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London Knights improve to 2-0 at 2024 Memorial Cup with win over Moose Jaw WarriorsTwo points from Sam O'Reilly, Denver Barkey and Easton Cowan helped the London Knights defeat Moose Jaw 5-4 on May 27.SportsMay 27
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‘Risk of harm’: Ontario suspends admissions to Peterborough long-term care facilityInspections conducted in February and March found a number of issues including patient neglect, improper care and injuries.HealthMay 6
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Highway 115 bridge dedication to honour Peterborough OPP officer who died in line of dutyThe Otonabee River Bridge on Highway 115 will be dedicated to Const. Norman F. Maker, who was fatally shot in 1928 while serving with the Peterborough OPP.CanadaMay 2
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30 tenants displaced after fire destroys apartment in Bobcaygeon, Ont.CIty of Kawartha Lakes Coun. Pat Warren says 30 tenants in 16 apartment units have been displaced following a large fire late Thursday afternoon.FireMay 3
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Thieves break into Bridgenorth pharmacy by cutting hole in roof: Peterborough County OPPPeterborough County OPP say suspects cut a hole in the roof of the Ward Street plaza and gained access to the Bridgenorth Guardian Pharmacy. Money and lottery tickets were stolen.CrimeApr 5
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Body Shop Canada files for bankruptcy protection, plans restructuringThe Body Shop Canada Ltd. says it will close 33 stores and halt its e-commerce operations as it seeks to restructure itself under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.CanadaMar 1
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Snow far, snow good: Nordic ski trails open in Peterborough and The Kawarthas'What we have in Canada is snow. If you embrace it with skating and cross-country skiing then you're going to thoroughly enjoy it,' said Peterborough Nordic president, Dave Dame.CanadaJan 25
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Raccoons ‘aggressively’ seized from ‘squalid’ Ontario sanctuary, competing court docs claimCourt documents from a raccoon sanctuary and the Ontario government paint vastly different pictures of how the animals lived and how a raid went down.CanadaDec 9, 2023
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Peterborough council endorses upgrades for parks including pickleball courts, dog parkA new Parks and Outdoor Recreation Facilities report recommends 16 new pickleball courts, skateboard park expansion and a specialized bike track at Bonnerworth Park.PoliticsOct 24, 2023
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Internal document shows Ford government warned about expansion of urban boundariesThe result, according to the internal document from the Ministry of Housing, would open up more than 4,700 hectares of land for housing development by 2051.PoliticsOct 4, 2023
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Peterborough police chief argues 11.7% budget hike needed to ‘just keep the lights on’Police service chief Stuart Betts held a town hall Monday to outline reasons the service needs a 11.7 budget hike in 2024. He also hinted about plans for a new police station.EconomySep 19, 2023
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City of Peterborough commits $2.7M to new drop-in site, overnight winter shelter at former Trinity United ChurchThe former Trinity United Church on Reid Street will host a daytime drop-in space year-round and overnight drop-in program from Oct. 1 to March 31 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.EconomySep 14, 2023
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Peterborough Public Health issues second heat warning of summer seasonDaytime temperatures are expected to reach between 29 C and 34 C on Tuesday and Wednesday with a humidex near 40 on both days. Cooler temperatures are expected overnight.WeatherSep 5, 2023
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PRHC must add 107 beds, 493 staff over next 4 years to meet demand: reportThe Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU) released a new report outlining ongoing issues with inadequate staffing at hospitals across the province and demands for more hiring.HealthAug 23, 2023
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Ontario’s largest raccoon rescue sanctuary clawing to stay open amid funding woesMally's Third Chance Raccoon Rescue and Rehabilitation Sanctuary in the City of Kawartha Lakes needs $20,000 a month to operate but on average receives $3,200 in donations.EnvironmentAug 8, 2023
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Tornado watch in effect for Bancroft area, severe thunderstorms for PeterboroughThe bulletin says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible.WeatherAug 3, 2023
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Peterborough police to canvass for video evidence of antisemitic flyers distributionAround 6 p.m. Thursday members of its auxiliary unit will be canvassing for video in the neighbourhoods of Parkhill Road West, Crowley Crescent, Monaghan Road and Hopkins Avenue.CrimeJul 13, 2023
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A family divided: When parents, kids disagree on COVID-19 vaccinesWhat happens when both sides of the COVID-19 vaccine debate live under one roof? Global News has the story of one Ontario family divided over vaccines.CanadaDec 10, 2021
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Timeline: Canadian deaths in Afghanistan141 Canadian soldiers, one diplomat and two aid workers have been killed since the Canadian military deployed to Afghanistan in early 2002.Mar 22, 2010
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Show Transcript – March 12Focus Ontario with Sean MallenMar 17, 2011