Tools stolen in Trent University carpentry shop break-ins: Peterborough police
Police say the estimated value of the items taken following two theft incidents over the past month is more than $5,000.
Crime
Apr 4
Fleming College, Trent University ‘encouraged’ by $1B for Ontario post-secondary institutions
The Ontario government announced $1.3 billion in new funding for post-secondary institutions that may be impacted by the federal government's cap on international students.
Education
Feb 27
Trent University unveils crest for Gidigaa Migizi College named after late professor
First Nations artist Jared Tait designed the spotted eagle crest, acknowledging Gidigaa Migizi means 'spotted eagle' in Anishinaabemowin. Migizi died in July 2022 at age 81.
Education
Feb 13
Cyberattack on University of Winnipeg part of growing trend: expert
After the University of Winnipeg discovered it was the victim of a cyberattack, a technology analyst said there are shortfalls in cybersecurity that need to be addressed.
Tech
Mar 28
Peterborough hospital names atrium after Anne Keenleyside in honour of $2M gift
The Trent University professor died of cancer in October 2022 but bequeathed a $2-million legacy gift to the hospital foundation to support cancer care equipment and technology.
Health
Feb 8
Trent University names Dr. Cathy Bruce 9th president and vice-chancellor
Dr. Catherine Bruce will begin July 1 as Trent University's ninth president and vice-chancellor. She is only the second woman to hold the roles following Bonnie Patterson.
Education
Feb 2
United Way Peterborough and District’s 2023 Community Campaign tops $1.4M
Led by campaign cabinet chair Jim Hendry, the 2023 Community Campaign raised $1.4 million, up eight per cent of last year's efforts. The United Way supports 20 community agencies.
Economy
Apr 12
Columbia University says ‘progress’ made with Gaza protesters, encampment
Columbia University said early Wednesday that it was making “important progress” with pro-Palestinian student protesters who set up a tent encampment.
U.S. News
Apr 24
Halifax homeless encampment hits double capacity, officials mull next step
Halifax Regional Municipality says in a statement that University Avenue has a capacity for six tents at the homeless encampment, but as of Wednesday, 12 were on site.
Canada
Apr 18
Hundreds participate in 56th annual Peterborough Regional Science Fair
Sometimes the fair sets their path in the sciences early and you'll see them continue with it through post-secondary," said science fair operations manager Jill Emery.
Science
Apr 12
‘Carve him like a Thanksgiving turkey’: Ontario mayor apologizes for remark to councillor
Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal apologized for his 'intemperate language' toward Coun. Alex Bierk during the April 2 city council committee meeting.
Canada
Apr 9
Fleming College president calls international student cap ‘rash decision’; Trent University ‘disappointed’
Fleming College president Maureen Adamson says the cap has created a 'great deal of uncertainty' for the college community, students, faculty, businesses and broader community.
Education
Jan 23
Peterborough 2023 Sunshine List led by hospital CEO, university president
Dr. Lynn Mikula, who began as the president and CEO of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre in 2023, was the highest-paid top public-sector employee in Peterborough in 2023.
Canada
Mar 28
BWXT Nuclear Peterborough, Innovation Cluster aim to spur economic development
BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada ships uranium dioxide-filled pellets to its Peterborough facility where they are assembled into CANDU fuel bundles using beryllium, a lightweight metal.
Economy
Mar 26
Groundbreaking research on concussions offered free: University of Calgary
People can now access best practices and tools to recognize, assess and treat concussions through a free online program at the University of Calgary.
Health
Mar 6
Technology helps Edmonton doctors quickly assess and treat burns
A new LDI machine at the University of Alberta burn treatment unit is helping doctors assess and treat burns faster than ever, but there’s a need for a second one.
Health
Mar 5
Good Friday and Easter 2024 in Peterborough: What’s open and closed
The City of Peterborough notes curbside collection of garbage and green bins and recyling collection on Good Friday all will move to Monday, April 1.
Consumer
Mar 28
Billions of cicadas emerging amid rare double brood. Will Canadians get to see?
The two broods - one in U.S. Midwestern states and the other in the South and Midwest, with a small area of overlap in Illinois - emerge together only once every 221 years.
Science
Mar 14
‘They’re hungry’: Ticks are waking up in Canada as weather warms
Canada's warming temperatures signal the arrival of spring and blooming flowers, but they also stir ticks from their winter hiding spots, poised to latch onto unsuspecting hosts.
Health
Mar 10
Why U.S. colleges are turning to police to quell pro-Palestinian student protests
Several universities ousted demonstrators Wednesday, swiftly turning to law enforcement when protests bubbled up on their campuses.
U.S. News
Apr 25