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From freezing rain to -50: Canada braces for severe winter weatherFreezing rain is set to hit parts of Ontario and Quebec as a powerful winter system brings blizzards, blowing snow and extreme cold to much of Canada.WeatherDec 27, 2025
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Canada’s high-speed rail will start with Ottawa-Montreal line, minister saysThe 200-kilometre stretch of the Alto High-Speed Rail corridor is only the first phase of a line that will eventually connect Toronto and Quebec City.CanadaDec 12, 2025
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Snow warnings for parts of Ontario. Here’s what to expectSnowfall warnings are in place for several parts of Ontario with several centimetres of snow having already fallen in many communities.WeatherNov 30, 2025
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Power outages persist in hard-hit areas after Ontario ice stormHydro One says more than 280,000 homes and businesses were still without power as of Tuesday morning.WeatherApr 1, 2025
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Happy Birthday, Celsius! Canada’s use of metric system turning 50Environment Canada's use of Celsius turns 50 years old in 2025. It was the catalyst of a lengthy national metric conversion that abruptly ended a decade after it began.CanadaDec 31, 2024
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COVID-19: HKPR Health Unit to cancel second-dose appointments after Aug. 3The HKPR Health Unit is urging residents to rebook their fall appointments for a second dose sooner or walk in to any mass immunization clinic to get vaccinated.HealthJul 26, 2021
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Three charged under Cannabis Control Act at RIDE check near PeterboroughUnder the Cannabis Control Act, it's a $215 fine for having cannabis readily available in a vehicle.CannabisNov 29, 2019
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Ford government surveying Ontarians for Greater Golden Horseshoe transit plansThe province has released a new survey on transportation in Greater Golden Horseshoe that it says will help shape its planning going forward.CanadaSep 11, 2020
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Ontario science table recommends weekly rapid COVID tests in schools, workplaces in some areasOntario's group of expert advisers on COVID-19 is recommending health officials implement voluntary rapid testing in high infection settings such as schools and workplaces.HealthDec 9, 2021
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O’Toole pledges high-speed internet for all, to drop Liberal infrastructure bankThe promises are the latest to be rolled out from the Conservative election platform which was released on the first full day of the of 2021 federal election campaign.CanadaSep 1, 2021
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Municipal service changes during provincewide shutdown in Peterborough and City of Kawartha LakesAll municipal buildings including arenas and city hall are closed to the public in the City of Kawartha Lakes.Jan 6, 2021
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Ottawa Public Health order clamps down on outdoor hockey, crowd size rulesPlaying games such as hockey on outdoor rinks will be banned in Ottawa starting Friday morning thanks to a class order aimed at limiting crowd sizes outside.HealthJan 7, 2021
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Order of Ontario listTORONTO - Named to the Order of Ontario are:PoliticsJan 20, 2012
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Rising hemlines prompt Durham Catholic School Board to consider banning kiltsOSHAWA, Ont. - The steadily rising hemlines of students' kilts was on the agenda of a Catholic school board east of Toronto on Monday.Nov 28, 2011
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Edmonton Rush select forward Mark Matthews first overall in NLL draftTORONTO - High-scoring forward Mark Matthews of Oshawa, Ont., was drafted first overall by the Edmonton Rush as talent developed in Canada supplied all of the first-round National Lacrosse League picks for the third year in a row.SportsOct 1, 2012
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What’s open and closed in Peterborough during Good Friday and Easter long weekendMany businesses and services in Peterborough will be closed on both Good Friday and Easter Sunday.ConsumerApr 1, 2021
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Arrowsmith School in Peterborough to close in JuneArrowsmith School to close its Peterborough location after 15 years in June due to declining enrolment amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.EducationMar 30, 2021
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Justin Trudeau confronted by emotional Ontario woman upset over cost of hydro billJustin Trudeau was confronted by the tearful pleas of an Ontario woman upset about the cost of her hydro bill during a town hall forum in Peterborough, Ontario.PoliticsJan 13, 2017
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Peterborough Transit workers receive ‘no-board’ notice, could strike on Nov. 18The city and the union representing transit workers have been negotiating a new contract since May. The Ministry of Labour on Nov. 1 issued a no board for conciliation.EconomyNov 3, 2023
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Free GO Transit service on New Year’s EveFree GO Train and GO Bus rides will once again be offered by GO Transit this New Year's Eve, starting from 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 31 until service ends for the evening.Dec 31, 2009