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Michael Eamon elected mayor of Peterborough, Ont. with 36.5% of the voteMichael Eamon defeated six other candidates to be elected the next mayor of the City of Peterborough, Ont. on Monday night.PoliticsOct 26
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Ontario golf resort employee dies following propane explosionA 63-year-old man was transported from the scene by ambulance before being airlifted to a Toronto-area hospital with life-threatening injuries. OPP said he died Thursday morning.CrimeJul 23
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Ontario manufacturer touted by defence minister announces relocation plans to PolandWoodward Inc. plans to close its facility in Peterborough, Ont., at the end of August 2027, putting 165 employees out of work.EconomyJul 14
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Ontario city considers $300 fines when pets are left in hot vehiclesFollowing an early summer heat wave, the City of London is considering the implementation of a new fine for owners who leave their pets in hot vehicles.CanadaMay 22
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From Manitoba to Quebec, Canadians prepare for spring floodingEnvironment Canada said parts of southern Quebec had received up to 40 millimetres of rain since the start to the week, and forecasts are calling for more.WeatherApr 17
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‘No one deserves this’: Ontario snowplow operator attack sparks concernThe safety of snow removal workers was highlighted again when a Peterborough, Ont., resident opened the cab of a machine and tried to remove the driver's ear protection.CanadaFeb 21
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Infectious disease data safe from cyberattack, Ontario public health unit saysLakelands Public Health says systems that houses infectious disease and other sensitive data are safe after a cyberattack late last month.CanadaFeb 3
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Ontario added new police training standards. Small forces are struggling to pay for themA new policing law that came into effect in 2025 raised standards for training and regulations but was not accompanied with new funding for forces to action the changes.PoliticsJan 29
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1 dead, 2 in hospital after house fire in PeterboroughEmergency crews responded to a house fire on McDonnel Street around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday.FireJan 7
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Nearly 200 collisions reported as winter storm paralyzes Ontario roads, grounds flightsA powerful winter storm is disrupting travel across Ontario, closing highways, grounding flights and triggering dozens of crashes as police urge drivers to stay off the roads.WeatherJan 15
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Drone drops steak, crab legs, marijuana into South Carolina prison yardAn illicit meal, along with marijuana and cigarettes, was intercepted by officers after it was dropped into the Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville, S.C.TrendingDec 9, 2025
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Trent University study says Peterborough parents ‘struggling to hang on’A study out of Trent University says parents in Peterborough are 'struggling to hang on' as they attempt to keep their families connected with one another and the community.HealthNov 10, 2025
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Critics claim skills development fund is ‘circular economy’ of tax dollars, donationsOntario Liberal MPP John Fraser claimed the process appears to be a 'scheme.'PoliticsOct 29, 2025
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Ontario public servant unions rallying against Ford’s return-to-office mandatesUnions representing Ontario public sector workers are holding a rally Thursday outside of Queen's Park to protest the province's return-to-office mandate.PoliticsSep 18, 2025
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Self-proclaimed ‘Queen of Canada,’ Romana Didulo, arrested by RCMPThe village of Richmound is 440 kilometres west of Regina near the Alberta border, where so-called followers of the 'Queen of Canada' have set up a compound.CrimeSep 3, 2025
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Promise of healing became sexual abuse in homes linked to teen facility, girls allegeVenture Academy has faced years of sexual abuse and assault allegations over its host parents, according to court and child welfare documents, and interviews with former residents.InvestigationsAug 18, 2025
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Canada set up a $50M vaccine injury program. Those harmed say it’s failing themA Global News investigation uncovered allegations that Canada's vaccine injury program has failed to fully deliver on its promise of 'fair and timely' access to financial support.InvestigationsJul 2, 2025
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Gail Vaz-Oxlade calls Lisa MacLeod the C-word on Twitter — she’s not backing downGail Vaz-Oxlade targeted Ontario Min. Lisa MacLeod with a term that was called a "misogynistic slur."PoliticsJun 28, 2019
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Peterborough County OPP warn residents about pocket dials to 911Peterborough County OPP say they have received more than 150 pocket dials to 911 so far this July.Jul 23, 2019
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Peterborough officials express concern as province rolls back paramedic funding levelsOntario municipalities received a provincial funding increase of 5.8 per cent in 2017 and 5.3 per cent in 2018.PoliticsMay 10, 2019