Philip Lawrence

• Northumberland riders tout return of Via Rail commuter train after 4-year absence

  A survey of 2,800 residents showed 66 per cent used Train 651 to get to work and 96 per cent said they would use the service if it resumed. The service returns May 27.

  Economy

  May 2
  
• Peterborough-area Conservative MPs Ferreri, Lawrence given new shadow cabinet roles

  Michelle Ferreri and Philip Lawrence have new roles with the party's shadow cabinet, while Jamie Schmale maintains his current role.

  Politics

  Oct 12, 2022
  
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• ‘Via Day of Action’ in Cobourg rescheduled for Saturday to return of commuter train service

  The 'Via Day of Action' rally has been rescheduled to Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Via Rail station in Cobourg from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

  Traffic

  Sep 22, 2022
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• Report shows interest for return of Via Rail commuter link between Kingston and Toronto

  'Via Day of Action,' which was to be held Friday to urge Via Rail to restore Train 651 along the Toronto to Kingston corridor, has been postponed due to the death of the queen.

  Economy

  Sep 9, 2022
• Ground broken for expansion of Town Park Recreation Centre in Port Hope, Ont.

  The $3.4-million expansion project will replace the Ruth Clarke Activity Centre as part of the Municipality of Port Hope's Strategic Plan.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2022
• Peterborough-area MPs Ferreri, Schmale, Lawrence named to Conservative Party’s shadow cabinet

  All three MPs in the Peterborough area have landed roles in the Conservative Party of Canada's shadow cabinet.

  Politics

  Nov 9, 2021
• Bill to exempt farm fuels from carbon tax dies with federal election call

  If passed, Conservative MP Philip Lawrence's Bill C-206 would also have exempted natural gas and propane used for grain drying from the federal tax.

  Politics

  Aug 17, 2021
• Canada election results: Northumberland-Peterborough South

  Conservative Philip Lawrence was re-elected in Northumberland-Peterborough South.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2021
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• Alison Lester acclaimed as federal Liberal candidate for Northumberland-Peterborough South

  Alison Lester, who was born and raised in Cobourg and operates a general legal practice, announced Thursday she is now the federal Liberal candidate for the riding.

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2021
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• Bill to exempt farm fuels from the carbon tax passes second reading

  If passed, the bill would, in part, exempt natural gas and propane used by farmers for grain drying from the carbon tax.

  Canada

  Feb 25, 2021