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Ontario Banning Road Tolls, Freezing Driver’s Licence Fees to Keep Costs Down
Province also saving drivers time by automating licence plate renewal process The Ontario government is keeping costs down for drivers
Ontario Releases 2023–24 Third Quarter Finances
Despite economic challenges, Ontario is expected to see continued growth On Monday, February 12, 2024, the government released the 2023–24
Ontario Introducing Mandatory Black History Learning
Province also unveils updated curriculum that prepares students for the jobs of the future As the province celebrates Black History
Growing Ontario’s Agriculture and Food Export Markets
Canada and Ontario doubling investment to help the sector develop new markets The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing
Ontario Helping More Families Collect Child Support
International treaty now makes Ontario’s child and spousal support orders enforceable in more than 55 countries The Ontario government is
Ontario Connecting Over 300,000 People to Primary Care Teams
$110 million investment brings the province one step closer to connecting everyone in Ontario to primary care The Ontario government
Ontario Connecting Children and Youth in Belleville, Kingston and the Thousand Islands Region to Care Close to Home
Over $2.5 million boost in funding to expand pediatric services The Ontario government is investing over $2.5 million to increase
Ontario Connecting Children and Youth to Mental Health Care Close to Home
$44.6 million boost in funding to expand pediatric mental health services The Ontario government is investing an additional $44.6 million
Ontario Unveils a Back-to-Basics Kindergarten Curriculum
New mandatory learning will focus on literacy and math skills for the province’s youngest learners The Ontario government is taking
Premier Doug Ford’s Speech at the 2024 Rural Ontario Municipal Association Annual Conference
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Premier Ford delivered the following remarks at the 2024 Rural Ontario Municipal Association annual conference. "Well, good
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Video – Beacon of Hope for Young People Opens in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPEDdMWk4w0 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland As of Thursday afternoon, 15 Cavan St. in Port Hope became a beacon of hope for
Ontario Building More Supportive Housing in Peterborough
Provincial investment will support people experiencing homelessness in the community The Ontario government is providing $377,641 to help create two
Video – Beginning of a New Era for Beyond the Blue Box
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAcsxISBSvE Work has started to demolish a building gutted by fire last year in Cobourg. The building that belongs to Beyond
Video – Miracle Child Finally Home in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ngEXjDOz6o After spending nearly two months at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto a Grafton child is finally home. Nine-year-old Cali Jones
Calling All Young Artists: Decorate the Halls of Local Paramedic Bases for Paramedic Services Week
Northumberland Paramedics is inviting children to help decorate the halls of our local paramedic bases with colourful art in
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Nawautin Sanctuary Busy with Activity
Nawautin Sanctuary was a busy play on Friday, April 26, 2024 south of Grafton. The swans have once again nested
Port Hope Panthers Hope to Tie Up Series Against Napanee Raiders in Second Game of Tod Division Finals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GeCuuXk0Xc Napanee Raiders took the first game of the Tod Division finals against Port Hope Panthers at the Jack Burger
Video – Cobourg and Port Hope Police Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Special Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDRYnhkjakM It was a great day for a (quick) dip in the waters of Lake Ontario for the annual Cobourg
Peterborough County OPP – Driver Stopped for Speeding Charged with Impaired (Name Released)
A driver has been charged with Impaired driving after their vehicle was stopped for speeding on Highway 28. On March
Cobourg Police and Firefighters Battle It Out on the Ice Raising Funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northumberland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_xQDyjWJls It was a great evening of fun and sportsmanship at the Cobourg Community Centre as the Cobourg Fire Department
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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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Clarington Wins Game Three of PJHL Eastern Conference Final Against Napanee
Clarington Eagles beat the Napanee Raiders at the Strathcona Paper Centre in Napanee on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Nearly 1,100
Video – Trenton Golden Hawks Take the Series and East Conference Final in Battle Against Cobourg Cougars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB3O6UcRr_4 It was the end of the Cobourg Cougars season on Sunday, April 14, 2024 and the Trenton Golden Hawks
Video – Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament Underway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUO4y998toE The 16th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament takes place this weekend. The tournament kicked off on Friday, April
Port Hope Panthers Hope to Tie Up Series Against Napanee Raiders in Second Game of Tod Division Finals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GeCuuXk0Xc Napanee Raiders took the first game of the Tod Division finals against Port Hope Panthers at the Jack Burger
Video – Port Hope Panthers Off to Tod Division Finals After Defeating Amherstview Jets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS_FLJ9QWnE The Port Hope Panthers are off to the Tod Division finals after defeating Amherstview Jets on Saturday (March 23,