Couple rescue deer trapped in icy river in City of Kawartha Lakes
School bus, pickup involved in minor collision in Selwyn Township
Peterborough driver accused of having twice the legal limit of alcohol
Peterborough Police Victim Services Unit asking for donations of old cell phones
Man charged with impaired driving by cannabis in collision in Peterborough
Peterborough’s Venture North event aims to help startups find funding to succeed
More Ontario auto insurers named in $1B legal action over allegedly withheld HST
Statements of claim have been filed against an additional five insurers over allegations they withheld HST from benefit entitlements. Continue reading
Ontario distributing millions in January to help legal pot costs in municipalities
Finance Minister Vic Fedeli says $15 million will first be spilt among the province’s municipalities at the start of the new year, with funding allocated on a per household basis and all communities receiving at least $5,000. Continue reading
U.K. student Matthew Hedges sentenced to life in UAE over spying allegations
A 31-year-old U.K. student has been sentenced to life in prison on charges that he was spying in the United Arab Emirates. Continue reading
Marco Muzzo lack of insight into binge drinking habits led to parole decision
The parole board said in a document that Muzzo’s reluctance to acknowledge a history of binge drinking and his admission that he does not know what contributed to his alcohol misuse raised red flags. Continue reading
Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak prompts warning for areas of Canada, entire U.S.
Public Health Agency of Canada said that as of Nov. 20, there have been 18 confirmed cases of the illness — three in Ontario and 15 in Quebec. Continue reading
Trump’s party calls his decision to do nothing about Khashoggi killing a ‘mistake’
“It’s a sign of weakness not to stand up to Saudi Arabia.” Continue reading
Foods and supplements that may help you fight the flu this season
Many of us tend to have our own tips and tricks for staying healthy during the colder months but leading Rhéaume’s list of favourites is probiotics. Continue reading
Civil liberties group asks Ontario’s top court for changes to solitary confinement rules
The group says the federal government only introduced legislation that deals with solitary confinement last month, knowing it wouldn’t pass in time to meet the deadline. Continue reading
Fort McMurray wildfire highlights animal care gaps during natural disasters
From communication issues to struggling to obtain vet records and caring for exotic animals, a Calgary researcher says the Fort McMurray wildfire showed how pets are often overlooked in disaster planning. Continue reading
Timeline of events on assault allegations at St. Michael’s College School
Here’s a timeline of events at St. Michael’s College School based on information provided by the school and Toronto police. Continue reading
Peterborough woman charged with failing to stop for OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The vehicle was located in a ditch along Indian River Line east of Peterborough. Continue reading
The Canada Post strike and your holiday deliveries: here’s what you need to know
It’s time to plan your holiday deliveries if you want to make sure they arrive on time. Continue reading
Doug Ford says he’s not looking to become prime minister, focusing on Ontario
Ford made the comments while calling on Trudeau ahead of the federal fall economic update to stop a plan to impose a carbon tax on provinces without their own carbon pricing system. Continue reading
Brighton house fire leaves family of six homeless
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
All six occupants got out safely thanks to working smoke alarms. Continue reading
Ottawa to roll out fiscal update, lay out plan to compete for investment dollars
The federal government will release a fall economic update on Wednesday that will seek to close the loop on some of its outstanding mandate commitments, leaving the door open for the Liberals to use next year’s budget as their 2019 election platform. Continue reading
Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak prompts warning for areas of Canada, entire U.S.
Public Health Agency of Canada said that as of Nov. 20, there have been 18 confirmed cases of the illness — three in Ontario and 15 in Quebec. Continue reading
American serial killer Samuel Little confesses to 1978 murder, linked to dozens more
A southern Mississippi homicide that has gone unsolved for 40 years has now been declared solved due to the confessions of a man convicted in three California murders but long suspected in dozens of deaths. Continue reading
Gap in pipe the cause of Newfoundland’s largest-ever oil spill, which is now impossible to clean up
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
The 250,000-litre spill happened on Friday morning while Husky Energy’s SeaRose platform was preparing to restart production during a fierce storm that was, at the time, the most intense in the world. Continue reading
Tekashi 6ix9ine arrested on racketeering, firearm charges
According to prosecutors, the ‘Stoopid’ rapper, 22, could face life in prison if convicted. Continue reading
Liberals willing to use back-to-work legislation to end Canada Post strike if deal not reached
Canada Post is dealing with a fifth week of rotating strikes by its unionized workers as both sides remain apart in contract negotiations. Continue reading
More Ontario auto insurers named in $1B legal action over allegedly withheld HST
Statements of claim have been filed against an additional five insurers over allegations they withheld HST from benefit entitlements. Continue reading
Ontario distributing millions in January to help legal pot costs in municipalities
Finance Minister Vic Fedeli says $15 million will first be spilt among the province’s municipalities at the start of the new year, with funding allocated on a per household basis and all communities receiving at least $5,000. Continue reading
First lab-confirmed case of flu confirmed in Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland region
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The health unit recommends getting a flu vaccine. Continue reading
Marco Muzzo lack of insight into binge drinking habits led to parole decision
The parole board said in a document that Muzzo’s reluctance to acknowledge a history of binge drinking and his admission that he does not know what contributed to his alcohol misuse raised red flags. Continue reading
Peterborough’s Venture North event aims to help startups find funding to succeed
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
The event is aimed at helping local businesses get the money they need to succeed, whether that’s from government grants or private investors. Continue reading
Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak prompts warning for areas of Canada, entire U.S.
Public Health Agency of Canada said that as of Nov. 20, there have been 18 confirmed cases of the illness — three in Ontario and 15 in Quebec. Continue reading
Peterborough Police Victim Services Unit asking for donations of old cell phones
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Phones, which will only call 911, will be given to victims of domestic violence or vulnerable persons in the community. Continue reading
Couple rescue deer trapped in icy river in City of Kawartha Lakes
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The couple used a boat to reach the stranded doe in Pigeon River. Continue reading
Foods and supplements that may help you fight the flu this season
Many of us tend to have our own tips and tricks for staying healthy during the colder months but leading Rhéaume’s list of favourites is probiotics. Continue reading
Civil liberties group asks Ontario’s top court for changes to solitary confinement rules
The group says the federal government only introduced legislation that deals with solitary confinement last month, knowing it wouldn’t pass in time to meet the deadline. Continue reading
Timeline of events on assault allegations at St. Michael’s College School
Here’s a timeline of events at St. Michael’s College School based on information provided by the school and Toronto police. Continue reading
Peterborough woman charged with failing to stop for OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The vehicle was located in a ditch along Indian River Line east of Peterborough. Continue reading
Doug Ford says he’s not looking to become prime minister, focusing on Ontario
Ford made the comments while calling on Trudeau ahead of the federal fall economic update to stop a plan to impose a carbon tax on provinces without their own carbon pricing system. Continue reading
Brighton house fire leaves family of six homeless
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
All six occupants got out safely thanks to working smoke alarms. Continue reading
2 new cases of St. Michael’s College School alleged assaults reported: Toronto police
Toronto police say they were made aware of the two new incidents of alleged assault at St. Michael’s College School on Monday. Continue reading
Peterborough driver accused of having twice the legal limit of alcohol
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The vehicle was stopped in the city’s downtown. Continue reading
Justin Trudeau to confront Doug Ford on cuts to francophone services
Ford’s conservatives last week announced cuts affecting Ontario’s 600,000 francophones, including the cancellation of plans for a francophone university and eliminating the office of the province’s French language services commissioner. Continue reading
School bus, pickup involved in minor collision in Selwyn Township
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Seventeen students were on the bus at the time. Continue reading
40 years of kids shows: Sharon and Bram’s biggest message to parents
By Kim Smith Reporter
Following thousands of live shows over the span of 40 years, Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison, with the late Lois Lilienstein, have had a front row seat to changing family dynamics. Continue reading
Vandalism of Coast Guard vessel ‘upsetting’ and personal to family of Cpl. Mark McLaren
The CCGS Corporal McLaren was discovered partially submerged at Sambro Head on Saturday morning after being cut from its cradle at the Canadian Maritime Engineering shipyard in Sambro Head, N.S. Continue reading
Pedestrian struck by train in Port Hope
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The incident happened around 4 p.m. at the Canadian National Rail crossing on Haskill Road just west of Port Hope. Continue reading
Quebec premier says he asked Doug Ford to reconsider cuts to French services
François Legault, whose Coalition Avenir Quebec swept to power last month, is making his first official visit to Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Continue reading
Peterborough woman claims $267K lottery prize
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A trip to Greece, a new truck among her plans for the winnings. Continue reading
Doug Ford says he won’t proceed with gender identity proposal from PC convention
The resolution, introduced at the convention by parental rights advocate Tanya Granic Allen, declares gender identity a “Liberal ideology” and asks that references to it be removed from Ontario’s sex-education curriculum. Continue reading
Peterborough considering transit network overhaul
A travel survey will ask customers about their travel patterns. Continue reading
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