Heat warning issued for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County
The humidity may reach 40 C or higher. Continue reading
2 people found dead inside Trent Hills home: Northumberland OPP
City council approves hosting temporary shelter beds at Peterborough Public Library
Peterborough man accused of assault with baseball bat: Police
City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service suspending canine unit program: Chief
Flu fears across Ontario spread after death toll rises in Australia
Heavy rainfall causing flooding issues in Northumberland County
Lyme disease is so common in parts of Canada, some areas no longer test ticks
In Ottawa, where more than half of the ticks tested in some neighbourhoods carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, the public-health unit no longer bothers to test ticks because it’s assumed they carry the illness. Continue reading
Waterspout tornado caught on camera on Lake of the Woods
By Mike Koncan Weather Anchor/Reporter
Severe weather in northwestern Ontario produced a tornado over the water on Lake of the Woods Wednesday. Continue reading
Kyoto Animation arson suspect shouted that he’d been plagiarized: reports
The Kyoto Animation arson is Japan’s worst mass killing in 18 years. Continue reading
A ‘heat dome’ is headed for Canada. Here’s what that means
Temperatures are forecast to reach 34 C in Toronto and 30 in Montreal on Friday — not including the humidity. Continue reading
Nearly 53,000 sexual assault cases treated by Ontario doctors over 15 years: study
Victims of sexual assault regularly turn up in Ontario emergency rooms, a new study has found. Continue reading
Nike files countersuit against Kawhi Leonard over control of ‘Klaw’ logo
Leonard is trying to claim control of his famous “Klaw” logo, but he is facing some aggressive defense by Nike. Continue reading
SIU toll-free number being used in fraudulent calls asking people for SIN
Ontario’s police watchdog says its toll-free number is being used in fraudulent calls that ask people for their social insurance number. Continue reading
Premier Doug Ford wants answers on mental health detainee who fled, calls man a ‘nutcase’
Zhebin Cong, who was found not criminally responsible for the death of his roommate, had been on an unaccompanied trip into the community from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health on July 3 when he failed to return, the hospital said. Continue reading
Homeland Security chief says family separations at U.S. border are down
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan said fewer than 1,000 children have been separated from families out of 450,000 family groups that have crossed the border since October. Continue reading
Ontario government appoints special adviser on Ottawa river flooding
The province has appointed former Manitoba deputy minister Doug McNeil to recommend ways Ontario can reduce the impacts of flooding and help communities deal with them. Continue reading
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Major players in alleged Italian crime family taken down in massive bust in Ontario
York Regional Police revealed details on the massive bust of an alleged traditional organized crime network that netted more than $35 million in cash and assets. Continue reading
‘I have a lot of hope now’: Wife of jailed Saudi blogger hails Pence’s call for husband’s release
The wife of jailed Saudi dissident Raif Badawi said U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence gave her hope Thursday when he called on Saudi Arabia to free her husband. Continue reading
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Assaulted Hamilton bus driver describes details of attack: ‘I think I’m lucky’
By Kamil Karamali Reporter
“You forgive people for certain things,” said Derrick Sealy, “but you don’t forget.” Continue reading
Ontario government writes off $445M in old Chrysler debt from bailout
Ottawa wrote off $2.6 billion last year that it wouldn’t collect from Chrysler, and a spokeswoman for Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips says once that happened, the province had no legal recourse to recover outstanding money. Continue reading
Democrats split on how to counter racism in 2020 election as Trump exploits it
The party’s left wing wants an all-in battle against racism, while others question whether race should be the centerpiece of the campaign to replace Trump. Continue reading
Carrot prices have jumped 30% since February. Here’s why
Food prices, in particular, food that “comes out of the ground” are subject to weather conditions. Continue reading
$22/hr is average wage needed to afford a two-bedroom apartment in Canada: report
“But it’s much more in big cities like Vancouver and Toronto.” Continue reading
Major players in alleged Italian crime family taken down in massive bust in Ontario
York Regional Police revealed details on the massive bust of an alleged traditional organized crime network that netted more than $35 million in cash and assets. Continue reading
A ‘heat dome’ is headed for Canada. Here’s what that means
Temperatures are forecast to reach 34 C in Toronto and 30 in Montreal on Friday — not including the humidity. Continue reading
Nike files countersuit against Kawhi Leonard over control of ‘Klaw’ logo
Leonard is trying to claim control of his famous “Klaw” logo, but he is facing some aggressive defense by Nike. Continue reading
Lyme disease is so common in parts of Canada, some areas no longer test ticks
In Ottawa, where more than half of the ticks tested in some neighbourhoods carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, the public-health unit no longer bothers to test ticks because it’s assumed they carry the illness. Continue reading
Waterspout tornado caught on camera on Lake of the Woods
By Mike Koncan Weather Anchor/Reporter
Severe weather in northwestern Ontario produced a tornado over the water on Lake of the Woods Wednesday. Continue reading
A ‘heat dome’ is headed for Canada. Here’s what that means
Temperatures are forecast to reach 34 C in Toronto and 30 in Montreal on Friday — not including the humidity. Continue reading
Nearly 53,000 sexual assault cases treated by Ontario doctors over 15 years: study
Victims of sexual assault regularly turn up in Ontario emergency rooms, a new study has found. Continue reading
Heat warning issued for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The humidity may reach 40 C or higher. Continue reading
SIU toll-free number being used in fraudulent calls asking people for SIN
Ontario’s police watchdog says its toll-free number is being used in fraudulent calls that ask people for their social insurance number. Continue reading
Premier Doug Ford wants answers on mental health detainee who fled, calls man a ‘nutcase’
Zhebin Cong, who was found not criminally responsible for the death of his roommate, had been on an unaccompanied trip into the community from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health on July 3 when he failed to return, the hospital said. Continue reading
Peterborough man accused of assault with baseball bat: Police
Police allege a man struck a male with a baseball bat on Tuesday. Continue reading
Ontario government appoints special adviser on Ottawa river flooding
The province has appointed former Manitoba deputy minister Doug McNeil to recommend ways Ontario can reduce the impacts of flooding and help communities deal with them. Continue reading
2 people found dead inside Trent Hills home: Northumberland OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP say two people were found dead inside a home on Thomson Road outside Campbellford. Continue reading
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Cobourg woman seeks live organ donor
By Morganne Campbell Digital Broadcast Journalist
A Cobourg woman’s desperate search for a live liver donor is highlighting the lack of available organs for transplant in Ontario. Continue reading
Major players in alleged Italian crime family taken down in massive bust in Ontario
York Regional Police revealed details on the massive bust of an alleged traditional organized crime network that netted more than $35 million in cash and assets. Continue reading
Flu fears across Ontario spread after death toll rises in Australia
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
“Even though you may have never had the flu, that doesn’t mean you never will,” said pharmacist Jason Hinton. Continue reading
Assaulted Hamilton bus driver describes details of attack: ‘I think I’m lucky’
By Kamil Karamali Reporter
“You forgive people for certain things,” said Derrick Sealy, “but you don’t forget.” Continue reading
City council approves hosting temporary shelter beds at Peterborough Public Library
The beds would be available from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. each night. Continue reading
City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service suspending canine unit program: Chief
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Chief Mark Mitchell says the department’s dog handler has stepped down due to unexpected health concerns. Continue reading
Ontario government writes off $445M in old Chrysler debt from bailout
Ottawa wrote off $2.6 billion last year that it wouldn’t collect from Chrysler, and a spokeswoman for Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips says once that happened, the province had no legal recourse to recover outstanding money. Continue reading
Heavy police presence in Campbellford area following reported gunfire
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP responded to the area of Thomson Road just east of Campbellford. Continue reading
Doug Ford cancels cellphone after too many calls from ‘special interest groups’
His office says Ford had to cancel his phone on Tuesday after certain groups launched co-ordinated campaigns in recent weeks that made it impossible to use. Continue reading
Indigenous Services Minister faces calls to visit Attawapiskat First Nation
Earlier this month, the community declared a state of emergency over concerns about chemical levels in tap water. Continue reading
Trent Hills man charged after refusing to provide breath sample: OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Peterborough County OPP say the arrest came during a RIDE check program on Highway 7. Continue reading
British teen suffers minor injuries in rollover south of Peterborough: OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The crash occurred just before 8 a.m. on 4th Line east of Wallace Point Road in Bailieboro, about 20 kilometres south of Peterborough. Continue reading
Heavy rainfall causing flooding issues in Northumberland County
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
In Port Hope, the East Beach and the Waterfront Trail at Lake Street and Hope Street South were closed due to flooding issues. Continue reading
Man arrested after allegedly causing disturbance outside Peterborough police station
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
During the arrest, police said they found a knife in the man’s possession. Continue reading
Peterborough tattoo artist helping others restore their confidence
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
Peterborough medical micro-pigmentation specialist Kyla Gutsche is volunteering her skills to help people who have sustained life-altering injuries. Continue reading
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