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Ontario Opens COVID-19 Isolation Centres in Hardest Hit Communities
Province helps reduce spread of virus by providing people with safe places to self-isolate The Ontario government is announcing today
Province Appoints Board of Directors of Supply Ontario
Members will report to government on the best way to purchase goods and services for the public The Ontario government
Ontario Launches Pilot Program to Train Personal Support Workers
Investment is part of the province’s historic long-term care staffing plan The Ontario government is providing $2.4 million to train
Winds too Strong for Kite Surfers on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWKfaHO_Ayc&feature=youtu.be Three kite surfers took to the waters of Lake Ontario, but the wind was just to much for them
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Masks Mandatory When School Returns – For Most
To KPR Families in Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, Today (Wednesday January 20, 2021), the provincial government announced schools in Ontario
Cobourg Police Services Board Unanimously Re-Elect Chair and Vice Chair for 2021
At the Cobourg Police Services Board meeting, held on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, in accordance with section 28 (1)
MPP Announces Schools in Northumberland and Peterborough Set to Open on January 25
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, MPP Piccini welcomed the news from Education Minister Stephen Lecce that local in-person learning
Northumberland County – Daytime Warming Room and Overnight Warming Room Now Open in Cobourg
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County has announced a daytime Warming Room open in Cobourg for unsheltered residents to come
HKPR District Health Unit – Video – District Medical Officer of Health Optimistic Vaccine Will Be Here In Weeks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQU9SrPjp8o&feature=youtu.be By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Despite disruptions to the supply chain for the Pfizer vaccine, the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District
Student Nutrition Hampers Will Help Hungry At-Home Learners
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland There's no question that students going to school on-line are missing certain things like fun with
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Ontario Greenlights Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Refurbishment to Create Nearly 37,000 Jobs
Project will protect Ontario workers and secure province’s place as a global energy superpower On November 26, 2025, Minister Stephen
Cobourg Mayor Releases Statement Regarding “Strong Mayor 101”
(Today's Northumberland file photo) In Ontario, the term “Strong Mayor” has been used often — but rarely explained clearly. I hope to
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Supporting Student Mental Health and Well-Being Through Action Plan
At this evening’s meeting, the Board was updated on ongoing work to support student mental health and well-being in
Video – Ginny & Georgia Come Back to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIlDSXH7weg Ginny & Georgia came back to Cobourg on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The Netflix series focuses on Georgia and her
Video – Power Turned Off As Tree Taken Down in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXsCs1ZfpFM A large tree was removed from College Street in Cobourg on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The tree was on the
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Video – Photo Gallery – Major Fire in Rural Port Hope Under Investigation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7s3_kKpqnI Damage is estimated at over half a million dollars following a early morning fire on Sunday, November 23, 2025
In My Opinion – Quest for the Mystery in Victoria Park Ends in Success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE4H_bvVdX0 It’s been years that I’ve been on the hunt to prove what is happening in Cobourg. For decades it’s been
Video – Photo Gallery – Dancing in the Streets at the Kickoff to Christmas Magic in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwrX5k4VBEg They were dancing in the streets at the start of Christmas Magic in Cobourg on Friday, November 21, 2025. Hundreds
Breaking News – Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland’s Credit Card Statements 2022-2025
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Today’s Northumberland has received the Cobourg Mayor’s credit card statements from December 2022 up till September
Video – Photo Gallery – Bethlehem Walk Takes Place in Cold Springs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JS8DK5RNek The annual Bethlehem Walk took place over the weekend at the Cold Springs Hall in Hamilton Township. Volunteers from across
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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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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
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