratory
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
A priest from Saint Joseph’s Oratory has been transported to hospital after suffering stab wounds. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Friday, March 22, 2019
OSHAWA, Ont. – Kyle Keyser stopped all 33 shots he faced as the Oshawa Generals routed the Peterborough Petes 7-0 on Friday in Game 1 of their first-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series. Continue reading
More than 100 form ‘ring of peace’ around Peterborough mosque
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Around 100 people joined hands to form a ring of peace around Peterborough’s mosque Friday. Continue reading
Fundraiser at Peterborough Petes’ playoff game to support Hospital for SickKids
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The Willett family are fundraising in memory of their Maverick who died of congenital heart disease. Continue reading
Lady Bosses of Peterborough hold their first meeting to celebrate women in business
By Dan Nyznik Videographer
Celebrating women in business in a relaxed, informal environment in Peterborough. Continue reading
Longtime Alnwick/Haldimand Township councillor Raymond Benns dies
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Raymond Benns served more than 20 years on Alnwick Haldimand Township council. Continue reading
Students from two Peterborough high schools march on MPP’s office over proposed class size increases
By Dan Nyznik Videographer
Around 150 students protest planned cuts to education outside the office of Dave Smith, MPP for Peterborough-Kawartha. Continue reading
‘The final piece of the puzzle’: Ontario government announces $1.2 billion in funding for LRT Phase 2
While the budget for Phase 2 has already been approved, construction couldn’t begin until all the funding was approved. Continue reading
Elliott announces 1,157 new long-term care beds at facilities across Ontario
But Christine Elliott says it will likely take one to two years for them to become available. Continue reading
Peterborough teen charged with assault downtown
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police allege the teen assaulted a female victim and damaged her cellphone. Continue reading
Peterborough Innovation Cluster launches new makerspace to help watertech startups
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
The City of Peterborough sees cleantech and watertech industries as a promising new field in economic development. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Thursday, March 21, 2019
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Stephen Dhillon stopped all 23 shots he faced as Niagara blanked North Bay Thursday night in Ontario Hockey League playoff action. Continue reading
Smashing start to spring: 79 record highs broken across Canada
By Tiffany Lizée Meteorologist
The first day of spring was a record-breaking one for 79 communities across Canada. Continue reading
Metrolinx to shrink Mississauga, Brampton LRT in order to cut costs
The CEO of Ontario’s transit agency revealed a new plan which will eliminate three stops around Square One. Continue reading
Peterborough boy, 10, educates classmates at R.F. Downey on Down syndrome
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
Matthew Goode says the message he wants to convey is that people with Down syndrome are more like everyone else than they are different. Continue reading
Peterborough Petes look to upset Oshawa Generals in OHL playoffs
The two clubs have met 14 times in the post-season, with the Gens winning 10 of those series. Continue reading
Hydro One forestry worker dies in tree cutting accident north of Haliburton
A hydro worker was reportedly struck by a falling tree in the Coleman Lake Road area. Continue reading
Ontario government says it will end Liberal Fair Hydro Plan, match rate increases to inflation
The government has previously said the Liberal plan drove up Ontario’s deficit by $1.8 billion in 2017-2018. Continue reading
61 staff at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay earned more than $100K in 2018
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Former president and CAO Albert Lauwers earned more than $280,000 in 2018. Continue reading
Ontario government to provide $10M per year for horse racing programs
Finance Minister Vic Fedeli says the funding will support breeding and industry development for Ontario-bred horses and will be administered by Ontario Racing. Continue reading
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Slew of impaired driving charges laid in Peterborough area over past week
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
In the first three months of 2019, Peterborough County OPP have charged 30 people with impaired driving. Continue reading
Rally against racism in Peterborough at Confederation Park draws dozens
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
Almost 100 people filled Confederation Park on Wednesday evening for a moment of silence for the International Day for the Elimination of Racism. Continue reading
Port Hope police investigating discovery of man’s body in apartment building
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The body of a man was discovered in an apartment building on Wednesday night. Continue reading
Municipalities in Peterborough-Kawartha riding receive one-time provincial funding
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Ridings in Peterborough-Kawartha will receive a share of $3.7-million in one-time funding. Continue reading
10 arrested in drug-trafficking probe in City of Kawartha Lakes
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say they seized cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and a replica handgun. Continue reading
Ontario police watchdog finds unnecessary, illegal strip searches commonplace
The report, which makes 50 recommendations, says police conduct more than 22,000 strip searches a year. Continue reading
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