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Tory MP Jamil Jivani concerned about lack of labour minister amid Trump’s tariffs
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani has sent a letter to the federal government saying he's concerned about the lack of a labour minister in Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet ...
US overdose deaths fell 27% last year, the largest one-year decline ever seen
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
Brock Township approves fire dispatch agreement with Oshawa
Council recently approved a new agreement that will significantly enhance how emergency calls are handled within the community. At a meeting held Monday, April 28, council endorsed a 10-year Alerting ...
Movies in the Park Return to Brock Township for a Summer of Family Fun
The Township is bringing the magic of cinema back to local parks as Outdoor Movie Nights make a fun-filled return for summer 2025. With screenings planned in Sunderland, Cannington, and ...
Food strategy report presented to Kawartha Lakes councillors
The Kawartha Lakes Food Coalition recently marked a milestone with the presentation of its Fifteen-Year Report to City of Kawartha Lakes Council on Tuesday, May 6. The comprehensive report reflects ...
Building permit fees report shows surplus for Scugog
At their meeting on Monday, May 5, Scugog Township council received the 2024 Building Permit Fees Annual Report, which showed that permit revenues once again outpaced departmental expenses, resulting ...
An explosion at a chemical plant near Seville sends black smoke over the Spanish city
An explosion at a chemical plant near Seville sent a huge pillar of smoke over the city and prompted Spanish authorities to urge nearby residents to stay ...
US overdose deaths fell 27% last year but remain above prepandemic levels
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
European Council president Costa praises Montenegro’s advance on EU path
European Council President Antonio Costa on Wednesday praised Montenegro for its progress on the path toward membership in the European Union, describing the small Balkan country ...
TAG’s latest show depicts People of the Watershed
TEMISKAMING SHORES - TAG is hosting an exhibition from the McMichael Canadian Collection d’Art Canadien. TEMISKAMING SHORES - TAG is hosting an exhibition from the McMichael Canadian Collection d’Art ...
Cobalt approves budget with 6.5 per cent increase
COBALT - Cobalt council approved the town's 2025 budget on May 6, bringing in a 6.5 per cent tax rate increase and a ten per cent increase in the water ...
Wind turbine proposals blowing through Kerns and Hudson
Both Hudson and Kerns Township landowners have been canvassed by wind turbine proponents over the past several months.