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A Trent University student has partnered with a Peterborough café and shelter this fall to bring nourishing meals to those in need. Madeleine McColl has more on how community members came together to feed the body, mind and soul.

Students at Trent University in Peterborough rallied Thursday afternoon, calling attention to a provincial law they say could have serious consequences for the environment and Indigenous communities. Marc Woodhouse has more on why Bill 5 remains a point of concern for many on campus.

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. Madeleine McColl spoke with researchers about their findings, and how parents can be better supported.

Trent university is hosting the 49th annual Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering tonight through Sunday. Madeleine McColl has the details on the workshops, art, and performances planned for a weekend of Indigenous teachings and connection. (Aired Friday, Nov. 7)

A new academic specialization and research lab at Trent University Durham GTA is adding to the growing number of Black Studies programs in Canada. The launch of the programming was celebrated on Thursday afternoon. It will teach the perspectives of Black thinkers throughout history and how policies and social structures have marginalized Black communities. It...

Just on the outskirts of Peterborough, construction is underway at Trent University’s Symons campus on what officials are calling the first long-term care home built on a university campus in Canada. Marc Woodhouse reports.

Trent University is gearing up for the new school year as thousands of post-secondary students return to Peterborough. But officials note there will far fewer international students. Madeleine McColl has more on how the university is adjusting as it welcomes students back to campus.

Thousands of students and visitors are expected in Peterborough this weekend as Trent University celebrates “Head of the Trent” and homecoming weekend. University officials and police say they’re ready to keep festivities safe and respectful. Marc Woodhouse explains.

When wildlife wanders into a backyard swimming pool, it doesn’t always end well. But a Trent University student is turning those tragedies into data, and looking for ways to keep animals safe. Marc Woodhouse has the story.

A new facility at Trent University in Peterborough is giving students and researchers a base for fieldwork on farming and food security. The Lightbody Drive Shed was unveiled at the university’s 60-acre farm research centre.The new building will support research on natural fertilizers, drought-resistant crops, and other farming challenges– with students gaining hands-on experience and...

A Trent University graduate in Peterborough has made it her mission to make legal knowledge more accessible for seniors. Madeleine McColl has her story.

Despite the disruption for many Air Canada travellers, public sympathy remains firmly rooted with the striking flight attendants.  The airline’s attempts to redirect the narrative towards its flight attendants have not been well received by the public. Maggie Read, a crisis communications professor at Trent University, joins Candace for a look at the messaging during...

It’s called ‘maple washing,’ the practice of labelling imported foods as being from Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency identified 12 cases where grocers engaged in the practice. Sylvain Charlebois, Dalhousie University food professor joins Global News Morning with more on this current trend among some grocers across the country.

Trent University officially broke ground on its new college and residence buildings on Thursday.

June is Pride Month but at Trent University, the Pride flag is not yet flying at the Peterborough campus. With convocation ceremonies well underway, some are questioning what message that sends. Marc Woodhouse reports.

Doug King, a criminal justice professor at Mount Royal University, discusses what’s behind a nearly 15-per cent drop in Calgary’s crime severity index, how security officials can make it a trend that lasts and how useful the metric is to highlight community safety.

Convocation season has officially begun at Trent University in Peterborough. Madeleine McColl paid a visit to the Trent Athletics Centre on Tuesday to catch the first graduates cross the stage.

A new report from McMaster University reveals obesity rates in Canada rose more quickly between 2020 and 2023 than in the entire decade before. Researchers found an average annual increase of more than one per cent during the pandemic years. Dr. Kaberi Dasgupta, physician and professor of medicine at McGill University, joins Candace Daniel to...

A swim club in Peterborough revived its popular showcase on the weekend, marking its return following the COVID-19 pandemic Kawartha Artistic Swimming hosted its “Splash Bash” swim shows on Friday and Saturday evenings. More than 60 competitors took to the pool at Trent University. The sport combines aspects of swimming, dance and gymnastics into routines...

John Gradek, an aviation expert at McGill University, reacts to comments made by WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech, after the executive told a Calgary business crowd that the federal government should not treat air travel as a luxury in a country as big as Canada.