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Heat warning for southern Ontario, Quebec set to end tonightSouthern Ontario is facing another heat wave with temperatures near 35°C and humidex values hitting 40, prompting warnings and expanded cooling measures in Toronto.WeatherJul 6
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Delays plague Toronto Pearson airport as crews deal with backlog from crash, stormsMore delays and cancellations to and from Toronto Pearson airport continue on Wednesday amid a backlog from the Delta plane crash and two major winter storms.CanadaFeb 19
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Canada’s high-speed rail plan gets multi-billion-dollar boostPrime Minister Justin Trudeau said the 1,000-kilometre track will see electric trains travel up to 300 kilometres per hour between Toronto and Quebec City.CanadaFeb 19
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Pickleball or housing? Debate in this Ontario city shows dilemma municipalities faceA Peterborough councillor recently proposed delaying several projects including a pickleball court to fund housing, illustrating the dilemma many Ontario municipalities are facing.CanadaAug 31, 2024
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Quebec, Ontario billionaires join bidding for Via HFR electric train dealGlobal News learned that in 2023 federal officials planned to pay up to $20 million to each bid group for their 'compliant' high-frequency electric railway proposals - win or lose.InvestigationsAug 23, 2024
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Air Canada, TGV train company join group bidding for high-frequency fast rail projectA consortium bidding to become the developers of VIA's new high-frequency electric train network has added two new partners, and it's triggering questions.CanadaAug 7, 2024
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A family divided: When parents, kids disagree on COVID-19 vaccinesWhat 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.CanadaDec 10, 2021
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Volunteers who supported Syrian refugees reconnecting to help Afghan newcomers to CanadaCukier co-founded a group called Lifeline Afghanistan to organize the efforts of those who want to help Afghan refugees in the Greater Toronto Area.CanadaOct 14, 2021
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200 Afghans, mostly women escape Afghanistan with help of Canadian charityNearly 100 girls have managed to flee to Pakistan with their families after failing to get out of Kabul before the airport was closed.CanadaSep 20, 2021
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Several Ontario cities saw their hottest July 21 ever on ThursdayTORONTO - It was the hottest July 21 ever in many communities across southern and eastern Ontario and southern Quebec as the scorching heat and sweltering humidity sent thermometers soaring.Jul 22, 2011
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Peterborough policeman expected to recover after being shot in Lindsay, Ont.<p> Police officer in guarded condition after being shot in Lindsay, Ont.; SIU called in <p>LINDSAY, Ont. - A police officer shot in the central Ontario community of Lindsay is in guarded condition.</p> <p>That means he is somewhere between critical and stable says Kim Coulter, a spokeswoman fo</p>CanadaJun 22, 2011
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Harper: Fair representation in House of Commons for Ontario, Alberta and B.C.Prime Minister Stephen Harper says his government is intent on giving Ontario, Alberta and B.C. more seats in the House of Commons, and that Quebec's share will be fair based on its population.CanadaOct 14, 2011
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Fair representation in House of Commons for B.C., Alberta and Ontario: HarperPETERBOROUGH, Ont. - Prime Minister Stephen Harper says his government is intent on giving Ontario, Alberta and B.C. more seats in the House of Commons, and that Quebec's share will be fair based on its population.Oct 14, 2011
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Municipal service changes during provincewide shutdown in Peterborough and City of Kawartha LakesAll municipal buildings including arenas and city hall are closed to the public in the City of Kawartha Lakes.Jan 6, 2021
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Hamilton reports 2 new COVID-19 deaths, HHS says drop in ICU cases continues to be slowHamilton Health Sciences is reporting a slow decline with COVID-19 cases in ICU's despite a quicker drop in hospitalizations.HealthMay 28, 2021
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What’s open and closed in Peterborough during Good Friday and Easter long weekendMany businesses and services in Peterborough will be closed on both Good Friday and Easter Sunday.ConsumerApr 1, 2021
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Waitress runs out to help man struck by own plane at Peterborough, Ont. airportOne moment Kelly Jones was waitressing near the Peterborough, Ont. airport. The next she was using her sweater to try to stop a man's head from bleeding.CanadaNov 2, 2014
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Canada on track to meet refugee deadline: officialsGovernment officials say Canada is on track to welcome its 25,000th Syrian refugee before the end of the day on Monday, fulfilling an updated promise made by the Liberal government in late 2015.CanadaFeb 24, 2016
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Snow slows rush hour traffic across Toronto, some flight delaysEnvironment Canada has issued a special weather statement for much of southern Ontario including the city of Toronto and several other cities in the Greater Toronto Area.WeatherNov 19, 2014
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What’s open and closed in Peterborough over the Christmas holidaysWith Christmas Day and New Year's landing on a Sunday this year, there are no changes for garbage and recycling collection in Peterborough from Dec. 24 to Jan. 3.ConsumerDec 22, 2022