Peterborough mayoral candidates wrap up final day of election campaign
Peterborough-area residents encouraged to cut water consumption by 10%
Peterborough journalist turns passion for writing into investigative crime book
OLG makes second-quarter payment to Township of Cavan Monaghan
Defence opens case at Thomas Chan murder trial outlining his long history of concussions
Cannabis advocate calls legalization day ‘a stepping stone’
Ten cities to watch as municipal elections get underway in Ontario
Voters across Ontario are casting ballots today to elect their next municipal governments. Continue reading
Voters across Ontario head to polls for municipal elections
Voters across Ontario will cast their ballots in municipal elections today after a lead-up that’s seen everything from legal battles to electoral reform. Continue reading
Almost 30 years ago, a teacher saved this B.C. woman’s life. Today, she can thank him
For the first time, Jackie Norman was able to thank her former teacher, Frank Worsfold, for giving her a second chance at life. Continue reading
Canada Post union workers to begin rotating nationwide strikes Monday morning
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced Sunday that it will begin rotating strikes on Monday morning at 12:01 a.m. in Victoria, Edmonton and Windsor, and at 1:01 a.m. in Halifax. Continue reading
First law firm in Canada focusing on eSports opens in Toronto
Two Toronto lawyers launched MKM group to help those who play video games professionally get an even footing in negotiations. Continue reading
Ontario’s province-wide municipal elections: 5 common issues
Municipal elections are often fought around matters of local importance, but a number of issues have emerged in various Ontario races that resonate broadly. Continue reading
Ontario PCs will table bill to strip returning extremist fighters of license, benefits
The bill is called the Terrorist Activities Sanctions Act, which will strip returning ISIS fighters of Ontario driver’s licences, hunting and fishing licences, access to OHIP, and several other benefits. Continue reading
Ontario Cannabis Store says it had 100,000 online sales in first 24 hours of legalization
The Ontario Cannabis Store says the website launch has gone off without service interruptions and has seen more than 1.3 million unique visitors in the first 24 hours of operations. Continue reading
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Durham researchers want to bring music, apps about AI to Ontario schools
The “learning package” in the works includes a remake of George Orwell’s Animal Farm — featuring robots, not animals. Continue reading
Workers tied up during armed robbery of Beaverton marijuana grow-op: police
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say the four workers were tied up and forced into a security trailer. The suspects took the workers’ belongings along with several garbage bags full of dried marijuana from a barn used for storage. Continue reading
Food for thought: the growing vegan and vegetarian industries
By Caley Bedore Weather Specialist, CHEX News at 6 & 11
‘The vegan and vegetarian market has exploded. The demand is there.’ Continue reading
ANALYSIS: ‘Pushgate’ pushes Queen’s Park into toddler territory
By Alan Carter Anchor, Global News at 5:30 and 6 / Host, Focus Ontario
Donna Skelly says Andrea Horwath pushed her, but Horwath says it was a tap. It’s the latest incident in an increasingly partisan and nasty Ontario legislature. Continue reading
Swoop cancels dozens of flights to U.S., leaving passengers scrambling
The airline’s first flight to the States was supposed to start taking off this week, but were cancelled at the last minute as Swoop awaits “one final regulatory approval required to operate to the U.S.” Continue reading
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B.C. man accused of swimming naked in Toronto aquarium shark tank granted bail
David Weaver of Nelson, B.C., has been charged with assault causing bodily harm, mischief under $5,000 and mischief interfering with property. Continue reading
3 earthquakes measuring between 6.5- and 6.8-magnitude hit off Vancouver Island
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The earthquake’s location was pegged at 208 kilometres west-southwest of Port Alice, and 478 kilometres west of Vancouver. Continue reading
Canada Post union workers to begin rotating nationwide strikes Monday morning
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced Sunday that it will begin rotating strikes on Monday morning at 12:01 a.m. in Victoria, Edmonton and Windsor, and at 1:01 a.m. in Halifax. Continue reading
Woman’s heartbreaking obituary sheds light on realities of opioid addiction
“We take comfort in knowing that Maddie is surrounded by light, free from the struggle that haunted her.” Continue reading
Almost 30 years ago, a teacher saved this B.C. woman’s life. Today, she can thank him
For the first time, Jackie Norman was able to thank her former teacher, Frank Worsfold, for giving her a second chance at life. Continue reading
Three-week-old baby girl dies after alleged assault in Toronto’s east end
Matthew Bouffard, 29, of Toronto, was initially charged with aggravated assault and police say his charges will be re-evaluated following the results of the post-mortem. Continue reading
Ten cities to watch as municipal elections get underway in Ontario
Voters across Ontario are casting ballots today to elect their next municipal governments. Continue reading
Voters across Ontario head to polls for municipal elections
Voters across Ontario will cast their ballots in municipal elections today after a lead-up that’s seen everything from legal battles to electoral reform. Continue reading
Almost 30 years ago, a teacher saved this B.C. woman’s life. Today, she can thank him
For the first time, Jackie Norman was able to thank her former teacher, Frank Worsfold, for giving her a second chance at life. Continue reading
Peterborough mayoral candidates wrap up final day of election campaign
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
On Monday, residents in Peterborough will choose whether to give incumbent Mayor Daryl Bennett another term or elect first-time candidate Diane Therrien. Continue reading
Canada Post union workers to begin rotating nationwide strikes Monday morning
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced Sunday that it will begin rotating strikes on Monday morning at 12:01 a.m. in Victoria, Edmonton and Windsor, and at 1:01 a.m. in Halifax. Continue reading
First law firm in Canada focusing on eSports opens in Toronto
Two Toronto lawyers launched MKM group to help those who play video games professionally get an even footing in negotiations. Continue reading
Ontario’s province-wide municipal elections: 5 common issues
Municipal elections are often fought around matters of local importance, but a number of issues have emerged in various Ontario races that resonate broadly. Continue reading
Peterborough journalist turns passion for writing into investigative crime book
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
Peterborough journalist Ed Arnold has turned his passion for writing into a book of local investigative features, Inside Peterborough: Three Murder Stories. Continue reading
30-year-old man dies after ATV accident in Trent Lakes
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
A 30-year-old man has died after an ATV collision on Boundary Lane near Salmon Lake Road in the Municipality of Trent Lakes on Friday evening, just after 7:00 p.m. Continue reading
Ontario PCs will table bill to strip returning extremist fighters of license, benefits
The bill is called the Terrorist Activities Sanctions Act, which will strip returning ISIS fighters of Ontario driver’s licences, hunting and fishing licences, access to OHIP, and several other benefits. Continue reading
Ontario Cannabis Store says it had 100,000 online sales in first 24 hours of legalization
The Ontario Cannabis Store says the website launch has gone off without service interruptions and has seen more than 1.3 million unique visitors in the first 24 hours of operations. Continue reading
Durham researchers want to bring music, apps about AI to Ontario schools
The “learning package” in the works includes a remake of George Orwell’s Animal Farm — featuring robots, not animals. Continue reading
Workers tied up during armed robbery of Beaverton marijuana grow-op: police
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say the four workers were tied up and forced into a security trailer. The suspects took the workers’ belongings along with several garbage bags full of dried marijuana from a barn used for storage. Continue reading
Food for thought: the growing vegan and vegetarian industries
By Caley Bedore Weather Specialist, CHEX News at 6 & 11
‘The vegan and vegetarian market has exploded. The demand is there.’ Continue reading
ANALYSIS: ‘Pushgate’ pushes Queen’s Park into toddler territory
By Alan Carter Anchor, Global News at 5:30 and 6 / Host, Focus Ontario
Donna Skelly says Andrea Horwath pushed her, but Horwath says it was a tap. It’s the latest incident in an increasingly partisan and nasty Ontario legislature. Continue reading
OLG makes second-quarter payment to Township of Cavan Monaghan
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The township has received more than $1.5 million this fiscal year. Continue reading
Peterborough-area residents encouraged to cut water consumption by 10%
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Otonabee Conservation has a Level 1 low water condition in-effect for the Otonabee Region Watershed until further notice. Continue reading
Swoop cancels dozens of flights to U.S., leaving passengers scrambling
The airline’s first flight to the States was supposed to start taking off this week, but were cancelled at the last minute as Swoop awaits “one final regulatory approval required to operate to the U.S.” Continue reading
B.C. man accused of swimming naked in Toronto aquarium shark tank granted bail
David Weaver of Nelson, B.C., has been charged with assault causing bodily harm, mischief under $5,000 and mischief interfering with property. Continue reading
Observers say endorsements in municipal elections can be a double-edged sword
Municipal elections project their professed neutrality with an array of bright and variably hewed campaign signs meant to signal the fact that local races do not fall along the same political party lines as provincial or federal contests. Continue reading
Oshawa Generals snap Peterborough Petes’ winning streak
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The Peterborough Petes dropped a 4-1 decision to the visiting Oshawa Generals. Continue reading
Guelph, Ont. man pleads guilty to ‘brutal murder’ of his wife
Details of the murder of Seble “Mimi” Dietrich were presented on Thursday after Dietrich pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. Continue reading
Government memo indicates major restructuring plan for Ontario Ministry of Health
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
It is unclear from the memo if any government staff have been let go as a result of the changes. Continue reading
Murray shuts the door, Malkin scores 2 as Penguins blank high-flying Leafs
Evgeni Malkin scored early for Pittsburgh before he and Kris Letang added one each into an empty net. Continue reading
Mayoral candidate questions accuracy of Peterborough election poll
By Jesse Thomas Videographer
A new poll is showing Peterborough mayoral candidate Diane Therrien with a commanding lead but incumbent mayor Daryl Bennett doubts the poll’s reliability. Continue reading
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