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What's a shadow minister? MP Lawrence takes on new Opposition role
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (185+ words) If the term "shadow minister" sounds like it belongs in a Star Wars movie, you're not alone. Despite the name, there's nothing mysterious'or from the dark side'about the role. Northumberland-Clarke MP Philip Lawrence announced in a post on X that…...
Speed limits increasing to 110 km/h on most Ontario highways
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (253+ words) Drivers travelling Highway 401 through Northumberland County will soon be able to travel at 110 kilometres an hour across the entire county. The Ontario government has announced speed limits will increase from 100 to 110 km/h on an additional 938 kilometres of provincial highways…...
Tornado confirmed west of Glencoe after severe storm sweeps through Southwestern Ontario
1+ week, 2+ day ago (83+ words) A tornado has been confirmed west of Glencoe after a severe storm swept through our region last evening. Northern Tornadoes Project investigators from Western say the tornado damaged trees, farm buildings and an RV was flipped over. Social media lit…...
Northumberland OPP lay multiple charges in weekend incidents across the county
2+ week, 5+ day ago (281+ words) Northumberland OPP say a series of investigations over the past week have resulted in impaired driving, vehicle theft and criminal harassment charges across Northumberland County. Three separate impaired driving investigations led to charges against drivers from Brighton, Norwood and Mississauga....
Fire breaks out at remaining portion of former Port Hope File Factory
2+ week, 5+ day ago (212+ words) Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services is investigating after a large overnight fire at the former File Factory property on Cavan Street. Municipal officials say the blaze involved the remaining section of the former industrial building at 121 Cavan Street. As…...
Quinte West OPP lay impaired driving charges in three separate investigations
2+ week, 6+ day ago (167+ words) The Quinte West detachment of the OPP has laid charges in several impaired driving investigations last week. Police charged a 68 year old from Trenton with operating a vehicle while impaired with cannabis readily available during a RIDE program at 10: 50 pm…...
Federal government introduces Safe Social Media Act to restrict social media access for children under 16
3+ week, 3+ day ago (267+ words) The federal government has introduced legislation aimed at strengthening online protections for children, including a proposed ban on social media accounts for users under the age of 16. The proposed Safe Social Media Act, tabled Wednesday by Minister of Canadian Identity…...
Norfolk OPP charge prohibited driver after Delhi traffic stop
3+ week, 3+ day ago (148+ words) Brighton Today. ca Norfolk OPP charge prohibited driver after Delhi traffic stop Police have charged a Norfolk County driver with several driving-related offences following a traffic stop in Delhi. The Norfolk County OPP says an officer stopped a vehicle on…...
13 arrested in Eastern Ontario after intelligence-led drug-trafficking probe that started in Trenton, Bancroft areas
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (360+ words) An intelligence-led investigation that started out around suspected drug-trafficking in the Trenton and Bancroft areas has led to a significant seizure of drugs, 13 people arrested and a total of 74 charges laid, says OPP. The probe has been described as a…...
Quebec man accused of driving while impaired in Trenton
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (180+ words) A Quebec man is facing charges after a Quinte West OPP impaired driving investigation. On May 22, 2026, at about 2: 40 p. m. , police said a traffic complaint in the Dundas Street East Trenton area led officers to suspect a motorist may have been impaired....