Peterborough, Trenton hydroelectric stations among cancelled energy projects
Indigenous leaders concerned over cancellation of curriculum writing sessions
Peterborough police probe suspected armed robbery at convenience store
Plastic straw ban may bring backlash from customers, disability groups
16-year-old hailed a ‘hero’ after likely saving man’s life in Otonabee River
OPP warn synthetic drug flakka circulating in Northumberland County
Ontario’s much-criticized pot store logo pitched as ‘inviting, not youthful’ and ‘contemporary, not trendy’
The designers Ontario hired to create the province’s marijuana store logo thought it should be green, but the government opted for sober black and white. Continue reading
Online lottery ticket nets Peterborough woman $100,000
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Eni Bola Abiola had a winning $100,000 ticket for the July 7 Encore draw as part of the Lotto 6/49 draw. Continue reading
Trudeau cabinet shuffle rejigs focus on international trade, borders, provincial relations
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffled his cabinet on Wednesday with changes that will likely put the spotlight on major issues including trade diversification, border security and interprovincial affairs. Continue reading
Premier Doug Ford promises sex-ed curriculum consultations will be largest in Ontario history
Ford says the consultation efforts will mean visiting all 124 electoral ridings across Ontario to compile parental feedback. Continue reading
Officials break ground on Windsor-Detroit Gordie Howe bridge project
The six-lane, cable-stayed Canadian-financed span over the Detroit River is expected to provide direct connections to existing highway networks in Windsor and Detroit. Continue reading
Toronto Raptors to trade DeMar DeRozan for Kawhi Leonard: reports
The reports have the Raptors sending all-star DeMar DeRozan to the San Antonio Spurs in a deal that will see fellow all-star Kawhi Leonard come to Toronto. Continue reading
Former BC premier to lead inquiry into previous Liberal government’s spending in Ontario
Ford is expected to name the person who will head the three-member panel. Continue reading
Trudeau asks transport minister to tackle Greyhound’s western pullout
Trudeau calls Greyhound’s move “difficult” for people who live on the Prairies and for those who are already struggling economically. Continue reading
Best exercises for men by age: What to focus on in your 30s, 40s and beyond
Society tells us that men should have big muscles and be strong — but as they age, men must alter their routines, experts say. Continue reading
Peterborough Humane Society seeks help for cleanup bee
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
The Peterborough Humane Society is looking for some help to spruce up its facility on Lansdowne Street East. Continue reading
Deadline looms to run in Ontario municipal election
Here is what you need to know if you are hoping to run in this fall’s municipal elections in Ontario. Continue reading
Google fined record $5B by European Union over Android mobile system
The European Commission fined Google a record US$5 billion antitrust fine on Wednesday for using its Android mobile operating system to squeeze out rivals. Continue reading
If you had a bad sales experience with Canada’s telecoms, the CRTC wants to know
Canadian consumers are being invited to tell a federal regulator about their personal experience with misleading or abusive sales practices at the country’s telecommunications companies. Continue reading
Algonquin College releases update on data breach investigation
According to the college, the forensic investigation continues but so far has revealed no direct evidence that any data was actually accessed or taken in the attack. Continue reading
Feds won’t pursue deportation of former child refugee Abdoul Abdi: minister
In a tweet on Tuesday evening, Goodale says the government “respects the decision filed on July 13 by the Federal Court concerning Abdoul Abdi.” Continue reading
Thai boys released from hospital, recount cave rescue in 1st public appearance
The 12 Thai boys and the soccer coach who were trapped for weeks in a dark, damp cave are getting ready to leave the hospital. Continue reading
Elon Musk apologizes to cave rescue diver he called a ‘pedo guy’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“…his actions against me do not justify my actions against him, and for that I apologize to Mr. Unsworth,” Musk said. Continue reading
Vladimir Putin interviewed by Fox News, grilled on why his critics ‘end up dead’
Fox News anchor, Chris Wallace asked Putin why many of his political opponents ‘end up dead,’ such as former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and journalist Anna Politkovskaya. Continue reading
‘There was no collusion,’ Trump reminds himself in a handwritten note
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The remark was written into Trump’s script, just after he was to say, “I accept our intelligence community’s conclusion that Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election took place.” Continue reading
CEO in Alabama gives employee his car after he walks 32 kilometres to job
An Alabama CEO has given one of his employees his car after learning the man in his 20s recently walked more than 30 kilometres — about 20 miles — to his job. Continue reading
Fire rips through buildings at farm in Cavan Monaghan Township
Fire crews are battling multiple barn fires at Woodleigh Farms in Cavan Monaghan Township on Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Ontario’s much-criticized pot store logo pitched as ‘inviting, not youthful’ and ‘contemporary, not trendy’
The designers Ontario hired to create the province’s marijuana store logo thought it should be green, but the government opted for sober black and white. Continue reading
Plastic straw ban may bring backlash from customers, disability groups
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
Many Peterborough businesses are slowly phasing out the plastic straw. However, the elimination comes with a lot of backlash. Continue reading
Online lottery ticket nets Peterborough woman $100,000
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Eni Bola Abiola had a winning $100,000 ticket for the July 7 Encore draw as part of the Lotto 6/49 draw. Continue reading
Premier Doug Ford promises sex-ed curriculum consultations will be largest in Ontario history
Ford says the consultation efforts will mean visiting all 124 electoral ridings across Ontario to compile parental feedback. Continue reading
Officials break ground on Windsor-Detroit Gordie Howe bridge project
The six-lane, cable-stayed Canadian-financed span over the Detroit River is expected to provide direct connections to existing highway networks in Windsor and Detroit. Continue reading
Peterborough, Trenton hydroelectric stations among cancelled energy projects
The province has scrapped four hydroelectric stations planned along the Trent Severn Waterway in the Peterborough and Quinte West areas. Continue reading
Former BC premier to lead inquiry into previous Liberal government’s spending in Ontario
Ford is expected to name the person who will head the three-member panel. Continue reading
Trudeau asks transport minister to tackle Greyhound’s western pullout
Trudeau calls Greyhound’s move “difficult” for people who live on the Prairies and for those who are already struggling economically. Continue reading
Peterborough Humane Society seeks help for cleanup bee
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
The Peterborough Humane Society is looking for some help to spruce up its facility on Lansdowne Street East. Continue reading
Peterborough police probe suspected armed robbery at convenience store
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Suspect brandished a knife at an employee at a George Street North convenience store. Continue reading
Deadline looms to run in Ontario municipal election
Here is what you need to know if you are hoping to run in this fall’s municipal elections in Ontario. Continue reading
If you had a bad sales experience with Canada’s telecoms, the CRTC wants to know
Canadian consumers are being invited to tell a federal regulator about their personal experience with misleading or abusive sales practices at the country’s telecommunications companies. Continue reading
16-year-old hailed a ‘hero’ after likely saving man’s life in Otonabee River
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
16-year-old Ryan McIlwain was getting some fresh air on his work break from Lakefield Foodland when he heard cries for help along the Otonabee River. Continue reading
Algonquin College releases update on data breach investigation
According to the college, the forensic investigation continues but so far has revealed no direct evidence that any data was actually accessed or taken in the attack. Continue reading
Boys bike 200 km from Perth to Peterborough to support brain cancer research
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Eli Element and Riley Watson rode their bikes from Perth to Peterborough for brain cancer research. Continue reading
Ontario Tories’ seek greater control of Hydro One executive salaries in omnibus bill
The omnibus bill would also enact back-to-work legislation to end the York University strike and cancel the White Pines wind project in Eastern Ontario. Continue reading
OPP warn synthetic drug flakka circulating in Northumberland County
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The drug is being sold on the streets as Xanax and can cause states of delirium and extreme agitation. Continue reading
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Ontario education minister says sex-ed will still deal with consent, cyber safety
Lisa Thompson says the portion of the curriculum being replaced deals with “developing sexual relations,” adding that specifics will be provided later today. Continue reading
Inflatable waterpark at Cobourg Beach postponed until next summer
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A lack of lifeguards has delayed the opening of an inflatable waterpark at Cobourg beach. Continue reading
Suspect arrested after car chase across eastern Ontario
On July 15 at about 7:30 a.m., Leeds County OPP were called to an alleged gas theft at the Highway 401 westbound On Route in Mallorytown. Continue reading
Ontario’s trade minister to defend auto industry on trip to Washington
Jim Wilson says he will be speaking Thursday at the public hearing to investigate national security issues around imports of automobiles and automotive parts. Continue reading
Two women die in utility terrain vehicle crash near Bancroft
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Two women in an utility terrain vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash south of Bancroft. Continue reading
Guelph woman arrested after Peterborough police say she failed to pay $532 cab fare
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A woman did not pay a $532 cab fare from Guelph to Peterborough. Continue reading
Body of City of Kawartha Lakes boater recovered from Georgian Bay
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP launched a search on Friday after a boat was spotted going in circles with no one in it. Continue reading
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