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Canada Announces Additional Military Assistance for Ukraine
On September 6, 2024, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the
Ontario Federation of Agriculture Deeply Concerned on Possible Rail Strike
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is deeply concerned about the impact the CN and CP rail strike will
New Commander for 1 Canadian Air Division/Canadian NORAD Region/Joint Force Air Component/Search and Rescue Region Trenton
Major-General (MGen) Chris McKenna assumed command of 1 Canadian Air Division (CAD), Canadian NORAD Region (CANR), Joint Force Air
Statement from Defence Minister on Canada’s Work to Reach the NATO Defence Investment Pledge by 2032
The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, issued the following statement today: “Seventy-five years ago, Canada helped to
Canada Launching Process to Acquire Up to 12 Conventionally-Powered Submarines
Canada is the country with the largest coastline in the world – an underwater surveillance capability is crucial to
VIA Rail Enhances Services Between Ottawa and Toronto
HIGHLIGHTS The new 641 early-morning frequency will be launched Monday to Thursday between Ottawa and Toronto, for passengers wishing
DND – Service Offence Charges Laid Against Senior CAF Officer
From: Office of the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal On April 23rd, 2024, the Military Police charged Colonel (Col) Robert Kearney,
Statement by the Commander of the RCAF on the Multi-Engine Utility Flight contract
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is undergoing one of its most significant modernization efforts since the end of
CBSA Firearms Investigation Leads to Multiple Criminal Charges for RCAF Major
Various prohibited weapons including handguns, assault rifles, shot guns, ammunition and magazines seized in October 2023. The CBSA’s Ontario Firearms
Statement from the Canadian Armed Forces Regarding Unsafe Intercept of RCAF Helicopter
On Sunday October 29, 2023, while deployed in support of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, HMCS Ottawa’s embarked CH-148 Cyclone helicopter
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Video – Gateway Property in Port Hope Goes From Derelict to Dynamic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVquCnS211M By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Sitting at what owner Walter Hillman called the gateway to Port Hope, the former
Video – Cobourg Mayor Volunteers for Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJsaKRpJphg The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is well underway in the area. On Friday, December 20, 2024, Cobourg Mayor Lucas
Canadians Can Double Their Impact as The Salvation Army Partners with Walmart Canada
Walmart Canada to match in-store kettle donations up to $100,000 In collaboration with Walmart Canada, the 15th annual “Fill the
Northumberland County Honours Dan Borowec’s Legacy Upon His Retirement
Northumberland County is honoring a distinguished leader as Director of Economic Development, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives, Dan Borowec, retires
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Practices Ice Water Rescue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpkqWmbhDxo Members of the Cobourg Fire Department were practicing ice water rescue along the lakeshore this week. On Wednesday, December 18,
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Video – Gateway Property in Port Hope Goes From Derelict to Dynamic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVquCnS211M By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Sitting at what owner Walter Hillman called the gateway to Port Hope, the former
Video – “Community” Is The Key to Success for the Trent Hills Fire Department Christmas Toy Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeB20oWYfa4 It was the best year yet for the Trent Hills Fire Department Christmas Toy Drive. The Trent Hills Fire Department
Video – Community Enthusiastically Accepts County’s Invitation to View the New Homeless Shelter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPKWsZ8y98c By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland They were literally lined up out the door at 310 Division St., Cobourg, to
Video – Week of Wild and Whacky Weather Throughout the Area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sya3wwm9iWQ (check out the photo gallery of images throughout the week) It was a week that just about had every kind
Video – Two Memorials Along the Highway of Heroes Will Be Removed ASAP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWhSpLYahd8 Two memorials along the Highway of Heroes are being removed as soon as possible after multiple names were listed
- 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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Ontario Ladies Novice Singles Championship – Gold for Laura Mounce of Cobourg
The Cobourg lawn bowling club was the host venue for the 2024 Ontario ladies novice singles championship on Saturday
Video – The World’s Best Disc Golfers Compete at Haute Goat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SP8jYaYqwE Some of the world’s top disc golfers are taking part in a competition at Haute Goat in the Municipality
Port Hope Youth Earns Silver in Provincial Lacrosse Tournament
As he prepares for Grade 10 at St. Mary Secondary School in Cobourg, lacrosse star Landon Kenny is thanking
Northumberland Street Hockey Festival Takes Place in Cobourg in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
Get ready to hit the pavement and score big as the Northumberland Street Hockey Festival makes its triumphant return
CCI Students Celebrate OFSAA Track and Field Wins
Cobourg Collegiate Institute (CCI) celebrates a successful Track and Field season and recognizes the accomplishments of student athletes who