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Ontario Investing $242 Million to Prepare College and University Students for In-Demand Jobs
Investment will fund modern classrooms and cutting-edge equipment needed to build a strong, highly skilled workforce The Ontario government is
Ontario Marks One Year Milestone in Primary Care Action Plan
Province on track to attach every Ontario resident to primary care by 2029 Ontario is marking one year of progress
Ontario Investing $26 million to Train More Frontline Staff in Long-Term Care
New funding will support nearly 3,000 new staff in long-term care and allow students to work in their local
Icebreaking Taking Place Near Midland to Prevent Flooding
The Canadian Coast Guard advises that the CCGS Vincent Massey will conduct icebreaking operations near Midland, Ontario, beginning on
Ontario Continuing to Protect Workers and Unlock Free Trade Within Canada in 2026
First-in-Canada labour mobility and mutual recognition regulations will break down interprovincial barriers for workers and strengthen Ontario’s economy As part
Ontario and New York Sign Agreement to Build Nuclear Energy and Grow Economies
New collaboration will leverage Ontario’s expertise to accelerate the development of advanced nuclear technologies and create good-paying jobs on
Ontario Prioritizing Labour Market Needs Through 2026 International Student Application Allocation
Province responds to federal reduction in student permits by strengthening key sectors In response to the federal government’s decision to
Ontario’s Most Popular Baby Names for 2024
Olivia and Noah continue to top the charts as Ontario's most popular baby names in 2024. Olivia has clinched
Government Continuing to Deliver on Mandate to Protect Ontario
Fall legislature concludes with the passage of 12 bills that will protect Ontario workers, businesses and communities The Legislative Assembly
Statement from the Chief Medical Officer of Health Concerning Respiratory Virus Season
On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following update on respiratory
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- Local News
Video – MPP David Piccini Holds New Years Levee in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6Tnqv80jh0 MPP David Piccini held a New Year’s Levee at the Royal Canadian Legion in Cobourg on Sunday, January 18,
Ornge – Overcoming Time and Distance When It Matters Most
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmvFvdsexJA In cities, looking up, you may see a bright orange helicopter flying overhead, but in areas like Cobourg it’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
SIU – Northumberland OPP Officer Did Nothing To Cause Man’s Wrist Fractures
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated an investigation into the serious injury suffered
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Is More Than Aquatic Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpReEJ-A8M There was much more than just aquatic life at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto on Friday, January 9, 2026. Walking into
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes for Toronto Skyline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLhcUxFr0S0 With weather changing daily, so does the skyline of Toronto. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, Today’s Northumberland was
- 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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
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