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Peterborough supervised consumption site to close as Ontario government ends fundingAccording to Fourcast, up to 320 people use the Peterborough consumption treatment site annually. Staff also perform an average of 18 life-saving interventions every month.HealthMar 16
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Toronto’s donor-funded consumption sites bracing for fallout of Ontario funding cutsOntario is giving seven defunded consumption sites time to transition to its abstinence-based model — homelessness and addiction recovery treatment, or HART, hubs.CanadaMar 19
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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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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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Ontario health unit urges residents to ‘avoid handling bats’ given exposure spikePeterborough Public Health unit is urging residents to "avoid handling" bats after a "noticeable" spike in bat-related exposures this summer.HealthAug 11, 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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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, 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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‘Never get that downtime’: Why an Ontario community only has 1 copConst. John Sahanatien is one of 78 Ontario First Nations Policing Agreement officers across the province, operating under a trilateral agreement. A new report says it's broken.CrimeMay 21, 2025
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Some Ontario mayors against communities’ financial incentives to attract doctorsBut Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker is going even further, suggesting the federal government should outlaw the practice from "coast to coast."HealthMay 8, 2025
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Ontario reaches ‘tipping point’ with more than 81K people experiencing homelessnessA new report points to massive growth in the number of people experiencing homelessness, particularly in the southern parts of the province, and demands action from the government.CanadaJan 9, 2025
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Ontario Liberals introduce provincial budgetThe governing Liberals have re-tabled the budget first released 74 days ago, a big-spending plan that triggered the June 12 election after the opposition parties rejected it.PoliticsJul 14, 2014
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Ontario top court rules police under SIU probe cannot have lawyer vet notesTORONTO - Police officers under investigation by a civilian watchdog have no right to legal help in preparing their notes, Ontario's top court ruled Tuesday in a landmark decision.Nov 15, 2011
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Ontario vaccine portal experienced booking issue, but specifics in short supply"The Ministry of Health is currently troubleshooting an issue with its provincial booking system," Jensen wrote in a statement.HealthOct 6, 2022
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Family Day 2022 in Peterborough: What’s open and closedThe city is hosting a Family Day Public Skate from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Healthy Planet Arena on Monaghan Road.ConsumerFeb 18, 2022
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Another voice added to chorus calling for energy-drink regulationWhile Ottawa continues to mull over whether or not to ban alcoholic and some non-alcoholic energy drinks in Canada, a health board in Ontario has joined a growing number of groups calling for more regulation in the industry.Feb 14, 2011
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Drag events in Canada are facing a ‘crisis’ of hate, advocate warns. What can be done?Between 2019 and 2021, there was a 64 per cent uptick in hate crimes targeting sexual orientation, according to Statistics Canada.CanadaJan 17, 2023
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Peterborough Grade 1 students say thank you to nurses by making braceletsGrade 1 students from Westmount Public School showed their appreciation for the front-line workers by making bracelets and cards.HealthJun 30, 2022
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Charges laid in Ottawa under new crime of harassing a health workerOttawa family physician Dr. Nili Kaplan-Myrth says she was threatened after appearing on a national television show advocating for people to keep wearing masks.CrimeOct 13, 2022