Cobourg police arrest woman swiping donation jar from cop station lobby
Peterborough man charged with impaired driving in collision
Man who allegedly fled OPP custody in Cobourg arrested at nearby gas station
GoFundMe to helicopter stranded Canadian nurses to Haiti airport beats goal by over $7,000
Hundreds reel in the fun at Free Family Ice Fishing Day on Chemong Lake
TD Canada Trust branches to close in Omemee and Bethany
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2 men found guilty in Via Rail terror plot asking for new trial, argue jury improperly selected
The challenge is expected to be heard in a Toronto court on Tuesday. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Sunday, February 17, 2019
Austen Keating had two goals and two assists as the Ottawa 67’s extended their point streak to 14 games with a 6-3 win over the Kitchener Rangers on Sunday in Ontario Hockey League play. Continue reading
Montrealer using Smart car to plow snow in Saint-Henri
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
One Montreal resident has come up with a clever and unique solution to remove the snow around his condo building. Continue reading
Canadian RJ Barrett has triple-double, No. 2 Duke beats NC State, 94-78
Canadian RJ Barrett had Duke’s first triple-double in 13 years, finishing with 23 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Saturday, February 16, 2019
Jan Jenik had two goals and two assists to lead the Hamilton Bulldogs past the Peterborough Petes 6-4 on Saturday night in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
Royal Canadian Navy culture a barrier to recruitment efforts: retired commander
The regular navy force is made up of about 8,000 sailors, according to Commodore Steve Waddell, but they’re currently 10 per cent short of that. Continue reading
Coyotes knock off Maple Leafs 2-0 in Matthews’ return
Darcy Kuemper stopped 21 shots and the Arizona Coyotes spoiled Auston Matthews’ return to his hometown with a 2-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Friday, February 15, 2019
Kyle Maksimovich potted a hat trick and Sasha Chmelevski had two goals and an assist as the Ottawa 67’s beat the Hamilton Bulldogs 8-1 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
Jagmeet Singh calls for public inquiry into SNC-Lavalin controversy
‘The prime minister seems to be continuously helping out his friends rather than everyday Canadians,’ Singh told reporters. Continue reading
Dryer fire at Peterborough home displaces six
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Firefighters responded to a house fire on Champlain Crescent on Friday. Continue reading
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Rally in Port Hope protests changes to autism support program
By Jesse Thomas Videographer
A group of concerned citizens gathered in Port Hope Friday morning to protest the changes the PC government made to the Ontario Autism Program Continue reading
Opioids could be lurking in your child’s cough medicine, Health Canada warns
There are three prescription opioid drugs authorized for sale to treat cough and cold symptoms in Canada available for adults and children. Continue reading
Ontario government looking to merge certain regional school boards: sources
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
Currently, there are 76 public boards in Ontario. The plan, according to sources, would drastically reduce that number by merging smaller boards with one another. Continue reading
Kawartha Lakes OPP seek purse thief from Fenelon Falls restaurant
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP are probing the theft of a purse at a Fenelon Falls restaurant. Continue reading
Audit finds Muskrat Falls cost overruns became obvious soon after megaproject got underway
The forensic audit into Muskrat Falls’ construction was presented to the inquiry into cost overruns Monday by accounting firm Grant Thornton. Continue reading
Trump may have committed a crime, ex-FBI official Andrew McCabe tells ’60 Minutes’
“The president may have been engaged in obstruction of justice in the firing of Jim Comey.” McCabe said. Continue reading
Man beats fentanyl trafficking charge due to charter violation. Here’s the video of the police dog sniffing the car
New video shows how a drug-sniffing dog behaved, which led a B.C. justice to throw out 27,500 fentanyl pills as evidence in a drug-trafficking case. Continue reading
Justin Trudeau’s top adviser Gerald Butts resigns amid SNC-Lavalin affair
Justin Trudeau’s principal secretary, Gerald Butts, has resigned amid allegations that the Prime Minister’s Office interfered to prevent criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin. Continue reading
Kale salad mix recalled due to possible Listeria contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says certain Eat Smart brand Sweet Kale Vegetable Salad Bags are being recalled due to possible Listeria contamination. Continue reading
‘Zombie deer disease’ has spread to 2 provinces and 24 states
Chronic wasting disease belongs to a family of diseases called prion diseases, which includes the human form of “mad cow disease.” Continue reading
Man who allegedly fled OPP custody in Cobourg arrested at nearby gas station
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP say a man assaulted two special constables at the Cobourg detachment and then fled. Continue reading
2 men found guilty in Via Rail terror plot asking for new trial, argue jury improperly selected
The challenge is expected to be heard in a Toronto court on Tuesday. Continue reading
Cobourg police arrest woman swiping donation jar from cop station lobby
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say a donation jar for the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser was stolen early Saturday. Continue reading
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Peterborough couple trying to leave Haiti amid civil unrest
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Heather and Gord Rodin are trying to leave Haiti this week. Continue reading
Peterborough man charged with impaired driving in collision
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Peterborough police allege the driver had more than twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Sunday, February 17, 2019
Austen Keating had two goals and two assists as the Ottawa 67’s extended their point streak to 14 games with a 6-3 win over the Kitchener Rangers on Sunday in Ontario Hockey League play. Continue reading
Canadian RJ Barrett has triple-double, No. 2 Duke beats NC State, 94-78
Canadian RJ Barrett had Duke’s first triple-double in 13 years, finishing with 23 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Saturday, February 16, 2019
Jan Jenik had two goals and two assists to lead the Hamilton Bulldogs past the Peterborough Petes 6-4 on Saturday night in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
Coyotes knock off Maple Leafs 2-0 in Matthews’ return
Darcy Kuemper stopped 21 shots and the Arizona Coyotes spoiled Auston Matthews’ return to his hometown with a 2-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Continue reading
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Hundreds reel in the fun at Free Family Ice Fishing Day on Chemong Lake
By Jesse Thomas Videographer
Hundreds of people were out on the ice of Chemong Lake in Ennismore Saturday to take part in the OFAH Family Ice Fishing Day Continue reading
GoFundMe to helicopter stranded Canadian nurses to Haiti airport beats goal by over $7,000
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Eight nurses from Canada are trapped in a compound in Haiti. A helicopter flight could be their best chance to flee the country amid violent protests. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Friday, February 15, 2019
Kyle Maksimovich potted a hat trick and Sasha Chmelevski had two goals and an assist as the Ottawa 67’s beat the Hamilton Bulldogs 8-1 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
Dryer fire at Peterborough home displaces six
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Firefighters responded to a house fire on Champlain Crescent on Friday. Continue reading
Rally in Port Hope protests changes to autism support program
By Jesse Thomas Videographer
A group of concerned citizens gathered in Port Hope Friday morning to protest the changes the PC government made to the Ontario Autism Program Continue reading
Ontario government looking to merge certain regional school boards: sources
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
Currently, there are 76 public boards in Ontario. The plan, according to sources, would drastically reduce that number by merging smaller boards with one another. Continue reading
Kawartha Lakes OPP seek purse thief from Fenelon Falls restaurant
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP are probing the theft of a purse at a Fenelon Falls restaurant. Continue reading
‘When is help coming?’: Cat Lake First Nation considers evacuation 1 month after declaring crisis
Officials from the northwestern Ontario Indigenous community spoke out Friday, decrying a lack of action from the federal and provincial government. Continue reading
TD Canada Trust branches to close in Omemee and Bethany
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
TD Canada Trust announces it will close its banks in Omemee and Bethany on August 23. Continue reading
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All quiet on cannabis store front in Peterborough and City of Kawartha Lakes
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
The first 25 brick and mortar cannabis stores in Ontario are set to open April 1. Continue reading
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Tax time: Peterborough police warn public of CRA scam that ‘runs all year’
By Caley Bedore Weather Specialist, CHEX News at 6 & 11
“So many people just feel threatened and want to make things right. They don’t want to go to jail so they go out and purchase these gift cards.” Continue reading
OPP cruisers collide in City of Kawartha Lakes
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Two OPP cruisers collided along Monck Road north of Lindsay on Friday morning. Continue reading
Peterborough couple rationing supplies at Hope Grows Haiti charity amid civil unrest
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Hope Grows Haiti founders Gord and Heather Rodin says they’re rationing supplies amid the civil unrest in Haiti. Continue reading
Peterborough man accused of using stolen bank card at convenience store
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say a purse containing bank cards was stolen from an unlocked vehicle last month. Continue reading
Lindsay man accused of threatening to kill his parents
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say they received a report from a woman who claimed a man threatened to kill his parents. Continue reading
Group acknowledges MacLeod’s apology after they say she pressured them to support autism program
Lisa MacLeod tweeted Thursday evening that it is an emotional time and she apologizes if her comments made anyone feel threatened or uncomfortable. Continue reading
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