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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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Ontario dominates Orkin’s list of top Canadian bedbug citiesOrkin Canada released its annual list naming the nation's top 25 bedbug cities for 2019 on Tuesday.CanadaJan 7, 2020
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Thousands without power following Ontario tornadoRoughly 8,200 homes in the Midland region were without power Thursday morning, after a tornado ripped through the central Ontario community the night before, injuring residents and damaging homes.Jun 24, 2010
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Drag events in Canada are facing a ‘crisis’ of hate, advocate warns. What can be done?Between 2019 and 2021, there was a 64 per cent uptick in hate crimes targeting sexual orientation, according to Statistics Canada.CanadaJan 17, 2023
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Federal funding supports solar panels for Hiawatha First Nation cultural centreSolar panels on the Hiawatha LIFE and Cultural Centre aim to reduce the facility's energy consumption by about 21.4 per cent and greenhouse gas emissions by 3.5 tonnes annually.EnvironmentMar 2, 2023
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Possible tornado hits central Ontario, causes damage in Madoc, Marmora, Tweed areasHydro One says more than 26,000 customers lost power in Central Ontario following a storm Sunday night that may have included a tornado.WeatherJul 25, 2022
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Peterborough and District Pathway of Fame announces 8 inductees for 2021Inductees will be enshrined under media, community builder, cultural/community betterment, dramatic arts categories.NewsJun 1, 2021
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Criminal charges possible in Severn Court Student Residence COVID-19 outbreak in PeterboroughAs of Thursday, there have been 59 cases and one death linked to the COVID-19 outbreak at Severn Court Student Residence.HealthMar 18, 2021
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Feds invest $1.2M for 26 Peterborough-area businessesThe federal government estimates the $1.2M in funding will create 93 jobs and maintain 391 jobs in Peterborough and area.EconomyMar 6, 2020