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The benefits outweigh the potential risks. That is the opinion of Health Canada experts when it comes to the approval the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech.

The Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for national use by Health Canada. Read complete details at the link below.

Donor Relations Lead Alicia Vandine says they started a relief plan as soon as they heard news of the fire on Saturday.

Make sure to check STSCO's website for the latest every morning!

At least one of the new cases has been linked to the outbreak at Fairhaven.

The new unit consists of four specially trained paramedics that will be able to provide care to police, victims or others during a high-risk event.

Century Routes 456 and 457 that serve St. Paul’s in Lakefield and Lakefield District Public School have both been cancelled.

The search for suspects is on after a break-in at a home on Rubidge Street home.

With the COVID-19 numbers locally going up, Peterborough’s Medical Officer of Health is warning we might be making our way out of the Green Zone.

The local theatre community has been hard-hit by COVID-19, and they’re turning to council for help.

OPP add that if you plan on riding this winter, you should never assume any ice is safe to ride on.

Shop Locally this Holiday Season!

United Way of Peterborough and District has given an update in the midst of their annual campaign. CEO Jim Russell says the focus of this campaign is a number of issues that are ‘unignorable’ in the area.

Police say the resident was visiting another community after being ordered to self-quarantine for two weeks.

The city announced this morning that 2 Hours of Free Parking returns as of Friday. Meanwhile Downtown Peterborough has released a little Gift Guide including a list of downtown business who are also available online at www.theboro.ca! #ShopLocallyPtbo

Selwyn Township is being thanked for stepping up to support the Kawartha Food Share.

BREAKING: Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce says, there will NOT be an extended Christmas break for students. You can read his statement below

An October tradition in Peterborough will continue this year!

Staff recommended $1.82-million for training, travel and conventions for city workers and councillors are looking to possibility cut that by 10 per cent.

Paul Danison of Rentals.ca says larger apartments are in higher demand as many people are looking for home offices to work from home.

This is going to add a bit of time to your drive, if you're headed towards the Durham Region this afternoon

UPDATE: Ontario is reporting 783 new COVID-19 cases today. The bulk of those are in Toronto and Peel Region.

Officials say that Brett Leblanc's body was recovered earlier this afternoon

Police say 50-year-old James Nicholson was arrested yesterday and will appear in court today.

Vice President of Marketing and Communications Jay Armitage says a calculator is available online to show which pricing system works best based on your usage.

Medical Officer of Health Dr. Rosana Salvaterra says while a lot can change in two weeks, she points to some national recommendations made by Dr. Theresa Tam.

Medical Officer of Health Dr. Rosana Salvaterra says the specific pharmacy hasn’t been made public yet, but public health is working with them to ensure safety measures are up to par.

Police say a speedboat was caught on video speeding past 25-30 smaller boats, almost causing them to flip.

Inspector Krista Miller says children's conversations online should be monitored for their safety.

Chief of Humane Programs and Community Outreach Daryl Vaillancourt says the pin is meant to honour the animals who served during military conflicts and not take anything away from the Poppy.

BREAKING: Earlier this afternoon, Dr David Williams, Ontario's Chief Medical Officer gave some insight on Hallowe'en. Dr. Williams didn't urge parents not to allow their kids to trick or treat, except reminding everyone not to hang out in large groups, be careful how you handle treats, don't linger, wear a mask and remember to use hand sanitizer Will this change how you take part in Hallowe'en festivities this year?