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Students from Trent University showcased their scientific findings at a research symposium on Friday. As Madeleine McColl reports, the event aims to develop young scientists’ research and presentation skills, as well as support STEM education in Peterborough.

Thousands of hopeful students and their family members filled Trent University in Peterborough on Friday for the annual spring open house. For many, it was a chance to catch a glimpse of campus life — and to start thinking about what comes next. Marc Woodhouse reports:

Trent University students in Peterborough rallied outside MPP David Smith’s constituency office on Wednesday, protesting recent changes to OSAP and tuition in Ontario.

The Ontario government on Friday announced it will invest more than $1 million at Trent University to help train nurses for primary care. The funding is part of a push to expand local health care, and comes alongside changes to how colleges and universities are funded. Marc Woodhouse reports.

Young scientists took over Trent University on Wednesday. From magnets to microplastics, students showcased their experiments during the Peterborough Regional Science Fair. Marc Woodhouse takes us where curiosity was on full display:

In a combined effort, researchers from the University of Lethbridge helped discover a critical function of a specific ribonucleic acid in the growth of cancer cells. As Justin Sibbet reports, this foundational research could shape the future of cancer treatment in years to come.

The City of Peterborough’s integrity commissioner has cleared Mayor Jeff Leal of breaching city council’s Code of Conduct following his use of an anti-Black racial slur during a Trent University guest lecture last March. More:

Know how to properly protect your skin from sun damage and avoid following these dangerous trends that could increase your risk of skin cancer. Dr. Marcus Butler, Site Lead for Melanoma at the University Health Network’s Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, speaks with Miranda Anthistle on the impact of protecting yourself early in life, and the...

Microdosing mushrooms has been gaining popularity in recent years. It may soon become even more common in treating mental illnesses. The largest-scale international study out of McGill University could lay a path for more widespread acceptance and use of psychedelic drugs. Amanda Jelowicki reports.

Business Beat: Brenda Whitehead profiles businesses, entrepreneurs and events in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. This week: – Armour Heights Pharmacy partners with Access To Care program – Living Well Senior Showcase returns to Peterborough in June – Trent University’s Careerspace is offering winter micro-credentials

New guidelines from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute could shape how doctors look at the interplay between heart, brain, and mental health conditions. The recommendations call on clinicians to treat all three groups together, rather than in isolation. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Mar. 30, 2026.

Canada’s population marked its first annual decline since Confederation, Statistics Canada data shows. Michael Haan, Director of the Statistics Canada Research Data Centre at Western University joins Global’s Nivrita Ganguly to discuss trends around immigration, birth rates, and aging.

The University of Calgary is launching a new clinical trial examining how different oral doses of THC affect anxiety, stress and other responses in healthy adults. While medical marijuana has shown promise in treating a wide array of conditions, many potential candidates are waiting on more conclusive evidence and guidance. Sarah Offin reports.

Multi-family infill or rooming house? People living around the University of Alberta are frustrated after newly constructed infills touted as multi-family properties ended up being rented as individual bedrooms — by the day, or even the hour. Sarah Ryan explains.

A Trent University student has partnered with a Peterborough café and shelter this fall to bring nourishing meals to those in need. Madeleine McColl has more on how community members came together to feed the body, mind and soul.

Students at Trent University in Peterborough rallied Thursday afternoon, calling attention to a provincial law they say could have serious consequences for the environment and Indigenous communities. Marc Woodhouse has more on why Bill 5 remains a point of concern for many on campus.

Trent university is hosting the 49th annual Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering tonight through Sunday. Madeleine McColl has the details on the workshops, art, and performances planned for a weekend of Indigenous teachings and connection. (Aired Friday, Nov. 7)

A study out of Trent University says parents in Peterborough are “struggling to hang on” as they attempt to keep their families connected with one another and the community. Madeleine McColl spoke with researchers about their findings, and how parents can be better supported.

University of Alberta researchers are tracking a positive trend in the province’s syphilis outbreak, saying the spread is slowing. Infectious disease expert Dr. Ameeta Singh joined Quinn Ohler on Global News at Noon Edmonton to discuss what’s behind the drop in cases and what more needs to be done to stop transmission.

A new academic specialization and research lab at Trent University Durham GTA is adding to the growing number of Black Studies programs in Canada. The launch of the programming was celebrated on Thursday afternoon. It will teach the perspectives of Black thinkers throughout history and how policies and social structures have marginalized Black communities. It...