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2 senior pedestrians struck by pickup truck in Lakefield: Peterborough policeTwo seniors were rushed to hospital after being struck by a pickup truck in the village of Lakefield, Ont., on Monday evening. The Peterborough Police Service says the collision occurred around 5 p.m. at the intersection of Queen and Concession streets. An 81 year-old woman and an 86-year old man were both transported by paramedics...TrafficOct 22
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Teenager dies after being struck by vehicle in Peterborough: policeA teenager has died following a collision with a vehicle in the west end of Peterborough early Saturday. Peterborough police say around 3 a.m. officers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a delivery truck along the North Monaghan Parkway. Police say the driver remained on scene and provided first-aid to the victim...TrafficSep 16
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2 injured in Aylmer Street collision in PeterboroughAt least two people were injured following a collision in Peterborough on Thursday afternoon. Around 1:30 a SUV and a car collided at the intersection of Aylmer and Sherbrooke streets. Paramedics transported the injured to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Their condition is not yet known. Peterborough police are investigating the cause of the crash.TrafficJul 25
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Woman shot and dropped off at Peterborough Regional Health Centre: policeThe Peterborough Police Service reports just after midnight, a woman attended the Peterborough Regional Health Centre with two gunshot wounds. Police say the woman was later airlifted to a Toronto hospital for treatment for non-life threatening injuries. “This is believed to be a targeted incident,” police stated Saturday afternoon. No other details were provided.Jun 16
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2024 Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival largest in recent years, organizers sayPeterborough’s beloved annual Dragon Boat Festival returned to Del Crary Park on Saturday. The fundraiser supporting cancer care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre sees teams race across Little Lake. Germain Ma finds out why the event continues to inspire the community.HealthJun 8
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1 airlifted after Lakefield Road collision in PeterboroughOne person was reportedly airlifted to a trauma centre following a head-on collision on Lakefield Road in the north end of Peterborough early Sunday. Emergency crews responded to the collision around 2 a.m. and located a pickup truck and a car heavily damaged. One person had to be extricated. An Ornge air ambulance transported one...TrafficMar 25
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Peterborough Regional Health Centre atrium named in honour of Dr. Anne KeenleysideThe Peterborough Regional Health Centre has named its atrium the Anne Keenleyside & Family Atrium following a $2-million legacy gift to the hospital foundation from Dr. Keenleyside’s estate. (PRHC video submitted) The funds will support cancer care supports and equipment at the hospital, per the longtime Trent University professor’s bequest. She died in October 2022...HealthFeb 8
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Head-on collision in Peterborough sends 3 to hospitalThree people were taken to hospital following a head-on collision on Clonsilla Avenue in Peterborough on Saturday, Jan. 6. The collision near Shebrooke Street occurred around 6:30 p.m. Two women in one vehicle and the male driver in the other were all taken to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Peterborough police are investigating.TrafficJan 8
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Suspected drug poisonings reach record 78 for Peterborough area in 2023Peterborough Public Health is reporting another deadly year for drug poisonings. In 2023, overdoses in our region rose by 32 per cent. Robert Lothian spoke with those on the frontlines about how to change this trend in 2024.CanadaJan 12
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Global News Peterborough Update 1: Aug. 23, 2023A new report from CUPE and OCHU addresses staff vacancies and overcrowding at Peterborough Regional Health Centre; Lindsay Police are investigating the theft of an industrial flatbed trailer; Peterborough Century 21 Lakers gear up for game 4 of the MSL playoff finals; Skytracker weather. Tricia Mason has the details.CrimeAug 23, 2023
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Major wait times to offload patients at Peterborough Regional Health CentreLocal paramedics have been experiencing significant delays in offloading patients at PRHC. Earlier this week, patients waited up to 10 hours in an ambulance before being transferred to hospital. Jessica Nyznik reports.Dec 9, 2021
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Global News Peterborough Update 3: Nov. 23, 2021NEWS UPDATE with Keri Ferguson Schools warn parents of vaccine distribution misinformation being spread; independent soil sampling reveal levels of beryllium and uranium around Peterborough’s BWXT Nuclear facility do not exceed safety and health guidelines; a philanthropist commits 5 million dollars to cardiac care at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre; Caley Bedore with the 5...EnvironmentNov 23, 2021
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Peterborough Public Health says young children, loosening of restrictions attributed to increase in COVID-19 casesIn the Peterborough Public Health region, 84.1 per cent of residents eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine are fully vaccinated. Still, the area is seeing an uptick in cases and mimicking a provincial trend in the same direction. Noor Ibrahim spoke with the health unit’s incident commander Donna Churipuy about where the trend is heading.The Morning Show on CHEXNov 15, 2021
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Stepping up: How a Selwyn Township man is walking to raise money for PRHCAfter his own cancer diagnosis, Dave Graham is now raising money for Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Caley Bedore has more on his story and how you can help.Nov 5, 2021
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Provincial government providing funding for Peterborough Regional Health Centre on-call coverageThe Ontario Government is putting more funding into the Peterborough Regional Health Centre in hopes of making it more attractive to physicians. Robert Lothian reports.HealthMay 19, 2023
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Global News Peterborough Update 1: January 12, 2021Peterborough Regional Health Centre is helping hospitals in the GTA deal with over capacity. Peterborough City Council look for a new location for a new fire hall. Lindsay Biscaia has your news update.Jan 12, 2021
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Peterborough man discharged after 8 months in hospital battling COVID-19It was an emotional day at Peterborough Regional Health Centre Friday. Peterborough’s Don Graham was admitted to hospital in April with COVID-19. After eight months of care, he got to go home. Jessica Nyznik was at the hospital for Graham’s departure.HealthDec 11, 2020
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1 person taken to hospital after pickup crashes on Stewart Line west of PeterboroughOne person was taken to hospital following a single vehicle crash west of Peterborough this afternoon. Emergency crews were called to the scene on Stewart Line, near Davis Drive around 12:15 p.m. for a pickup truck in the ditch. A number of witnesses came to the driver’s aid and reportedly provided CPR before paramedics and...TrafficApr 19, 2021
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Global News Peterborough Update 3: February 23, 2021NEWS UPDATE with Keri Ferguson Peterborough Public Health has confirmed its first COVID-19 variant case; the first shipment of Pfizer vaccine has arrived at Peterborough Regional Health Centre; a Peterborough-area COVID-19 workplace safety blitz has yielded poor results; 7 day regional weather outlook. Issued: 4:15 pm.HealthFeb 23, 2021
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Global News Peterborough Updates 3: June 23, 2021NEWS UPDATE with Keri Ferguson Peterborough Regional Health Centre receives 4.5 million dollars in additional pandemic recovery funding; 57 year old woman facing charges related to allegedly uttering threats at two regional medical facilities; Peterborough native Brad Sinopoli retires from the CFL; 7 day regional weather outlook. Issued: 4:15 pm.CrimeJun 23, 2021