Freezing rain expected Wednesday evening in Peterborough, Kawarthas
Between 2 and 5 cm of snow and ice pellets are expected Wednesday afternoon before freezing rain in the evening. Continue reading
Peterborough driver crashes vehicle after failing to stop for OPP: police
OPP looking for federal offender known to visit Belleville, Peterborough areas
Impaired driver blows 4 times over legal limit of alcohol: Northumberland OPP
Belleville police arrest suspect in homicide investigation
‘Please forgive me:’ Crown seeks 8-year sentence for Peterborough man who killed his father
Fire breaks out at Cobourg manufacturing plant
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Understanding ABA therapy for children with autism
Applied Behaviour Analysis is on the line for many parents of children with autism. The therapy can cost thousands of dollars per month, so Global News went to see ABA in action and to find out why parents want funding protected. Continue reading
Ontario announces home warranty changes to address conflict of interest
Province will also explore feasibility of multi-provider insurance model. Continue reading
Strong majority of Canadians support mandatory vaccinations for children entering school: Poll
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Twenty-four per cent say vaccinations should be a parent’s choice rather than mandatory. Continue reading
Cat Lake First Nation woman, 48, dies amid housing and health crisis
Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O’Regan contacted community leaders on Tuesday night to express his condolences following Oombash’s death. Continue reading
Ontario’s education minister Lisa Thompson defends $140K EQAO job for failed Tory candidate
Cameron Montgomery was announced recently as the new full-time chair of the board of directors of the Education Quality and Accountability Office. Continue reading
Duke basketball player Zion Williamson injures knee after shredding his shoe; Nike responds
Zion Williamson’s injury wasn’t serious. But he “literally blew thru his shoe,” tweeted LeBron James. Continue reading
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Suspended Ontario PC MPP says comments on autism weren’t directed at parents
“Hillier has been suspended indefinitely following his disrespectful comments to parents of children with autism,” a statement said on Wednesday. Continue reading
Service Ontario warns of possible delay for birth, marriage and death certificates
Service Ontario says on its website that due to longer than normal processing times, those requesting the certificates will experience delays that vary from 11 to 14 weeks. Continue reading
Tofino becomes training ground for Canadian surfers hoping to make Olympic debut
Surfing will make its debut at the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo, which could bring even more athletes to check out Tofino’s waves. Continue reading
O’Reilly’s overtime goal lifts Blues past Maple Leafs 3-2
Ryan O’Reilly scored 34 seconds into overtime and the St. Louis Blues beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Tuesday night. 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
Democrats ready a resolution to block Donald Trump’s emergency declaration
The Democrats’ resolution against the emergency declaration is expected to be filed Friday. 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
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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
El Paso County, civil rights group sue Donald Trump over emergency declaration
El Paso County is situated on the U.S.-Mexico border, right across the divide from Ciudad Juarez. Continue reading
Brampton father accused of killing 11-year-old daughter dies in hospital
The news comes on the same day family, friends and community members attended a funeral in Etobicoke for Riya Rajkumar. Continue reading
U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant allegedly plotted mass terror attack targeting Democrats, journalists
A U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant has been arrested after allegedly plotting a terrorist attack targeting Democratic politicians and several media personalities. Continue reading
‘She called the father, she woke him up’: Details emerge about Halifax fire that killed 7
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
‘Kawthar is physically OK. But mentally, we don’t know. Emotionally, we don’t know,’ 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
Flair Airlines suspending flights to Florida, Palm Springs: ‘Expect the unexpected’
Ultra-low-cost carrier Flair is ending flights earlier than expected to Miami, Tampa Bay and Palm Springs, and reducing flights to Las Vegas and Phoenix-Mesa. Continue reading
Understanding ABA therapy for children with autism
Applied Behaviour Analysis is on the line for many parents of children with autism. The therapy can cost thousands of dollars per month, so Global News went to see ABA in action and to find out why parents want funding protected. Continue reading
OPP looking for federal offender known to visit Belleville, Peterborough areas
OPP say Stephen Dunkley is known to frequent Peterborough, Belleville and Campbellford areas. Continue reading
Belleville police arrest suspect in homicide investigation
Belleville police have arrested one man who allegedly murdered another man on Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
Ontario announces home warranty changes to address conflict of interest
Province will also explore feasibility of multi-provider insurance model. Continue reading
Cat Lake First Nation woman, 48, dies amid housing and health crisis
Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O’Regan contacted community leaders on Tuesday night to express his condolences following Oombash’s death. Continue reading
Ontario’s education minister Lisa Thompson defends $140K EQAO job for failed Tory candidate
Cameron Montgomery was announced recently as the new full-time chair of the board of directors of the Education Quality and Accountability Office. Continue reading
Suspended Ontario PC MPP says comments on autism weren’t directed at parents
“Hillier has been suspended indefinitely following his disrespectful comments to parents of children with autism,” a statement said on Wednesday. Continue reading
One in custody following multi-vehicle collision on County Road 28 in Fraserville
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Peterborough Police Service say one person is in custody following the collisions. Continue reading
Service Ontario warns of possible delay for birth, marriage and death certificates
Service Ontario says on its website that due to longer than normal processing times, those requesting the certificates will experience delays that vary from 11 to 14 weeks. Continue reading
O’Reilly’s overtime goal lifts Blues past Maple Leafs 3-2
Ryan O’Reilly scored 34 seconds into overtime and the St. Louis Blues beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Tuesday night. Continue reading
Fire breaks out at Cobourg manufacturing plant
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The fire broke out at Belden Industries on Willmott Street in Cobourg. Continue reading
Peterborough driver crashes vehicle after failing to stop for OPP: police
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP say the vehicle was travelling 144 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Highway 7. Continue reading
Impaired driver blows 4 times over legal limit of alcohol: Northumberland OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Officers found a car in a snowbank in the Municipality of Port Hope. 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
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