Norwood to lose mobile blood donor clinic
United Way Peterborough launches $1.85M campaign
Peterborough police probe alleged sexual assault at downtown bus terminal
Arrest made in stabbing in downtown Brighton
Brighton man to donate 70% of liver to wife
‘This was a ridiculous, unprovoked attack’: murder suspect Thomas Chan blamed attacks on magic mushroom use
Recreational cannabis use not permitted at Trent University; Fleming College still working on policy
Jalynn Bennett Foundation provides $1.13M legacy gift to Trent University
‘And he stabbed him…and I just stood there’: Lynn Witteveen testifies at Thomas Chan murder trial
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COMMENTARY: Ontario didn’t drop the constitutional ‘nuclear bomb’ — but Doug Ford isn’t disarming it, either
The threatened use of the notwithstanding clause isn’t a bug in a bumbling process, but a feature, Matt Gurney says. Continue reading
New York Review of Books editor Ian Buruma out after Jian Ghomeshi article
Ian Buruma, an editor with the New York Review of Books, is no longer with the magazine following the publication of a controversial article by disgraced CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi. Continue reading
Judge rules lawsuit over solitary confinement in Ontario jails can proceed as a class action
The province did not oppose certification of the $600-million action whose representative plaintiff maintains his already fragile mental health was exacerbated by stints in segregation. Continue reading
Peterborough-based cleaning products manufacturer gives back to the community
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
Charlotte Products, a Peterborough manufacturer of cleaning materials has launched Charlotte Cares, a cleaning program for charitable organizations. Continue reading
Ontario’s appeal court sides with Ford government, paves way for 25-ward Toronto election
By granting a stay, there will be 25 wards instead of 47 in the upcoming municipal election as originally set out in Bill 5, the Better Local Government Act. Continue reading
Child was driving during Guelph parking lot hit-and-run: police
By Matt Carty Reporter
Guelph police say a man was in the passenger seat and a woman was taking video of the incident. Continue reading
Most Torontonians, Ontarians, Canadians oppose Ford’s use of notwithstanding clause: Ipsos poll
A majority of Torontonians, Ontarians and Canadians oppose Ford’s use of the notwithstanding clause — and many of them want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step in. Continue reading
Caught on video: Durham police helicopter helps catch suspects in high-speed chase
Three people face multiple charges after failing to stop for Durham police. Continue reading
Police probe reported child luring attempt in Port Perry
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The suspect vehicle was in the area of Old Simcoe Road. Continue reading
Opioid overdoses killed more than 1,000 Canadians in the first quarter of 2018
Opioid overdoses killed an estimated 1,036 Canadians between January and March 2018, according to new figures. Continue reading
Museum of Nature unveils new cryobank lab for biodiversity preservation
On Tuesday morning, the museum unveiled its new cryobank lab in Gatineau where six new cylindrical freezers will house over 31,000 samples from all across the world. Continue reading
Lawsuit alleges Ontario’s forensic sciences centre ‘unlawfully’ kept DNA data of innocent people
The proposed representative plaintiff argues the centre’s failure to destroy the DNA records violated his privacy and provisions of the Criminal Code. Continue reading
Ontario’s appeal court sides with Ford government, paves way for 25-ward Toronto election
By granting a stay, there will be 25 wards instead of 47 in the upcoming municipal election as originally set out in Bill 5, the Better Local Government Act. Continue reading
Canadian weed stocks are skyrocketing as legalization looms: But should you invest?
Investors in Canadian weed shares are having a great start to the week as the cannabis sector continues to soar on the stock market. Continue reading
Big bags of pot have washed up on Florida beaches, and police say people are stealing it
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Police are looking for a woman who appeared to reach into a bag of marijuana in a photo released by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. Continue reading
Roaming truck full of over 150 bodies sparks outcry in Mexico
A Mexican official has been fired over a so-called “mobile morgue” truck that has been driving around Jalisco state, collecting the bodies of cartel victims. Continue reading
Most Torontonians, Ontarians, Canadians oppose Ford’s use of notwithstanding clause: Ipsos poll
A majority of Torontonians, Ontarians and Canadians oppose Ford’s use of the notwithstanding clause — and many of them want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step in. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Ontario didn’t drop the constitutional ‘nuclear bomb’ — but Doug Ford isn’t disarming it, either
The threatened use of the notwithstanding clause isn’t a bug in a bumbling process, but a feature, Matt Gurney says. Continue reading
New York Review of Books editor Ian Buruma out after Jian Ghomeshi article
Ian Buruma, an editor with the New York Review of Books, is no longer with the magazine following the publication of a controversial article by disgraced CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi. Continue reading
Arrest made in stabbing in downtown Brighton
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A man was found injured on Main Street in Brighton on Tuesday night. Continue reading
Judge rules lawsuit over solitary confinement in Ontario jails can proceed as a class action
The province did not oppose certification of the $600-million action whose representative plaintiff maintains his already fragile mental health was exacerbated by stints in segregation. Continue reading
Norwood to lose mobile blood donor clinic
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
There will be two more mobile blood donor clinics in Norwood, Ont., before it ends permanently in December. Continue reading
Accused killer Thomas Chan says he thought his father was ‘the devil’
In an interview with Peterborough police, Thomas Chan said, ‘I want people to know this isn’t me.’ Continue reading
Peterborough-based cleaning products manufacturer gives back to the community
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
Charlotte Products, a Peterborough manufacturer of cleaning materials has launched Charlotte Cares, a cleaning program for charitable organizations. Continue reading
Peterborough police probe alleged sexual assault at downtown bus terminal
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A man was arrested and charged with sexual assault and possession of marijuana. Continue reading
Ontario’s appeal court sides with Ford government, paves way for 25-ward Toronto election
By granting a stay, there will be 25 wards instead of 47 in the upcoming municipal election as originally set out in Bill 5, the Better Local Government Act. Continue reading
Child was driving during Guelph parking lot hit-and-run: police
By Matt Carty Reporter
Guelph police say a man was in the passenger seat and a woman was taking video of the incident. Continue reading
United Way Peterborough launches $1.85M campaign
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The United Way’s campaign goal of $1.85 million is the same as last year. Continue reading
Most Torontonians, Ontarians, Canadians oppose Ford’s use of notwithstanding clause: Ipsos poll
A majority of Torontonians, Ontarians and Canadians oppose Ford’s use of the notwithstanding clause — and many of them want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step in. Continue reading
Caught on video: Durham police helicopter helps catch suspects in high-speed chase
Three people face multiple charges after failing to stop for Durham police. Continue reading
Jalynn Bennett Foundation provides $1.13M legacy gift to Trent University
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The late Jalynn Bennett served a five-year term as chairperson of Trent University’s board of governors. Continue reading
Recreational cannabis use not permitted at Trent University; Fleming College still working on policy
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
If you’re over the age of 19, you can possess pot but you can’t smoke it at the campus. Continue reading
Police probe reported child luring attempt in Port Perry
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The suspect vehicle was in the area of Old Simcoe Road. Continue reading
‘This was a ridiculous, unprovoked attack’: murder suspect Thomas Chan blamed attacks on magic mushroom use
Audio of Thomas Chan while being escorted to the hospital shows him telling police ‘he’s not a vicious guy.’ Continue reading
Opioid overdoses killed more than 1,000 Canadians in the first quarter of 2018
Opioid overdoses killed an estimated 1,036 Canadians between January and March 2018, according to new figures. Continue reading
Museum of Nature unveils new cryobank lab for biodiversity preservation
On Tuesday morning, the museum unveiled its new cryobank lab in Gatineau where six new cylindrical freezers will house over 31,000 samples from all across the world. Continue reading
Lawsuit alleges Ontario’s forensic sciences centre ‘unlawfully’ kept DNA data of innocent people
The proposed representative plaintiff argues the centre’s failure to destroy the DNA records violated his privacy and provisions of the Criminal Code. Continue reading
FAO says Ontario still has strong investment-grade score among major ratings agencies
All four agencies rate Ontario in the middle of the pack among Canadian jurisdictions, but Weltman says all affirm the province has a strong credit rating. Continue reading
Cocaine, cash seized from Peterborough apartment
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
A Scarborough man and a girl from Toronto were arrested and charged. Continue reading
Ontario Premier Doug Ford stresses need to protect farming jobs in NAFTA deal
Premier Doug Ford and NDP Leader Andrea Horwath will be in Pain Court, Ont., for the rural expo known as the International Plowing Match. Continue reading
Appeal court to rule on staying decision that set aside law cutting Toronto city council size
The Court of Appeal for Ontario justices are set to release their decision electronically at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. Continue reading
Accused murderer Thomas Chan was yelling ‘I’m God’ on night of arrest, police testify
By Sarah Deeth Videographer
Police say they arrived to find Thomas Chan ranting and screaming inside his father’s house. Continue reading
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