Peterborough Latest News

• GoFundMe launched to support displaced family after house fire north of Havelock, Ont.

  The cause of a house fire just north of Havelock is not yet known, and a GoFundMe campaign has been set up for the family of four who lost everything.

  Fire

  17 mins
• Teen seeks apology after northern Ontario school board cancels visit from drag performers

  Mohamed, who is a member of the LGBTQ community, says he was told twice by board representatives that they felt the event would be "hypersexual."

  Education

  1 hour
• City of Kawartha Lakes man pleads guilty to prohibited weapons charges: CBSA

  In January 2021, a package containing firearm suppressors was found at the Vancouver International Mail Centre, leading to weapons being seized at a Kawartha Lakes residence.

  Crime

  2 hours
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• Police seek suspect following armed robbery in Lindsay, Ont.

  Police say a woman removed an apparent handgun from a pocket and fled with cash and cigarettes on Thursday night.

  Crime

  3 hours
• Toronto Six player starts hockey club in Canada to inspire, support young Black girls

  Growing up in Oshawa, Ont., professional hockey player Saroya Tinker was often the only Black player on the ice.

  Canada

  5 hours
• Most of Ontario under extreme cold warning, arctic blast brings biting chills

  Environment Canada says it could feel like between -30 C and -40 C across much of southern, eastern Ontario Friday morning, warning frostbite could quickly develop on exposed skin.

  Weather

  6 hours
• Growing dog populations an issue in some Ontario remote communities, shelters under pressure

  While those visits have gradually resumed, there are many dogs, such as huskies, Labradors, German shepherds and wolf-dog hybrids, to get to, Sutherland said.

  Canada

  7 hours
• Freeland to meet provincial and territorial finance ministers in Toronto

  The meeting comes at a tense time for many Canadian consumers, with inflation still running hot and interest rates much higher than they were a year ago.

  Canada

  7 hours
• Snow squall warning, frostbite alert issued for Peterborough area

  In its Level 1 frostbite alert issued Thursday, Peterborough Public Health said when temperatures drop between -27 C to -38 C, exposed skin can freeze within minutes.

  Weather

  Feb 2
• Drone drop suspected after package of contraband found at Warkworth Institution

  The latest seizure of contraband at the prison included crystal meth, tobacco and marijuana.

  Crime

  Feb 2
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• Feds provide $1.79M to United Way Peterborough for homelessness projects by 8 groups

  On Thursday, United Way CEO Jim Russell revealed $1.79 million in funding will be distributed to eight Peterborough, Ont. organizations aiming to 'prevent and reduce homelessness.'

  Economy

  Feb 2
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• Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny, gives props to Canada for skyrocketing success

  Eric Bauza, a voice actor from Scarborough, Ont., and the voice of many 'Looney Tunes' characters, says growing up in Canada shaped his career.

  Entertainment

  Feb 2
• Girl dies in First Nation fire, NAN says action needed to prevent future tragedies

  An organization representing 49 First Nations in northern Ontario says it is mourning the death of a 10-year-old girl after a house fire on Weenusk First Nation.

  Canada

  Feb 2
• Peterborough police seek 4 suspects after street-level robbery, assault

  A man said he was walking behind several businesses when he was assaulted by four unknown males and robbed of cash.

  Crime

  Feb 2
• Kris Keller first woman to be president of Peterborough and District Construction Association

  Keller has worked for RBC for over 46 years, focusing 25 of those years on supporting the financial growth of business owners, including real estate and construction sectors.

  Canada

  Feb 2
• Canadian Armed Forces to train on highways in southern, central Ontario

  The army says reserve personnel from 31 Service Battalion and 23 Support Company will conduct driving training between Hamilton, Ottawa and Petawawa from Feb. 3 to 5.

  Canada

  Feb 2
• Campbellford Memorial Hospital receives $13M for infrastructure upgrades, resource supports

  Among significant upgrades announced Thursday for the Campbellford Memorial Hospital near Peterborough was more than $9.6 million for a new HVAC system and electrical generator.

  Health

  Feb 2
• Ontario cities urge residents to report coyote dens near homes during mating season

  The City of Toronto says coyotes may currently be more active and visible as they search for a potential mate and it is warning residents to keep their distance.

  Environment

  Feb 2
• Ontario in full support of feds’ national health care data push

  Ontario says it is in "full support" of the federal government's push to make health-care funding contingent on data reporting.

  Health

  Feb 2
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• Toronto driver charged after fleeing OPP on Hwy. 7 east of Peterborough

  Police say the vehicle on Hwy. 7 fled from police but was later located in a ditch on Henderson Line. The driver was not injured.

  Crime

  Feb 2
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• Hamilton Twp. man sentenced to 6 years for August 2021 fatal collision south of Peterborough

  The Aug. 6, 2021, collision between a car and pickup truck on County Road 28 claimed the life of 19-year-old Neil Henley of Roseneath, Ont.

  Crime

  Feb 2
• Peterborough police make arrests following assault reports

  In one incident, officers responded to a physical altercation between two tenants at a residence.

  Crime

  Feb 2
• Will winter end soon? Canadian groundhogs split on spring calls

  Shubenacadie Sam, Nova Scotia's most famous groundhog, apparently saw her shadow this morning, predicting that winter will drag on for six more weeks.

  Canada

  Feb 2
• Alcohol related health care visits spiked during pandemic in Ontario: study

  A new Ontario study suggests there was a spike in health-care visits related to alcohol during the pandemic.

  Health

  Feb 2
• Some Ontario boards plan to keep virtual learning even if province doesn’t require it

  Several Ontario school boards are planning to continue offering virtual learning next year, saying it's now more about a different mode of learning rather than a pandemic response.

  Education

  Feb 2