Peterborough Latest News

• Peterborough, Lakefield long-term care homes to share $444K in Ontario funding

  Four long-term care homes in the Peterborough region are sharing $444,000 in new funding. They include Fairhaven, Extendicare, St John's at Fleming, and Extendicare Lakefield.

  Health

  7 hours
• Peterborough man assaults, forcibly confines partner: police

  A man reportedly struck a woman and locked a door to prevent her from leaving. Police say he was found at the home when officers arrived at the scene.

  Crime

  11 hours
• 5 Ontario hunters fined for falsifying white-tailed deer tags

  An investigation by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry determined hunters used copies of tags or previously used tags on harvested deer just north of Bancroft.

  Crime

  Jul 12
• Advertisement
• Peterborough and area animal shelters face capacity crunch

  Animal shelters in Peterborough, Northumberland County and Kawartha Lakes have all reported being over capacity with the number of animals up for adoption.

  Canada

  Jul 12
• Ontario mining law ‘outdated, unconstitutional and offensive’: First Nation chief

  It is also seeking an order that would halt all current and planned mining projects in the area until proper consultation takes place and consent is given.

  Canada

  Jul 12
• ‘Where’s the money?’: Police release chilling audio of Vaughan home invasion

  More than six months after the incident, York Regional Police have released new information regarding the incident, including an outstanding vehicle of interest.

  Crime

  Jul 12
• From mudslide to good vibes: volunteers save the day at Ontario music festival

  Rock The Park said it would provide tickets to anyone who could come help with the cleanup and in less than a half hour they had about 50 volunteers on site in London, Ont.

  Canada

  Jul 12
• Kawartha Gymnastics named True Sport Club of the Year by Gymnastics Ontario

  "Within the first four weeks of moving to the new facility we almost doubled in size with membership," said general manager Heidi Popov.

  Sports

  Jul 11
• 2 witnesses sought after boy, 13, charged in murder outside abandoned Ontario school

  Investigators say they have reason to believe two people in a nearby wooded area have information related to a first-degree murder investigation near Goderich, Ont.

  Crime

  Jul 11
• How prepared are you for a wildfire? 3 critical ways you can get ready

  Whether in urban or rural areas, there are several things Canadians can do to protect their families and property from wildfires.

  Fire

  Jul 11
• Advertisement
• Anonymous donor pays $1K power bill for disconnected Ontario senior

  For more than two months, Toronto senior Maxine Stirling Dawe couldn't make toast, turn on the lights, or power a fan or air conditioner in her one-bedroom rental apartment.

  Canada

  Jul 11
• Advertisement
• Hastings, Ont., retirees credit $100K lottery win to sticking with same store for tickets

  The retirees nearly switched from their usual store to buy their lottery tickets elsewhere. However, they non-switch led to a $100,000 prize in the May 24 Lotto Max daw.

  Consumer

  Jul 11
• Future of Brockville’s homeless shelter uncertain

  Brockville's only homeless shelter faces closure due to a $150,000 funding shortfall, turning away six people nightly. Urgent government support is needed.

  Canada

  Jul 11
• Number of Ontarians without family doctor reaches 2.5 million, college says

  The Ontario College of Family Physicians says there are now 2.5 million people in the province who don't have a family doctor.

  Health

  Jul 11
• Ontario Science Centre: Infrastructure officials further detail structural issues

  The Ontario Science Centre building is facing critical issues not just with its roof, but with heating, sprinkler and electrical systems, officials said Thursday.

  Politics

  Jul 11
• Telus tells Ontario call centre workers to relocate or risk losing their job

  Telus Corp. has informed around 150 call centre employees based in Ontario they must relocate by October, apply for another role or agree to be laid off.

  Canada

  Jul 11
• LCBO strike: Why premixed cocktails are stirring up so much controversy

  The ready-to-drink (RTD) policy has turned into a key sticking point between the LCBO workers' union and the Ford government, which have taken polar opposite stances on the issue.

  Canada

  Jul 11
• Winning Ontario lottery ticket worth $1M about to expire

  A lottery ticket that was sold in Toronto and won $1 million will soon expire if the rightful owner doesn't come forward. 

  Canada

  Jul 11
• Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette going viral for openly flirting with trade: ‘I want to win’

  In another sign of what’s been a rocky season for the Toronto Blue Jays, star shortstop Bo Bichette appeared to openly flirt with the idea of playing for another team on Wednesday.

  Sports

  Jul 11
• Advertisement
• What is listeriosis? The illness behind the plant-based milk recall

  Several people in Ontario have become sick with listeriosis in an outbreak that triggered a national recall of certain plant-based milks.

  Health

  Jul 11
• Advertisement
• U of T encampment court ruling could affect future campus protests, experts say

  Experts say the court ruling that led to pro-Palestinian protest encampment clearing at UofT could have lingering effects for future protests on post-secondary campuses in Canada. 

  Canada

  Jul 11
• Blue Jays looking to restock minor system

  It's time for the Toronto Blue Jays to restock their minor league system.

  Sports

  Jul 10
• Rogers Cove beach in Peterborough closed due to suspected blue-green algae blooms

  Peterborough Public Health closed Rogers Cove beach on Little Lake on Wednesday following the results of water samples with suspected blue-green algae blooms.

  Health

  Jul 10
• Pro-Palestinian protesters dismantle encampment at University of Ottawa

  The University of Ottawa says pro-Palestinian protesters have dismantled an encampment that had been on campus for two months. 

  Canada

  Jul 10
• ‘Flopping’ Argentina: Star forward’s antics on pitch draws ire of Canadian soccer fans

  With his performance against Canada, Argentina's Rodrigo De Paul and his ability to draw foul calls - even invisible ones - had fans in this country seeing red.

  Sports

  Jul 10