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Highway 7 Closed in Kawartha Lakes After Fatal Pedestrian Collision
The Ontario Provincial Police have closed Highway 7 between Taylors Road and Elm Tree Road, including the area near Opmar Road, following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian.

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Jan 92 min read


OPP Arrest Eight After Seizing Over $3.8 Million in Illicit Cannabis in Northumberland County
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has seized more than $3.8 million worth of illicit cannabis and arrested eight individuals following a multi-unit investigation in the Municipality of Port Hope.

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Jan 92 min read


Quinte West Man Arrested for Child Pornography Charges After Police Investigation
A joint investigation involving multiple police units has resulted in charges against a Quinte West man, raising serious concerns within the community about online safety and the growing prevalence of child exploitation cases.

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Jan 92 min read


Fatal Head On Crash Near Kingston Under Investigation
A serious two-vehicle collision just outside Kingston has claimed the life of one person and sent two others to hospital. Ontario Provincial Police say the crash occurred late Wednesday morning along Taylor Kidd Boulevard near Coronation Boulevard. Emergency crews from OPP Loyalist Township Fire and Frontenac Paramedics rushed to the scene shortly after 11:30 a.m. Police confirmed a passenger inside one of the vehicles was pronounced...

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Jan 72 min read


Condo Owners in Belleville Told All Units Will Be Re-Keyed and Billed
| Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | Some condominium owners in Belleville say they were surprised this week after receiving an email from Larlyn Property Management Ltd. advising that their unit door locks will be re-keyed later this month. The email, sent on January 6, 2026, says the re-keying is being done to ensure all unit doors are compatible with the building’s master-key system. It states that a locksmith will attend the property during the week

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Jan 73 min read


Transport Crash Blocks All Westbound Lanes of Highway 401 Near Napanee: Traffic At A Standstill
Westbound traffic on Highway 401 near Napanee has come to a complete standstill after another transport truck has become stuck across the entire highway just after the Palace exit.

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Jan 62 min read


Ontario Braces for Hazardous Freezing Rain This Afternoon
Ontario is expected to experience several hours of freezing rain today, mainly during the noon and afternoon hours, with 1 to 5 millimetres of ice accumulation possible, according to Environment Canada. The freezing rain could make travel and daily routines more difficult across much of the province. The areas with weather warnings could expect to see more freezing rain at times than forecast in other regions.

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Jan 63 min read


Breaking: Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Highway 401 Westbound Near Belleville
| Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | Update: As of 10:00pm the right lane and right shoulder remain closed, while the left lane has reopened. There is another closure in the area of Belleville along Highway 401. This time, the westbound lanes have been shut down after a vehicle caught fire just moments ago, creating a dangerous and rapidly developing situation for drivers in the area. Emergency crews are currently responding near the Wallbridge Loyalist

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Jan 52 min read


Highway 401 Eastbound Closed in Belleville After Jack-Knifed Transport Truck
Update #2 : As of 7:42p.m all lanes have reopened. Thank you for your patience. Update: As of 7:01 pm, traffic remains backed up while one lane has reopened going eastbound on Highway 401 As of 6:47 p.m, all eastbound lanes of Highway 401 near Mitchell Road in the Belleville area are closed due to a serious crash involving a jack-knifed transport truck and several other vehicles. Ontario Provincial Police say the transport truck was blocking access on the highway, triggering

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Jan 52 min read


All Tri-Board School Buses Cancelled Across Eastern Ontario on January 5
All student transportation services operated by Tri-Board Student Transportation have been cancelled across the entire Tri-Board network on Monday, January 5, 2026 due to inclement weather.

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Jan 51 min read


Fatal Shooting on GO Bus at Yorkdale GO Terminal — Suspect in Custody
Toronto police are investigating after a male passenger was killed in a shooting aboard a GO Transit bus at the Yorkdale GO bus terminal on Sunday, just before 7 p.m. Authorities have arrested a suspect and recovered a firearm believed to be connected to the incident.

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Jan 51 min read


Special Weather Statement in Effect as Snow Targets Monday Morning Commute
A Special Weather Statement has been issued by Environment Canada as a round of winter weather is expected to move into parts of central and eastern Ontario early Monday, bringing accumulating snowfall and potentially hazardous travel conditions.

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Jan 42 min read


Expanded Salmonella Pistachio Recall Now Includes Peace by Chocolate and NuttyHero Products
Canadian food safety authorities have expanded a major recall of pistachios and pistachio-containing products due to potential Salmonella contamination, now adding popular brands including Peace by Chocolate and NuttyHero.

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Jan 33 min read


Highway 62 Southbound Closed Following Serious Multi-Vehicle Collision
Highway 62 southbound is closed between Valley Road in Belleville and County Road 14 in Crofton after a serious multi-vehicle collision, creating major disruptions for drivers in the area.

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Jan 22 min read


Kingston Police Investigate West End Homicide
The Kingston Police are investigating a homicide after a man who was taken to the hospital following an assault later died from his injuries.

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Jan 12 min read


OPP Ask Deseronto Community for Help Following Early-Morning Break-In
Lennox and Addington County OPP are asking residents to come forward with any information that could help identify individuals involved in a break-in in Deseronto.
Police say the incident occurred on Wednesday, December 31, at approximately 3:45 a.m. at Karen Brown’s Antiques.

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Jan 12 min read


Charges Laid After OPP Stop Vehicle on Highway 2
A routine traffic stop by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Tuesday night resulted in several charges after a vehicle was found to be in an unsafe condition on Highway 2.

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Dec 31, 20252 min read


Wind Warning and Snow Squalls Shake Up Today
A new Wind Warning was put in effect as of 5:41 AM today, with strong southwesterly winds developing this morning as a powerful cold front sweeps through.

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Dec 29, 20252 min read


Winter Storm Bringing Freezing Rain and Snow to Northumberland County
A fast-moving winter storm is sweeping across Ontario, already producing freezing rain and ice buildup in parts of the province. The system is now heading toward Northumberland County, including Trent Hills, and is expected to impact the region this afternoon and continuing into Monday morning.

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Dec 28, 20252 min read


Winter Storm Bringing Freezing Rain and Snow to Ontario, Now Headed Toward the Quinte Region
A significant winter storm is moving rapidly across Ontario and is already causing freezing rain and ice buildup in parts of the province. The system is now headed toward Belleville, Quinte, Quinte West, Trent Hills, and Northumberland County, and is expected to impact the region starting around 3 to 4 pm on Sunday afternoon, and it will continue into Monday morning.

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Dec 28, 20253 min read
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