Man dies in crash in Douro-Dummer Township
Peterborough woman accused of personating peace officer in credit card application
Trio arrested after Peterborough County OPP seize cocaine, heroin during vehicle stop
63 jobs lost as Nordia plans to close call centre in Lindsay
3 music festivals to take place in Peterborough area this weekend
Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith reflects on first 6 weeks of new Ontario government
Case of Peterborough woman charged with 33 counts of animal cruelty in court
Colborne woman charged with 8 counts of animal cruelty makes first court appearance
Blue Jays fall to Yankees 7-5 in rain-shortened series opener in New York
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton hit his 31st home run to put New York up 7-5 in the seventh inning and a batter later umpires pulled the teams off the field as rain poured down. Continue reading
‘Just an abundance of cats’: feral, stray and breeding felines overwhelm small Ontario city
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
Cornwall, Ont., is overwhelmed by too many cats, and three months after a city report proposed solutions, nothing has been done. Continue reading
Koreans separated by war briefly reunited with family members after decades apart
The elderly relatives gathering at North Korea’s scenic Diamond Mountain resort know that, given the fickle nature of ties between the rival Koreas, this could be the last time they see each other before they die. Continue reading
Country music fans flock to 29th annual Havelock Country Jamboree
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
The rain didn’t do much to dampen the spirits of thousands of country music lovers at the 29th annual Havelock Jamboree. Continue reading
Metis Nation of Ontario meets in Peterborough
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
There are Metis communities across the province, including Peterborough, where a strong effort is made to educate non-Metis on their history and culture. Continue reading
U.S. court forces Trump administration to reinstate Obama-era chemical safety rule
The court ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to implement the Chemical Disaster Rule, saying the agency did not have authority to delay the rule for 20 months. Continue reading
Scugog man arrested after pointing gun at man’s head: Police
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A replica handgun was found at the Port Perry residence. Continue reading
Severe thunderstorm, heavy rainfall causes flooding across Southern Ontario
They said heavy downpours are expected over some areas, including the greater Toronto area, which can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Continue reading
NYU medical school waives tuition to ease financial burden, push students into primary care
Most medical students will still need to pay about $29,000 for annual room and board and other living expenses. Continue reading
HKPR health unit urges province to reconsider basic income guarantee pilot
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit says the three-year pilot project should be completed, not scrapped. Continue reading
Does back to school shopping have to mean big spending?
By Lindsay Biscaia Video Journalist, Backup Weather Specialist
The back to school shopping season is now underway, and store shelves are busting with all the “must have” items. However, there are ways to save money during this expensive season. Continue reading
‘A dream come true’: B.C. couple catches trio of cougar cubs on camera
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
A B.C. couple came face to face with a trio of cougar cubs this week, and caught it all on camera. Continue reading
There’s a new legal protection for sexual harassment complainants
An Ontario court decision could bolster legal protections for complainants of sexual harassment. Continue reading
Province announces $182M in funding for 9 new OPP detachments
The province has announced it will fund construction of nine new Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachments beginning this fall. Continue reading
Vladimir Putin, Angela Merkel meet near Berlin to discuss Syria, other diplomatic issues
Both leaders raised concerns about Syria and the plight of the many refugees created by the seven-year-old war there. Continue reading
Satanic Temple unveils goat statue in protest of Ten Commandments monument in Arkansas
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“We only want our monument on public grounds where other monuments of religious significance are pre-existing,” said the Satanic Temple’s co-founder. Continue reading
Wildfire smoke is so thick in Prince George, it looks like night after the sun has risen
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
On the air quality health index scale, Prince George is currently off the charts at a 10+, meaning it is at a very high risk level. Continue reading
$1K per month to rent a tent in a Vancouver backyard? How about 20 roommates?
The City of Vancouver is investigating a rental home in Vancouver that one tenant says is charging 21 renters $1,000 a piece. Continue reading
U.S. court forces Trump administration to reinstate Obama-era chemical safety rule
The court ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to implement the Chemical Disaster Rule, saying the agency did not have authority to delay the rule for 20 months. Continue reading
‘She is a hero’: Husband of slain Fredericton officer bids tearful goodbye
Steven Burns honoured his wife with a tearful tribute, calling her his “hero and my angel.” Continue reading
Northumberland OPP investigating homicide in Trent Hills
By Jesse Thomas Videographer
Police have confirmed the victim as 43-year-old Scott McDonald of the municipality of Trent Hills, Ont. Continue reading
Blue Jays fall to Yankees 7-5 in rain-shortened series opener in New York
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton hit his 31st home run to put New York up 7-5 in the seventh inning and a batter later umpires pulled the teams off the field as rain poured down. Continue reading
‘Just an abundance of cats’: feral, stray and breeding felines overwhelm small Ontario city
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
Cornwall, Ont., is overwhelmed by too many cats, and three months after a city report proposed solutions, nothing has been done. Continue reading
Country music fans flock to 29th annual Havelock Country Jamboree
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
The rain didn’t do much to dampen the spirits of thousands of country music lovers at the 29th annual Havelock Jamboree. Continue reading
Metis Nation of Ontario meets in Peterborough
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
There are Metis communities across the province, including Peterborough, where a strong effort is made to educate non-Metis on their history and culture. Continue reading
Scugog man arrested after pointing gun at man’s head: Police
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A replica handgun was found at the Port Perry residence. Continue reading
Severe thunderstorm, heavy rainfall causes flooding across Southern Ontario
They said heavy downpours are expected over some areas, including the greater Toronto area, which can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Continue reading
Peterborough woman accused of personating peace officer in credit card application
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The woman listed her employment as a peace officer in a credit card application. Continue reading
HKPR health unit urges province to reconsider basic income guarantee pilot
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit says the three-year pilot project should be completed, not scrapped. Continue reading
Does back to school shopping have to mean big spending?
By Lindsay Biscaia Video Journalist, Backup Weather Specialist
The back to school shopping season is now underway, and store shelves are busting with all the “must have” items. However, there are ways to save money during this expensive season. Continue reading
There’s a new legal protection for sexual harassment complainants
An Ontario court decision could bolster legal protections for complainants of sexual harassment. Continue reading
Province announces $182M in funding for 9 new OPP detachments
The province has announced it will fund construction of nine new Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachments beginning this fall. Continue reading
Ex-Blue Jay Bautista sets career-high with 7 RBI, in Mets 24-4 rout of Phillies
Former Toronto Blue Jay Jose Bautista set a career-high with 7 RBI as the Mets demolished the Phillies in Game 1 of their double-header 24-4 on Thursday. Continue reading
Trio arrested after Peterborough County OPP seize cocaine, heroin during vehicle stop
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Three people were arrested as police seized drugs, cash and cellphones during the vehicle stop. Continue reading
Man dies in crash in Douro-Dummer Township
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The vehicle entered a ditch and rolled off County Road 4. Continue reading
Road trip Ontario: Feel the small town comfort of Bayfield and Goderich
The picturesque pair of Canadian destinations is separated only by a 20-km stretch on Highway 21. Continue reading
Royals earn series split with Blue Jays in 6-2 win after lengthy rain delay
It took over two hours to start after a rain delay, but the Kansas City Royals managed a split with the Toronto Blue Jays in their four game series with a 6-2 win on Thursday evening. Continue reading
3 music festivals to take place in Peterborough area this weekend
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Peterborough Musicfest, Havelock Country Jamboree and the Peterborough Folk Festival are all on this weekend. Continue reading
63 jobs lost as Nordia plans to close call centre in Lindsay
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The call centre is scheduled to close on Dec. 21. Continue reading
Tesla suing Ontario government over cancellation of electric vehicle rebates
Tesla Motors Canada claims it has been treated unfairly in the government’s decision to cancel an electric vehicle rebate. Continue reading
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Sex-ed teaching plan still unknown for Ontario school boards: association says
A spokeswoman for the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association says the boards have not received any instructions from the Progressive Conservative Government. Continue reading
Canopy Growth head talks U.S. expansion plans after $5B investment
Chief executive Bruce Linton says he has lined up an option to acquire a “humongous” greenhouse in California as part of a broader strategy to enter the U.S. market quickly, even though the drug is currently illegal at the federal level. Continue reading
Case of Peterborough woman charged with 33 counts of animal cruelty in court
Twenty-seven animals – including 22 sheep – were removed from the farm on Highway 7 near Norwood. Continue reading
Ontario government appoints new lead negotiator in contract talks with doctors
Robert Reynolds, a former labour negotiator for the City of Toronto and Magna International, will take over the role. Continue reading
Granderson’s slam delivers royal pain to Kansas City in Blue Jays 6-5 win
Curtis Granderson hit his 10th career grand slam to help propel the Blue Jays to a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday evening. Continue reading
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