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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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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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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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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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COVID-19: Ontario regions push to boost youth vaccination rate as school year window closesYouth aged 12 to 17 have the lowest overall vaccination rate of any eligible age cohort in the province.HealthJul 27, 2021
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Speeding on empty streets amid COVID-19 spurs warnings from policeIn recent weeks, police have taken to social media to highlight cases of drivers operating vehicles at truly staggering speeds — in some cases several times the posted speed limit.CrimeMay 15, 2020
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4 new coronavirus cases, 1 recovery in London and MiddlesexThe update brings the total number of cases in the region to 572, of which 429 have recovered and 57 have died.HealthJun 12, 2020
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Ontario reports new record of 732 coronavirus cases, adds 76 more deaths due to data cleanupThe province is reporting its highest case count ever recorded. However, Ontario Health Minister Christine said "due to a data review at Toronto Public Health, a number of cases and deaths that occurred in the spring or summer are being reported today."HealthOct 2, 2020
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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Sept. 28Here are the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Monday, Sept. 28.HealthSep 28, 2020
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COVID-19: HKPR Health Unit to see ‘most vaccine in the region to date’ in next few weeksSo far, 121,575 HKPR residents, or 72.9 per cent of those 18 years of age and older, have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.HealthJun 16, 2021
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COVID-19: More than 75% of adults have received first vaccine dose in HKPR Health UnitSo far, 54.3 per cent of youths aged 12 to 17 living in the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit jurisdiction have received first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.HealthJun 30, 2021
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COVID-19: MLHU adds 12 cases, says 12-plus 1st-dose vaccination rate at 90%On the same day that COVID-19 vaccination bookings for children aged five-11 opened, the Middlesex-London Health Unit announced the region reached a major vaccination milestone.HealthNov 23, 2021
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SickKids: Peterborough boy’s life saved, family shares their story to inspire giving to hospital foundation"They came in the room and said we are on the phone with SickKids, we need to go, there is something wrong with his heart," said Desmond's mom, Heather Chaput.HealthDec 9, 2021
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Trillium Lakelands District School Board opts to close schools on ‘snow days’The Trillium Lakelands District School Board says students will learn online on 'snow days.'EducationNov 12, 2020
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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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Order of Ontario listTORONTO - Named to the Order of Ontario are:PoliticsJan 20, 2012
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Jobs slow to return to small Ontario town despite national increasesNew numbers from Statistics Canada show the Canadian economy created another 40,000 full-time jobs in December, but not everyone is sharing in the boom.PoliticsJan 4, 2013
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Woman dies in fall from parking garageA woman has died after falling from a parking garage at a bus terminal in Peterborough, early Friday morning.<br />Jul 13, 2012
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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on March 10Here are the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Wednesday.HealthMar 10, 2021