Stolen pendant containing baby boy’s ashes returned to Peterborough father
Ontario elementary teachers’ union ramp up work-to-rule campaign
Racism in hockey: Father says ‘bigger picture’ was missed in OMHA suspension
Health minister announces Ontario Health Team for Peterborough
More municipal services needed for future expansion, jobs at Peterborough airport
2 taken to hospital following house fire east of Peterborough
Tentative deal reached between province, Educational Workers’ Alliance of Ontario
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
Education Minister Stephen Lecce is expected to officially announce the deal on Tuesday afternoon at Queen’s Park. Continue reading
Ontario seeks to appeal ruling that overturned student fee policy
Training, Colleges and Universities Minister Ross Romano says the government wants to make education affordable for all students. Continue reading
Desjardins credit card holders also affected by massive data breach
Desjardins said credit cards and other payment methods have not been compromised due to the data breach. Continue reading
Lindsay man charged with impaired driving following traffic stop
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say a vehicle stop for a possible Highway Traffic Act infraction led to impaired driving charges laid against a Lindsay man. Continue reading
Peterborough man charged with theft after allegedly stealing package from unlocked vehicle
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A witness reported to police that an unknown man was checking the doors of vehicles along Foxmeadow Road on Saturday. Continue reading
A public affair: When cheaters get caught through social media
Thanks to Instagram, Facebook and dating apps, the landscape of infidelity has changed. Continue reading
‘Whether it’s 300 or 700, it’s not enough’: Canadian health care slow to adopt physician assistants
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
Physician assistants could help ease some of the strain on Canada’s understaffed health-care system, but experts say the country is dragging its feet on bringing them into the fold. Continue reading
Peterborough Petes forward Nick Robertson looks to crack USA World Junior roster
The California native is one of 28 players taking part in USA Hockey’s selection camp in Plymouth, Mich. on Dec. 16 and 17. Continue reading
Video captures pawnshop owner catching baby as it falls off counter
“It was going head-first into the concrete,” the pawnshop owner said of the baby’s rescue. Continue reading
Ontario government cancels future legal aid funding cuts, but 2019 reductions remain
The Progressive Conservative government’s spring budget had planned successive budget cuts for legal aid, with the funding set to be reduced by $164 million in 2021-22. Continue reading
Arrest made following reported vehicle break-ins in Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say bank cards reported stolen from one vehicle were fraudulently used at convenience stores and a gas station. Continue reading
WATCH LIVE: Question period in the House of Commons
Get a front-row seat for all the action happening in Canada’s House of Commons in Ottawa. Continue reading
OPP arrest 6 for break-ins, meth trafficking in Belleville, Quinte West
Six people were arrested after three search warrants were executed in Belleville and Quinte West last week. Continue reading
Ontario spending could fall far short of health, education demands: financial watchdog
Ontario’s financial watchdog says there is a “significant risk” the Progressive Conservative government’s spending plan will fall $5 billion short of what’s needed for health and education. Continue reading
Juice WRLD’s cause of death still unknown after initial autopsy
Authorities said they found marijuana, prescription cough syrup, guns, metal-piercing bullets and a high-capacity ammunition magazine in Juice WLRD’s plane. Continue reading
2 articles of impeachment formally unveiled against Donald Trump
The two articles of impeachment revealed Tuesday are: one charge of abuse of power and another of obstruction of Congress. Continue reading
American newlyweds found alive with severe burns after New Zealand volcano eruption
Lauren and Matt Urey were on their honeymoon in New Zealand when they were caught in the White Island eruption. Continue reading
Walmart.ca pulls Christmas sweater featuring Santa with cocaine
Other sweaters included an upside-down snowman with its carrot nose and ornamental balls imitating male genitalia and another showing Santa roasting his “chestnuts” over a holiday ornamented fireplace. Continue reading
New Zealand police to open criminal probe into deaths of volcano tourists
Police Deputy Commissioner John Tims did not go into details of the criminal investigation but said it would sit alongside an investigation by health and safety regulators. The announcement indicates authorities are concerned safety standards may have been breached. Continue reading
New Zealand volcano: Photos show chaos, aftermath of deadly eruption
More than 10,000 people visit the volcano every year. Continue reading
Tentative deal reached between province, Educational Workers’ Alliance of Ontario
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
Education Minister Stephen Lecce is expected to officially announce the deal on Tuesday afternoon at Queen’s Park. Continue reading
Ontario seeks to appeal ruling that overturned student fee policy
Training, Colleges and Universities Minister Ross Romano says the government wants to make education affordable for all students. Continue reading
Lindsay man charged with impaired driving following traffic stop
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say a vehicle stop for a possible Highway Traffic Act infraction led to impaired driving charges laid against a Lindsay man. Continue reading
2 arrested after fentanyl, crystal meth seized from Hwy. 7 motel near Peterborough: OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The search of the motel was part of an investigation by the OPP’s community street crime unit, police say. Continue reading
Peterborough man charged with theft after allegedly stealing package from unlocked vehicle
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A witness reported to police that an unknown man was checking the doors of vehicles along Foxmeadow Road on Saturday. Continue reading
Ontario elementary teachers’ union ramp up work-to-rule campaign
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario says educators will not plan any new field trips or distribute letters or memos from schools and boards. Continue reading
‘Whether it’s 300 or 700, it’s not enough’: Canadian health care slow to adopt physician assistants
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
Physician assistants could help ease some of the strain on Canada’s understaffed health-care system, but experts say the country is dragging its feet on bringing them into the fold. Continue reading
Peterborough Petes forward Nick Robertson looks to crack USA World Junior roster
The California native is one of 28 players taking part in USA Hockey’s selection camp in Plymouth, Mich. on Dec. 16 and 17. Continue reading
Ontario government cancels future legal aid funding cuts, but 2019 reductions remain
The Progressive Conservative government’s spring budget had planned successive budget cuts for legal aid, with the funding set to be reduced by $164 million in 2021-22. Continue reading
Arrest made following reported vehicle break-ins in Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say bank cards reported stolen from one vehicle were fraudulently used at convenience stores and a gas station. Continue reading
OPP arrest 6 for break-ins, meth trafficking in Belleville, Quinte West
Six people were arrested after three search warrants were executed in Belleville and Quinte West last week. Continue reading
Stolen pendant containing baby boy’s ashes returned to Peterborough father
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Darren Fenn says the pendant contains the ashes of his five-week-old baby boy Wyatt who died in January 2018. Continue reading
Ontario spending could fall far short of health, education demands: financial watchdog
Ontario’s financial watchdog says there is a “significant risk” the Progressive Conservative government’s spending plan will fall $5 billion short of what’s needed for health and education. Continue reading
Health minister announces Ontario Health Team for Peterborough
The Peterborough Ontario Health Team is of one 24 planned across the province. Continue reading
Cash reportedly stolen from Doo Doo’s Bakery in Bailieboro: Peterborough County OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP say $1,000 in cash was reported stolen from Doo Doo’s Bakery on County Road 28 on Friday. Continue reading
2 taken to hospital following house fire east of Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Firefighters responded to a house fire on Old Norwood Road around 1 p.m. on Sunday. Continue reading
Official portrait of former Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne unveiled
Kathleen Wynne says she hopes the image of a woman joining the ranks of male premiers in the halls of Queen’s Park will inspire young women touring the legislative building. Continue reading
Challenge to the federal government’s prison-needle ban postponed to Dec. 17
A court hearing to challenge the federal government’s ban on needles for drug-using prisoners has been postponed to next week. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Sunday, December 8, 2019
ERIE, Pa. – Ryan Roth scored twice, including the winner, as the Sarnia Sting doubled the Erie Otters 6-3 on Sunday in Ontario Hockey League play. Continue reading
Ontario court to hear challenge to a prison needle ban this week
A constitutional challenge to the federal government’s refusal to provide clean needles in prisons is set to be heard by an Ontario court this week. Continue reading
Beatles, Rolling Stones top Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Artists list
Five Canadians made the list, including Drake, Justin Bieber and Bryan Adams. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Saturday, December 7, 2019
Kai Edmonds stopped all 20 shots he faced as the Mississauga Steelheads shut out the Hamilton Bulldogs 3-0 on Saturday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
Ontario elementary teachers escalate job action, phase 2 of work-to-rule campaign starts Tuesday
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
Starting Tuesday Dec. 10, elementary teachers in Ontario will be escalating job action by starting phase two of their work-to-rule campaign. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Premier Doug Ford’s new leaf
By Alan Carter Anchor, Global News at 5:30 and 6 / Host, Focus Ontario
After starting 2019 as a disruptor, Premier Doug Ford now appears to be striving for the middle of the road. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Friday, December 6, 2019
LONDON, Ont. – Brady Lyle scored twice and Matthew Struthers added a goal and two assists as the Owen Sound Attack beat the London Knights 6-3 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
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