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Ontario Helping Students Learn from the Safety of Their Own Home
On March 20, 2020, Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Education Stephen Lecce launched an online learning portal (information
Cobourg – New Provincial Legislation to Allow Virtual Municipal Council Meetings
Staff move towards implementing virtual meetings to continue to conduct the important business of Council. The Town of Cobourg has
Message from Director of Education Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
Jennifer Leclerc/Director of Education As you know, a state of emergency has been declared in Ontario to respond to the
OPP – Police Enforcement To Help Limit Spread of COVID-19
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants to ensure everyone is aware of how police services are expected to respond
Ontario Government Reaches Tentative Agreement with ETFO
On March 20, 2020, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement regarding a tentative agreement with the
Northumberland Hills Hospital – 2019 Public Sector Salary Disclosure
Bagshaw Tracy $106,850.33 $351.54 Northumberland Hills Hospital Registered Nurse 2019 Bevan Jennifer $108,809.75 $489.25 Northumberland Hills Hospital Registered Nurse 2019 Boulter
Breaking News – Transition House Clients Temporarily Moving to CCI As A Result of COVID-19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTDTCt9FMBE On March 20, 2020, David Piccini, Member of Provincial Parliament for Northumberland-Peterborough South, announced that the Government of Ontario
“Social Distancing” With A Purpose In Kingston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hwdikfnUl8&feature=youtu.be The Tadeu family has found a way to “social distance” with a purpose. Since Monday, March 16, 2020 the Kingston
HKPR District Health Unit Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 As of March 19, 2020 3 p.m.
Confirmed Positive Patient Gender/ Age Hospital County Status Case #1 Female, 60s (travel) NHH Northumberland Self-isolating Case #2 Female, 60s (travel) RMH City of Kawartha Lakes Self-isolating Case #3 Male, 70s (travel) NHH Northumberland Self-isolating Case #4 Female, 60s (travel) NHH Northumberland Self-isolating Case #5 Male, 60s (travel) NHH Northumberland Self-isolating Case #6 Female, 70s (travel) RMH City
Breaking News – Cobourg Declares State of Emergency to Support COVID-19 Response
At 5:02 p.m. on March 19, 2020, the Town of Cobourg declared a State of Emergency in accordance with
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Peterborough Retirement Home Workers Hold Strike Vote Over Stagnant Wages and Chronic Understaffing
The members of CUPE Local 5129, representing workers at the Atira-owned Sherbrooke Heights independent living facility in Peterborough, held
Video – Photo Gallery – Belleville Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av9poC58ym8 Santa and Mrs. Claus made their way through the streets of Belleville on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Starting at 4:30
Video – Huge Christmas Trees Donated to Christmas Magic in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d6NVrAtt8Q Two huge Christmas trees were installed in along the esplanade on Friday, November 14, 2025. The trees were donated from
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Smell of Smoke in Building
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeFK8YxKW0w Cobourg Fire Department responded to downtown Cobourg for the smell of natural gas on Thursday, November 13, 2025. At approximately
Video – Tammies Jammies Kicks Off the Season at Ganaraska Financial in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2h-00Ce-5g The ninth annual Tammies Jammies kicked off at Ganaraska Financial Credit Union in Port Hope on Thursday, November 13,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Belleville Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av9poC58ym8 Santa and Mrs. Claus made their way through the streets of Belleville on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Starting at 4:30
Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Cobourg Celebrates Completion of Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13vk007LRjI $3.6 million investment from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utilities Services
Video – Photo Gallery – Remembrance Services Held at the Port Hope Cenotaph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IojLQj_N3QY In a moving ceremony, Remembrance day services were held at the Port Hope cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville Remembrance Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKqeXhI5aQs The Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025. With snow blowing across the roadway carried
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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