‘Life-changing’ gift to help complete affordable apartments at The Mount in Peterborough
A "generous donation" from the Remembering Otto and Marie Pick Charitable Foundation will see the completion of 11 more affordable apartments at The Mount Community Centre.
Canada
Jan 22
Campbellford Memorial Hospital unveils rendering of proposed Campus of Care
The Campus of Care proposal includes a redeveloped 50-bed hospital, a new 128 long-term care home, offices and more on a large plot of land on County Road 30 near Campbellford.
Health
Sep 6, 2023
Peterborough downtown farmers’ markets announce summer outdoor seasons
Markets in Peterborough's downtown will be held each Saturday and Wednesday beginning May 2 until at least June 30.
Consumer
Apr 27, 2020
Ontario commits $1.35M annually for Peterborough safe consumption and treatment site
'This CTS will save lives, but it alone will not be enough. Our work on the crisis does not end today.'
Health
Feb 25, 2022
HIV/AIDS groups scramble for cash after federal transition funds dry up
Six Ottawa-based HIV/AIDS organizations didn’t have their funding renewed by the Liberal government in 2016. Their transition funds just ran out and they're sounding the alarm bells.
Canada
Apr 28, 2018
Where are Ontario’s crime guns coming from? New data shows top U.S. source states
A Global News investigation into cross-border trafficking offers new insight on where Ontario's crime guns are coming and how they are being purchased.
Crime
May 19, 2022
Ontario’s 2020 ‘Sunshine List’ revealed, OPG execs top list
In all, more than 200,000 people were paid at least $100,000, up from the more than 150,000 in 2019.
Canada
Mar 19, 2021
Peterborough Naval Association dissolving, property sale supporting veterans and organizations
The Peterborough Naval Association, founded in 1947 is dissolving and the property will be sold to the City of Peterborough.
Canada
Jun 10, 2020
Critical shortage of PSWs in long-term care facilities: Ontario Health Coalition report
According to the report, there is a critical shortage of personal support workers (PSWs) across the province to care for the growing number of residents.
Health
Feb 11, 2020
New signage at Peterborough Farmers’ Market labelled a ‘rebel move’
A group of local farmers has introduced new signage at the Peterborough Farmers' Market that it says is designed to better identify local growers. But the market's board says it hasn't endorsed the move.
Sep 5, 2017
Question and answer with the Peterborough mayoral candidates
The five candidates answer questions on a number of topics and give their outlook on for the city.
Politics
Oct 20, 2022
Health Canada conditionally approves Peterborough supervised drug consumption and treatment site
The safe consumption site and treatment service will operate out of the former Greyhound bus station on Simcoe Street in downtown Peterborough.
Health
Jun 15, 2021
Farm program aims to help at-risk Ottawa youth gain job skills
A heritage farm in rural Ottawa is transforming into a social enterprise designed to help marginalized teenagers and young adults gain the skills and confidence necessary to land and keep a job.
Canada
Sep 7, 2018
The privilege of pandemic private jets. How wealthy Canadians travelled during COVID-19
Despite advisories to avoid travel, many Canadians with the means to do so have been able to leave the country, particularly those with access to private aircraft.
Investigations
Jul 6, 2021
Peterborough Regional Farmers Network withdraws bid to operate market at Morrow Park
The city is seeking a year-round operator for a Saturday farmers market.
Consumer
Jan 3, 2020
Canadian Anti-Hate Network launches toolkit to combat hate in schools
The booklet is available for free online and has been distributed to some schools that conducted workshops on racism, said minister of diversity and inclusion Ahmed Hussen.
Canada
Jun 29, 2022
Inside Ontario’s ‘scary’ child-welfare system where kids are ‘commodities’
Former residents and experts in child welfare paint a startling portrait of a system that lacks qualified staff and one that neglects and even mistreats some children.
Investigations
May 28, 2022
Peterborough area reports 44 suspected opioid overdose deaths in 2021
Peterborough Public Health reports 44 suspected opioid-related deaths in the region in 2021, up from 43 reported in 2020.
Health
Jan 12, 2022
Farmers’ Network offers to take over Peterborough Farmers’ Market
The Peterborough Regional Farmers' Market is calling on the board of the Peterborough Farmers' Market to disband.
Consumer
Jan 4, 2018
Province funding additional beds for PRHC and area hospitals
PRHC will receive funding for 20 beds as part of a provincewide investment to make 2,000 additional beds and spaces available this year.
Health
Oct 23, 2017
