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Peterborough coffee roastery pays tribute to late pilot Mackenzie Gunther who was a regular customerOne of the two pilots killed in Sunday night’s deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport is being remembered in Peterborough. Mackenzie Gunther called the city home while he attended flight school. Marc Woodhouse tells us how he was honoured on Wednesday.CanadaMar 25
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1 of 2 Air Canada pilots killed in LaGuardia crash graduated from aviation program in Peterborough, Ont.One of the two Air Canada pilots who died in the crash at LaGuardia Airport in New York has a connection to Peterborough, Ont. Mackenzie Gunther graduated from Seneca Polytechnic’s aviation program in 2023. Marc Woodhouse has more:CanadaMar 24
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FemSTEAM introduces girls in Peterborough to careers in aviation industryThe sky’s the limit for young women interested in careers in the aviation industry. That was the message behind an event at the Peterborough Airport on Wednesday where female students learned about opportunities in what has historically been a male-dominated field. Madeleine McColl reports.May 22, 2025
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Global Peterborough’s Business Beat Feb. 18Joel Wiebe profiles businesses, entrepreneurs and events in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. This week: – Km Robichaud is opening a new barbershop in Norwood – Fleming College students are heading to Mississauga with Enactus – The Tiffany Show is putting on an International Women’s Day Party – Canadian Flight Academy is coming in for a...Feb 18, 2025
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Peterborough Airport revving up for anniversary air showThe 50th Anniversary of Peterborough Airport marks a myriad of milestones for the the city of Peterborough and the region’s economy. Airport general manager Trent Gervais explains the how an airport preparing to welcome world-renowned aeronautical superstars began as a humble airstrip paved over garbage.CanadaSep 18, 2019
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Thousands attend airshow marking establishment of the Peterborough Airport 50 years agoCrowds enjoyed the ground display of aircraft of all types and the aerial show featuring everything from First World War biplanes to the RCAF CF-18 during the two-day airshow at the Peterborough Airport.Sep 22, 2019
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Global Peterborough’s Business Beat Sept. 3Stu Harrison profiles Peterborough area businesses, entrepreneurs and events. In this week’s edition, Stu highlights new ownership at PJ’s Diner in Peterborough; the new Alexander Optical “pop-up” business; expansion of At the Lake Distributing, wholesale distributor of water related recreational products and more details on the Peterborough Airport AirShow and the Ptbo Strong Concert Series.EconomySep 3, 2019
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Global News Peterborough Update 3: April 20, 2023Day two of job action involving federal service workers; Fleming College hosted its first ever ‘Ignite Conference’ today; the largest jet to date left Peterborough Airport for New York City; Caley Bedore’s Skytracker weather. Mark Giunta has the details.Apr 20, 2023
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Largest passenger jet ever at Peterborough Airport departs for flight to New York CityThursday morning was an exciting day for passengers boarding the biggest flight to date at the Peterborough Airport. Our Tricia Mason was there to check out the jet as it took off for New York City.TrafficApr 20, 2023
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Global News Peterborough Update 2: April 21, 2023Patient personal health records breached at Campbellford Memorial Hospital; drinking water advisory still in effect for 30 homes along Sturgeon Lake following a diesel fuel spill; a shipping container with gold and other high-value items has vanished from Toronto Pearson Airport; Skytracker weather. Noor Ibrahim has the details.CrimeApr 21, 2023
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Peterborough Petes receive hero’s welcome home from Memorial CupSeveral hundred fans greeted the Peterborough Petes at the Peterborough Airport they returned home Saturday from the Memorial Cup championship in Kamloops, B.C. The Petes were eliminated from the tournament on Friday night following a loss in the seminal.SportsJun 5, 2023
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Global News Peterborough Update 2: March 1, 2023An increase seen in violence against paramedics; registration open for this years Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival; Toronto Pearson Airport will limit peak time landings and take offs to improve delays; regional weather forecast. Noor Ibrahim has the details.EntertainmentMar 1, 2023
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Global News Peterborough Update 3: Aug. 25, 2022A fifth person charged in connection with an anti government protest at the Peterborough Police station earlier this month; Peterborough County OPP investigate a single vehicle collision near Airport Road Wednesday evening; Parks Canada works to reduce noise at the Warsaw swing bridge. Mark Giunta has the details.CrimeAug 25, 2022
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Global News Peterborough Update 4: Aug. 25, 2022A fifth person charged in connection with an anti government protest at the Peterborough Police station earlier this month; Peterborough County OPP investigate a single vehicle collision near Airport Road Wednesday evening; Parks Canada works to reduce noise at the Warsaw swing bridge. Mark Giunta has the details.CrimeAug 25, 2022
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Peterborough Airport Master Plan to look at feasibility of passenger air serviceThe City of Peterborough is updating its airport master plan. And one possibility under consideration, is the feasibility of passenger air service. Mark Giunta reports.EconomyApr 12, 2022
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Charter flight from Peterborough to New Orleans finally takes off after 2 yearsA long-awaited flight took off from the Peterborough airport Thursday morning. Passengers boarded a charter flight to New Orleans for the weekend. It’s the first time the company has offered the service since the pandemic began. Jessica Nyznik reports.May 12, 2022
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Peterborough Airport focused on being an economic driver for the regionThis year’s lineup of travel destinations leaving the Peterborough Airport was recently announced. But there’s a lot more going on at the site where a number of businesses operate. Katrina Squazzin has more.EconomyJan 10, 2023
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Global News Peterborough Update 3: Jan. 10, 2023A Bancroft man charged in connection to bullets shot through a Canadian Tire store; the Peterborough Airport expands its services and fleet; Peterborough Public Library loans carbon dioxide monitors to residents; Caley Bedore’s 7 day Skytracker weather. Keri Ferguson has the details.CrimeJan 10, 2023
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Global News Peterborough Update 4: Jan. 10, 2023A Bancroft man charged in connection to bullets shot through a Canadian Tire store; the Peterborough Airport expands its services and fleet; Peterborough Public Library loans carbon dioxide monitors to residents; Caley Bedore’s 7 day Skytracker weather. Keri Ferguson has the details.CrimeJan 10, 2023
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B-29 Superfortress “Fifi” lands at Peterborough Airport for week long visitA World War II-era bomber, the B-29 Superfortress “Fifi” touched down at the Peterborough Airport Monday morning. The Boeing B-29 is a rare airplane, only one of two flying today and it will be here until the weekend. You’ll likely see and hear the plane flying over Peterborough this week. This type of bomber has...Jul 30, 2018