Freezing rain alert issued for Peterborough and Kawarthas
Precipitation will begin Wednesday evening and continue Thursday morning for Central Ontario. Continue reading
One man arrested after police seize fentanyl, purple heroin in Lindsay
Stray bullet strikes Peterborough-area home: OPP
OPP lay impaired driving charges in Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes
Kawartha Lakes OPP identify suspect in Fenelon Falls purse theft
Cobourg police arrest woman swiping donation jar from cop station lobby
Man who allegedly fled OPP custody in Cobourg arrested at nearby gas station
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OHL Roundup: Tuesday, February 19, 2019
SAULT STE MARIE, Ont. – Rory Kerins scored twice and Holden Wale and Morgan Frost tacked on two assists apiece as the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds beat the Sarnia Sting 6-2 on Tuesday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
How hired postpartum help is becoming more commonplace for moms
By Kim Smith Reporter
Unlike birth doulas, who help mothers during pregnancy and childbirth, postpartum doulas step in after the baby arrives. Continue reading
San Diego border wall construction begins, replacing up to 22 kilometres of barrier
This represents the second layer of barrier in San Diego. Continue reading
‘Please forgive me:’ Crown seeks 8-year sentence for Peterborough man who killed his father
By Sarah Deeth Videographer
Thomas Chan’s lawyers are seeking a sentence ranging from four to five years. Continue reading
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Ontario doctors awarded new, 4-year contract with fee increases
The decision released today says placing such a restriction on the payments to doctors for publicly insured services would be unfair. Continue reading
David Icke, conspiracy theorist accused of anti-Semitism, has Australian visa cancelled before tour
David Icke said the government has “insulted every Australian man, woman and child” by cancelling his Australian tour. Continue reading
MPP Jim Wilson returns to Queen’s Park as independent, says he wasn’t investigated for misconduct
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson has returned to Queen’s Park after his sudden resignation last year and a subsequent Global News investigation that revealed Wilson was the subject of sexual misconduct allegations by a male Queen’s Park Staffer. Continue reading
Drivers face cannabis-related charges in City of Kawartha Lakes
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP charged two drivers who allegedly had cannabis readily available in their vehicles. Continue reading
Hanoi barber offers Trump, Kim hair stylings ahead of leaders’ summit
In a barbershop in an alley, Le Tuan Duong is offering free Trump or Kim hairstyles to about a dozen customers. Continue reading
Advocates, families of children with autism angered by income level to qualify for maximum funding
Lisa MacLeod has apologized after the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis said she and her staff told them it would be “four long years” for the organization if they didn’t provide a positive quote to help promote the program. Continue reading
A list of deadly Canadian fires
Seven children, all members of a Syrian family who arrived in Canada about two years ago, died in an early morning house fire Tuesday in Halifax, the worst fire toll in recent memory in Nova Scotia. Continue reading
Time for Ku Klux Klan to ‘night ride again,’ writes small town Alabama newspaper editor
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The editor doubled down in his remarks on the Ku Klux Klan, saying it could “clean up D.C.” Continue reading
Peterborough Public Health needs your child’s immunization records
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
Peterborough Public Health mailed 1,900 letters to parents regarding incomplete student records. Continue reading
Ontario PC Party introduces legislation to replace Police Service Act
The Ford government said its Comprehensive Ontario Police Service Act would replace the previous government’s Bill 175, which PC officials said treated police with suspicion. Continue reading
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Toronto company calls complaining customer ‘fat’, makes other derogatory remarks
By Sean O’Shea Consumer Reporter
A Toronto woman who posted a mildly-negative review about a company selling a product aimed at dog owners quickly found out its bite was worse than her bark. Continue reading
MAGA hat-wearing Kentucky teen sues Washington Post for $250 million, alleging ‘McCarthyism’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Nick Sandmann has accused The Washington Post of bullying him in a $250-million lawsuit against the newspaper. Continue reading
What to do if you’re a Canadian facing an emergency in a foreign country
By Brittany Greenslade Senior Reporter/Anchor
Canadians who travel outside the country may plan their vacations to a meticulous degree, but they often don’t know what to do if the unexpected happens. This is where Canadian consulates come in. Continue reading
Man spinning gun on finger shoots self in stomach at daughter’s birthday party
A Texas man was rushed to hospital after he accidentally shot himself in the stomach while spinning a gun on his finger at his daughter’s birthday party. Continue reading
7 children killed in Halifax house fire, 2 adults sent to hospital
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
The organization that helped the Syrian family settle in Canada confirms all seven children died in the fire and their father was badly injured trying to rescue them. Continue reading
Time for Ku Klux Klan to ‘night ride again,’ writes small town Alabama newspaper editor
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The editor doubled down in his remarks on the Ku Klux Klan, saying it could “clean up D.C.” Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Tuesday, February 19, 2019
SAULT STE MARIE, Ont. – Rory Kerins scored twice and Holden Wale and Morgan Frost tacked on two assists apiece as the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds beat the Sarnia Sting 6-2 on Tuesday in Ontario Hockey League action. Continue reading
How hired postpartum help is becoming more commonplace for moms
By Kim Smith Reporter
Unlike birth doulas, who help mothers during pregnancy and childbirth, postpartum doulas step in after the baby arrives. Continue reading
‘Please forgive me:’ Crown seeks 8-year sentence for Peterborough man who killed his father
By Sarah Deeth Videographer
Thomas Chan’s lawyers are seeking a sentence ranging from four to five years. Continue reading
Ontario doctors awarded new, 4-year contract with fee increases
The decision released today says placing such a restriction on the payments to doctors for publicly insured services would be unfair. Continue reading
MPP Jim Wilson returns to Queen’s Park as independent, says he wasn’t investigated for misconduct
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson has returned to Queen’s Park after his sudden resignation last year and a subsequent Global News investigation that revealed Wilson was the subject of sexual misconduct allegations by a male Queen’s Park Staffer. Continue reading
Drivers face cannabis-related charges in City of Kawartha Lakes
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP charged two drivers who allegedly had cannabis readily available in their vehicles. Continue reading
Advocates, families of children with autism angered by income level to qualify for maximum funding
Lisa MacLeod has apologized after the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis said she and her staff told them it would be “four long years” for the organization if they didn’t provide a positive quote to help promote the program. Continue reading
OPP lay impaired driving charges in Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP stopped drivers in Apsley, Selwyn Township and Little Britain. Continue reading
Kawartha Lakes OPP identify suspect in Fenelon Falls purse theft
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP credit tips from the public in assisting with an arrest of a suspect. Continue reading
A list of deadly Canadian fires
Seven children, all members of a Syrian family who arrived in Canada about two years ago, died in an early morning house fire Tuesday in Halifax, the worst fire toll in recent memory in Nova Scotia. Continue reading
Peterborough Public Health needs your child’s immunization records
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
Peterborough Public Health mailed 1,900 letters to parents regarding incomplete student records. Continue reading
Stray bullet strikes Peterborough-area home: OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP say a bullet struck a residence on Providence Line in Otonabee-South Monaghan on Sunday. Continue reading
Ontario PC Party introduces legislation to replace Police Service Act
The Ford government said its Comprehensive Ontario Police Service Act would replace the previous government’s Bill 175, which PC officials said treated police with suspicion. Continue reading
One man arrested after police seize fentanyl, purple heroin in Lindsay
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police in Lindsay were investigating the distribution of fentanyl and ‘purple’ heroin. Continue reading
Peterborough author’s new book on parenting focuses on distracting digital devices
By Dan Nyznik Videographer
In her new book, “Happy Parents, Happy Kids,” Peterborough author Ann Douglas offers insight as to how parents can cope raising their kids in a digital age. Continue reading
GoFundMe campaign helps Peterborough couple evacuate Haiti
Heather and Gord Rodin chartered a helicopter from Hope Grows Haiti on Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Ontario legislature returns after winter break, policing legislation expected
Legislation is also expected before the end of the month to create a health “super agency,” moving local health integration networks, Cancer Care Ontario, eHealth Ontario under one umbrella. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Monday, February 18, 2019
Sasha Chmelevski scored five goals as the Ottawa 67’s defeated the North Bay Battalion 6-3 in Ontario Hockey League action Monday. Continue reading
Doug Ford government to announce Police Services Act, Special Investigations Unit changes
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
Community Safety Minister Sylvia Jones and Attorney General Caroline Mulroney are scheduled to hold a news conference at Halton Regional Police headquarters in Oakville Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Canadian Canoe Museum hosts 5th annual Peterborough Family Day activities
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
Activities were spread throughout the gallery, including take-home crafts, shadow puppets and scratch art. Continue reading
Freezing rain alert issued for Peterborough and Kawarthas
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Precipitation will begin Wednesday evening and continue Thursday morning for Central Ontario. 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
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