Thieves cut roof to gain access to Bridgenorth pharmacy: Peterborough County OPP
Peterborough County OPP are investigating a break-in at a pharmacy in Bridgenorth on April 4. Police say around 10:30 p.m. several suspects cut a hole in the roof of Ward Street plaza to gain access to the Guardian Pharmacy. OPP say a sum of money and lottery tickets were reported stolen.
Canada
Apr 5
Global News Peterborough Update 4: Feb. 13, 2023
Peterborough could be home to a new detox and treatment centre; one vehicle on its roof following a two vehicle crash south of Bailieboro; police warn of an increase in sextortion scams; Caley Bedore’s Skytracker weather. Keri Ferguson has the details.
Crime
Feb 13, 2023
Global News Peterborough Update 3: Feb. 13, 2023
Peterborough could be home to a new detox and treatment centre; one vehicle on its roof following a two vehicle crash south of Bailieboro; police warn of an increase in sextortion scams; Caley Bedore’s Skytracker weather. Keri Ferguson has the details.
Crime
Feb 13, 2023
Global News Peterborough Update 2: Jan. 23, 2023
Peterborough’s census sees a population boom; Port Hope creates a mobile warming room for homeless individuals; Scottish curlers hit the ice in Lakefield; Skytracker weather. Teresa Kaszuba has the details.
Sports
Jan 23, 2023
Global News Peterborough Update 2: Nov. 30, 2022
An overnight warming room in Cobourg opens a week in advance; Peterborough County OPP search for a suspect following a break and enter; Peterborough Petes unveil their annual “Pink In The Rink” campaign. Noor Ibrahim has the details.
Crime
Nov 30, 2022
Global News Peterborough Update 1: Nov. 30, 2022
An overnight warming room in Cobourg opens a week in advance; a 25 year old man is dead following a single vehicle crash; Peterborough Petes unveil their annual “Pink In The Rink” campaign; 7 day weather forecast. Noor Ibrahim has the details.
Crime
Nov 30, 2022
Global News Peterborough Update 1: Dec 7, 2021
Peterborough Petes return to practice after positive COVID-19 case associated with the the club. Overnight warming room to reopen in Cobourg next Monday. And — a sit down with “The Crippler” Cody Crowley ahead of his highly anticipated fight this weekend. Our Noor Ibrahim has your latest.
Dec 7, 2021
Deputy Police Chief raises funds and awareness for homelessness in Peterborough
You can find Peterborough’s deputy police chief on the corner of King and George tonight, taking a stand against homelessness. Tim Farquharson will be out from 4 this afternoon to 4 Saturday morning, raising awareness and collecting donations. All proceeds and food donations will go towards the Brock Mission Shelter, the Warming Room, and the...
The Morning Show on CHEX
Jan 26, 2018
Peterborough-area advocates speak out after a pair of alleged domestic gun-related deaths
Two deaths in Peterborough and the Kawarthas allegedly rooted in domestic gun violence prompts advocates to speak out and warn that incidents like this are becoming all too common. 24 HOUR SUPPORT & CRISIS LINE CALL | 1-800-461-7656 TEXT | 705-991-0110
Aug 23, 2018
Peterborough Mayor Therrien updates projects underway going into 2020
Peterborough Mayor Diane Therrien speaks with Global News Morning about projects in the works and plans for the year ahead, including the climate change emergency plan and finding serviced land for economic development. We start with an update on The Warming Room emergency shelter, expected to re-open January 2020. The closure of the emergency overflow...
The Morning Show on CHEX
Jan 7, 2020
Working on city’s homelessness crisis with One City Peterborough
Christian Harvey, Deacon at St . John The Evangelist Anglican Church in Peterborough, is no stranger to the plight of the homeless in the city. The former director of The Warming Room (it no longer exists) is now at the helm of One City Peterborough, which is the culmination of the merging of efforts to...
The Morning Show on CHEX
Jan 13, 2020
Driver injured after car crashes into Otonabee River in Peterborough
One man was taken to hospital after his vehicle ended up in the Otonabee River in Peterborough tonight. Emergency crews were called to the scene on Armour Road, south of Defoe Drive around 8:15 p.m. where they found the driver sitting in a passerby’s vehicle to keep warm. The vehicle reportedly ended up on its...
Traffic
Feb 10, 2020
Warming Room homeless shelter in Peterborough forced to close
The Warming Room homeless shelter in Peterborough has closed its doors. This comes after it was unable to renew its lease with a local church. The closure has left several dozen displaced and now camping out on city property.
Jul 3, 2019
‘Tent city’ in Peterborough continues to grow
The City of Peterborough is still working on a solution for dozens of displaced people camping in tents across parks. What began as an overflow of residents from the now closed Warming Room homeless shelter has not attracted others in need of a place to live.
Jul 16, 2019
Peterborough mayor addresses ongoing homelessness issues in city
Homelessness has been an ongoing issue in Peterborough and gained more heightened attention since the closure of The Warming Room at the end of June. Peterborough mayor Diane Therrien spoke on Global News Morning Peterborough on Thursday about what has happened since the summer and what is still being done.
Oct 3, 2019
Trent University student from Ukraine fearing for life in Kyiv
The war in Ukraine with Russia is increasingly reverberating all over the world. But for those in Ukraine or with family and friends over there, it is very personal and life altering. That’s the plight of one student studying at Trent University in Peterborough. She flew back home over Christmas break and has been stuck...
Mar 1, 2022
Rally for tent city in Peterborough
It has now been nearly two weeks since the Warming Room homeless shelter closed its doors and tents began popping up in local parks. On Friday, dozens of people attended a rally at Confederation Square in Peterborough to support residents who feel they have no where else to go. Katrina Squazzin has more.
Jul 12, 2019
Tent city continuing to grow in Peterborough
The City of Peterborough is still working on a solution for the dozens of tents scattered across local parks. What began as an overflow of residents from the now closed Warming Room homeless shelter has now attracted others in need of a place to go. Katrina Squazzin has the story.
Jul 15, 2019
Cleanliness, showers growing concern at tent city
It has now been 26 days since the Warming Room homeless shelter closed and tents began popping up across the City of Peterborough. More tents are now being spotted outside of the downtown core. There are also growing concerns about cleanliness and lack of showers available to those living outdoors. Katrina Squazzin has the latest...
Jul 26, 2019
Two groups merge to help the homeless in Peterborough
There’s new hope in the city for the homeless and former federal inmates. Warming Room Ministries and Peterborough Integration Services have merged to form One City Peterborough. It’s an organization that focuses on housing, food security and community safety for marginalized men and women. As Dan Nyznik reports, it’s proving to be quite effective.
Jan 11, 2020