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Ontario Invests $1.5 Million to Protect Great Lakes and Drive Local Innovation
Provincial investment will help municipalities and First Nations better prepare for extreme weather and growth Ontario is investing $1.5 million
Ontario Reducing Wait Times for Police Record Checks
Proposed changes would support people seeking employment and volunteer roles As part of an upcoming legislative package, the Ontario government
Ontario Lowering Eligibility Age for Life-Saving Colon Cancer Screening
Everyone 45 years of age and older will be eligible to access publicly funded colorectal cancer screening as of
Ontario Helping Connect More Students With Rewarding Careers in the Skilled Trades
Level Up! career fairs will help over 60,000 students and jobseekers learn about good-paying in-demand jobs The Ontario government is
Ontario Completes Major Milestone on G7’s First Small Modular Reactor
2.1-million-pound Basemat installation marks first new nuclear reactor foundation in 30 years, 16 new companies sign on to deliver
Ontario Building Workers’ Memorial at Queen’s Park
Province unveils design concept for new memorial to honour the contributions and sacrifice of construction workers in building Ontario’s
Ontario Investing More Than $20 Million to Support Local Festivals and Events
Investment will celebrate Canadian culture, create jobs and boost local tourism across the province The Ontario government is protecting Canadian
Ontario Investing $8 Million to Protect Homegrown Research and Innovation
Provincial funding will help protect and commercialize made-in-Ontario discoveries at colleges, universities and research institutions The Ontario government is protecting
Ontario Opens Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub in Oshawa
Province supporting community safety and addiction recovery with 29 HART Hubs delivering care across Ontario The Ontario government is expanding
Province Building New OPP Detachment at Ontario Place
Increased police presence will support upload of the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway and enhance park safety To support
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Transition House Speaker Pinpoints the Roots of Homelessness
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Two things are common to all communities experiencing a homelessness crisis – high rents and low
Town of Cobourg Updates Parking Regulations
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Office would like to inform all residents
Respiratory Outbreak Declared at Golden Plough Lodge Following Confirmed COVID-19 Case
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Golden Plough Lodge has issued a notice to residents, families and friends of people living
Celebrate a Locally Grown Northumberland Business This Spring for Your Chance to Win!
This spring, celebrate your favourite locally grown business for the chance to win! As spring blooms in Northumberland County,
HKLN Drug Strategy Hosts Regional Symposium to Discuss Opportunities for Collaboration on Substance Use
Two sessions will bring communities together to strengthen coordinated responses across the region (May 7, 2026) – The Haliburton, Kawartha
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Video – Photo Gallery – Stories of Fallen Officer Paint an Heroic Portrait
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRwC-jCjv0 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The heroic legacy left behind by Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Brandon Malcolm was shared in loving
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Farmers Market Opens 2026 Season with Music, Tradition and Community Spirit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unkS-XhCmIM The Cobourg Farmers Market returned for another season on Saturday, May 2, 2026, bringing fresh energy, familiar faces, and
Video – Photo Gallery – OPP Golden Helmets Escort Fallen Officer to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zv66iGPrxg A procession escorting Northumberland OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm took place from Oshawa to Cobourg on Monday, May 4, 2026. Sgt.
Video – Photo Gallery -Family Tradition Continues at Castleton Fishing Derby Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXxMGJE6d8U The annual Castleton Sports Club Fishing Derby got underway on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Ryken’s Pond north of
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Sailboats Return to Water Despite Hail and High Winds at Spring Boat Lift-In
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuBk5qkT-ZY Spring arrives on Cobourg’s waterfront in a way that feels almost ceremonial—boats returning to the lake and another sailing
- Crime
OPP – Nearly 600 Stolen Vehicles Recovered as a Result of Project Vector
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
OPP – Over 30 People Arrested Regarding Auto Thefts
Thirty-four individuals residing in Montréal and the surrounding area have been arrested following a joint forces operation between the
OPP – 274 Illegal Firearms Seized in Record Breaking Drug Bust
Province's largest seizure of handguns and assault-style rifles results in 16 arrests, 279 charges and one wanted person The Ontario
Quinte West OPP – Five People Charged with Murder (Names Released)
Five People Charged with Murder Five people have been charged with murder in connection with a death in early January
Durham Regional Police – Suspect Wanted in Killing of Pickering Casino Security Guard
Investigators have released the name and photo of a male wanted in the killing of a Pickering Casino security
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Cobourg’s Clow, Whelan at OHL Futures Camp
(Quinte Red Devils graphic) Cobourg’s Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan are among 120 participants at the Ontario Hockey League’s Futures
Video – Photo Gallery – Grand Opening of The Dink Den Social Club/Pickleball in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50iIBjnVD2Y The fast-growing sport of pickleball has a brand-new home in Northumberland County. The Dink Den, Cobourg’s ONLY indoor pickleball club,
Local Players Win OHF U13 Championship with Quinte Red Devils
(Quinte Red Devils photo) Cobourg’s Kade Whelan and Port Hope’s William Beebe recently captured the Ontario Hockey Federation U13 AAA
Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this