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Ontario Expanding Walk-In Mental Health and Addictions Services for Youth in Haliburton
Press Release Ontario is expanding community-based mental health and addictions services for youth and young adults, so hospital emergency departments
Ontario Investing in Tools Needed to Drive a Strong Economy
Press Release $37.4 Million to Support Ground-breaking Research Across the Province The government is committed to building Ontario together by supporting
Minister of Education on OECTA Talks Ending
Press Release On February 3, 2020, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to talks ending
Talks Break Down Between ETFO and Government
Press Release/s Minister of Education on Negotiations with ETFO Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to
Ontario Confirms Third Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus
On January 31, 2020 Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed Ontario's third case of 2019 novel
Minister of Education Welcomes New Bargaining Dates with OECTA
On January 31, 2020, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to the Ministry of
Ontario Protecting Students from Emerging Issue of the Wuhan Novel Coronavirus
Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in
Breaking News – Ontario Confirms First Case of Wuhan Novel Coronavirus
Dr. David Williams, Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced Ontario's first presumptive confirmed case of Wuhan novel coronavirus
Building Rural Ontario Together
Press Release Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announced 27 joint projects to be funded through the Municipal
Minister of Education Reacts to Lack of Report Cards
Press Release On January 22, 2020, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to the lack
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Video – Two People Killed In Mobile Home Fire in Trenton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP0WBP-T0vU The community of Quinte West is in shock after two people, including an infant were killed in a fire
GRCA Issues Watershed Conditions Statement
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority advises that a low-pressure system will bring very mild temperatures and periods of rain
HKPR District Health Unit – Warning: Opioid Overdoses in Northumberland County
HKPR District Health Unit is seeing an increase in drug poisonings within the community. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District
Malcolm Is Missing – A True Story of Murder and a Daughter’s Quest for Justice
On October 27, 2018, Canadian Malcom Madsen went to a Puerto Vallarta bar with his Mexican girlfriend Marcela Acosta
Colborne Art Gallery Unveils New Sign at First Show of 2025
By Rosanne Dolan, Colborne Art Gallery artist and liaison On March 8th, the Colborne Gallery’s first show reception of 2025
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Video – Warkworth Maple Syrup Sugar Festival Brings In the Crowds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-m1JDGtqP4 The sap may have not been flowing due to the cold weather but that didn’t stop people from attending
In My Opinion – It’s Just A Matter of Time Before An Emergency Service Worker is Killed On Highway 401
Simply put - it’s just a matter of time before an emergency services worker will be killed on Highway
Video – Multi-Million Dollar Fire at New Condominium Project in Quinte West
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWkUZLU6fEs A condominium housing complex set to open in a few months was heavily damaged by fire in Quinte West
Video – Port Hope Fire Chief Advises of Potential Winter Hazards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC7dZQRUKYE With a traditional Canadian winter happening, the Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind people of
Video – White Out Conditions Pose a Challenge for Drivers North of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NQOM9_Mteo White out conditions proved challenging for drivers north of Cobourg on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. High winds and blowing snow
- 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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Video – Provincial Senior Broomball Championships Held This Weekend in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXoQpz2g5CM The Provincial Senior Broomball Championships are being held this weekend in Cobourg. The action starts at 7 a.m. on Friday,
Cobourg Cougars Trail OJHL Playoff Series 2-0
The Cobourg Cougars are down two games to none in their Ontario Junior Hockey League opening round playoff series following
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Announces Eight New Inductees
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland A sixth annual contingent of superstars has joined the ranks of those singled out
Video – Photo Gallery – Team Inglis Successfully Defends Ontario Women’s Curling Championship in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btr0P0dGOgo Make it back-to-back Ontario women’s curling championships for skip Danielle Inglis and her rink, which will now compete at
Video – Photo Gallery – Team Mooibroek Advances to Brier After Provincial Curling Win in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHG43guudLo By knocking out defending champion Scott Howard in Sunday’s Ontario men’s curling championship final at the Cobourg Community Centre,