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A Peterborough woman was charged with arson following a fire at a residential unit on Stewart Street on Friday night. Just before 9 p.m. firefighters responded to multiple 911 calls about a structure fire and say all occupants got out safely. Firefighters found a fully involved fire but quickly got it under control. Damages to...

A Cavan, Ont., man faces multiple charges following a rollover on Hwy. 7 just south of Peterborough on Monday evening. Peterborough County OPP responded to the crash around 7 p.m. in Cavan-Monaghan Township. A passerby reported a passenger in the vehicle had a minor head injury but that the driver had fled the scene on...

Plans to build hundreds of new housing units in the City of Peterborough are being put on the back burner. Following a dramatic increase in costs, the city says a new affordable housing build has become too pricey. Robert Lothian reports.

Retired teacher and now realtor Shirley Turner is the United Way Peterborough and District’s 2024 community campaign chairperson. The United Way made the announcement on Wednesday, praising Turner’s long-time support of the United Way, including serving as a board member last year. Turner says that experience really showed her the impact the agency makes in...

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit is probing a crash in Havelock on July 8 after a vehicle reportedly fled from Peterborough County OPP. OPP say the driver failed to stop for an officer and fled. A short time later it crashed into a hydro pole at a hydro station on Belmont 6th Line. Hydro One says...

The United Way Peterborough and District is celebrating what its calling a successful 2023 Community Campaign. Launched in September 2023, the campaign raised $1.4 million or roughly eight per cent more than the 2022 campaign. At an event late Thursday afternoon at the Venue in downtown Peterborough, the United Way honoured its donors, volunteers and...

Three people were arrested following what police are calling a housing unit takeover in Peterborough on April 30. Police responded to Fairbairn Street at an apartment unit for a wellbeing check. However, they say a man with a gunshot wound to his leg exited the building. Police surrounded the unit when they learned there were...

A new report from United Way Peterborough and District highlights “income inadequacy” across the region. As Germain Ma reports, researchers say more needs to be done to address a growing divide.

Thursday was World Down Syndrome Day – aglobal awarness day that has been observed by the United Nations since 2012. To mark it in Peterborough, a group of students served potato bacon soup for lunch at Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School. Led by Ryan Crowe, the students serve lunch every Thursday at the school. The...

Housing was back at the forefront of Peterborough city council on Monday night. A motion by Mayor Jeff Leal looks to effectively pave the way for more units on residential lots. Robert Lothian explains.

Environment Canada says to expect 15 to 20 cm of snowfall followed by a risk of freezing rain on Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 9) into the night. The City of Peterborough says its public works staff will be out in full force for the storm which includes 18 plow trucks, 11 sidewalk plows, two graders, seven...

Two projects to help address homelessness in Peterborough have made significant steps. Residents are now moving into modular housing units on Wolfe Street. And a new drop-in shelter at the former Trinity United Church has also started. But local advocates say it’s still not enough. Tricia Mason reports.

The outlook of housing affordability remains bleak for stakeholders. Despite constant discussions around solutions, a new report from the United Way Peterborough and District shows little change. Robert Lothian reports.

Arrest warrant issued for Fenelon Falls homicide suspect; United Way Peterborough releases annual housing report; housing announcement made in Peterborough; Skytracker weather. Teresa Kaszuba has the details.

Ontario Liberal Party leadership candidates meet in Peterborough tonight; United Way Peterborough releases annual housing report; Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival organizers donate funds to PRHC Foundation; Skytracker weather. Teresa Kaszuba has the details.

Thousands of Canadians are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living. Charities are also feeling the pinch as many scramble to continue helping those in need. Tricia Mason has those details…

United Way Peterborough and District launches 2023 community campaign; Update on anticipated modular bridge housing construction; heat warnings continue in the Peterborough region; Skytracker weather. Teresa Kaszuba has the details.

Service dog allegedly stolen in Lindsay; some residents at a Cobourg tent encampment moved to Peterborough motel temporarily; United Way Peterborough and District announces new community campaign cabinet; Skytracker weather. Tricia Mason has the details.

The first ‘United on the Highway’ Poker Run goes Saturday August 26th, in support of the United Way. The event begins downtown Peterborough and will take participants through Peterborough & the Kawarthas. Organizer and executive director for Peterborough DBIA, Terry Guiel, rode into Global News for more on the inaugural fundraiser.

Throughout the campaign Canadians have heard promises, pledges and party policy on a host of social issues. But legislation and policy doesn’t always address the issues. Jim Russell, CEO of the United Way Peterborough and District spoke to Global News Morning Peterborough anchor Noor Ibrahim about what’s really needed to help marginalized Canadians.