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Ontario Raising Minimum Wage October 1 to Support Workers
Increase to $16.55 an hour follows passage of government’s third Working for Workers Act this week David Piccini, Minister of
Ontario’s Agreement on a Process That Keeps Students in School Approved by OSSTF
On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement on the Ontario Secondary School
Ontario Holding Landowners Accountable to Commitments to Build Homes
Province starting process to return Ajax site to Greenbelt while reinforcing expectations to other landowners and home builders The Ontario
ETFO Files for Conciliation in Effort to Reach Fair Agreements
Given the unacceptably slow pace of bargaining, earlier today the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) advised school board
“Third Party Update” Cause of Issue During Recent Amber Alert Involving Abducted Infant
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has said a "third party update" was the issue which impacted the release of
Ontario Reaches Tentative Agreement with Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation
On Friday, August 25, 2023, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education issued the following statement: “My ongoing commitment to Ontario families
To Build More Homes, Ontario Launching Building Faster Fund and Expanding Strong Mayor Powers
Three-year, $1.2 billion fund will reward municipalities that deliver on housing targets To reward municipalities that build homes, the Ontario
ETFO to Hold Central Strike Votes to All-Member Meetings
Given the lack of sufficient progress being made at the central bargaining table, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario
Ontario Doing Even More to Grow its Health Care Workforce
The Ontario government is continuing to create new pathways to connect more people to care across the province, both
Ontario Reducing Wait Times in Emergency Departments
$44 million investment helping people get faster access to care in EDs across the province The Ontario government is investing
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Breaking News – COVID-19 Outbreak in Parts of Northumberland Hills Hospital
COVID-19 outbreak declared on 1B (Restorative Care and Palliative Care) units – Mandatory masking required by all entering these
Ontario Enhancing Road Safety and Creating Jobs in Prince Edward County
Province building new intersection at Highway 62 and County Road 1 The Ontario government is building a new roundabout in
Crate Acclaimed as New Northumberland County Warden; Martin is Deputy Warden
Northumberland County council has appointed Trent Hills Mayor Bob Crate as warden for 2026, the final year of the
Durham Regional Police – Five Arrested After $2 Million Amazon Theft & Fraud Investigation in Ajax
Three males and two females are facing charges after a $2 million Amazon theft and fraud investigation in Ajax. In
Northumberland County Discusses Top-to-Bottom Social-Services Overhaul
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Among the tasks the new Northumberland County Chief Administrative Officer will tackle is a matter referred
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Video – Photo Gallery – The 10th Annual Castleton Pet Parade Takes Over the Streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RqlTYAvgA The 10th annual Castleton Pet Parade took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The annual event lets owners bring out
Video – Fresh Blanket of Snow Illuminates Christmas Magic in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKBx7K2ONuU With a fresh blanket of snow on Sunday, December 7, 2025, a number of people headed down to Victoria
Video – Tammies Jammies in Full Swing Thanks to Community Efforts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uWyJS_AGwI Tammies Jammies is in full swing this year marking the ninth year for the event. Port Hope Police Constable Tammie
Video – Photo Gallery – Beautiful Evening for a Parade in Warkworth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlt0eBGSvM4 The annual Warkworth Santa Claus Parade took place on Friday, December 5, 2025. It was a beautiful winters evening for
Photos of the Last Supermoon of the Year Over Cobourg
Last supermoon of the year over Cobourg and Victoria Hall on Thursday, December 4, 2025
- 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