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Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal ‘very optimistic’ for city in 2026The CIty of Peterborough is looking ahead to a year of big projects and big decisions. Marc Woodhouse spoke with Mayor Jeff Leal about what’s next for the city.PoliticsJan 5
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Integrity commissioner clears Peterborough mayor for anti-Black racial slur during Trent University lectureThe City of Peterborough’s integrity commissioner has cleared Mayor Jeff Leal of breaching city council’s Code of Conduct following his use of an anti-Black racial slur during a Trent University guest lecture last March. More:PoliticsJan 8
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Iranians stream out of country, bring stories of horror from the inside with themGlobal’s Jeff Semple is on location on the Turkish side of the Iran border where hundreds of Iranians have been crossing all day long. Those with the paperwork needed to get out of the country are leaving and bringing with them stories of horror from inside.WorldMar 4
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Death of supreme leader being quietly celebrated, Iranians fleeing country sayOn the Turkish side of Iran’s border, Iranians fleeing the country are bringing with them stories of horror on the inside. Hundreds of Iranians who have the necessary paperwork to leave the country are doing just that, with suitcases in tow. Iran has cut off the Internet along with telephone service, leaving border crossings as...WorldMar 4
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Global National: March 7Air raid sirens are sounding over Tel Aviv as Iran launches new missile and drone strikes, targeting not only Israel, but neighbouring nations as well. Retaliating after new U.S.-Israeli strikes pummelled Tehran. Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have also been attacked. And tens of thousands are fleeing Beirut after U.S.-Israeli strikes hit Lebanon’s capital....Global NationalMar 7
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Jeff McArthur tries his hand (again) working at McDonald’sThe president and CEO of McDonald’s Canada spoke to us a few weeks ago regarding the $5 McValue meals. In the green room, our own Jeff McArthur and her bonded, and Jeff disclosed that his first job was working at a McDonald’s. So we decided to put “Chef” Jeff to the test and see if...The Morning ShowFeb 11
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Peterborough mayor announces third-party team to conduct indepth ‘efficiency review’ of city’s operations next yearAt the annual “Mayor’s Breakfast” on Thursday, Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal laid out some stark realities about the city’s finances, and made a new announcement about how the city is planning to deal with them. Police chief Stu Betts also spoke about the service’s budget request. Marc Woodhouse has more.Nov 28, 2025
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How AI deepfakes are reshaping what we believe onlineRapid advances in artificial intelligence are making it easy to create videos that look real, making it harder for the public to tell the difference. Jeff Semple explores the scale of this problem and the difficulty of verifying information in the digital age.CanadaJan 3
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‘Greenland’s a big deal’: Trump says U.S. needs to have itU.S. President Donald Trump named Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as his special envoy to Greenland on Sunday. On Monday, he said that the United States needs Greenland for “national security,” not for critical minerals. “Greenland’s a big deal,” Trump said, adding that this is why the U.S. is making him a special envoy to Greenland.PoliticsDec 23, 2025
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Alcohol and food exempt from interprovincial trade pactA new trade agreement between the provinces, territories and federal government is making it easier for Canadian businesses to sell their products across the country, but the new deal doesn’t apply to food or alcohol. Wine Growers British Columbia CEO Jeff Guignard explains why and discusses the importance of relaxing trade rules around alcohol sales.ConsumerNov 20, 2025
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Global National: Nov. 19The United States is offering a $15 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Ryan Wedding, a Canadian accused of running one of the most violent trans-national drug trafficking organizations. Wedding is accused of ordering the murder of a federal witness in Colombia in January to try to avoid extradition. The Thunder Bay,...Global NationalNov 20, 2025
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Peterborough mayor wants speed cameras kept in school zones as Ford government pushes banPeterborough Mayor Jeff Leal is publicly urging the province to keep speed cameras — at least in school zones — as the Ford government moves to ban them. Marc Woodhouse has the story.PoliticsOct 7, 2025
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‘Very sad’: Blue Jays fans react following Game 7 World Series heartbreak loss to DodgersGame 7 concluded with heartbreaking results for Toronto Blue Jays as the Los Angeles Dodgers won their second consecutive World Series on Saturday in Toronto. The Blue Jays had leads of 3-0 in the third inning and 4-3 in the ninth inning, but closer Jeff Hoffman surrendered a game-tying home run to Miguel Rojas. In...CanadaNov 2, 2025
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Speed camera plans paused in Peterborough following Ontario intentions to ban themPeterborough Mayor Jeff Leal says the city is hitting pause on its speed camera plans in response to Premier Doug Ford’s announcement that the cameras were an out-of-control “tax grab.”Sep 25, 2025
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Toronto Blue Jays headed to the World Series as fans go wild outside Rogers CentreThe Toronto Blue Jays came back in Game 7 of the ALCS Monday night, beating the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on the strength of a three run home run by George Springer in the bottom of the seventh and capped by closer Jeff Hoffman getting the final three outs. First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was named...SportsOct 21, 2025
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Hamas releases all living Israeli hostagesIsrael is rejoicing after Hamas released all of its remaining living hostages as part of the agreed-upon Gaza peace deal. Jeff Semple looks at the hostages’ emotional reunions with loved ones, and the celebrations in Tel Aviv.Global NationalOct 13, 2025
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Humanitarian aid flows freely into Gaza as ceasefire holdsU.S. President Donald Trump has departed for Tel Aviv, where he will engage with hostages and their families before heading to Egypt to formalize a peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will also join other world leaders at the signing ceremony on Monday, co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi as...Oct 12, 2025
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Thousands attend Tel Aviv rally as Israel awaits hostage releaseThousands gathered at Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square to celebrate the recently signed peace deal between Israel and Hamas, which was brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, thousands of Palestinians were seen walking through the devastated Gaza Strip and sifting through rubble. Jeff Semple reports from Tel Aviv tonight, where the countdown is on for...Oct 11, 2025
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Amid Trump university clash, Canadian universities benefit from US ‘brain drain’As U.S. President Donald Trump continues his war on American universities., some academics are looking north. Meanwhile, Canadian institutions are seizing the opportunity to turn American brain drain into their own “brain gain.” Jeff Semple spoke with one academic, an expert in the history of authoritarianism, about why she’s chosen to leave the U.S. for...CanadaMay 23, 2025
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Family Matters: MaraFun youth race supporting student wellbeingWATCH: MaraFun fundraise director Jeff Culbert and MaraFun team captain Leah Loverin explain how Saskatoon Public School students are participating in MaraFun. The race is for youth 6-15 years old as part of the Saskatchewan Marathon. MaraFun takes place Sunday, May 25 at Diefenbaker Park starting at 11 a.m.May 22, 2025