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Peterborough Regional Health Centre marks opening of donor-funded, upgraded interventional radiology suitesThe Peterborough Regional Health Centre celebrated its new and improved interventional radiology suites on Tuesday afternoon.HealthDec 9, 2025
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Second-annual Peterborough Mayoral Invitational Charity Golf Tournament supports PRHCDozens teed off Monday to support the Peterborough Regional Health Centre during the second-annual Peterborough Mayoral Invitational Charity Golf Tournament.HealthSep 9, 2025
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Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation opens new outdoor courtyard at hospitalA new outdoor courtyard at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre is giving mental health patients a safe and secure space to spend time outdoors during care.Aug 11, 2025
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Report says more Ontario hospitals turning to private staffing agenciesA new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is raising questions about how hospitals in Ontario are handling staffing shortages. Meanwhile in Peterborough, the Peterborough Regional Health Centre is rolling out a new strategy focused on the future of nursing. Marc Woodhouse reports.HealthMay 16, 2025
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Driver charged after 1 of 2 senior pedestrians struck by pickup truck in Lakefield diesTwo seniors were rushed to hospital after being struck by a pickup truck in the village of Lakefield, Ont., on Monday evening. The Peterborough Police Service says the collision occurred around 5 p.m. at the intersection of Queen and Concession streets. An 81 year-old woman and an 86-year old man were both transported by paramedics...TrafficOct 22, 2024
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Teenager dies after being struck by vehicle in Peterborough: policeA teenager has died following a collision with a vehicle in the west end of Peterborough early Saturday. Peterborough police say around 3 a.m. officers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a delivery truck along the North Monaghan Parkway. Police say the driver remained on scene and provided first-aid to the victim...TrafficSep 16, 2024
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Provincial government providing funding for Peterborough Regional Health Centre on-call coverageThe Ontario Government is putting more funding into the Peterborough Regional Health Centre in hopes of making it more attractive to physicians. Robert Lothian reports.HealthMay 19, 2023
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Major wait times to offload patients at Peterborough Regional Health CentreLocal paramedics have been experiencing significant delays in offloading patients at PRHC. Earlier this week, patients waited up to 10 hours in an ambulance before being transferred to hospital. Jessica Nyznik reports.Dec 9, 2021
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Global News Peterborough Update 3: Nov. 23, 2021NEWS UPDATE with Keri Ferguson Schools warn parents of vaccine distribution misinformation being spread; independent soil sampling reveal levels of beryllium and uranium around Peterborough’s BWXT Nuclear facility do not exceed safety and health guidelines; a philanthropist commits 5 million dollars to cardiac care at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre; Caley Bedore with the 5...EnvironmentNov 23, 2021
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Stepping up: How a Selwyn Township man is walking to raise money for PRHCAfter his own cancer diagnosis, Dave Graham is now raising money for Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Caley Bedore has more on his story and how you can help.Nov 5, 2021
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Peterborough Public Health says young children, loosening of restrictions attributed to increase in COVID-19 casesIn the Peterborough Public Health region, 84.1 per cent of residents eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine are fully vaccinated. Still, the area is seeing an uptick in cases and mimicking a provincial trend in the same direction. Noor Ibrahim spoke with the health unit’s incident commander Donna Churipuy about where the trend is heading.The Morning Show on CHEXNov 15, 2021
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Peterborough-area communities respond to requests to make homemade masksWhen Peterborough Regional Health Centre and Ross Memorial Hospital put out the call for homemade masks for patients and visitor, the response was overwhelming.HealthApr 14, 2020
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Global News Peterborough Update 1: January 12, 2021Peterborough Regional Health Centre is helping hospitals in the GTA deal with over capacity. Peterborough City Council look for a new location for a new fire hall. Lindsay Biscaia has your news update.Jan 12, 2021
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Peterborough man discharged after 8 months in hospital battling COVID-19It was an emotional day at Peterborough Regional Health Centre Friday. Peterborough’s Don Graham was admitted to hospital in April with COVID-19. After eight months of care, he got to go home. Jessica Nyznik was at the hospital for Graham’s departure.HealthDec 11, 2020
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1 person taken to hospital after pickup crashes on Stewart Line west of PeterboroughOne person was taken to hospital following a single vehicle crash west of Peterborough this afternoon. Emergency crews were called to the scene on Stewart Line, near Davis Drive around 12:15 p.m. for a pickup truck in the ditch. A number of witnesses came to the driver’s aid and reportedly provided CPR before paramedics and...TrafficApr 19, 2021
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Global News Peterborough Update 3: February 23, 2021NEWS UPDATE with Keri Ferguson Peterborough Public Health has confirmed its first COVID-19 variant case; the first shipment of Pfizer vaccine has arrived at Peterborough Regional Health Centre; a Peterborough-area COVID-19 workplace safety blitz has yielded poor results; 7 day regional weather outlook. Issued: 4:15 pm.HealthFeb 23, 2021
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Global News Peterborough Updates 3: June 23, 2021NEWS UPDATE with Keri Ferguson Peterborough Regional Health Centre receives 4.5 million dollars in additional pandemic recovery funding; 57 year old woman facing charges related to allegedly uttering threats at two regional medical facilities; Peterborough native Brad Sinopoli retires from the CFL; 7 day regional weather outlook. Issued: 4:15 pm.CrimeJun 23, 2021
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Port Hope crash sends one to hospitalOne person was hurt following a single vehicle crash at Peter and Mill streets in Port Hope Thursday. Police say a driver mounted a curb, struck a sign and then struck a light pole. The driver was taken to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre. There’s no word on what caused the crash.Jun 11, 2021
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Mombassadors raise $4,679 for PRHC neonatal care unitThey’re a group of driven and dedicated women.. and they celebrated a terrific accomplishment Saturday morning. Raising funds to help newborns receive life-saving medical equipment, the Peterborough Regional Health Centre’s Mombassadors gathered $4,679.70 towards the cause.HealthDec 16, 2019
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Global News Peterborough Update 4: June 15, 2023A proposed settlement has been reached in a breach of privacy class action lawsuit against Peterborough Regional Health Centre; successful results from the Peterborough Petes 50/50 Draws with funds supporting the Peterborough Minor Hockey Council; a home game for the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers as they face the Cobourg Kodiaks tonight; Caley Bedore’s Skytracker weather....CrimeJun 15, 2023