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Ontario Raising Minimum Wage to Support Workers
Increase to $17.60 an hour will take effect October 1 The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage from $17.20 to
New Report Shows Young People in Ontario Have Little Hope of Buying Homes
(Today's Northumberland file photo) 11 out of 26 Ontario municipalities analyzed in the report were deemed “completely unattainable” Affordability in Ontario
Ontario Opens First Nine Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hubs
Province supporting community safety and addiction recovery by transitioning drug injection sites near schools and child-care centres into HART
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey
Update on Kawartha Pine Ridge District Schools for Tuesday, April 1
All Municipality of Clarington schools and child cares are OPEN Tuesday, April 1. In consideration of continued power outages for
Alnwick/Haldimand Township Continues Ice Storm Clean-Up and Resident Support
Staff at the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand continue to clear and maintain Township roads and municipal properties following the Ice
Cameco Supports Northumberland County Archives & Museum
Cameco announced today its support of the new Northumberland County Archives and Museum (NCAM) facility and the inaugural exhibition,
Municipality of Port Hope Fire Station 3 Open for Residents Without Power
Many residents in the rural areas of our Municipality remain without power this morning. To support those affected, Fire
Ganaraska Forest Trails & Ganaraska Conservation Properties Temporarily Closed
The Ganaraska Forest and all GRCA properties are temporarily closed, due to the weekend ice storm. Ice accumulation and expected
Municipality of Port Hope Spring Hydrant Flushing Program
The spring Hydrant Maintenance Program will be underway on weekdays starting April 7 until May 16, 2025. This is
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Video – The 189th Season of the Cobourg Farmer’s Market Begins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RnV2BW4wSE The Cobourg Farmer’s Market opened up for another season on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Dignitaries including Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty
Video – Fun Day at Annual Castleton Sports Club Fishing Derby for Youths
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGYjg6V62T0 The first day of the Castleton Sports Club Annual Fishing Derby took place on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at
Video – Demonstration of Security Barriers at DBIA Event in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk9sBDPnW-k A demonstration of security barriers took place in downtown Cobourg at the Cinco De Mayo Celebrations. Barriers were placed on
Video – Enjoying an Evening Flight Over Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLDh0jSD-zA A person enjoys paragliding over Victoria Beach on Monday, April 28, 2025. With winds calm earlier in the week it
Cobourg’s Annual Civic Awards Ceremony Honours Incredible Volunteers
The Town of Cobourg was pleased to once again honour incredible community volunteers at the 22nd Annual Civic Awards
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Video – Poemtown Unveils “Picnic on Poetry” in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS-U7u0-bUQ The unveiling of Picnic on Poetry was held in Victoria Park in Cobourg on Monday, April 28, 2025. On Friday,
Video – Reservists Train with Members of the Hamilton Township Fire Department
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjNx-01oVYY A training exercise involving 31 Canadian Brigade Group of the Canadian Army Reserve from London, Ontario, took place over
Northumberland OPP – Drug Trafficking Charges Following Warrants (Names Released)
Police have seized drugs, firearms, and various other drug trafficking related items following search warrants executed at locations in
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Video – Cobourg Mayor Hires Security for His Downtown Store That Is Now Listed for Sale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VzdS3OXH1Q A downtown store owner says having security guards at his business periodically is for the protection of his staff
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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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Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey