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Ontario Making Historic Investments in Wetlands Restoration
100 new projects will further protect wetlands across the province The Ontario government is investing up to $6.9 million in
Ontario Capping Rent Increases Below the Rate of Inflation
Province holding rent increase guideline at 2.5 per cent in 2024 The Ontario government is continuing to strengthen protections for
Ontario Helping More Students Become Paramedics
Expansion of college programs will increase paramedic workforce, ensuring faster access to emergency care As part of Your Health: A
Ontario Increasing Investment in the Greenlands Conservation Partnership
Additional $14 million will help further protect natural areas such as wetlands, grasslands and forestsJune 27, 2023 The Ontario government
Ontario Providing Free Training for Truck Drivers
New project will provide $1.3 million for more than 50 jobseekers to kick-start their careers in the transportation industry The
Ontario Protecting Provincial Waterways
The Ontario government is prohibiting floating accommodations from docking overnight on provincial waterways. The regulatory change will come into
Ontario Expands Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Fast chargers now available at all ONroute locations ahead of summer The Ontario government is making it more convenient for
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
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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
The Question That Mystified Northumberland County Council
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Everyone around the horseshoe at December's Northumberland County council meeting was figuratively scratching his or her
- Photo Galleries
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