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Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Sends Letter to Chair of AMO Concerning Bill 23
Letter from Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Steve Clark, to the Chair of Ontario’s Big City Mayors
Ontario Moving Forward with Bold Action to Address the Housing Crisis
Legislation that supports plan to build 1.5 million homes receives Royal Assent On Monday, November 28, 2022, the More Homes
OFA – Thousands of Ontarians Sign on to Home Grown to Show Support for Farmland Preservation
With a growing concern for the fate of Ontario’s fertile farmland, more than 50,000 people have signed on to
ETFO, Other Unions Win Major Charter Challenge Victory, Bill 124 Declared Unconstituional
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) and other unions have won a major court victory at the Ontario
Forests Ontario has planted nearly 11 million trees in Eastern Ontario
Barrie, Ont. (November 23, 2022) – Through its comprehensive network of partners and programs, Forests Ontario has planted nearly
CUPE Bargaining Committee Will Bring Tentative Agreement to Frontline Education Workers for Vote by End of the Week
The central bargaining committee for 55,000 frontline education workers who are members of CUPE’s Ontario School Boards Council of
Breaking News – Ontario Reaches Tentative Agreement with CUPE Education Workers
On Sunday, November 20, 2022Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement regarding a tentative central agreement with
Ontario Taking Next Steps to Expand Strong Mayor Powers and Tackle the Housing Supply Crisis
Province introduces further measures to deliver on shared provincial-municipal priorities On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, the Ontario government introduced the
Ontario To Cut Gas and Fuel Taxes For Additional Year
Government providing ongoing relief for businesses and families during uncertain time As part of its plan to help keep costs
Ontario Training Indigenous People for Well-Paying Jobs in the Skilled Trades
$77 million investment will make it easier for young people to start apprenticeships The Ontario government is investing $1.5 million
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Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Experiencing Game 7 From Outside the Rogers Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ9dGAmWvcw It just wasn’t in the cards for the Toronto Blue Jays this year. But taking the World Series to Game
Colborne Residents Advised of Freight Train “Mechanical Issue”
Northumberland OPP advise of a freight train that has a “mechanical issue” in Colborne. OPP were advised of the incident
Video – Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department Responds to Fire in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qq99GJ2wAg Alnwick/Haldiman Township Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire on County Road 2 in Grafton on Friday, October
Royal Canadian Legion 2025 National Poppy Campaign Now Underway!
More ways to donate, Poppies online for home delivery The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2025 National Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Period
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
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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
Breaking News – Video – Unknown When Power Will Be Restored to Parts of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoLZWVfPj4 It’s unknown how large an area of Cobourg is impacted following a power outage late Sunday evening. At approximately 11
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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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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