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Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk convicted of interfering in the 2020 elections, has been released from jail early following pressure from President Trump on the state's Democratic governor. The case had drawn national attention as Peters was found guilty of tampering with voting machines.
The provincial government has introduced comprehensive legislation targeting fentanyl production, streamlining police record checks, and addressing human trafficking. The Protecting Ontario's Streets and Communities Act, 2026 aims to give law enforcement new tools while making background checks faster for job seekers and volunteers.
The 10th annual Kawartha Tri-Sport Tournament in Ennismore raised $100,000 for local causes, with Peterborough's Five Counties Children's Centre receiving the largest share. Since 2016, the tournament has raised over $400,000 for charity.
A week-long fundraiser at six Lindsay Tim Hortons locations has delivered more than $46,000 to support healthcare and food security in our community, with proceeds split equally between Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation and Kawartha Lakes Food Source.
A lottery player in our community is waking up $16 million richer after their ticket won the LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball jackpot in Saturday night's draw. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation confirmed the winning ticket was purchased right here in Peterborough.
A 16-year-old girl from Bobcaygeon was killed in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of County Road 49 and Burys Green Road. A passenger was airlifted to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries.
Ontario is investing more than $2 million to help connect nearly 4,800 Peterborough City and County residents without a family doctor to primary care services through local health partnerships.
The Justice Department announced it will abide by a federal court ruling that temporarily blocks the Trump administration's $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund while legal challenges proceed. The fund, intended to compensate those who claim federal government persecution, faces scrutiny from multiple federal judges.
President Trump has proposed replacing the Great American State Fair with a Make America Great Again rally after numerous high-profile musicians withdrew from the National Mall celebration scheduled to begin June 25. The event, organized by Freedom 250, has faced mounting criticism over its partisan nature.
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Spain made an unexpected return Saturday night after a passenger's Bluetooth device bore a name that triggered security protocols, delaying hundreds of travelers by nearly ten hours.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Asian allies to increase military expenditures to counter China's military expansion during a major security summit in Singapore, while notably omitting any mention of Taiwan in his prepared remarks.
Pride organizers across the nation report significant declines in corporate sponsorships, with some events expecting only 30-40% of previous funding levels. The pullback follows the Trump administration's targeting of diversity initiatives, forcing organizers to seek alternative funding sources.
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