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Toronto man arrested as second suspect in targeted shooting in PeterboroughA woman was airlifted to a Toronto hospital following a March 8 shooting at an apartment on George St. North in Peterborough, Ont..CrimeMay 29
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Man accused of human trafficking, child sexual abuse offences: York policeA Whitchurch-Stouffville man has been charged with human trafficking and child sexual abuse and exploitation material offences in an investigation that police say is ongoing.CrimeApr 29
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Bomb threat triggers lockdown at Lakefield College School north of Peterborough, Ont.Lakefield College School went into lockdown on Monday, May 25 after receiving a threat via a phone call.CrimeMay 25
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Ontario city considers $300 fines when pets are left in hot vehiclesFollowing an early summer heat wave, the City of London is considering the implementation of a new fine for owners who leave their pets in hot vehicles.CanadaMay 22
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Shooting in Peterborough sends 1 to Toronto hospital: policePolice say a shooting occurred inside a residence on George St. N. on Sunday afternoon, sending one person to a Toronto hospital.CrimeMar 9
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Peterborough police won’t participate in federal assault-style firearms buyback programThe Peterborough Police Service is the latest to announce it will not be participating in the federal government's Assault-Style Federal Compensation Program launched Jan. 19.CanadaJan 29
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‘No one deserves this’: Ontario snowplow operator attack sparks concernThe safety of snow removal workers was highlighted again when a Peterborough, Ont., resident opened the cab of a machine and tried to remove the driver's ear protection.CanadaFeb 21
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Ontario paramedic seriously injured after ambulance, transport truck collide in MadocFour people were taken to hospital after an ambulance and a transport truck collided in Madoc, Ont., on Feb. 2. OPP say one paramedic suffered life-threatening injuries.TrafficFeb 3
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Oshawa fatal stabbing suspect linked to Peterborough homicidePeterborough Police Service (PPS) announced Friday the arrest of a suspect linked to a homicide earlier this month in Peterborough and another, in Oshawa.CrimeDec 26, 2025
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Ontario added new police training standards. Small forces are struggling to pay for themA new policing law that came into effect in 2025 raised standards for training and regulations but was not accompanied with new funding for forces to action the changes.PoliticsJan 29
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1 dead, 2 in hospital after house fire in PeterboroughEmergency crews responded to a house fire on McDonnel Street around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday.FireJan 7
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Ontario police officer arrested after personal gun fired inside home, bullet enters neighbour’s housePolice say that on Dec. 31 an off-duty officer's personal gun was discharged inside their home and a bullet entered a neighbouring west-end home. The officer was charged on Jan. 7.CrimeJan 7
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Nearly 200 collisions reported as winter storm paralyzes Ontario roads, grounds flightsA powerful winter storm is disrupting travel across Ontario, closing highways, grounding flights and triggering dozens of crashes as police urge drivers to stay off the roads.WeatherJan 15
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Drone drops steak, crab legs, marijuana into South Carolina prison yardAn illicit meal, along with marijuana and cigarettes, was intercepted by officers after it was dropped into the Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville, S.C.TrendingDec 9, 2025
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Critics claim skills development fund is ‘circular economy’ of tax dollars, donationsOntario Liberal MPP John Fraser claimed the process appears to be a 'scheme.'PoliticsOct 29, 2025
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Ontario public servant unions rallying against Ford’s return-to-office mandatesUnions representing Ontario public sector workers are holding a rally Thursday outside of Queen's Park to protest the province's return-to-office mandate.PoliticsSep 18, 2025
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Self-proclaimed ‘Queen of Canada,’ Romana Didulo, arrested by RCMPThe village of Richmound is 440 kilometres west of Regina near the Alberta border, where so-called followers of the 'Queen of Canada' have set up a compound.CrimeSep 3, 2025
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Promise of healing became sexual abuse in homes linked to teen facility, girls allegeVenture Academy has faced years of sexual abuse and assault allegations over its host parents, according to court and child welfare documents, and interviews with former residents.InvestigationsAug 18, 2025
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‘Never get that downtime’: Why an Ontario community only has 1 copConst. John Sahanatien is one of 78 Ontario First Nations Policing Agreement officers across the province, operating under a trilateral agreement. A new report says it's broken.CrimeMay 21, 2025
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Liberal Party of Canada releases late-stage election platformThe Liberal platform includes a pledge to introduce legislation to remove the consumer carbon tax while also planning to re-tool the industrial carbon price.PoliticsApr 19, 2025