Peterborough taxi companies Capitol Taxi and Call-A-Cab announce merger
Capitol Taxi and Call-A-Cab — both which have operated in Peterborough since the 1940s — have announced a combined driver and dispatch operations and go under the Capitol banner.
Economy
Jan 4
Alberta regulator considers reducing liability of old wells before cleanup certified
The Alberta Energy Regulator is considering allowing oil and gas companies to reduce their environmental liabilities on old well sites before the cleanup is certified complete.
Environment
Oct 24, 2023
Peterborough marks completion of $53M Central Area flood-reduction project
The project was deemed a priority in the city's Flood Reduction Master Plan following the devastating flood in July 2004. The project also featured cycling upgrades.
Economy
Sep 8, 2023
Alberta tornado on Canada Day may have been province’s strongest since 1987
The tornado that formed near Carstairs, Alta., on Canada Day was the strongest one Alberta has seen since 1987, Environment and Climate Change Canada said in a preliminary report.
Weather
Jul 4, 2023
‘Outstanding leader’: Jack Doris, former Peterborough mayor, councillor, remembered for love of city
Jack Doris served over four decades on Peterborough city council including two terms as mayor and 14 terms as councillor. He passed away on Sunday at the age of 92.
Politics
Mar 6, 2023
Alberta to pilot oil and gas royalty breaks for legally required well cleanup
The idea has been widely panned by economists, environmentalists, rural municipalities and analysts within Alberta Energy.
Canada
Feb 8, 2023
#BCHealthcareHeroes
Take a look at some of B.C.'s health-care heroes who we featured on the Global BC News Hour.
Features
Mar 27, 2020
Alberta landowners urge farmers to cut power to wells with unpaid debts
Most of Alberta's roughly 400,000 wells are on private property. Provincial law forbids owners to deny access to energy companies and the industry is required to pay compensation.
Canada
Jan 24, 2020
Arson behind blaze at Peterborough, Ont. mosque
The Ontario Fire Marshal has confirmed arson as the cause of Saturday's fire at a Peterborough mosque.
Canada
Nov 15, 2015
Trudeau condemns mosque fire in Peterborough, Ont.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau assured Muslim Canadians the federal government would work hard to find those responsible for setting fire to an Ontario mosque.
Canada
Nov 16, 2015
Facing a $2-million shortfall, White Rock pier repairs to be covered by fundraising efforts
From selling the new planks to buying "a Beer for the Pier," a local fundraising committee has launched plenty of initiatives to help the city.
May 2, 2019
Worried about losing sleep as Daylight Saving Time begins? Get some sun, expert says
Speaking on CKNW's Jill Bennett Show, a Montreal sleep expert says sunlight is your best friend if you're feeling tired.
Health
Mar 9, 2019
Parents of Amy Winehouse accept her Grammy, won with Tony house accept her Grammy
When Tony Bennett received the Grammy Sunday for best pop performance by
a duo or group for his duet with Amy Winehouse, he invited the late
singer's parents to join him on stage during the awards ceremony's
pre-show segment.
Entertainment
Feb 12, 2012
Adele sweeps Grammys but show focuses on Whitney Houston’s sudden death
Adele made a triumphant return to the stage at the 54th Grammy Awards and left the gala with arms as full as her robust voice.
Feb 13, 2012
VIDEO: Folk Fest act Oh My Darling serenades Portage and Main
Oh My Darling kicks off the Winnipeg Folk Festival on the main stage today at 7 p.m., and the Morning News kicked off the day with the band in the courtyard at 201 Portage.
Jul 10, 2013
North Korea watchers divided over prospect of war
Don't worry, one popular argument goes, we've seen this before. Just ignore Pyongyang's unlikely threats of nuclear holocaust as you would, say, a child throwing a tantrum.
World
Apr 16, 2013
Showplace Performance Centre renames auditorium after Erica Cherney, longtime Peterborough arts supporter
Showplace Performance Centre in Peterborough has unveiled the Erica Cherney Theatre.
Entertainment
Dec 1, 2017
Health officials push for safe injection site in Peterborough to tackle opioid crisis
The province is reviewing plans for safe injection sites in Ontario.
Health
Sep 6, 2018
Hydro One halts talks to purchase Peterborough Distribution Inc.
Hydro One has withdrawn fom negotiations for the Peterborough Distribution Inc.
Economy
Mar 9, 2018
Peterborough mayor rejoining Police Services Board next month
Mayor Daryl Bennett will be rejoining the Peterborough Police Services Board five years after he was suspended for alleged misconduct.
Politics
Oct 17, 2017