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Yao-Ming the Sichuan takin dies at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough, Ont.Yao Ming died at the age of nine. The Sichuan Takin arrived at the zoo in Peterborough in 2016 from the Edmonton Valley Zoo.EnvironmentJun 7
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Siemens Canada plants 100 trees, shrubs at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough, Ont.The tree planting included button bush, speckled alder, tamarack, Saskatoon serviceberry, and silky dogwood in an area adjacent to the Otonabee River on the zoo's grounds.EnvironmentMay 24
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A visit with caribou at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough, Ont.Marley and Margaret are two new caribou that have taken up residence at Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough. Zookeeper Keana Sloos says you can visit them 365 days a year.FeaturesDec 21, 2023
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What’s open and closed in Peterborough during Christmas and New Year’s weekendsPublic skates will be held at the Healthy Planet Arena over the holidays from Dec. 27 to Dec. 31, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day.ConsumerDec 21, 2023
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What’s open and closed in Peterborough for Thanksgiving weekendA number of businesses and services in Peterborough will be closed on Thanksgiving Monday, Oct. 9.ConsumerOct 6, 2023
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More satellite offices could open if Codiac RCMP outgrows new facilityA consultant report indicates the Codiac RCMP's new headquarters, which won't open until 2025, won't have sufficient space to accommodate growth and will become too small by 2044.CanadaOct 11, 2023
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Volunteer Peterborough aims to boost volunteer numbers impacted by pandemicVolunteer Peterborough announced its new website, which will be the primary way to connect volunteers and organizations.EconomySep 14, 2023
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Pablo the capybara dies at the Peterborough Riverview Park and ZooThe capybara named Pablo arrived at the Peterborough Riverview Park and Zoo from the Toronto Zoo in 2015. Capybaras are a rodent native to South America.EnvironmentAug 30, 2023
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What’s open and closed during the Labour Day weekend in PeterboroughThe City of Peterborough says there will be no change to curbside collection on Labour Day Monday. Peterborough Transit implements route service changes beginning Sunday, Sept. 3.ConsumerSep 1, 2023
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New francophone elementary school in Moncton nears capacity days before openingAccording to school district, 570 of the 630 spots for students at the new French school were already spoken for as of Friday — and enrollments were still coming in.CanadaSep 4, 2023
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What’s open and closed on Peter Robinson Day in PeterboroughPeterborough City Hall: Open Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Saturday to Monday. Some services are available at peterborough.ca.ConsumerAug 4, 2023
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Homestead Restaurant in Riverview, N.B., reopens dining area amid ‘new world’The Homestead Restaurant in Riverview, N.B., welcomed its first dine-in customer on Tuesday after being forced to shut down the dining area amid the COVID-19 pandemic.May 12, 2020
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Manitoba couple golf every course in provinceDoris and Frank Talbot have logged 142 golf courses in Manitoba — teeing off at every single one.EntertainmentOct 14, 2020
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Missing bobcat returned to North Grenville zoo: OPPOPP say Brett Cody, the missing four-year-old bobcat, was recovered 'in good health' from a bushed area in the Village of South Mountain, Ont.CrimeJun 17, 2021
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Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough to reopen Nov. 26 after closure for COVID-19 pandemic'We’ve been missing the public like crazy and we have had a lot of feedback from the public who are eager to get back,' said zoo manager Jim Moloney.EntertainmentNov 19, 2021
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Shootings, gang violence on the rise in OttawaIn the first seven months of 2012, the Ottawa police guns and gangs unit has investigated four more shootings than it did all of last year, partly due to more guns on the street and gang members becoming increasingly more aggressive, according to police.Jul 19, 2012
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Warner races at world indoor championships on heels of fast 60-metre timeJust over a month ago at a small track meet in Toronto, Justyn Warner blew away the field in the 60 metres in a sizzling time that suddenly vaulted him to fourth fastest in the world this season.SportsMar 8, 2012
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COVID-19: Many left with questions over New Brunswick hotel isolation rulesWhen they move to New Brunswick, Mike and Saskia Deslauriers will have to cram themselves, their two teenagers, two dogs and three cats into a hotel room due to new COVID-19 rules.HealthApr 29, 2021
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Alberta health-care worker dies of COVID-19Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro issued a statement Monday afternoon saying he is deeply saddened by the death of a health-care worker due to COVID-19.HealthJan 4, 2021
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Maritime craft vendors say market organizer held refunds for monthsCrafters are questioning why one Mega Market organizer waited nearly a year to refund their money for craft shows cancelled due to COVID-19.CanadaMar 24, 2021