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Ontario Protecting Firefighters from Cancer-Causing Chemicals
First-ever $30 million fire grant will help support cancer prevention measures for municipal firefighters The Ontario government is investing $30
Ontario Taking Over Maintenance of Thousand Islands Parkway
Province also improving Highway 401 between Mallorytown and Brockville to prepare for future widening The Ontario government is taking over
Ontario Increasing Capacity at Quinte Detention Centre
Expansion will enhance public safety The Ontario government has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to expand capacity at the
Investments in Provincial Fish Hatcheries
In Ontario, fish culture and stocking activities date back to 1866. Today there are nine ministry-run fish culture stations
Police Services Share 2024 Statistics on Enforcement Initiatives Aimed at the Towing Industry in the GTA
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team and Greater Toronto Area (GTA) policing partners,
Premier Doug Ford Launches Ontario Corps
Ontario makes history as one of first provinces in Canada to mobilize volunteer corps for emergencies On December 13, 2024,
Ontario Introducing Legislation to Strengthen Local Governance
New measures would establish a standardized municipal code of conduct and advance Peel Region transition On Thursday, December 12, 2024,
Ontario Restoring Safety to Parks and Public Spaces
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Province taking action to end encampments and crack down on public use of illegal drugs while
Ontario Expands Largest Competitive Energy Procurement in Province’s History
7,500 megawatts of new energy resources will support growing population and help keep electricity costs down The Ontario government is
Ontario Growing Its Long-Term Care Workforce
Expanded training programs will bring more PSWs and nurses to long-term care homes, connecting more residents to care The Ontario
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Video – Concert Band of Cobourg Holds Christmas Concert at St. Peter’s Church
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVS9wScuMzs It was a wonderful afternoon spent with the Concert Band of Cobourg at their annual Christmas Concert at St.
Special Holiday Greeting from Cobourg Mayor
Christmas and the holidays are a magical time of the year where differences can be put aside, where animosities
Video – Gateway Property in Port Hope Goes From Derelict to Dynamic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVquCnS211M By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Sitting at what owner Walter Hillman called the gateway to Port Hope, the former
Video – Cobourg Mayor Volunteers for Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJsaKRpJphg The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is well underway in the area. On Friday, December 20, 2024, Cobourg Mayor Lucas
Canadians Can Double Their Impact as The Salvation Army Partners with Walmart Canada
Walmart Canada to match in-store kettle donations up to $100,000 In collaboration with Walmart Canada, the 15th annual “Fill the
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Video – Gateway Property in Port Hope Goes From Derelict to Dynamic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVquCnS211M By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Sitting at what owner Walter Hillman called the gateway to Port Hope, the former
Video – “Community” Is The Key to Success for the Trent Hills Fire Department Christmas Toy Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeB20oWYfa4 It was the best year yet for the Trent Hills Fire Department Christmas Toy Drive. The Trent Hills Fire Department
Video – Community Enthusiastically Accepts County’s Invitation to View the New Homeless Shelter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPKWsZ8y98c By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland They were literally lined up out the door at 310 Division St., Cobourg, to
Video – Week of Wild and Whacky Weather Throughout the Area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sya3wwm9iWQ (check out the photo gallery of images throughout the week) It was a week that just about had every kind
Video – Two Memorials Along the Highway of Heroes Will Be Removed ASAP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWhSpLYahd8 Two memorials along the Highway of Heroes are being removed as soon as possible after multiple names were listed
- Crime
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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Ontario Ladies Novice Singles Championship – Gold for Laura Mounce of Cobourg
The Cobourg lawn bowling club was the host venue for the 2024 Ontario ladies novice singles championship on Saturday
Video – The World’s Best Disc Golfers Compete at Haute Goat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SP8jYaYqwE Some of the world’s top disc golfers are taking part in a competition at Haute Goat in the Municipality
Port Hope Youth Earns Silver in Provincial Lacrosse Tournament
As he prepares for Grade 10 at St. Mary Secondary School in Cobourg, lacrosse star Landon Kenny is thanking
Northumberland Street Hockey Festival Takes Place in Cobourg in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
Get ready to hit the pavement and score big as the Northumberland Street Hockey Festival makes its triumphant return
CCI Students Celebrate OFSAA Track and Field Wins
Cobourg Collegiate Institute (CCI) celebrates a successful Track and Field season and recognizes the accomplishments of student athletes who