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Ontario to Introduce Paid COVID-19 Leave
Province to reimburse employers for up to three paid leave days related to COVID-19 for every employee While Ontario government
Ontario Closes Sick-Leave Gap
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini is pleased to share the news of the province's own paid-sick-leave
Garage Destroyed by Fire in Brighton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZwsFyVY-kw Smoke from a garage fire in the Township of Brighton could be seen from Grafton on Tuesday, April 27,
Ontario Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Health Workforce Accountability and Enhance Data-Driven COVID-19 Response
Proposed Bill would Support High-Quality, Patient-Centred CareOn April 27, 2021, the Ontario government introduced legislation that, if passed, will
DBIA – Postponement of the Paddle to the “C”
Cobourg Downtown Business Improvement Area - We have received significant interest in the 40 small paddleboards,which were going
New Devices Help Detect and Prevent the Use of Cell Phones Within Provincial Adult Correctional Facilities
The Ontario government is implementing the use of specialized devices at 25 adult correctional facilities across the province to
Habitat for Humanity and Northumberland County Launch the 2021 Northumberland Renovates Program
On April 27, 2021, Northumberland County and Habitat for Humanity Northumberland are launching the 2021 Northumberland Renovates program. Northumberland
Eight Tickets Handed Out At Gathering in Victoria Park Over the Weekend in Cobourg
The Cobourg Police Service issued seven tickets, and Town of Cobourg By-Law Enforcement Officers issued one By-Law offence as
Ontario Introduces Legislation to Take Action Against Stunt Driving and Street Racing
Proposed legislation would also strengthen provincial oversight of the towing sectorThe Ontario government is taking strong action to protect
Ontario Legislature Passes Budget Bill to Protect Health and Jobs
As provinces across the country continue to battle the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the
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Video – Photo Gallery – Hundreds of Students Attend Level Up! Career Fair in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmUvYrZmNEg The Haldimand Arena was filled with students on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 learning around rewarding careers in the skilled
Port Hope Council Approves Budget Increase for Rural Roads Office with 4-3 Vote
Port Hope council was divided at its regular meeting Tuesday night, but ultimately rubber-stamped the approval of a budget
Dredging to Resume in Cobourg Harbour
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that dredging operations of the Cobourg Harbour
Port Hope Summons You to Spooky Season This Fall
The Municipality of Port Hope, in partnership with community organizations and businesses across the community, is thrilled to launch
Alnwick/Haldimand Council Defers Motion to Reconsider Denied Severance and Building Applications
Alnwick/Haldimand Township councillor Mike Ainsworth brought forward a motion at Tuesday’s committee-of-the-whole meeting for previously denied severance and building
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Video – Photo Gallery – Hundreds of Students Attend Level Up! Career Fair in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmUvYrZmNEg The Haldimand Arena was filled with students on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 learning around rewarding careers in the skilled
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Video – Photo Gallery – Grace Bowen Honoured at Cobourg Community Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd55SgPdt-U On the same morning local residents were participating in the Terry Fox Run, the memory of Grace Bowen was
Video – Salmon Is A Big Draw for Both Port Hope and Cobourg for Different Reasons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt6faWTnvas If you're ever along the waterways of Cobourg and Port Hope this time of year the main word you're
Video – Parking Is A No No Where There Are No, No Parking Signs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvKTvM9QfBs A Cobourg Municipal By-Law Officer issues a $160 fine to a pickup truck parked in a parking lot just
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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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Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Cougars Suffer Third Straight Loss in Trenton
Beckett Ewart opened the scoring against his former club as the Trenton Golden Hawks downed the visiting Cobourg Cougars
Cobourg Cougars Fall to Newmarket in Home Opener
The Cobourg Cougars are winless through two games to start the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season. Coming off a