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Ontario Launches New Program to Strengthen Electricity Grid and Reduce Costs for Consumers
New Peak Performance program will incentivise businesses to lower electricity use during high demand periods, protecting grid reliability and
Ontario Investing $57 Million to Support Indigenous Postsecondary Institutes’ Long-Term Success and Sustainability
Province supporting sector with new funding model to ensure students have access to the education they need to launch
Ontario Introduces Legislation to Hold School Boards Accountable and Support Student Achievement
Proposed changes would strengthen oversight, ensure consistent learning resources and direct every dollar into classrooms On April 13, 2026, the
Ontario Relaxing Alcohol Restrictions in Provincial Parks
Province giving adults more freedom to responsibly enjoy alcohol throughout park grounds and beaches Just in time for summer, the
Ontario Protecting Workers’ Paycheques by Banning Uniform Charges at Large Companies
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Proposed STAR Act would also strengthen oversight and transparency of talent agencies to protect entertainment workers As
Ontario Adds New Power 73 Per Cent Lower Than Former Government
Province delivering the largest energy procurement in Ontario’s history to power 350,000 homes As part of its plan to protect
Ontario Celebrating More Supportive Housing in Kawartha Lakes
New emergency shelter opens for people experiencing homelessness The Ontario government is marking the opening of the Integrated Care Hub,
Ontario Introducing Legislation to Strengthen Regional Governance
Proposed changes would help local leaders speed up decision-making, reduce costs and expedite housing and infrastructure On April 2026, the
Ontario Increasing Access to Primary Care Across the Province
Province’s historic agreement will attract and retain more family doctors across the province The Ontario government is taking the next
Ontario Raising Minimum Wage to Protect Workers and Support a Competitive Economy
Minimum wage increasing to $17.95 an hour effective October 1, 2026, marking the second highest rate among provinces The Ontario
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New Canadians Centre Opens Northumberland Office in Cobourg
The New Canadians Centre (NCC) celebrated the opening of its Northumberland office at Watton Employment Services with a drop-in
Video – Photo Gallery – Rising Waters Along the Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG0NmNj5GjU&t=162s TRENT HILLS, ONTARIO — What’s unfolding along the Trent River this week is a familiar but uneasy spring ritual
CHC Mobile Community Market Continues and Expands
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Community Health Centres of Northumberland is pleased to announce a third Mobile Community Food Market,
Video – Ontario Investing for Critical Water Infrastructure in Northumberland-Peterborough South
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvXxTnfQWzE Funding will support local housing, jobs and economic growth Significant improvements to aging local water infrastructure, along with new funding
Video – Photo Gallery – Lower Trent Conservation Issues Flood Warning for Rice Lake and Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg2Te6oG0vU A Flood Warning is issued when flooding is beginning/occurring or when more serious flooding is possible. A Flood Warning requires
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Video – Photo Gallery – Rising Waters Along the Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG0NmNj5GjU&t=162s TRENT HILLS, ONTARIO — What’s unfolding along the Trent River this week is a familiar but uneasy spring ritual
Video – Photo Gallery – Lower Trent Conservation Issues Flood Warning for Rice Lake and Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg2Te6oG0vU A Flood Warning is issued when flooding is beginning/occurring or when more serious flooding is possible. A Flood Warning requires
Video – Photo Gallery – Fog Blankets Cobourg Lakeshore on Quiet Spring Morning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOpZsx9GAV8 Foggy weather quietly consumed the area around Cobourg on Wednesday morning, April 15, 2026. A thick blanket of mist rolled
Video – Photo Gallery – Lake Trout Stocking Boosts Fishery Along Cobourg Shoreline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pbXkNTAQBc Lake Ontario is seeing another boost to its fish population as lake trout were stocked along the east pier
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Second “Swatting” Incident in Two Days Sends Shockwaves Through Cobourg School Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzp1IoK41Y4 Fear and anxiety gripped another Cobourg school on Tuesday after a reported active shooter threat—later determined to be false—triggered
- 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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Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this
Northumberland Stars One Win Away From GMHL Championship; Host Game 5 Saturday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey
Georgian Bay Wins OFSAA Girls Hockey Championship at Cobourg Community Centre
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Georgian Bay District Secondary School captured the gold medal at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations
CCI Wolves Eliminated from OFSAA Boys Hockey by Tiebreaker
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Collegiate Institute Wolves won their final round-robin pool play game Wednesday morning at the Ontario