David Piccini

• Doug Ford shuffles cabinet after minister resignations

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford has shuffled his cabinet in the wake of two minister resignations.

  Politics

  Sep 22
  
• 2 Cobourg manufacturers announce expansion plans, 30 new jobs to be created

  Ontario is providing over $700,000 to support multi-million dollar expansion plans by Beneco Packaging and Custom Plastics, both located in Cobourg.

  Economy

  Aug 30
  
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• Ontario provides Cobourg hospital with $5.5M for more beds, base funding

  The province says a net-new base funding increase of $2.1 million will support 10 permanent new beds for 2023-2024 at Northumberland Hills Hospital.

  Health

  Aug 25
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• Off-leash dog park opens at Ferris Provincial Park near Campbellford, Ont.

  Environment Minister David Piccini says the 11,250-square-foot fenced park will help address the 'growing need' for more pet-friendly areas in the provincial park system.

  Environment

  Jun 30
• Ontario to overhaul provincial park, bring in year-round sites and cabins

  Ontario is revamping a provincial park in Muskoka, turning it into a year-round site with cabins and full-service facilities.

  Environment

  Jun 22
• Port Hope residents to fight MZO to expedite build of long-term care home

  The former hospital on Ward Street in Port Hope in 2018 was designated a heritage site. Southbridge Care Homes plans to demolish the building to build a 192-bed long-term care.

  Politics

  Jun 21
• Northumberland County homelessness funding sees historic increase from Ontario

  Northumberland County Warden Mandy Martin says the provincial funding comes at a "criticial" time to help address homelessness in the region.

  Politics

  May 19
• Ontario announces location of new provincial park

  The province said it would be creating an 'urban provincial park' in Uxbridge, Ont., a town in Durham Region, located to the northwest of Toronto. 

  Environment

  Apr 22
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• Ontario grant funds 3 outdoor pickleball courts in Municipality of Port Hope

  Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini said Tuesday the municipality has received a capital grant of $141,300 to help construct three outdoor pickleball courts.

  Politics

  Mar 14
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• Ontario NDP leader wants OHIP coverage for mental health services to help boost economy

  During a visit with Peterborough region businesses, Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles advocated for mental health services to be part of the public health-care system.

  Politics

  Mar 14