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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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  • ‘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
  • 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
  • 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
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  • 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
  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Family Day 2024 in Peterborough: What’s open and closed
    A number of services and businesses in Peterborough will be closed on Family Day, Feb. 19. The city will be hosting Snofest events on the weekend.
    Consumer
    Feb 15
  • Queen’s Grad Club faces multiple challenges, in ‘urgent need’ of cash
    Following a post on Kingston's reddit forum, many eyes turned to the Grad Club as it weathers a storm, including financial troubles and its board leaving.
    Canada
    Apr 18
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