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Ontario Government to Lower Student Tuition Burden by 10 per cent
First ever province-wide tuition reduction will make college and university more affordable and accessible for students and families, while
Inquest into the Death of Jerry Chard Announced
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Dr. Paul Dungey, Regional Supervising Coroner for East Region, Kingston Office, today announced
OPP Reporting Homicides Are On The Rise
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reporting a surge in the number of homicides it is investigating. Members of the OPP
Winners Announced for Cannabis Retail Store Licensing
A link for the winners of the Expression of Interest Lottery Selection Results from the Provincial Government http://www.agco.ca/cannabis/expression-interest-lottery-selection-results
Ontario Cancels Scheduled 2019 Licence Fee Increase
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry The Ontario Government is making life more affordable by putting a stop to hunting
OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau Seizes $15,000 Worth of Cocaine and Tasers
Joint arrests involves Hell's Angels A London pair is currently in custody, and police are searching for another individual still
Ontario’s Boosting Transit Funding for Municipalities Including Cobourg and Port Hope
Financial Support Will Help Enhance and Expand Transit Systems Across Ontario Cobourg to receive $203,915 and Port Hope to receive
MNRF – Ontario Cancels Scheduled 2019 Fishing Licence Fee Increase
The Ontario Government is making life more affordable by putting a stop to fishing licence fee increases for all
Statement by Minister Laurie Scott and Minister Greg Rickford on the Passage of Labour Relations Amendment Act (Protecting Ontario’s Power Supply), 2018
On December 20, 2018, the Honourable Laurie Scott, Minister of Labour, and the Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy,
Ontario Government is Reducing Wait Times for Mental Health and Addiction Care
Ontario Government is investing in urgently-needed mental health and addiction services and engaging with health care leaders, front line
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Breaking News – Vehicle Fire Heavily Damages Home in Brighton
A home in Brighton was heavily damaged by fire that started in a vehicle and spread to the home
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
- Photo Galleries
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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Cobourg Cougars Eliminated From OJHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Toronto Jr. Canadiens scored three unanswered goals in the third period Sunday night to defeat
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