Ontario lieutenant-governor visits Peterborough area, meets local leaders
Edith Dumont, Ontario's lieutenant-governor, visited city hall, Trent University and Lang Pioneer Village on the first day of her official visit to Peterborough and area.
Politics
May 10
Tools stolen in Trent University carpentry shop break-ins: Peterborough police
Police say the estimated value of the items taken following two theft incidents over the past month is more than $5,000.
Crime
Apr 4
Fleming College, Trent University ‘encouraged’ by $1B for Ontario post-secondary institutions
The Ontario government announced $1.3 billion in new funding for post-secondary institutions that may be impacted by the federal government's cap on international students.
Education
Feb 27
McGill encampment: Court rejects request for injunction against protesters
Pro-Palestinian protesters pitched their tents Saturday, calling on both McGill and Concordia universities to divest from Israel-connected funds.
Canada
May 1
Columbia University says ‘progress’ made with Gaza protesters, encampment
Columbia University said early Wednesday that it was making “important progress” with pro-Palestinian student protesters who set up a tent encampment.
U.S. News
Apr 24
Halifax homeless encampment hits double capacity, officials mull next step
Halifax Regional Municipality says in a statement that University Avenue has a capacity for six tents at the homeless encampment, but as of Wednesday, 12 were on site.
Canada
Apr 18
Cyberattack on University of Winnipeg part of growing trend: expert
After the University of Winnipeg discovered it was the victim of a cyberattack, a technology analyst said there are shortfalls in cybersecurity that need to be addressed.
Tech
Mar 28
United Way Peterborough and District’s 2023 Community Campaign tops $1.4M
Led by campaign cabinet chair Jim Hendry, the 2023 Community Campaign raised $1.4 million, up eight per cent of last year's efforts. The United Way supports 20 community agencies.
Economy
Apr 12
Hells Angels promote clubhouse just outside Peterborough. Ontario police are watching
OPP and Peterborough police say they are monitoring activity at the newly labelled Hells Angels clubhouse on Lily Lake Road on the northwest outskirts of Peterborough.
Crime
May 16
Trent University unveils crest for Gidigaa Migizi College named after late professor
First Nations artist Jared Tait designed the spotted eagle crest, acknowledging Gidigaa Migizi means 'spotted eagle' in Anishinaabemowin. Migizi died in July 2022 at age 81.
Education
Feb 13
Hundreds participate in 56th annual Peterborough Regional Science Fair
Sometimes the fair sets their path in the sciences early and you'll see them continue with it through post-secondary," said science fair operations manager Jill Emery.
Science
Apr 12
‘Carve him like a Thanksgiving turkey’: Ontario mayor apologizes for remark to councillor
Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal apologized for his 'intemperate language' toward Coun. Alex Bierk during the April 2 city council committee meeting.
Canada
Apr 9
Victoria Day long weekend: What’s open and closed in Peterborough
A number of businesses and municipal services in Peterborough will be closed over the Victoria Day long weekend.
Consumer
May 17
Peterborough hospital names atrium after Anne Keenleyside in honour of $2M gift
The Trent University professor died of cancer in October 2022 but bequeathed a $2-million legacy gift to the hospital foundation to support cancer care equipment and technology.
Health
Feb 8
Peterborough 2023 Sunshine List led by hospital CEO, university president
Dr. Lynn Mikula, who began as the president and CEO of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre in 2023, was the highest-paid top public-sector employee in Peterborough in 2023.
Canada
Mar 28
BWXT Nuclear Peterborough, Innovation Cluster aim to spur economic development
BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada ships uranium dioxide-filled pellets to its Peterborough facility where they are assembled into CANDU fuel bundles using beryllium, a lightweight metal.
Economy
Mar 26
Trent University names Dr. Cathy Bruce 9th president and vice-chancellor
Dr. Catherine Bruce will begin July 1 as Trent University's ninth president and vice-chancellor. She is only the second woman to hold the roles following Bonnie Patterson.
Education
Feb 2
Good Friday and Easter 2024 in Peterborough: What’s open and closed
The City of Peterborough notes curbside collection of garbage and green bins and recyling collection on Good Friday all will move to Monday, April 1.
Consumer
Mar 28
Groundbreaking research on concussions offered free: University of Calgary
People can now access best practices and tools to recognize, assess and treat concussions through a free online program at the University of Calgary.
Health
Mar 6
Technology helps Edmonton doctors quickly assess and treat burns
A new LDI machine at the University of Alberta burn treatment unit is helping doctors assess and treat burns faster than ever, but there’s a need for a second one.
Health
Mar 5