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Ontario Taking Action to Support Injured Workers and Firefighters
Province will also consult on a new job-protected leave for critical illnesses like cancer The Ontario government will soon introduce
Ontario Honouring Veterans with Free Year-Round Weekday Access to Provincial Parks
The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Andrea Khanjin, issued the following statement in recognition of Remembrance Week: “As
Ontario to Require Employers to Disclose Salary Ranges and AI Use in Hiring
Province also examining banning the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements in sexual harassment cases The Ontario government will soon introduce legislation
Ontario Expanding Role of Registered Nurses to Prescribe and Administer More Medications
Expanding scope of practice will connect Ontarians to faster and easier access to care The Ontario government is making it
ETFO Responds to Ontario Government’s Fall Economic Statement
Despite expected growing surpluses over the next few years, the Ford government continues to underfund public education in Ontario.
Ontario Extending Gas and Fuel Tax Cuts to June 30, 2024
The province continues to put more money back in people’s pockets To help Ontario families and businesses keep costs down,
Ontario Providing Financial Stability to Employers
WSIB premium rates to remain steady next year so businesses can focus on creating good-paying jobs The Ontario government announced
Ontario Marks the End of a Challenging Wildland Fire Season
FireRangers kept Ontario communities safe through a difficult fire season October 21, 2023 marks the end of the 2023 wildland
Ontario Connecting More Women to Breast Cancer Screening Earlier
Province lowering age eligibility to receive publicly funded mammograms to include those aged 40-49 The Ontario government is connecting significantly
Free Flu Shot and New COVID-19 Vaccines Available for All Ontarians Six Months of Age and Older
Ontarians strongly encouraged to get their COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot Starting tomorrow, October 30, Ontarians will be able to
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Operation Red Nose, Your Safe Ride Home for the Holidays for a 30th Campaign
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Operation Red Nose is launching its 30th safe ride campaign in Ontario, opening a
Port Hope Police Bring Cost Savings Back to Council
The Port Hope Police Board presented its draft 2026 budget to council last month and was asked to find
Christmas at The Colborne Art Gallery
By Rosanne Dolan, Colborne Art Gallery artist and liaison The final art exhibition of 2025 at the Colborne Art Gallery
EarlyON Northumberland Discovery Passport Contest Returns
Families with young children are invited to embark on a new adventure this month with the return of the
Community Care Northumberland’s Ninth Annual Adopt a Grandparent Program Begins
For the ninth consecutive year, Community Care Northumberland will support seniors throughout the county this holiday season through the organization’s
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Unveiling of National Memorial to the Fallen in Kingston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkmA9fTa6hg A monument honouring fallen soldiers throughout Canada’s history was unveiled in Kingston on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The memorial kiosk
Video – Port Hope Man “Outraged” Over Halloween Decoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UabMKE2QTk A Port Hope man said he’s “outraged” when he saw a Halloween decoration on his neighbours property. Jordan Knight was
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Police Hold Multi-Agency Scenario at High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2esV8V3Xs8 Port Hope Police held a training session at Port Hope High School on Monday, October 27, 2025. Members of the
Video – Tense Moments on Highway 401 East of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6JmI72TGfk A few tense moments on Highway 401 east of Port Hope on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. At approximately 1 p.m.
Video – Blue Jays Watch Party in Port Hope for Game 2 of the World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGGdvSsnsg For anyone planning to watch the Blue Jays this Saturday, October 25, 2025 you’re welcome to join in on
- Crime
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
- Sports
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OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2