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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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Local Paramedic Union of Northumberland County Posts About Emergency Department Delays at NHH
OPSEU Local 381 of the Professional Paramedics of Northumberland County posted on Monday, December 22, 2025 concerning emergency room
Belleville Police Service Highlights Growing Challenges with Provincial Offences Act
The Belleville Police Service is raising concerns about a growing backlog of Provincial Offences Act (POA) matters in Hastings
Video – Concert Band of Cobourg Christmas Concert at St. Peter’s Church
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myoHbmxOv44 The Concert Band of Cobourg held their annual Christmas Concert at Anglican Church on Sunday, December 21, 2025. It was
Northumberland Players Entertain Empire Crossing Residents
On Sunday afternoon, December 14th, seven Northumberland Players arrived at the Empire Crossing Retirement Residence, set themselves up in
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
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Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Grinch Takes The Fun Out of Christmas in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92UfKGfuDlY The Clay family has been served notice from the Municipality of Clarington - Skelly’s got to go. Skelly has been
Video – Christmas Lights at Old Scugog Road in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGauc6EJVEY Anyone who lives in driving distance of Bowmanville, either knows of, and likely has visited Old Scugog Road to
Video – Photo Gallery – Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive Is What Christmas Is All About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8e0wkkJIjQ The Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive wrapped up on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Trent Hills Emergency
Exclusive – Winter Parking Tickets Cancelled for Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland
“It is the Mayor's and we are working on a solution,” stated Kevin Feagan (Manager, Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing)
Video – Photo Gallery – The 10th Annual Castleton Pet Parade Takes Over the Streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RqlTYAvgA The 10th annual Castleton Pet Parade took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The annual event lets owners bring out
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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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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
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first