Whooping cough case confirmed in Peterborough region: health unit
The health unit did not state where the case was confirmed within its jurisdiction of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.
Health
Apr 26
Ontario lieutenant-governor visits Peterborough area, meets local leaders
Edith Dumont, Ontario's lieutenant-governor, visited city hall, Trent University and Lang Pioneer Village on the first day of her official visit to Peterborough and area.
Politics
May 10
Peterborough health unit issues alert following overdose spike
The health unit says two substances — light yellow and pink or light green — are being sold as down. The drugs contain bromazolam, a powerful sedative not approved in Canada.
Health
May 6
Canadian Canoe Museum celebrates new lakeside location in Peterborough, Ont.
The Canadian Canoe Museum is now open on Ashburnham Drive on the shore of Little Lake, showcasing hundreds of watercraft and other artifacts. The museum first opened in 1997.
Canada
May 13
Health unit issues drug poisoning alert for Peterborough area
Peterborough Public Health reported there were five drug poisonings on April 3 that led to paramedics callsand visits to an emergency department.
Health
Apr 4
Curve Lake First Nation women charged with criminal negligence in man’s death in 2022
Peterborough County OPP say on Nov. 4, 2022, officers responded to a sudden death on a rental property in the Municipality of Trent Lakes, north of Peterborough.
Crime
Jan 26
Peterborough-area health units urge measles vaccination as Canadian cases rise
Peterborough Public Health and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit advise residents to review immunization records and get updated with the measles vaccine.
Health
Mar 6
Drug poisoning alert issued for Peterborough area
Peterborough Public Health says the substance that led to multiple drug overdoes on March 3 is not yet known.
Health
Mar 4
Canada’s emissions drop to lowest in 25 years, barring pandemic lows
Canada accounts for nearly 1.5 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, making it the 11th largest emitter in the world, data shows.
Environment
May 2
Organizers say fundraiser for Edmonton’s Fringe Festival is showing success
A campaign launched by the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival is showing some success at a time when organizers say the event is struggling financially.
Features
May 17
Canadian curler Chelsea Carey says don’t compare me to Jennifer Jones
Chelsea Carey has been handed the skipping reins of Jones's young team ranked second in Canada and fourth in the world.
Canada
Apr 25
Canada’s Nurse helps lift Sparks past Storm in WNBA pre-season action in Edmonton
Canadian Kia Nurse had nine points in 19 minutes of action as her Los Angeles Sparks held on to beat the Seattle Storm at Roger Place on Saturday.
Sports
May 5
Peterborough, HKPR District public health units agree to voluntary merger
Ontario's Ministry of Health has offered to provide one-time transition funding and three-year merger support for public health units that combined resources by Jan. 1, 2025.
Health
Feb 28
Sports integrity body sees Porter case as warning
Canada's sports integrity watchdog is pushing for stronger policies to prevent competitive manipulation and match-fixing at all levels of competition.
Sports
Apr 18
Indigenous art worth $60,000 stolen from Saanich, B.C. home
The culprits made off with at least six art pieces: five by First Nations artist Calvin Moreberg and one Inuit carving, a large bust of a woman's head.
Crime
Apr 18
Did Israel break international law? Biden administration could weigh in this week
The Biden administration agreed in February to look at whether Israel has used U.S.-provided weapons and other military assistance in a lawful manner.
U.S. News
May 8
Bob Cole, legendary hockey announcer, dead at 90
Bob Cole was the play-by-play voice of countless NHL games.
Sports
Apr 25
Peterborough drug alert extended after 5 more overdoses: health unit
Peterborough Public Health reports another five drug overdoses on Feb. 13, following 14 on the weekend.
Health
Feb 14
Nearly 200 fossil fuel, chemical lobbyists to join plastic treaty talks in Ottawa
Nearly 200 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists plan to join this week's United Nations negotiations on the first global treaty to curb plastic pollution.
Canada
Apr 26
A look at the twisted crimes of Peter Demeter, one of Canada’s worst criminals
The 100th episode of 'Crime Beat' examines the grisly murder of Christine Demeter, and gathers never-before-heard details from journalists, lawyers and former investigators.
Crime
May 10
