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Ontario Helping More Women Build Skills and Get Jobs
Province investing up to $1.24 million in training program to help women become entrepreneurs The Ontario government is investing up
Ontario Adds 23,000 Jobs in December
Province remains focused on keeping costs down and strengthening international partnerships Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and
Ontario Building Fortress Am-Can to Power Economic Prosperity in Canada and the United States
Province uniquely positioned to meet growing energy demand and create jobs on both sides of the border On Wednesday, January
Ontario Launches “Operation Deterrence” to Strengthen Security Along Ontario-U.S. Border
Provincial police resources will conduct highly visible activities to crack down on illegal cross-border activity The Ontario government has launched
Ontario Launches New Energy Efficiency Programs to Save You Money
Rebates for home renovations include new windows, doors, insulation, smart thermostats, heat pumps and rooftop solar panels to reduce
Ontario Increasing Access to Skin and Wound Care in Long-Term Care Homes
$9 million investment will also provide more diagnostic equipment, helping reduce emergency room visits for residents The Ontario government is
Ontario Approves Transition of Nine Drug Injection Sites into Treatment Hubs
Province supporting community safety while investing in lasting recovery from addiction The Ontario government is protecting the safety of children
Christmas Message from Provincial Liberal Candidate for Northumberland–Peterborough South
Merry Christmas! I'm Dorothy Noronha, your Provincial Liberal Candidate for Northumberland--Peterborough South. Christmas has always been a time of generosity and
Ontario Protecting Firefighters from Cancer-Causing Chemicals
First-ever $30 million fire grant will help support cancer prevention measures for municipal firefighters The Ontario government is investing $30
Ontario Taking Over Maintenance of Thousand Islands Parkway
Province also improving Highway 401 between Mallorytown and Brockville to prepare for future widening The Ontario government is taking over
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Port Hope Resident Wins $350,000 Top Prize with Instant Banco
Justin Munday of Port Hope is $350,000 richer after winning a top prize with INSTANT BANCO (Game #2516). Justin, who
Mayor Wants Criminal Activity Associated With Homelessness Gone from Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcUQM0ixTjs In a stunning interview Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland announced that he wants criminal activity associated with homelessness gone from
Northumberland County Responds to Road Salt Shortage
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Northumberland County continues to actively manage winter road maintenance operations amid a province-wide road salt shortage.
Ontario Breaks Ground on Bowmanville GO Extension
Expanded service will save families time and money, support economic growth across Durham Region and the GTHA The Ontario government
Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
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Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Peterborough County OPP – Four Firearms and Over Two Kilograms of Fentanyl Seized (Names Released)
Seven people are facing several charges after the seizure of a large amount of illicit drugs and four handguns. In
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OPP – Nearly 600 Stolen Vehicles Recovered as a Result of Project Vector
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
OPP – Over 30 People Arrested Regarding Auto Thefts
Thirty-four individuals residing in Montréal and the surrounding area have been arrested following a joint forces operation between the
OPP – 274 Illegal Firearms Seized in Record Breaking Drug Bust
Province's largest seizure of handguns and assault-style rifles results in 16 arrests, 279 charges and one wanted person The Ontario
Quinte West OPP – Five People Charged with Murder (Names Released)
Five People Charged with Murder Five people have been charged with murder in connection with a death in early January
Durham Regional Police – Suspect Wanted in Killing of Pickering Casino Security Guard
Investigators have released the name and photo of a male wanted in the killing of a Pickering Casino security
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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his