Major rainfall warning issued for Central Ontario as flood risk rises
Environment Canada says rainfall could exceed 50 mm in some areas. Continue reading
Flood risk on the rise in Peterborough region, conservation authority says
No cases of hepatitis, HIV found among Lindsay dental clinic patients: health unit
Lindsay police probe laser pointed at airplane at municipal airport
OLG makes 4th-quarter payment of $743K in casino revenue to Peterborough
Motorcyclist found with cocaine during traffic stop in Peterborough: police
Man charged with impaired driving after vehicle strikes house in Peterborough
Woman charged with theft at Kent Street store in Lindsay
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Items were allegedly stolen from a business on Kent Street. Continue reading
Ontario government cancels program aimed at planting 50 million trees
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry told Forests Ontario the day after the Progressive Conservative government delivered its budget this month that the 50 Million Tree Program was being eliminated. Continue reading
Researchers create technology that turns brain signals into speech
The researchers believe that their method could help people who have lost the ability to speak due to stroke or other conditions. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
OSHAWA, Ont. – Tye Felhaber scored with 34 seconds left to play in the third period and then had an overtime goal as the Ottawa 67’s beat the Oshawa Generals 2-1 on Wednesday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
2 City of Kawartha Lakes men accused of stealing vehicle from Lindsay residence
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The accused have been charged with theft over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime and failure to comply with the conditions of a probation order. Continue reading
Precision Drilling reports Q1 profit, revenue up from year ago as rigs continue moving south
Precision Drilling says it made a profit in its latest quarter, as Canadian oil companies with operations in the U.S. are earning more money south of the border. Continue reading
Ontario Judge halting legal proceedings against tobacco companies key to ensuring fairness
Ontario Superior Court Justice Thomas McEwen released his reasons Tuesday for last week’s decision to uphold an order that halted any existing or new proceedings involving JTI-Macdonald Corp., Rothmans, Benson & Hedges and Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. Continue reading
Ontario court rules open-court principle does not mean right to record proceedings
A woman embroiled in a lengthy dispute with her former school board and teachers’ union has no right to video-record her Appeal Court proceedings or to force a judge to publicly post a decision, Ontario’s top court ruled on Wednesday. Continue reading
‘Avengers: Endgame’ review: A convoluted yet satisfying ending to the franchise
Packed from end-to-end with emotion, ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is a satisfying ending to the franchise. Continue reading
Ontario looks to cut OHIP program covering emergency medical costs abroad
If approved, the proposed changes to the government insurance program, which partly covers medical costs incurred abroad, could take effect as soon as Oct. 1. Continue reading
Court rules Alectra Utilities must pay Solar Power $14M right away after company loses stay bid
The issue arose in September 2016 when Alectra cancelled a financing agreement with Solar Power for the construction of solar-power projects in Ontario. Continue reading
Why aren’t Canadians cooking anymore?
With the rise of food delivery apps, meal kit services and take-out culture, Canadians are spending less time in the kitchen. Continue reading
Toronto’s medical officer ‘at a loss for words’ over public health funding cuts
Dr. Eileen de Villa says public health initiatives appear to be invisible when they work because they prevent disease, so it is easy to take them for granted. Continue reading
Vaping enforcement underway at Peterborough-area schools
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Tobacco Enforcement Officer have issued dozens of charges for vaping on school property. Continue reading
No spike in cannabis-impaired driving charges 6 months after legalization: RCMP
Canadian police say they haven’t been busting many more stoned drivers six months after legalization, but they are reminding drivers to keep cannabis out of reach. Continue reading
‘We will declare war’: Philippines’ Duterte gives Canada 1 week to take back garbage
The president of the Philippines says if Canada doesn’t take back tonnes of trash within the next week he will “declare war” and ship the containers back himself. Continue reading
Woman killed after falling into meat grinder at food processing plant
A woman was killed on Monday after falling into a commercial meat grinder at a food processing plant in Pennsylvania. Continue reading
The ISIS mechanic: Man now living in B.C. fixed trucks for terror group. Is he complicit in war crimes?
Vehicles were central to the ISIS campaign, but like any trucks, they broke down, and mechanics were needed to keep them on the road — mechanics like Boutros Massroua. Continue reading
Expectant couple angers neighbours after asking them to do their chores, cook their meals
“It definitely sounded like an entitled young couple who is going to be in for a rude awakening when the reality of parenting sets in,” one expert said. Continue reading
‘Worst’ anti-Semitic hate crime at Winnipeg cafe was allegedly faked by owners, say police
Three owners of the BerMax Caffé were arrested Wednesday and charged with public mischief, according to police. Continue reading
Major rainfall warning issued for Central Ontario as flood risk rises
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Environment Canada says rainfall could exceed 50 mm in some areas. Continue reading
Woman charged with theft at Kent Street store in Lindsay
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Items were allegedly stolen from a business on Kent Street. Continue reading
Ontario government cancels program aimed at planting 50 million trees
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry told Forests Ontario the day after the Progressive Conservative government delivered its budget this month that the 50 Million Tree Program was being eliminated. Continue reading
Flood risk on the rise in Peterborough region, conservation authority says
By Dan Nyznik Videographer
Conservation authority officials advise anyone living in flood-prone areas south of Peterborough to take proper measures. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
OSHAWA, Ont. – Tye Felhaber scored with 34 seconds left to play in the third period and then had an overtime goal as the Ottawa 67’s beat the Oshawa Generals 2-1 on Wednesday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
2 City of Kawartha Lakes men accused of stealing vehicle from Lindsay residence
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The accused have been charged with theft over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime and failure to comply with the conditions of a probation order. Continue reading
Ontario Judge halting legal proceedings against tobacco companies key to ensuring fairness
Ontario Superior Court Justice Thomas McEwen released his reasons Tuesday for last week’s decision to uphold an order that halted any existing or new proceedings involving JTI-Macdonald Corp., Rothmans, Benson & Hedges and Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. Continue reading
Ontario court rules open-court principle does not mean right to record proceedings
A woman embroiled in a lengthy dispute with her former school board and teachers’ union has no right to video-record her Appeal Court proceedings or to force a judge to publicly post a decision, Ontario’s top court ruled on Wednesday. Continue reading
Ontario looks to cut OHIP program covering emergency medical costs abroad
If approved, the proposed changes to the government insurance program, which partly covers medical costs incurred abroad, could take effect as soon as Oct. 1. Continue reading
Court rules Alectra Utilities must pay Solar Power $14M right away after company loses stay bid
The issue arose in September 2016 when Alectra cancelled a financing agreement with Solar Power for the construction of solar-power projects in Ontario. Continue reading
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Gull River flooding forces Minden Hills to declare state of emergency
Flooding in some areas of Minden expected to reach levels of 2017. Continue reading
Toronto’s medical officer ‘at a loss for words’ over public health funding cuts
Dr. Eileen de Villa says public health initiatives appear to be invisible when they work because they prevent disease, so it is easy to take them for granted. Continue reading
Vaping enforcement underway at Peterborough-area schools
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Tobacco Enforcement Officer have issued dozens of charges for vaping on school property. Continue reading
Peterborough police probe alleged break-ins at school, residence
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A home on Dominion Crescent and a school on Monaghan Road were targeted, according to police. Continue reading
Motorcyclist found with cocaine during traffic stop in Peterborough: police
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say the man was driving while under suspension. Continue reading
Dads surprise cheerleading daughters with their own cheer routine
By Kim Smith Reporter
A group of 18 dads from Edmonton, with kids in Perfect Storm Athletics, surprised their daughters with a viral cheerleading routine of their own last week. Continue reading
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Ministry issues flood warning for Bancroft district with heavy rainfall forecast
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is advising residents to prepare for possible flooding, especially near the Gull River, which flows through the village of Minden. Continue reading
Ontario credit union branches reopen after bomb threat forces closures on Easter Monday
A statement from the company said it is working with Toronto police in an active investigation after a threat was phoned in to one of its branches on Monday. Continue reading
No cases of hepatitis, HIV found among Lindsay dental clinic patients: health unit
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
In 2018, 257 patients at Lakeland Clinic received notification to get blood tests. Continue reading
Forcing reporter to give RCMP info on ‘dead’ terror suspect ‘unreasonable’: Vice Media
Farah Shirdon, a prolific user of social media to recruit westerners to the Islamic State, has now been quiet for several years, court heard. Continue reading
Doug Ford defends private alcohol sales, says media is misleading public
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
In an unprompted call on Monday to Global News Radio, Ford claimed the media was misleading the public about his government’s plan to expand beer and wine sales in the province. Continue reading
Lindsay police probe laser pointed at airplane at municipal airport
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A pilot attempting to land was struck by a green laser light emanating east of the airport. Continue reading
OLG makes 4th-quarter payment of $743K in casino revenue to Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Since the Shorelines Casino opened, the City of Peterborough has received more than $1.4 million in gaming revenue. Continue reading
Kawartha Lakes OPP lay 91 speed-related charges over Easter Weekend
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Four of the charges were for stunt driving on Highways 115 and 35. Continue reading
Man charged with impaired driving after vehicle strikes house in Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
An SUV struck a house on Otonabee Drive in Peterborough on Thursday night. Continue reading
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