Peterborough Latest News
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Grocery giant Loblaws pushing Ford government to change cannabis retail rulesDocuments obtained by Global News show Loblaws has been pushing for changes to the rules around how cannabis is sold in Ontario. The changes could help Loblaws to sell weed.Cannabis31 mins
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As the wind blows: Why a massive winter blast in New York state gave Ontario a passWind direction makes all the difference in storms brought on by lake effect over Lake OntarioWeather2 hours
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Tatum powers Celtics past Raptors 105-96Lost in the midst of a four-game skid, RJ Barrett says that the Toronto Raptors just have to stick to the plan.Sports8 hours
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Ford government insists ‘no new’ agreements signed in ServiceOntario controversyThe province has been under pressure after reports emerged that it was planning to close some ServiceOntario locations and open kiosks in Staples stores instead.Canada12 hours
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Peterborough police make weekend arrests for assaultIn one incident, a woman allegedly kicked a police officer during her arrest at a downtown business early Sunday morning.CrimeJan 15
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This fox in Ontario has quite the wild tale. It was hit by a car and survivedA wild fox that was struck by a car in Kingston, Ont. is on the mend at Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre thanks to help from the community and successful surgery.CanadaJan 15
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‘More accountability’: Ontario launches team to crack down on bad LTC actorsThe 10-person team will be an "effective deterrent and tool" when escalated enforcement is required, the province said.CanadaJan 15
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Possible frazil ice prompts flood watch for Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough areaOtonabee Conservation says with colder temperatures this week, along with a lack of ice cover on the Otonabee River, there is a chance for frazil ice, which could lead to flooding.WeatherJan 15
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Peterborough to host Jan. 21 family skate celebration at Quaker Foods City SquareThe 'Family Skate Celebration' will be held on Sunday, Jan. 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.CanadaJan 15
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How long will the frigid temperatures last in southern Ontario?Frigid temperatures have moved into southern Ontario — so how long will this period of cold weather last?WeatherJan 15
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Snow shovelling dispute leads to assault arrest: Peterborough County OPPPeterborough County OPP say the dispute arose after the complainant heard snow being thrown against the window of a house. A 35-year-old is facing assault charges.CrimeJan 15
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Youth-led challenge of Ontario’s climate plan goes before province’s highest courtSeven young people are taking their challenge of Ontario's climate change plan to the province's highest court.CanadaJan 15
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Man arrested after knife brandished in downtown Cobourg: policeOfficers responded to a report of a disturbance in the area of College Street and King Street East in which they say a man brandished a knife during an altercation.CrimeJan 15
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Capital Power and Ontario Power Generation to assess use of small modular nuclear reactors in AlbertaCapital Power Corp. and Ontario Power Generation have signed a deal to assess the development of small modular nuclear reactors in Alberta.CanadaJan 15
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City of Peterborough’s social media account on X hacked, taken overOn Monday morning, the city says its X account @CityPtbo was hacked on Sunday and had been renamed @JupiterExhanqe. The city has since regained control of its account.CrimeJan 15
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Head-on collision in Peterborough west-end sends 4 to hospitalJust before 8 p.m., emergency crews responded to the scene along the North Monaghan Parkway just west of the city.TrafficJan 15
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Canadian military base workers strike over wages, job securityThe Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Union of National Defence Employees say members hit the picket lines as of 6:30 a.m. Eastern time Monday morning.CanadaJan 15
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New Ontario cannabis rules could have ‘Amazon effect’ on industrySome small cannabis retailers in Ontario fear an increase in the cap on stores in the province could benefit a few big companies at the expense of the majority.CannabisJan 15
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Red Wings send Maple Leafs to third straight lossIlya Samsonov was solid in his first start since Dec. 29. However, the Toronto Maple Leafs failed to get him a win.SportsJan 14
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Avalanche bury Leafs 5-3 with spirited comebackThe Toronto Maple Leafs discovered why Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche are Stanley Cup contenders again.SportsJan 13
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Trans Mountain pipeline project clears another major hurdle toward completionCanada's energy regulator green-lit a last-minute change to the Trans Mountain pipeline methodology, paving the way for the $35-billion project to finally get fully built.EnvironmentJan 12
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Peterborough area reports record 78 fatal drug overdoses in 2023According to Peterborough Public Health's, the month of December 2023 saw nine reported deaths from drug poisonings, putting the final year-end total at 78 — up from 59 in 2022.HealthJan 12
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OPP officer rescues pet owner who fell through river ice trying to save dogNorthumberland OPP say an officer hauled someone to safety after they ventured out to try to rescue their dog, which had fallen through the ice on the Trent River. The pet died.CanadaJan 12
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Ontario man wanted for murder now also sought for separate shooting :policePolice say a man sought for a fatal shooting in Kitchener, is now being connected with a shooting during a parking lot fight in Hamilton.CrimeJan 12
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3rd man faces attempted murder charge related to August 2023 shooting in Cobourg, Ont.There were no injuries following reports of gunshots at a homeless encampment on Aug. 16. Two men were arrested in late August. A third suspect was arrested on Jan. 11, 2024.CrimeJan 12