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Ontario Rewards Kingston With $3.2 Million Through the Building Faster Fund
Second round of funding rewarding municipalities for progress toward housing targets As part of its record-breaking investments in housing-enabling infrastructure,
Ontario Protecting At-risk Youth in Trenton
Province investing $1 million to build more supportive housing for young people The Ontario government is investing $1 million to
Breaking Ground on CFB Trenton’s New Strategic Tanker Transport Capability
On Monday, July 7, 2025, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony at
Ontario Police Leaders Launch Answer the Call Campaign to Recruit the Next Generation of Officers
New provincewide effort aims to modernize recruitment and address urgent staffing shortages On Monday, July 7, 2025, Ontario’s police leadership
Ontario Protecting Forest Sector Jobs and Workers
Province investing over $9 million to support economic growth in Eastern Ontario The Government of Ontario is protecting workers and
Ontario and Alberta Working Together to Build New Energy and Trade Infrastructure
Provinces sign agreements to get Ontario’s critical minerals and Western Canada’s oil and gas to new markets On Monday, July
Ontario Taking Next Step to Widen Highway 401 in Oshawa
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Province replacing two overpasses to accommodate future 10-lane highway that will reduce gridlock and get drivers
Ontario Supporting Long-Term Care Residents with Complex Needs
$35 million Local Priorities Fund invests in specialized equipment and innovative programs The Ontario government is investing $35 million to
Ontario Reducing Wait Times for Orthopedic Surgeries
$125 million investment will connect more people to publicly funded care faster The Ontario government is protecting the province’s health-care
OPP Continues to Investigate Lois Hanna’s Disappearance
$50K Reward, Last Seen 37 Years Ago Thirty-seven years after Lois HANNA disappeared in Kincardine, police continue to seek answers. A
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Library Opens New Branch in Cold Springs
Deputy Mayor Larry Williamson praised the soft launch of a new library branch in Cold Springs at Hamilton Township’s
Rotary Harbourfront Park Fountain Delayed This Summer
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Staff have been working to prep for the installation of a new rubber liner at the
Brenda Whitehead Appointed President & CEO of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce
Departing Port Hope & District Chamber After 7.5 Years of Leadership The Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce is pleased
Victoria Hall in Cobourg Available for Temporary Respite from Poor Air Quality
In response to the heat and poor air quality, the Town of Cobourg would like to remind all residents
The City of Belleville Welcomes Dr. Ahmad Halabi
The City of Belleville is pleased to announce the signing of Dr. Ahmad Halabi into the Belleville Family Physician
- Photo Galleries
Breaking News – Video – Cobourg Police Investigating Serious Assault
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYkOjGb5svg Cobourg Police continue to investigate a serious assault in the west end of town early Tuesday, July 15, 2025. At
Video – Two Drivers Taken Into Custody Following Four-Vehicle Collision in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZAGvswFCKQ Two drivers were taken into custody at the scene of a four vehicle collision in Cobourg on Monday, July
Video – Photo Gallery – Classic Cars Take Over Victoria Park for the Day in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfaZT76Ufg8 One of the largest and longest running car shows took place in Cobourg on Saturday, July 12, 2025. With approximately
Video – Photo Gallery – Emergency Services Team Up for Community Car Wash in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2A-4h2gCaY Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services along with the Port Hope Police Service teamed up for a community car
Video – Photo Gallery – 31st Annual Traditional Pow Wow Takes Place in Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmLTFzf3ilU The 31st annual Traditional Pow Wow took place over the weekend in Alderville. The annual event takes place each year
- 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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Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in