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Ontario Expanding RSV Immunization to Protect More Seniors This Fall
Expanded program to include everyone aged 75 years and older The Ontario government is expanding the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Ontario Beginning Construction of Highway 413
Critical new highway will tackle gridlock and support more than 6,000 jobs a year during construction The Ontario government has
Ontario Launching New Funding Program to Build Long-Term Care Homes
New model will make it easier and faster to build long-term care homes across the province The Ontario government is
Premier Doug Ford’s Speech at the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Annual Conference
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Premier Ford delivered the following remarks at the 2025 Association of Ontario Municipalities annual general meeting
Municipality of Port Hope participating in the 2025 AMO Conference
Municipality of Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky will join more than 2,500 participants at the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario Investing $1.6 Billion in Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Latest investment increases fund to $4 billion, supporting hundreds of thousands of new homes and keeping
Ontario Investing Over $5 Million to Protect Workers in Northumberland and Peterborough
Skills Development Fund investment will train over 2,900 youth and workers for in-demand jobs in the face of U.S.
Ontario Investing Over $2.8 Million to Protect Workers in Durham Region
Skills Development Fund investments will train more than 3,500 workers for in-demand jobs in the face of U.S. tariffs On
Ontario Public Service Returning to Office Full Time
On Thursday, August 14, 2025, Minister Caroline Mulroney, President of the Treasury Board, issued the following statement: “As the government
Ontario Doubling Fire Protection Grant to Protect More Firefighters
Province helping to expand cancer prevention initiatives and improve safety for lithium-ion battery related emergencies As part of its plan
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Port Hope – Fish Sanctuary and Extended Fall Fishing Season
New Seasonal Sanctuary A new seasonal sanctuary for all fish species has been established by the Province of Ontario in
Northumberland OPP – Safe Use of E-Bikes, Mopeds and Motor Scooters in Ontario
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds residents and visitors of the legal requirements and safety
Video – Photo Gallery – Weeds Be Gone in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdnBJtDIKKU A three day cleanup of Cobourg Harbour has results in 20 metric tons of aquatic plants being removed. The pesky
Video – Not Just Salmon at Corbett’s Dam in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTg0sDynUdE It isn’t just salmon that are hanging out at Corbett’s dam in Port Hope. On Wednesday, August 27, 2025 along
Fire Training at Station #2 in Belleville
Belleville Fire & Emergency Services will be holding live fire training at Station #2 (72 Moira St.) tomorrow through
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Video – Photo Gallery – Weeds Be Gone in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdnBJtDIKKU A three day cleanup of Cobourg Harbour has results in 20 metric tons of aquatic plants being removed. The pesky
Video – Not Just Salmon at Corbett’s Dam in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTg0sDynUdE It isn’t just salmon that are hanging out at Corbett’s dam in Port Hope. On Wednesday, August 27, 2025 along
Video – Photo Gallery – 17th Annual Rice Lake Challenge – Fight For Our Boys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qkfoxo9wdM&t=5s By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Those cheers that rang out on Rice Lake Saturday were all part of the game for
Photo Gallery – Port Hope Flyers Taking Part in the 2025 OBA C Elimination Finals
The 2025 OBA C Elimination Finals are taking place in the area this weekend. Twelve teams from across Ontario are
Video – Photo Gallery – Windy Weather Along the Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oJBMC6GD28 It was a welcome change of weather on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 with strong winds coming into the area
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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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Video – Photo Gallery – Criterium Provincial Championships in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ4UrxiT8_0 The Criterium Provincial Championships took place in Cobourg on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The classic Tom Jehlicka Crit was brought
Photo Gallery – Port Hope Flyers Taking Part in the 2025 OBA C Elimination Finals
The 2025 OBA C Elimination Finals are taking place in the area this weekend. Twelve teams from across Ontario are
Northumberland Jacks Are 2025 22U EOBA Champions
This weekend the 22U Northumberland Jacks completed their 2025 season by participating in the 22U EOBA playoffs. After defeating
Major Series Lacrosse season over for Cobourg Kodiaks
Six straight losses to conclude the regular season eliminated the Cobourg Kodiaks from Major Series Lacrosse playoff contention. The final
Kodiaks Falls to Excelsiors in Brampton in Major Series Lacrosse Action
The Cobourg Kodiaks lost their fourth straight Major Series Lacrosse game Thursday night 16-9 to the host Brampton Excelsiors. It