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Update – Recapture of Inmates from Beaver Creek Institution
On February 20, 2025, inmates Jay Sedore and Michael Karas were apprehended by the Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE)
Breaking News – Inmates Escape from Beaver Creek Institution, Minimum Security Unit
On February 19, 2025, during the 6:30 p.m. count, staff members in the minimum-security unit at Beaver Creek Institution,
Free Fishing this Family Day Weekend
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Ontario Offering Free Fishing February 15 to 17 This upcoming Family Day weekend, families can fish for free
Breaking News – Ontario Election to be Held on February 27
Premier Doug Ford today (January 28, 2025) confirmed that the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, has accepted
Ontario Investing $75.5 Million to Restore Safety to Parks and Public Spaces
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Funding will help wind down encampments and move vulnerable people into safe accommodations Ontario has begun flowing up
Ontario Investing Over $1.8 Billion to Connect Every Person in Ontario to a Family Doctor and Primary Care Teams
Historic investments to be delivered through Dr. Jane Philpott’s Primary Care Action Plan The Ontario government is investing $1.8 billion
Province Investing $100 Million in Job Training to Protect Ontario Workers
Latest Skills Development Fund investment will support workers in the face of tariff threats he Ontario government is stepping up
Ontario’s Nuclear Expansion Creating More than 350 Jobs in Cambridge
Ontario workers will deliver key components for Pickering Refurbishment Project and first SMR in the G7 As part of its
Ontario Investing $325 Million to Help Build More Homes
Funding will support critical water infrastructure projects across the province The Ontario government is investing $325 million in critical water infrastructure
Ontario Welcomes More Than $1 Billion Investment to Strengthen Automotive Supply Chain
Linamar Corporation’s expansion will create more than 2,300 new jobs across the province The Ontario government is welcoming an investment
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Cameco and Ryan Huffman Foundation Team Up for Mental Health
Cameco is teaming up with the Ryan Huffman Foundation as presenting sponsor of their 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. The
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Approves Transportation Walk Distances for Students
At this evening’s meeting, the Board approved revisions to its transportation policy creating standard walk distances for all elementary
Breaking News – Transition House Staff Vote to Unionize
The results are in and Transition House emergency shelter staff are now part of the United Food and Commercial
Introducing Belleville Alerts Emergency Notification System
Belleville Fire and Emergency Services is introducing a new emergency notification system which will be used to alert the
Second Anonymous Letter Received by Today’s Northumberland Concerning Cobourg Police
Today’s Northumberland received a second letter in the mail on Monday, February 24, 2025 dealing with concerns of the
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In My Opinion – It’s Just A Matter of Time Before An Emergency Service Worker is Killed On Highway 401
Simply put - it’s just a matter of time before an emergency services worker will be killed on Highway
Video – Multi-Million Dollar Fire at New Condominium Project in Quinte West
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWkUZLU6fEs A condominium housing complex set to open in a few months was heavily damaged by fire in Quinte West
Video – Port Hope Fire Chief Advises of Potential Winter Hazards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC7dZQRUKYE With a traditional Canadian winter happening, the Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind people of
Video – White Out Conditions Pose a Challenge for Drivers North of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NQOM9_Mteo White out conditions proved challenging for drivers north of Cobourg on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. High winds and blowing snow
Video – Fire Chief Pleads with Transport Drivers to Slow Down After Fire Truck Struck On Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APi3eVswtOI The Fire Chief of Alnwick/Haldimand Township is pleading with transport drivers to slow down after a firetruck was struck
- 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 – Team Inglis Successfully Defends Ontario Women’s Curling Championship in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btr0P0dGOgo Make it back-to-back Ontario women’s curling championships for skip Danielle Inglis and her rink, which will now compete at
Video – Photo Gallery – Team Mooibroek Advances to Brier After Provincial Curling Win in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHG43guudLo By knocking out defending champion Scott Howard in Sunday’s Ontario men’s curling championship final at the Cobourg Community Centre,
Video – Photo Gallery – Still Time to Watch Skate Canada’s Regional Synchronized Skating Championships at the Baltimore Recreation Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq8OFii3o50 There is still time to take in the Skate Canada Regional Synchronized Skating Championships at the Baltimore Recreation Centre. On
Ontario Curling Championships Finals Set: Mooibroek vs Howard, Inglis vs Brandwood
There were 12 men's and 12 women's teams to start the Ontario Curling championships a week ago at the
Video – Busy First Day at Skate Canada Regional Synchronized Skating Championships in Baltimore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gnYgoDwAQs It was a busy first day at the Baltimore Recreation Centre on Friday, January 24, 2025 as the Baltimore