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Ontario Investing in Provincewide Homelessness Prevention
By-name lists helping connect those experiencing homelessness with critical services The Ontario government is investing nearly $770,000 to help the
Ontario Removing Unfair Work Barriers for Skilled Newcomers
Professional Engineers Ontario first regulated profession to remove Canadian experience requirement following provincial legislation The Ontario government is leading the
ETFO Member Survey Shows Violence Pervasive in Schools
Chronic underfunding of public education responsible for rise in violence An alarming number (77 per cent) of members of the
Ontario Increasing Homelessness Prevention Support for Indigenous People
Additional investment will provide safe and secure housing for Indigenous populations across the province The Ontario government is investing an
Ontario Cleaning Up for Annual Day of Action on Litter
David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, released the following statement in celebration of Ontario’s Day of
Ontario Launching New Mental Health Learning and Increasing Funding
Province introducing new mandatory learning on mental health starting this upcoming school year Following a motion in the legislature by
Ontario Advancing Work to Improve Electricity Grid Resiliency
New report assesses best practices following extreme weather events At the direction of Todd Smith, Ontario’s Minister of Energy, the
Ontario Building Safer and Secure Communities
Legislation will clear the path for more people to consider a career in policing and strengthen animal welfare enforcement
Ontario Getting More Boots on the Ground by Making it Easier to Recruit and Train Police Officers
Free tuition and expanding enrollment for basic constable training will help address policing shortages The Ontario government is making it
Ontario Combating Violence and Improving Safety in Schools
Investments in youth and community programs will help keep schools safe The Ontario government is investing $24 million to help
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Northumberland County Investing $15.5M in Roads and Bridges in 2023
Warm weather is here, which signals the start of another busy season for Northumberland County for annual road renewal
Northumberland County Hears About Innovative Immigration Approach
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A new approach to immigrant settlement that is actually good for community workforces is moving along
Victoria Hall in Cobourg Available for Temporary Respite from the Heat and Outdoors
In response to the heat and poor air quality, the Town of Cobourg would like to remind all residents
Northumberland County is Big on New Bike Initiative
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Just in time for World Bicycle Day on June 3, Northumberland County Tourism has launched a
Northumberland County Continues to Work With Building Owner Regarding Illegal Dumping in Downtown Cobourg
Northumberland County has stated they will continue to work with the building owner at 1 King Street East to
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Cygnets Getting Used To The Nest South of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kERtTL2R9Y It looks like six cygnets have hatched at Nawautin Nature Sanctuary south of Grafton. On Saturday, May 27, 2023
Breaking News – Only Grocery Store in Colborne Heavily Damaged by Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5TkRCfpf4E A blow to the community of Colborne after a fire has heavily damaged the only grocery store in town. At
Port Hope – Sure Looks Like It
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMIeM15hRNQ The transformation of Port Hope seems nearly complete for the upcoming filming taking place this week. The production is called
Record Numbers at the Castleton Sports Club Annual Fishing Derby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TS56f5HeZk The Castleton Sports Clubs annual Fishing Derby took place over the weekend with over 300 children taking part. The Fishing
Northumberland Labour Council Holds National Day of Mourning Ceremony
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbZtR9HxgmA Northumberland Labour Council held a ceremony at Lucas Point Park in Cobourg on April 28, 2023 to recognise the
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Cobourg Police Service Bi-Weekly Update
The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) bi-weekly update provides an overview of break and enters, theft from motor vehicles, mischief,
Cobourg Police Seeking Assistance from Public Regarding Break and Enter
Cobourg Police Service is seeking the public's assistance in identifying individuals involved in a reported break-and-enter that occurred in
Cobourg Police – Downtown Store Robbed at Knifepoint
The Cobourg Police Service Criminal Investigation Branch is investigating a report of a robbery that occurred in the area
Update – Northumberland OPP Conducting Death Investigation
May 19 marks the third anniversary of the Boyd Woods Homicide Three years ago, on May 19, 2020, Boyd WOODS
Cobourg Police – Drug Trafficking Charges (Names Released)
Members of the Cobourg Police Service and Port Hope Police Service Criminal Investigation Branches (CIB) arrested two individuals after
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Port Hope’s Nick Weiss and the Buffalo Bandits Win National Lacrosse League Championship
(Some photos courtesy of Buffalo Bandits) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPj7PmUES-I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYJ_QSFwLiI Nick Weiss completed his life-long dream of becoming a National Lacrosse League champion over
Great Experience for U13 Northumberland United Boys Soccer Team
The U13 Northumberland United Boys soccer team recently competed in their first tournament of the season in Mt. Albert
St. Mary Thunder Earns a Silver at COSSA High School Baseball Championships in Cobourg
The St Mary Thunder hosted the COSSA high school baseball championship on May 29, 2023 in Cobourg and Port
U16 Northumberland Minor Basketball Team Brings Home Gold
The U16 NMBA Edge boys team travelled to the Kitchener Waterloo area for their Ontario cup this past weekend. The
Weekly Sail Boat Races on Lake Ontario Off Cobourg
A number of sailboats took to the waters of Lake Ontario for weekly racing on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Conditions