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Hidden camera nails care home workers
Four employees of an Ontario long-term care facility have been suspended and two investigations have been launched, after a concerned man installed a hidden camera in his mother's room and captured shocking video of neglect and abuse.
RELLY ON THE ROOF CONCERT: Terry Guiel, Jan Schoute, Bruce Francis, Ryan and Sam Weber, Elyse Saunders, Rick & Gailie Young, Clayton Middleton and Jasher Guiel perform at annual fundraiser for Habitat For Humanity outside The Brick, Lansdowne Street West, 1 p.m. CHARLEY PRIDE: Country music legend in concert, Peterborough Memorial Centre, 3 p.m., ... (more)
Son's hidden camera catches nursing home workers mistreating his mother
A still image taken from hidden-carmera video footage that shows how staff at St.
Anarchists claim responsibility for torching 'yuppie development' in East Van
A U.S. media blog caused a frenzy Thursday after alleging Toronto mayor Rob Ford was caught on video smoking crack cocaine.
Turtle hit by car airlifted 400 km for medical care
Injured turtle Porter suffered extensive facial injuries but is recovering at the Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre in Peterborough, Ont.
Sandra Nichols' 'Dead Mentors' is Released
In her new novel "Dead Mentors" author Sandra Nichols explores the theme of self-awareness by creating a story of hope, perseverance and ultimate success.
John Craig: Rediscovering a local author
Christ Church Community Museum was host on Wednesday evening, May 8, to an engaging talk by Dr.
Conservatives freeze canal fees for another three years, back down on hikes
The Conservative government is backing down on proposed fee hikes for two historic canal systems that were part of last year's budget cuts.
One of the abandoned Shih-Tzus that came into the care of Peterborough Humane Society has a new home.
Peterborough, Ont. senior facing dozens of child-sex charges
James Alex Brunton, 65, was arrested in his home early Monday morning and charged with nine offences, chiefly involving the possession and importation of child pornography.
Author Alison Wearing writes 'poetic' memoir 'Confessions of a Fairy's Daughter'
Writer Alison Wearing was 12 when she learned her father was gay. She was sitting in her family kitchen in Peterborough, Ont., when her mother was unloading the dishwasher and broke the news to her.
Proposed solar farm in Selwyn up for discussion
If they follow staff advice, Selwyn Township councillors will give their nod of approval to a proposed solar farm.
No oversight? No problem, Health Canada tells Marchese
Right before Marchese Hospital Solutions started supplying chemotherapy drugs to hospitals, a Health Canada representative told the company it didn't need to worry about operating in a regulatory grey zone, documents indicate.
Airport work to cost an extra $5.2 million
Peterborough Airport-runway. The runway at the Peterborough airport, which the City is hoping to expand as part of a multi-million dollar upgrade to the airport.
RICK & GAILIE: At the Black Horse, 450 George St. N., 7 p.m. KAWARTHA LANDSCAPES: To May 31, exhibition of new works by Peter Rotter, Gallery on the Lake, County Road 36 three kilometres east of Buckhorn, opening reception April 27, 1 to 4 p.m. NATURE IN CULTURE: To June 2, exhibition of work by Melissa Doherty and Sarah Maloney make exquisite ... (more)
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Author Alison Wearing writes 'Confessions of a Fairy's Daughter' memoir
Writer Alison Wearing was 12 when she learned her father was gay. She was sitting in her family kitchen in Peterborough, Ont., when her mother was unloading the dishwasher and broke the news to her.
BACH TRIBUTE: Peterborough Singers and the 22-piece Taliskler Players orchestra perform Johann Sebastian Bach's B-Minor Mass, George Street United Church, 534 George St.
The city's jobless rate reached 9.2 per cent, compared to nine per cent in March, according to Statistics Canada numbers released Friday.
Police Beat: May 10 news from Peterborough Lakefield police
Robbery charges Multiple charges have been laid related to four robberies on April 11 and April 26.
Residents offer thoughts on new beginning for canoe museum
Residents are encouraging consultants to think outside the box -- and outside of the downtown core -- when considering the Canadian Canoe Museum's future.