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Ontario Adds New Rest Area on Highway 401
The Ontario Government is improving road safety along Highway 401 with the opening of a new rest area for
Honouring Police Heroes of the Danforth Shooting In Toronto
Sylvia Jones, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, issued the following statement today: "While most of Toronto froze with
Ontario’s Government Breathes New Life to Waterfront Site
The Ontario Government is working quickly on making progress in bringing Ontario Place back to life, and making it
Ontario Gets Highest Grade Ever in Red Tape Reduction Efforts
CFIB recognizes government for moving fast to reduce regulatory burden on businesses Ontario received the province’s highest grade ever in
Ontario Added 41,400 Jobs in January
Government is working for the people to support job creators and workers The Ontario Government is working for the people
Ontario Government Appoints MPP for Peterborough-Kawartha as a Special Advisor for Ontario Parks
Government Moves to Expand and Promote Access to Provincial Parks The Ontario Government is taking action on its commitment to
Ontario Takes Decisive Action to Help More Families with Autism
Will clear waitlist for autism services and provide direct financial supports for families of 23,000 children previously denied funding
Helping Ontario Farmers Affected by Wildlife and Weather Succeed
Updates to Wildlife Damage Compensation and Commodity Loan Guarantee Programs Will Reduce Challenges for Farmers The Government of Canada and
Province Brings Affordable Heating to Rural Ontario
The Ontario government is continuing to support the natural gas project to bring affordable heating to Fenelon Falls, Cameron
Premier’s Council on Improving Healthcare and Ending Hallway Medicine Releases First Report
The Premier's Council on Improving Healthcare and Ending Hallway Medicine is releasing its first report, providing an overview 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