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Ontario Maintaining Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund For 2021
Press Release Ontario continues to build strong, local partnerships by maintaining the funding available to municipalities through the Ontario Municipal
New Animal Welfare System Now In Force In Ontario
The Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) Act came into force on January 1, 2020, creating the first fully provincial
Ontario Introduces 24 Ontario Health Teams Across the Province to Provide Better Connected Care
The province is introducing Ontario Health Teams, a new model of care that brings together health care providers to
Minister of Education on OSSTF Job Action Escalation
On December 6, 2019 , Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to the Ontario
Proposed Bill to Protect Ontario’s Farmers, Farm Animals and Food Supply
Press Release The proposed Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2019, if passed, will better protect Ontario’s farmers,
Ontario Releases Report from Special Advisor on Flooding
The Ontario government is taking action to strengthen the province's resiliency to flooding. "The safety of the public and the
Ontario Appoints Advisory Panel on Climate Change
Press Release Ontario's government continues to make significant progress towards further consultation on and implementation of key commitments outlined in
Ontario Government to Repeal Breed Specific Legislation
Press Release On November 21, 2019 at the Toronto Humane Society (THS), MPP Rick Nicholls announced he has tabled a
Government of Ontario to Expand Use of Off-Road Vehicles
Press Release BRADFORD - The Ontario government is reducing regulatory burdens and removing barriers that will make life easier for
Minister of Education Statement on Ratification of CUPE Central Agreement
On November 4, 2019, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to the ratification of
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Video – Amazing Day Amongst Friends at the Third Annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IYQgXW1hao https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LxX6fk9oU4 The third annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament took place at the Keeler Centre in Colborne on Saturday, March
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
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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 – Amazing Day Amongst Friends at the Third Annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IYQgXW1hao https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LxX6fk9oU4 The third annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament took place at the Keeler Centre in Colborne on Saturday, March
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