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Ontario Investing in Provincewide Homelessness Prevention
By-name lists helping connect those experiencing homelessness with critical services The Ontario government is investing nearly $770,000 to help the
Ontario Removing Unfair Work Barriers for Skilled Newcomers
Professional Engineers Ontario first regulated profession to remove Canadian experience requirement following provincial legislation The Ontario government is leading the
ETFO Member Survey Shows Violence Pervasive in Schools
Chronic underfunding of public education responsible for rise in violence An alarming number (77 per cent) of members of the
Ontario Increasing Homelessness Prevention Support for Indigenous People
Additional investment will provide safe and secure housing for Indigenous populations across the province The Ontario government is investing an
Ontario Cleaning Up for Annual Day of Action on Litter
David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, released the following statement in celebration of Ontario’s Day of
Ontario Launching New Mental Health Learning and Increasing Funding
Province introducing new mandatory learning on mental health starting this upcoming school year Following a motion in the legislature by
Ontario Advancing Work to Improve Electricity Grid Resiliency
New report assesses best practices following extreme weather events At the direction of Todd Smith, Ontario’s Minister of Energy, the
Ontario Building Safer and Secure Communities
Legislation will clear the path for more people to consider a career in policing and strengthen animal welfare enforcement
Ontario Getting More Boots on the Ground by Making it Easier to Recruit and Train Police Officers
Free tuition and expanding enrollment for basic constable training will help address policing shortages The Ontario government is making it
Ontario Combating Violence and Improving Safety in Schools
Investments in youth and community programs will help keep schools safe The Ontario government is investing $24 million to help
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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
The Capitol Theatre in Port Hope Announces 2026 Season
10 Canadian shows, five world premieres, three musicals, and more! Rob Kempson, Artistic Director of The Capitol Theatre Port Hope,
Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign Supports Northumberland Humane Society
Cobourg & Colborne stores join together November 17–23 to help local animals in need The Northumberland Humane Society (NHS) is
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
Update – CN Officials Say Trains Had “Mechanical Issues” in Colborne
A CN Rail spokesperson said that two trains had "mechanical issues in Colborne starting on Sunday, November 2, 2025. “At
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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
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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