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A Thornhill-based lawyer accused of advising the murder of a federal witness in an international drug smuggling case will remain out on bail after Ontario's top court rejected prosecutors' attempt to overturn his release.
The province's labour force shrank by 71,300 people between January and March 2026, marking the steepest decline in nearly 50 years outside of pandemic lockdowns. Youth unemployment has climbed to 15.9 per cent as political leaders clash over economic policy.
The USS Ford has returned to its home port after spending nearly a year at sea. The carrier's crew will now receive leave time while significant plumbing issues aboard the $13 billion vessel are addressed.
A divided federal appeals panel ruled Monday that the Pentagon's policy banning transgender troops from military service violates the law, though the ban remains in effect pending further review. The decision marks another legal setback for the Trump administration's military policies.
The USS Ford has returned to its home port after spending nearly a year at sea. The aircraft carrier's arrival allows crew members to take leave while significant plumbing issues aboard the $13 billion vessel can finally be addressed.
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.
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