Peterborough Latest News

• 1 arrested after gun fired twice in trailer park north of Peterborough: OPP

  According to Peterborough County OPP, the first incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday when a round entered a vacant trailer. No injuries were reported.

  Crime

  4 hours
• Man faces first-degree murder charge in shooting at Peterborough encampment

  Family say Sarah King, a 36-year-old mother of two, died following the June 2 shooting at the Wolfe Street tent encampment in Peterborough, Ont.

  Crime

  5 hours
• What causes most wildfires in Canada, and why we’re ‘primed’ for a lot more

  Though it is not yet determined what caused a number of this year's earlier-than-usual and more widespread wildfires, there are two common reasons wildfires begin.

  Canada

  5 hours
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• Police unveil where 12 CCTV cameras will be installed in downtown Peterborough

  A report by the police services board says the cameras are not a replacement for the 'physical presence of police officers' or any community-based policing strategies.

  Politics

  6 hours
• Ontario at ‘elevated risk’ for power outages due to nuclear refurbishments: regulator

  An annual assessment from regulator NERC suggests about two-thirds of North America, including Ontario, could have supply shortfalls in the event of severe weather events.

  Canada

  8 hours
• Renowned Queen Elizabeth II portrait on display at Art Galley of Peterborough

  The portrait, which hung at the Peterborough Memorial Centre from 1980 to 2022, will hang in the Art Gallery of Peterborough until June 29.

  Education

  10 hours
• Pedestrian taken to hospital after being struck at Peterborough intersection

  The collision between a vehicle and pedestrian occurred at the intersection of University Heights and Water Street on Wednesday evening.

  Traffic

  11 hours
• Jays’ Bass meets with Pride Toronto director

  Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass said he's "in a better place moving forward" after speaking with Pride Toronto's executive director in the wake of his social media post that supported anti-2SLGBTQ+ boycotts.

  Sports

  Jun 8
• Ontario to boost early childhood educator wages in bid to ease staff shortage

  Ontario is set to increase the wages of early childhood educators in a bid to boost recruitment and retention amid a staff shortage.

  Canada

  Jun 8
• Canada’s wildfires to get more U.S. aid after Biden speaks with Trudeau

  The White House said Joe Biden ordered to rapidly deploy all available U.S. firefighting assets to Canada after speaking with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the wildfires.

  Environment

  Jun 7
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• Kirk drives in winning run as Jays edge Astros 3-2

  Strong defence and a clutch pinch-hit helped win the day for the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Another impressive performance from their starting pitcher was a big factor too.

  Sports

  Jun 7
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• Man attempts to enter woman’s vehicle at Lansdowne Place mall parking lot in Peterborough

  Police in Peterborough, Ont., say on June 1 a woman was sitting in her car when an unknown man approached and tried to get into the vehicle.

  Crime

  Jun 7
• Peterborough police arrest man for acts of voyeurism at businesses in city

  Police in Peterborough say a suspect was linked to acts of voyeurism at three businesses in the city including an incident in April reported at the Walmart on Chemong Road.

  Crime

  Jun 7
• Education minister says Ontario is ‘prepared to invest’ in elementary teachers

  Stephen Lecce was reacting to leaked documents obtained by Global News that show a large gap in negotiations between the province and Ontario elementary teachers.

  Politics

  Jun 7
• Ontario, U.S. police probe leads to Peterborough man’s arrest on child luring charges

  A man was arrested and charged with child luring following an investigation by Peterborough police, OPP, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and police in Charlottesville, Va.

  Crime

  Jun 7
• Out of options: Parents forced to seek treatment in U.S. for anorexic teen

  Ontario's healthcare system has been unable to help a young teen find successful treatment for anorexia nervosa. Her family is now struggling to pay for care in Dallas, Texas.

  Canada

  Jun 7
• Wandering toddler spotted on busy road after escaping crib, walking out door: Ontario police

  Provincial police say the toddler woke up in the middle of the night, climbed out of their crib and left the home through a door in the garage.

  Canada

  Jun 7
• IN PHOTOS: A look at how bad air quality is across North America

  Air quality alerts have popped up across Canada and the U.S. due to smoke from wildfires. Most of southern and eastern Ontario, as well as southern Quebec, are under statements.

  Canada

  Jun 7
• Short-term rentals in Kawartha Lakes may soon require licensing, site inspection

  A survery last winter found 68 per cent of respondents supported short-term rentals but 74 per cent felt the sites should be regulated and licensed. 

  Economy

  Jun 7
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• Support worker charged with assault on elementary school student in Lindsay, Ont.: police

  The Kawartha Lakes Police Service say on May 31 officers responded to a reported assault on a student at St. Dominic's Catholic Elementary School. 

  Crime

  Jun 7
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• Premier Ford blames campers and lightning for Ontario wildfires, pledges funding

  At Queen's Park, Premier Doug Ford said the province is 'responding in full force' with 142 fire rangers, 28 aircraft and nine heavy water bombers.

  Environment

  Jun 7
• Indigo shakeup: Heather Reisman retiring, 4 other board members stepping down

  Indigo Books and Music Inc. says founder Heather Reisman will retire as executive chair and as a director this summer, while four other members of its board have also stepped down.

  Money

  Jun 7
• Loreena McKennitt to perform at Peterborough Folk Festival on Aug. 20

  Loreena McKennitt will perform at the Peterborough Folk Festival on Sunday, Aug. 20, at Nicholls Oval Park.

  Entertainment

  Jun 7
• Wildfire smoke blankets Ontario, Quebec, air quality plummets, affects activities

  Ottawa, Belleville and Kingston registered some of the worst air pollution levels in the country, maxing out the air quality index at very high risk. 

  Canada

  Jun 7
• Air quality health index reaches high level for Peterborough area

  The air quality health index is between 7-10 or 'high' due to persistent smoke from wildfires in northern Ontario and Quebec.

  Health

  Jun 7