Minor injuries after tractor trailer and pick-up collide on Hwy. 401 near Brighton
Kawartha Lakes police officer injured in collision at RIDE program
OPSEU files bad-faith bargaining complaint over wage freezes at Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Peterborough Petes fall to top-ranked Ottawa 67’s
Peterborough police retract assault charge
2 arrested after Peterborough police seize purple heroin, cocaine
Hydro One, Avista to request Washington State regulator to reconsider order denying acquisition
Washington State regulators said they would not allow Ontario’s largest utility to buy Avista for fear the provincial government, which owns 47 per cent of Hydro One’s shares, might meddle in Avista’s operations. Continue reading
MPs debate how Canada should approach fighting fentanyl, opioid crises
The discussion comes in the wake of a series of Global News investigations that laid bare how local and international criminal groups are making a killing from the fentanyl trade. Continue reading
Police pin down, detain man inside grounds of British parliament
Armed British police used a stun gun to restrain a man inside the grounds of parliament in Westminster on Tuesday, a Reuters photographer who witnessed the incident said. Continue reading
Brampton man accused of biting Port Hope bartender’s chin
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say tavern staff would not serve the accused alcohol. Continue reading
Volunteers of Salvation Army hamper program brightens Christmas in Peterborough
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
Volunteer elves spent the day unpacking and sorting toys for the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper program. Continue reading
‘Nothing you can do’: Canada Post delays leave travellers waiting on passports
Canada Post recently informed customers that deliveries will be delayed due to its rotating strikes, and Black Friday and Cyber Monday backlogs. Continue reading
Victims of negligent lawyers in Ontario falling through the mandatory compensation cracks
Despite judicial criticism of the situation dating back decades, justice has often proven elusive when disbarred lawyers have no assets or hide any they do have, leaving clients high and dry. Continue reading
Equalization payments prompt criticism as Ontario becomes ‘have’ province
For the first time since the 2008 recession put Ontario on the have-not province list, Ontario is not provinces receiving money. Continue reading
Crucial Brexit vote will happen before Jan. 21, British PM spokesperson says
Britain’s parliament will vote on whether to approve Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal before Jan. 21, her spokesman said on Tuesday. Continue reading
Canadian physicist Donna Strickland collects her Nobel prize
Donna Strickland, a professor at the University of Waterloo, is one of three winners of this year’s Nobel Prize for Physics. Continue reading
Ontario’s fiscal watchdog says provincial deficit to rise to $12.3B this fiscal year
In his fall economic and budget outlook, Weltman says that without further policy changes, the deficit is expected to exceed $16 billion by 2022-23. Continue reading
Trump, top Democrats to meet about U.S. border wall as government shutdown looms
U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic congressional leaders are seeking to avert a partial government shutdown amid a sharp dispute over Trump’s border wall. Continue reading
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Critics say new legislation could open Ontario Greenbelt to development
Critics say omnibus legislation aimed at cutting red tape for businesses contains clauses that could let municipalities override rules that protect the Greenbelt. Continue reading
How to avoid some Christmas card faux pas
By Kim Smith Reporter
While we know it’s the thought that counts, here are some tips to make the most of your good wishes and avoid those Christmas faux pas. Continue reading
Organized crime behind surge in Canadian vehicle thefts, auto insurance fraud: experts
Auto theft is on the rise in Canada, and Ontario is the hardest-hit province. Experts say that organized crime rings are behind the thefts. Continue reading
Meng Wanzhou family photos hint at the Huawei CFO’s life in Vancouver
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Meng Wanzhou has received reference letters vouching for her character. Lawyers said none of them came from people in B.C. or Canada. Continue reading
Donald Trump’s legal woes have Republicans worried about his re-election chances
President Donald Trump’s intensifying legal troubles are unnerving some of his fellow Republicans. Continue reading
Video of NYPD officers yanking toddler from mom’s arms sparks outrage
“The baby was screaming for his life,” said one witness. Continue reading
Michael Rafferty, co-killer in Tori Stafford murder, moved from maximum to medium security facility
The father of Tori Stafford, who was murdered by Michael Rafferty and Terri-Lynne McClintic in 2009, says Rafferty has been moved out of maximum-security prison. Continue reading
Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr wants Canadian passport to travel, permission to speak to sister
Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr wants to be granted a Canadian passport to travel to Saudi Arabia and permission to speak to his controversial sister. Continue reading
Hydro One, Avista to request Washington State regulator to reconsider order denying acquisition
Washington State regulators said they would not allow Ontario’s largest utility to buy Avista for fear the provincial government, which owns 47 per cent of Hydro One’s shares, might meddle in Avista’s operations. Continue reading
MPs debate how Canada should approach fighting fentanyl, opioid crises
The discussion comes in the wake of a series of Global News investigations that laid bare how local and international criminal groups are making a killing from the fentanyl trade. Continue reading
Brampton man accused of biting Port Hope bartender’s chin
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say tavern staff would not serve the accused alcohol. Continue reading
Volunteers of Salvation Army hamper program brightens Christmas in Peterborough
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
Volunteer elves spent the day unpacking and sorting toys for the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper program. Continue reading
Victims of negligent lawyers in Ontario falling through the mandatory compensation cracks
Despite judicial criticism of the situation dating back decades, justice has often proven elusive when disbarred lawyers have no assets or hide any they do have, leaving clients high and dry. Continue reading
OPSEU files bad-faith bargaining complaint over wage freezes at Peterborough Regional Health Centre
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
OPSEU will hold a rally against the wage freeze on Tuesday in-front of the hospital. Continue reading
Equalization payments prompt criticism as Ontario becomes ‘have’ province
For the first time since the 2008 recession put Ontario on the have-not province list, Ontario is not provinces receiving money. Continue reading
Canadian physicist Donna Strickland collects her Nobel prize
Donna Strickland, a professor at the University of Waterloo, is one of three winners of this year’s Nobel Prize for Physics. Continue reading
Man found outside without vital signs in Otonabee-South Monaghan
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police attended a public works yard near Bailieboro. Continue reading
Kawartha Lakes police officer injured in collision at RIDE program
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
KLPS Sgt. Dave Murtha was not seriously injured after he was struck at a RIDE detail in the City of Kawartha Lakes on Friday night. Continue reading
Peterborough Petes fall to top-ranked Ottawa 67’s
The Petes fall to 17-13-0-0. Continue reading
Peterborough police retract assault charge
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say the victim was struck in the face. Continue reading
Minor injuries after tractor trailer and pick-up collide on Hwy. 401 near Brighton
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP say a tractor trailer crossed the centre median. Continue reading
Ontario’s fiscal watchdog says provincial deficit to rise to $12.3B this fiscal year
In his fall economic and budget outlook, Weltman says that without further policy changes, the deficit is expected to exceed $16 billion by 2022-23. Continue reading
Critics say new legislation could open Ontario Greenbelt to development
Critics say omnibus legislation aimed at cutting red tape for businesses contains clauses that could let municipalities override rules that protect the Greenbelt. Continue reading
How to avoid some Christmas card faux pas
By Kim Smith Reporter
While we know it’s the thought that counts, here are some tips to make the most of your good wishes and avoid those Christmas faux pas. Continue reading
Police end ‘serious incident’ safely after barricade standoff in Belleville
Police said a man had barricaded himself in a house on Albion Way. Continue reading
2 drivers charged with excessive speeding on Hwy. 401 in Northumberland County
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP say in both incidents, the vehicles were travelling around 160 km/h. Continue reading
Ottawa mother left with questions after Uber drives away with three-year-old son
For an Ottawa mother, what was supposed to be a trip to a Christmas party turned into panic as her Uber drove away with her son in the back seat. Continue reading
This Is Why: Looking back on Global News investigative reports in 2018
By Niki Reitmayer Contributor
Carolyn Jarvis, chief investigative correspondent for Global News, shared some of her investigative highlights in the latest episode of This Is Why. Continue reading
UPDATE: Peterborough police locate 13-year-old boy
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Sean Vanschalkwyk was last on Dec. 7 in the area of Hilliard Street. Continue reading
Teen charged with impaired driving after fleeing crash in Lindsay: police
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A witness said a truck crashed into a lamp post on Logie Street. Continue reading
Auditor general’s report slams Ontario elevator companies, safety authority
While deaths and injuries from elevator mishaps are relatively rare, they are occurring more frequently. Continue reading
Ford government defends changes to child care rules under new bill
Critics say they’re concerned that changing the ratios could put younger children who need greater levels of supervision at risk. Continue reading
Apsley woman spins her way to $400,000 prize
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Karen Scott made her spin at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto. Continue reading
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