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Thousands expected for Trent University’s Homecoming, Head of the Trent in PeterboroughTrent University is preparing to welcome thousands for the annual Homecoming and 55th Head of the Trent Regatta this weekendPoliticsOct 2
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Ontario commits $100M for Trent University residence, classroom expansions in PeterboroughOntario has announced $100 million in financing to help Trent University in Peterborough to expand. Officials say new residences and classrooms will give students more places to live and learn. Marc Woodhouse looks at what’s riding on that investment.PoliticsOct 5
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Watermain break displaces 1,100 Trent University residence students in PeterboroughA water-main break has closed Trent University’s Symons campus in Peterborough for the remainder of the week.In-person classes are cancelled, and 1,100 students have been displaced from residence.Marc Woodhouse reports on the disruption and the work being done to get them back to class.CanadaSep 23
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Trent University students in Peterborough return to class after major watermain break at Symons campusTrent University students in Peterborough returned to class on Monday after a major watermain break forced the closure of the Symons campus last week.Sep 29
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Watermain break forces closure of Trent University’s Symons campus in PeterboroughA large watermain break found Tuesday has prompted classes and all buildings on Trent University’s Symons campus to be closed for the remainder of the week.CanadaSep 23
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Trent University prepares to welcome students back to PeterboroughThis Sunday (Sept. 6) kicks off a new academic year at Trent University in Peterborough as students return to campus. Marc Woodhouse reports on how Trent is gearing up for move-in day and the supports that are available to help students settle in:EconomySep 3
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Lethbridge nurse warns drug death numbers aren’t a fixed trendA Lethbridge nurse and university instructor says the current trend of declining drug poisonings in Alberta isn’t guaranteed to continue. Justin Sibbet reports.CanadaOct 29
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Trent University in Peterborough receives $57.7M in Ontario funding to prepare students for in-demand careersTrent University in Peterborough, Ont., is getting a significant multi-million dollar investment from the province. But university officials say the school still faces financial challenges despite the new funding. Marc Woodhouse has the details.PoliticsJun 17
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Trent University convocations include tribute to outgoing chancellor Dr. Stephen StohnTrent University convocation ceremonies are officially underway. The first graduates crossed the stage on Tuesday morning, while the Peterborough, Ont., university also recognized outgoing chancellor Dr. Stephen Stohn with a special tribute. Marc Woodhouse has the details:CanadaJun 3
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UCalgary researchers develop new cancer treatmentResearchers at the University of Calgary have developed a new way to treat cancerous tumours using a patient’s own immune system. Doctors are optimistic abou the results of a clinical trial so far and say it could offer another treatment for patients no longer responding to chemotherapy. Meghan Cobb reports.HealthJul 2
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Assessing police officer deaths in CanadaIn the first half of 2026, three law enforcement officers have been killed while on duty in Ontario. Justin Piché, full professor of criminology at the University of Ottawa, joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln to discuss whether these deaths amount to an emerging trend in community policing.Global News Morning TorontoJun 17
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Trent University in Peterborough hosts annual annual Molecules, Cells and Systems Research SymposiumStudents 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.ScienceApr 27
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Exercise could reshape cancer recoveryExercise is already known to improve overall health, but researchers at Queen’s University say new findings suggest it may also play a bigger role in cancer recovery. Jesse Reynolds explains why some experts say exercise should be treated more like a prescription than a recommendation. Jesse Reynolds has more.HealthJun 3
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Protect yourself from sun damage – Skin Cancer Awareness MonthKnow 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...Global News Morning TorontoMay 4
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Peterborough Regional Science Fair highlights curiosity and innovationYoung 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:ScienceApr 9
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Thousands of potential students attend Trent University annual spring open houseThousands 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:Mar 23
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How psychedelics could revolutionize treatment of mental health disordersMicrodosing 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.CanadaApr 15
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Trent University students in Peterborough protest changes to OSAP and tuitionTrent University students in Peterborough rallied outside MPP David Smith’s constituency office on Wednesday, protesting recent changes to OSAP and tuition in Ontario.PoliticsMar 4
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Health Matters: New guidelines highlight connections between heart, brain, and mental health issuesNew 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.Health MattersMar 30
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Canada reports first annual population decline on recordCanada’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.CanadaMar 21