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Ontario family discovers stowaway gecko in suitcase after returning from MexicoA family in Colborne, Ont., received a surprise after returning from a Mexican vacation and finding a gecko in their suitcase. The reptile is now at Canada's Dinosaur Park.CanadaFeb 3
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Nearly 200 collisions reported as winter storm paralyzes Ontario roads, grounds flightsA powerful winter storm is disrupting travel across Ontario, closing highways, grounding flights and triggering dozens of crashes as police urge drivers to stay off the roads.WeatherJan 15
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Promise of healing became sexual abuse in homes linked to teen facility, girls allegeVenture Academy has faced years of sexual abuse and assault allegations over its host parents, according to court and child welfare documents, and interviews with former residents.InvestigationsAug 18, 2025
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Ontario health unit urges residents to ‘avoid handling bats’ given exposure spikePeterborough Public Health unit is urging residents to "avoid handling" bats after a "noticeable" spike in bat-related exposures this summer.HealthAug 11, 2025
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How Canada-U.S. trade talks could shape the potential recession riskEconomists are divided on whether the current state of affairs could push Canada into a recession, but say a lot depends on the contents on Canada's trade deal with the U.S.CanadaJul 29, 2025
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Heat warning for southern Ontario, Quebec set to end tonightSouthern Ontario is facing another heat wave with temperatures near 35°C and humidex values hitting 40, prompting warnings and expanded cooling measures in Toronto.WeatherJul 6, 2025
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Canada set up a $50M vaccine injury program. Those harmed say it’s failing themA Global News investigation uncovered allegations that Canada's vaccine injury program has failed to fully deliver on its promise of 'fair and timely' access to financial support.InvestigationsJul 2, 2025
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Air quality watches, statements issued for a large portion of OntarioWith wildfire smoke looming over Ontario, Environment Canada has issued air quality watches and statements for a large portion of the province.CanadaJun 5, 2025
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Canadians on Leafs, Oilers, Jets talk Cup dreamsMorgan Rielly will bundle up and head out for a walk with his dog in the winter months.SportsMay 9, 2025
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Some Ontario mayors against communities’ financial incentives to attract doctorsBut Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker is going even further, suggesting the federal government should outlaw the practice from "coast to coast."HealthMay 8, 2025
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Liberal Party of Canada releases late-stage election platformThe Liberal platform includes a pledge to introduce legislation to remove the consumer carbon tax while also planning to re-tool the industrial carbon price.PoliticsApr 19, 2025
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Delays plague Toronto Pearson airport as crews deal with backlog from crash, stormsMore delays and cancellations to and from Toronto Pearson airport continue on Wednesday amid a backlog from the Delta plane crash and two major winter storms.CanadaFeb 19, 2025
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PtboStrong hosting fundraising concert series to fight opioid crisisThe concert series kicks off on International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31.HealthAug 20, 2019
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Peterborough County passes parks bylaws to prohibit camping at Victoria ParkTents started popping up at the county owned Victoria Park on July 1.PoliticsAug 14, 2019
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Peterborough’s real estate market at ‘historic low’ inventory of homesFewer houses are on the market, creating problems for would-be buyers, though prices remain high.CanadaApr 29, 2018
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Peterborough apartment hunters struggle with lack of housing availabilityApartment hunters in Peterborough say that with a one per cent vacancy rate, they have reached a crisis point.NewsMay 9, 2018
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Toronto’s Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre unveils new rooftop helipadCurrently Ornge must use the helipad located next to a parking garage that is approximately 500 metres away from the entrance to the hospital's emergency room and trauma bay.HealthOct 17, 2019
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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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London Knights defeat Wolves in Sudbury on Friday nightThe London Knights went looking to bounce back in a game against the Sudbury Wolves on Friday.SportsJan 19, 2019
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‘Goodies on George’ closing, owner says public perception of Peterborough homeless is deterring customers"A lot of complaints that I heard from people [are] that they don't feel safe coming to this area," said Shahab Stanikzai.EconomySep 9, 2019