2017-18 flu season worst for hospitalizations, deaths in recent years: MLHU
In total, 870 lab-confirmed cases of influenza were reported between October 2017 and May 2018, nearly double the cases reported a year earlier. Continue reading
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Ministry of Labour investigating three separate workplace deaths
Three people have died after separate workplace accidents in Hamilton, Milton and Oakville. Continue reading
Peterborough County OPP reminding drivers to be vigilant during Thanksgiving long weekend
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
This long weekend, Peterborough Police and OPP are taking part in Operation Impact — a campaign reminding drivers to be vigilant on the roads. Continue reading
MADD community leader group launched in Estevan
MADD Canada officially launched their new community leader group in Estevan Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
Increased popularity of exotic pets in New Brunswick causes growing concerns
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
In 2013, two brothers were killed by an escaped python. A pathologist testified the boys died of asphyxiation, and each of them suffered puncture wounds from snake bites. Continue reading
‘Understanding the Opioid Crisis’ event held in Lakefield
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Around 200 people packed the Selwyn Outreach Centre near Peterborough for a discussion about the ongoing opioid crisis in Ontario. Continue reading
Another court delay for Kelowna man accused of killing wife and daughters
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
A Kelowna man accused of killing his wife and two daughters made a brief court appearance via video link Monday morning but no date for a pre-trial conference was set, instead his case was put over again. Continue reading
34 drownings in 2018 prompt warning from B.C. search and rescue volunteers
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
While many people are enjoying the recent stretch of hot summer weather, search and rescue volunteers say there is a dark side. Continue reading
String of recent pedestrian and cyclist deaths has public urging Toronto to make streets safer
Two cyclists and a pedestrian were hit and killed by vehicles in three separate incidents in just the past week, bringing the city’s total number of such fatalities this year to three cyclists and 17 pedestrians, according to Toronto police. Continue reading
Overdose deaths continue to rise as police tackle growing opioid crisis
By Sarah Deeth Videographer
Peterborough police say there have been 19 opioid-related deaths since Jan. 1, an alarming number considering there were 20 in all of 2017. Continue reading