Youth try to hook Walter at 35th Under the Lock Fishing Derby in Peterborough
The 35th annual fishing derby will stock the Peterborough Lift Lock canal with 3,000 rainbow trout, 500 of which are tagged to win a prize, including $1,000 to catch Walter.
Canada
Apr 5
Animal rights groups seek review of Ontario’s new hunting dog law
Two animal rights organizations have requested a review of a new Ontario law that allows dogs to track down captive coyotes, foxes and rabbits in massive fenced-in pens.
Canada
Mar 27
Peterborough Children’s Water Festival makes splashing in-person return
The two-day festival this week at the Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough, Ont., offered interactive projects focusing on water education, conservation and protection.
Education
May 31, 2023
‘A sport of cruelty’: Ex-conservation officers against Ontario hunting dog expansion
Two former Ontario conservation officers are imploring the province to reverse plans to expand a sport that allows dogs to track down captive coyotes, foxes and rabbits.
Canada
May 31, 2023
Ontario set to expand areas where dogs can learn to hunt live coyotes in penned areas
Hunters say there is a growing demand for the dog sport, which is often referred to as training and trialing, while animal advocates call it a cruel practice for the captive prey.
Canada
May 5, 2023
Youth aim to reel in Walter at 34th annual Under the Lock Fishing Derby in Peterborough, Ont.
The youth fishing derby at the Peterborough Lift Lock returns April 29 for children under 15 and under. The all-ages derby continues April 29 to May 7.
Environment
Apr 4, 2023
Treasure, conflict, and survival in Canada’s peatlands
These wetlands are being called Canada’s Amazon rainforest for their ability to cool the planet. Why they’re poised to become the most hotly contested region in the country.
Features
Mar 4, 2023
The West Block – Episode 21, Season 12
Watch the full episode of The West Block with host Mercedes Stephenson – February 12, 2023
Canada
Feb 12, 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
A family divided: When parents, kids disagree on COVID-19 vaccines
What happens when both sides of the COVID-19 vaccine debate live under one roof? Global News has the story of one Ontario family divided over vaccines.
Canada
Dec 10, 2021
Government quietly confirms that gun registry data has been destroyed
OTTAWA - The federal government says millions of records of registered long guns have all been destroyed, with the exception of court-protected data from Quebec.
Nov 1, 2012
Harper says he won’t relax prohibited weapons, rejects advice of advisory group
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper has issued an unexpected rebuke to his government's own firearms advisory committee, rejecting its recommendations and suggesting the group's membership may need revisiting.
Politics
Dec 6, 2012
Conservatives axe gun show laws on advice of controversial committee
OTTAWA - The Conservative government has repealed gun show regulations, on the advice of the same controversial advisory committee the prime minister recently distanced himself from.
Canada
Dec 19, 2012
Stephen Harper fishing for votes in familiar ponds
Stephen Harper is fishing for voters, and he's going back to familiar ponds.
Politics
Oct 17, 2014
Here’s what Harper, Mulcair, Trudeau, May and Duceppe have promised voters
Wondering what the federal leaders have promised for your vote? Here's a comprehensive list of what Stephen Harper, Justin Trudeau, Tom Mulcair, Elizabeth May, and Gilles Duceppe have said.
Politics
Oct 19, 2015
Asian carp: Why this invasive species is so dangerous to the Great Lakes
Asian carp are a threat to our waterways and natural habitat. Here's why.
Environment
Jun 7, 2016
State of Nursing / Gun Registry
May 16, 2010
May 20, 2010
Feds vow to destroy gun registry records to prevent resurrection of database
The Conservative government has introduced legislation to scrap the registration of rifles and shotguns.
Oct 25, 2011
Ontario dismisses Bob Barker’s call to scrap spring bear hunt
Ontario is dismissing a request from TV personality Bob Barker to scrap plans to return the spring bear hunt in the province.
Politics
Feb 25, 2014
Plenty of Family Day 2020 fun in Peterborough, Northumberland County, Kawarthas, Haliburton
Family Day features plenty of events to celebrate winter and families in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County and Haliburton area.
Entertainment
Feb 14, 2020
