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$2M string of ‘coordinated’ Ontario bank robberies leads to 5 people chargedOntario police say they have made four arrests and are seeking a fifth man in connection to a string of bank robberies which occurred across Ontario over a 16-month period.CrimeOct 29, 2024
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Ford’s toughening rhetoric on homeless encampments amid many legal barriersThe number of encampments in downtowns large and small across the province has grown in recent years, with mayors demanding solutions.PoliticsNov 4, 2024
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Glenelm house fire spreads to adjacent homes, Winnipeg firefighters at the sceneIt's a busy morning for Winnipeg firefighters, as a house fire in the Glenelm area early Wednesday spread to two adjacent homes.FireAug 28, 2024
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‘Disgraceful’ school trip to Toronto protest needs to be investigated, Ford saysThe TDSB has been under growing pressure after a field trip for students to hear about Indigenous experiences ended with some involved in a protest.EducationSep 23, 2024
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‘Different this time’: Critics say Ford’s ‘get off your A-S-S’ remarks are an escalationOn Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford held forth on the topic of homelessness, repeating his long-articulated view that many of those receiving government support should be working.PoliticsSep 24, 2024
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Northumberland OPP probe theft of boat, trailer from storage yardOPP say the owner of a pontoon boat and trailer reported that the items are missing from a storage yard in Alnwick-Haldimand Township, north of Cobourg.CrimeJul 15, 2024
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Owner arrested after he ‘directs’ dog to attack woman in Cobourg, Ont.: policePolice say early Sunday a woman was found with several dog bite wounds and was transported to hospital. The incident began as an altercation between the victim and a dog owner.CrimeJul 8, 2024
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Gas station stop leads to $250,000 lottery prize for Cobourg, Ont., manAccording to the OLG, a Cobourg man claimed the $250,000 prize in the May 25 midday draw for the Daily Keno 10 Pick.ConsumerJun 28, 2024
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Peterborough and area animal shelters face capacity crunchAnimal shelters in Peterborough, Northumberland County and Kawartha Lakes have all reported being over capacity with the number of animals up for adoption.CanadaJul 12, 2024
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Northumberland County aims to open homeless shelter in Cobourg in SeptemberNorthumberland County and the Town of Cobourg are working on provisions for the emergency shelter including 24/7 onsite security and it will not have a safe injection site.EconomyJun 21, 2024
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Speed limits increase on some Ontario highways, including parts of 401The speed limit is increasing on several more sections of provincial highways starting July 12.TrafficJul 10, 2024
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Northumberland County to end pilot transit service to Oshawa GO stationLaunched in September 2022, the Durham Line project would determine if a full-time service was feasible. A review in June determined the service was 'no longer sustainable.'EconomyJul 3, 2024
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1 arrested after Cobourg police seize drugs, cigarettes, handgun, $103K in cashPolice executed a search warrant at a man's home, where they seized approximately $184,000 worth of drugs and illegal cigarettes, along with a loaded handgun and cash.CrimeJun 13, 2024
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Fire destroys $1.5M home for sale in Hamilton Township, Ontario fire marshal investigatesNorthumberland OPP say around 12:20 a.m. Saturday, emergency crews responded to a house fire reported at the corner of Leach Road and Rose Rose in Hamilton Township.FireJun 24, 2024
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Ontario fire marshal investigates blaze at former file factory in Port HopeEarly Sunday, a large fire broke out at Block 1 of the former Nicholson File Factory, a heritage property on Cavan Street. No injuries were reported.FireJul 15, 2024
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Mother demands change after child burned by ‘scalding hot’ tea at Ontario McDonald’sA family says their daughter, 5, suffered burns from a spilled hot tea at a McDonald's in Coburg, Ont. They want temperature regulation for hot drinks at restaurants.ConsumerJun 17, 2024
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On a roll: Peterborough Lawn Bowling Club on the lookout for new members“It is great for people of all ages," said club president, Steve Russell. "We like to think we have a game that is both physically and mentally challenging.”SportsJun 20, 2024
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Police issue warning after man charged with sexual assault, abduction in Port Hope, Ont.The Port Hope Police Service and the Cobourg Police Service launched a joint investigation that led to the arrest of a man from Baltimore, Ont., just north of Cobourg.CrimeMay 31, 2024
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Victoria Beach in Cobourg, Ont. to be without lifeguards for 2nd summerMayor Lucas Cleveland says the decision to not staff Victoria Beach with lifeguard services again this summer will save the town between $140,000 to $150,000.HealthMay 28, 2024
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Police arrest man at gunpoint in downtown Port Hope, Ont.Port Hope police officers on Monday responded to a report of a man brandishing a knife inside a downtown restaurant. He was located outside the business and arrested at gunpoint.CrimeJun 11, 2024