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Trump’s backing for a united Ireland has reignited a divisive political issue. Here’s what to know
22+ hour, 14+ min ago (559+ words) U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin, right, as he leaves Farmleigh House, in Dublin, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.(Ben Birchall/PA via AP) “It just seems to me that you have Northern Ireland and you have Ireland, and…...
Keith Riel believes council experience sets him apart in Peterborough's mayoral race
23+ hour, 14+ min ago (690+ words) Riel is one of seven candidates running for mayor in the Oct. 26 municipal election. Peterborough mayoral candidate Keith Riel addresses supporters as he launched his 2026 election platform at a community barbecue at Sadleir House in Peterborough on Saturday. Riel outlined…...
Quebec election campaign wraps third week as leaders’ debates approach
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (143+ words) Quebec Liberal party Leader Charles Milliard speaks at a news conference as candidates Farnell Morisset, left, and Michelle Setlakwe look on, in Quebec City, on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot MONTREAL - Quebec political leaders are entering their 18th day…...
‘Debates are boring’: Peterborough candidates to square off during 1st-ever Candidate Karaoke event
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (363+ words) The fun contest is being held at Shoeless Joe’s on Wednesday, Sept. 16 and starts at 6:30 p.m. Peterborough municipal election candidates will face off during the Candidate Karaoke event at Shoeless Joe’s on Lansdowne Street on Wednesday, Sept. 16. It starts at…...
Defendant denies sending threatening email to Kawartha Lakes councillors, staff
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (1144+ words) Bill Denby adamantly testifies he did not author or send email to city staff and council that featured hostile language and threats of death and violence during cross examination by Crown Attorney Natasha Jerome. Crown Attorney Natasha Jerome concluded her…...
Electric kick scooters prohibited on streets, sidewalks and trails
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (346+ words) Scooter ban covers Peterborough, Cavan Monaghan and Lakefield. An e-scooter rider passes a pedestrian on a sidewalk in Richmond Hill. The Peterborough Police Service is clarifying the rules around electric kick scooters in its policing areas in the city as…...
‘It was gut-wrenching’: Kawartha Lakes councillor testifies in criminal harassment trial
1+ week, 4+ day ago (882+ words) The Crown has concluded its examination of witnesses in the trial of Cameron-area resident Bill Denby, who is facing death threat and criminal harassment charges stemming from incidents that occurred in early 2024. The Crown presented their final witness Wednesday in…...
Fenelon Falls councillor expresses concern for family following death threat email
1+ week, 5+ day ago (918+ words) Mike Perry shares how a hate-filled email impacted him personally and professionally as testimony in Bill Denby trial continued Tuesday. The trial of Cameron-area resident Bill Denby continued Tuesday with further testimony from Ward 3 Coun. Mike Perry. Denby faces charges…...
‘We are not a community of hate and racism’: Anti-hate rally draws broad community support
2+ week, 1+ day ago (659+ words) Protest held in opposition to signs calling for remigration put up around Peterborough by the Dominion Society. An anti-hate rally drew a large crowd outside Peterborough City Hall Saturday morning. The rally was organized by the Peterborough and the Kawarthas…...
‘Put a target on my back’: Bill Denby cross examines Kawartha Lakes CAO in trial over alleged threats to councillors, staff
2+ week, 4+ day ago (673+ words) Denby alleges CAO targeted him to silence his investigation into council wrong-doings A jury is hearing evidence in the trial of Bill Denby, who has pleaded not guilty to uttering death threats, criminal harassment and intimidating a justice participant regarding…...