Peterborough News

Four thousand tickets for an Elton John concert this September in Peterborough, Ont., sold out in three hours on Friday.

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - Four thousand tickets for an Elton John concert this September in Peterborough, Ont., sold out in three hours on Friday.

These Kenner kids may not be kids anymore but, for one night at least, they're gonna party like it's 1969...or 1979...or 1989...or, well, you get the idea.

Looking to stretch your legs and also help out a great cause? Well, we have officially entered the fundraising walking season If you're looking for some exercise and too help a worthy cause, you can combine both activities this weekend.

CHRISTINE ENDICOTT The Recorder and Times Seeley's Bay residents and area volunteers, led by Scott Ewart in front, test out the restored Canada One canoe at the village dock Thursday afternoon.

A teen boy was rushed to hospital early Thursday morning after he was struck by a flatbed rig at Dobbin Road and Whittington Drive.

About 99,000 Canadians were victim to police-reported domestic violence in 2010, according to a Statistics Canada report, with Saint John, N.B., having the highest rate per 100,000 people and Ottawa having the lowest.

What started more than 20 years ago in Rochester, New York has grown into a worldwide movement, with Peterborough well in the mix for 10 years now.

Rural communities across the country will have access to valuable homelessness research funded by the Government of Canada.

The local chapter of the Huntington Society of Canada is inviting people in Peterborough to take a walk downtown May 26 in support of the disease.

Canadian actor and comedian Paul O'Sullivan died in a car crash outside Peterborough, Ontario, on May 18.

"I am very pleased to confirm federal funding for this study on restoring commuter rail to the Peterborough region," said .

Paul OSullivan Veteran actor and comedian Paul O'Sullivan has died in a car crash near his home outside Peterborough, Ont.

A 35-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after a man was pretending an air pistol as a handgun.

A stretch of The Parkway will be reduced to two lanes starting Tuesday, May 22. The City has hired a contractor to install a new sanitary trunk sewer from The Kingsway to the entrance of the Parkway Centre, the complex that includes Zellers and several other businesses.

Yes, we can argue all we want about what, if any, significance Queen Victoria has in our 21st century lives but we can all agree on one thing -- a long weekend in May is very cool.

Here's some good news about that much talked about teenage brain. Teenagers who practice mindfulness - a technique that involves focusing on what is happening in the moment and being aware of and accepting of emotions - benefit from increased self-control, healthier relationships, and improved overall well-being. Psychologists at Australia's ... (more)

United Way's "face" retiring: The lovely white house at the southwest corner of King and Stewart streets won't be quite the same after today .

A former OPP employee is taking complaints of racism in the workplace before the Human Rights Tribunal in Toronto.

Daniel may be traveling tonight on a plane but that pales in comparison to the trip Sir Elton Hercules John will make to Peterborough this September.