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Ontario Taking Action to Further Increase Staffing in Long-Term Care, Leading to More Direct Care for Residents
Funding brings Ontario closer to goal of four hours of direct care per day The Ontario government will provide $673
Ontario Training More Doctors
Province Launching Largest Expansion of Medical School Education in Over 10 Years The Ontario government is expanding medical school education
Municipality of Port Hope Hosting In-Person Workshops to Gather Feedback on Waterfront and Riverwalk Master Plan
This spring, residents of Port Hope are invited to participate in workshops that are aimed at gathering feedback to
Ontario Investing in Electrical Training Programs Across Ontario
The Ontario government is investing more than $13 million in nine projects that will help apprentices and journeypersons qualify
Cobourg Launches Website With Election Info
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Seven months ahead of the municipal and school-board elections on Oct. 24, the Town of Cobourg's
Northumberland – Peterborough South MP Visits Colborne Woman Offering His Assistance Bringing Her Family to Canada
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXzG1jyens8 Northumberland - Peterborough South MP Philip Lawrence visited a Colborne woman’s home to try and help her bring her
Close Call for Port Hope Man Helping In Ukraine After Missile Strike
A Port Hope man who left his young family to help the Ukrainian people said he is safe after
Update – Quinte West OPP – Five Men Killed in Collision Were Students from India
On Saturday March 12, 2022, at approximately 3:45 a.m. officers from the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial
Construction On New Coast Guard Station in Cobourg About to Get Underway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TnPa_nRD2g Construction work on a new Coast Guard Station will be taking place shortly in Cobourg. Crews set up temporary trailers
Local Family Focuses on Afghan Refugees
(file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The humanitarian tragedy of the Ukrainian refugees – their needs so desperate and immediate –
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Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Cobourg Implements Licensing for Short-Term Rental Accommodations
Operators encouraged to apply through Town’s licensing portal Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) companies and operators in Cobourg are now
Director of Education for PVNC Issues Statement Regarding Historic Sexual Assault Charges of Former Teacher by Cobourg Police
The Director of Education and Secretary/Treasurer for the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington (PVNC) Catholic District School Board has
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Hastings Quinte Paramedic in Critical Condition Following Collision in Madoc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs1okFexpVo A Hastings Quinte Paramedic was airlifted to a Kingston hospital in critical condition following a collision between a ambulance
Ontario Delivers Darlington Refurbishment Project Ahead of Schedule and Under Budget
World’s largest completed nuclear refurbishment will generate secure, reliable, clean electricity to power 3.5 million homes and support 14,200
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Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
- 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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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his