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Trent 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.

Trent 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:

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:

Researchers 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.

In 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.

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:

Exercise 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.

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

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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:

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.