Peterborough Latest News

• Dick faces Raptors for first time since trade

  Gradey Dick repeated one word to describe the feeling ahead of his first game against the team that drafted him in 2023 — "bittersweet."

  Sports

  Oct 10
• Attack on Saudi airport killed 12 and wounded more than 300: authorities

  The international airport in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, was attacked again Saturday as the kingdom faces an extraordinary series of assaults in the new front in the Iran war.

  World

  Oct 10
• 2 dead after plane crash, fire near Fergus, Ont.

  Two people are dead after a small plane crashed into a field and caught fire near Fergus, Ont., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said.

  Canada

  Oct 10
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• Trump says Ukraine should get a new president as he blames Zelenskyy for US diesel prices

  President Trump said Saturday it was time for Ukraine to get a new president, saying Zelenskyy hasn't done enough to end the war with Russia and blaming him for high diesel prices.

  World

  Oct 10
• 9 dead after shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania: police

  Nine people were killed Friday in a shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, Gov. Josh Shapiro said Saturday. Police said the suspected shooter was also dead.

  Crime

  Oct 10
• Lotto Max jackpot set for $85M, largest prize in history of Canadian lotto

  With no ticket matching all seven numbers on Friday night’s Lotto Max draw, players now have the chance to win $85 million, the largest jackpot in the history of Canadian lotto.

  Canada

  Oct 10
• Pope Leo declares death penalty ‘inadmissible’ as his native US plans to livestream execution

  In a post on X, the American pope quoted the revised Catholic teaching on capital punishment that the death penalty attacks the inherent dignity of a human being

  World

  Oct 10
• Suspect sought in early morning break-in, sexual assault: Toronto police

  Through the investigation, police determined the victim was asleep in their residence when they were awoken by an unknown suspect.

  Crime

  Oct 10
• Simon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Mexico’s coast

  The National Hurricane Center in Miami said early Saturday Simon's maximum sustained winds increased to 145 mph (230 kph). A storm of that strength is considered a major hurricane.

  World

  Oct 10
• Isaias weakens but flash flooding threat persist as hundred of thousands grapple with power outages

  Isaias weakened overnight and was no longer considered a hurricane but flash flooding threats and the potential for tornadoes persisted Saturday as the storm moved inland.

  World

  Oct 10
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• Chinese court sentenced former mayor of Wuhan city to 14 years in prison for bribery

  A former mayor of a Chinese city hit by the coronavirus outbreak more than six years ago was sentenced Saturday to 14 years in prison after being convicted of bribery.

  Health

  Oct 10
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• Dual elections a headache for some B.C. voters

  The local elections are on Oct. 17 for local officials, while a provincial vote will be held Oct. 24 to elect the legislature, which will determine B.C.'s next premier.

  Politics

  Oct 10
• Complaint filed over MP saying fentanyl ‘readily available’ in MAID report

  The quote is included in Powlowski's written argument against expanding access to MAID for mental illness until fundamental concerns are addressed.

  Health

  Oct 10
• Provinces call on Ottawa to expand mining credit

  Nearly half of Canada's provinces and territories are calling on the federal Liberals to fulfil their election promise to expand eligibility for a mining exploration tax credit.

  Politics

  Oct 10
• Support pours in for tortoise ahead of surgery

  A beloved 104-year-old gopher tortoise, Gus, is receiving love and well wishes from supporters across the world ahead of his surgery.

  Health

  Oct 10
• Tension peaking among Albertans on separation vote

  Some families and friends across Alberta are set to gather for a Thanksgiving meal this weekend with the hope that the only thing that gets roasted is the turkey.

  Politics

  Oct 10
• University of Alberta researchers find evidence raptor may have fed on apex predator

  University of Alberta researchers say bite marks on an Albertosaurus found near Drumheller could be the first evidence of a small raptor feeding on a tyrannosaur.

  Science

  Oct 10
• Legal group seeks to force Quebec MNAs to swear oath to King

  Lawyers seeking to temporarily suspend the Quebec law are facing a tight timeline, with the national assembly's 44th legislature slated to begin Nov. 17.

  Politics

  Oct 10
• Elks score fourth-quarter TDs to down Ticats 27-12

  Cody Fajardo and the Edmonton Elks are bringing playoff football back to Commonwealth Stadium.

  Sports

  Oct 9
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• Another Marineland whale dies at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

  It's the sixth animal from the closed Niagara Falls, Ont., theme park to die after a massive relocation of whales and dolphins over the summer.

  Canada

  Oct 9
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• Alberta Court of Appeal says Impact Assessment Act is still unconstitutional

  The Court found that, among other things, the act still grants the power to stop a project in provincial jurisdiction if it has even the smallest impact on federal jurisdiction.

  Politics

  Oct 9
• Ontario’s top court paves way to reopen challenge of Hamilton’s anti-encampment law

  The Ontario Court of Appeal left the constitutionality of the bylaw and the city’s enforcement practices for a new trial judge to decide. 

  Politics

  Oct 9
• SIU clears Toronto police officer who shot suspected killer of Const. Marc Pinizzotto

  Ontario’s police watchdog says Toronto police had “no alternative” but to shoot a man accused of killing Const. Marc Pinizzotto during a raid at a North York apartment.

  Crime

  Oct 9
• Poilievre to campaign for Canadian unity in Alberta next week ahead of referendum

  Pierre Poilievre is scheduled to deliver his speech during the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Calgary on Oct. 16, followed by an address from Premier Danielle Smith.

  Politics

  Oct 9
• Ontario police service using AI in hiring, training 911 call takers

  Halton police said an American firm provides the technology to simulate emergency calls to help 911 applicants improve decision-making, communication and crisis management skills.

  Tech

  Oct 9