Ford government considered Ontario Science Centre move as early as 2021: docs
A briefing prepared for an Ontario minister in August 2021 shows thought was already being put to relocating the Ontario Science Centre before a business case was even written.
Politics
Dec 5, 2023
Province releases Ontario Science Centre business case. Here’s what it says
The Ontario government has released its long-promised 'business case' for moving the Ontario Science Centre from its current location to Ontario Place.
Canada
Nov 29, 2023
Ross Memorial Hospital to show works by artists who have struggled with mental health
The exhibit at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, Ont., will feature works by artists who at some point have accessed mental health services. The exhibit runs Oct. 3-4.
Health
Sep 26, 2023
Future of Peterborough Exhibition uncertain as land dispute with city continues
Due to an ongoing Morrow Park land dispute with the city, the Peterborough Exhibition will host a small homecraft show at Lang Pioneer Village in Keene from Aug. 25 to 27.
Canada
Jul 31, 2023
Ross Memorial Hospital to close cold, COVID-19 and flu care clinic on March 24
Over the course of three years, the assessment centre and subsequent clinic conducted more than 70,000 PCR tests and more than 10,000 clinical assessments, the hospital reports.
Health
Mar 20, 2023
Biden cracks down on background checks for gun purchases: ‘Do something’
Joe Biden has been emboldened by the midterms after his regular talk of gun control didn’t result in massive losses, and he’s expected to continue to push for strong changes.
U.S. News
Mar 14, 2023
‘Freedom Rally’ affidavits reveal new evidence surrounding Kelowna, B.C. protests
Since the fall of 2020, protests against federal and provincial COVID-19 restrictions and health orders were organized and held here at Kelowna's Stuart Park.
Canada
Jan 26, 2023
Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2022
From movie and TV stars to musicians and notable personalities, we said goodbye to a lot of familiar, beloved faces this year.
Entertainment
Dec 30, 2022
COVID-19: HKPR Health Unit to cancel second-dose appointments after Aug. 3
The HKPR Health Unit is urging residents to rebook their fall appointments for a second dose sooner or walk in to any mass immunization clinic to get vaccinated.
Health
Jul 26, 2021
COVID-19: HKPR Health Unit to see ‘most vaccine in the region to date’ in next few weeks
So far, 121,575 HKPR residents, or 72.9 per cent of those 18 years of age and older, have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Health
Jun 16, 2021
Lucky few get a sneak peek at Canada’s new Sports Hall of Fame
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Lucky few get a sneak peek at Canada's new Sports Hall of Fame
<p>CALGARY - Canada's new Sports Hall of Fame will open to the public in less than a week, but some honoured members and the people who helped pay for it got a sneak peek Thursday evening.</p> <p>Former Olympic champion swimmer </p>
Jun 23, 2011
Bob Barker visit could sway vote on sending Toronto elephants to sanctuary
A visit from retired game show host Bob Barker may have been the final push needed to convince Toronto officials the city's three elephants should be sent to a sanctuary in a warmer climate.
Apr 15, 2011
Injured midfielder Nic Lindsay finally returns to action for Toronto FC
TORONTO - It was just two minutes or so on the pitch but it was something to celebrate for Nic Lindsay.
Sports
Oct 27, 2012
Beloved actor Andy Griffith dies at 86
<p>Andy Griffith has died at his home on Roanoke Island, Dare County, North Carolina according to the Dare County Sheriff's office.</p>
Jul 3, 2012
Andy Griffith, whose career spanned more than 50 years, dies at 86
RALEIGH, N.C. - It was all too easy to confuse Andy Griffith the actor with Sheriff Andy Taylor, his most famous character from "The Andy Griffith Show."
World
Jul 3, 2012
After 50 years, Marilyn Monroe remains strong celeb brand
<p class="ap-story-p">There is a career after death, at least if while alive you wielded star power like Marilyn Monroe. The
bombshell actress continues to be a successful celebrity brand even 50
years after she died on Aug. 5, 1962, with a new digital emphasis to
complement the wealth of photos, fashion, films and other cultural
touchstones she left behind.</p>
Entertainment
Aug 3, 2012
Dino-bots return to Calgary Zoo
17 animatronic dinosaurs will be introduced to the Calgary Zoo’s Prehistoric Park following a thorough refurbishment of the exhibit.
Science
Oct 14, 2014
COVID-19: HKPR region ‘close to plateau’ amid Omicron wave as active cases plunge to 349
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit reported 525 resolved cases of COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, as active cases dropped below 350.
Health
Jan 19, 2022
COVID-19: 1 new case in Northumberland County; 2 Lindsay schools report cases
There are single cases of COVID-19 at three schools within the City of Kawartha Lakes as of Wednesday afternoon.
Health
Nov 10, 2021
COVID-19: HKPR health unit reports 10 new cases over Labour Day weekend, 77% now fully vaccinated
The health unit reports 83.3 per cent of residents age 18 and over have received one vaccine dose; 78.3 per cent are fully vaccinated.
Health
Sep 7, 2021