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Ontario Launches Procurement for Provincewide Primary Care Medical Record System
New system is part of Ontario’s $3.4 billion Primary Care Action Plan to connect everyone in the province to
Ontario Investing Over $3 Million to Expand Made-in-Ontario Wood Manufacturing
Investment will create good-paying jobs in Belleville and accelerate advanced manufacturing of high-quality forest products As part of its plan
Ontario Launching New Digital Fishing and Hunting Licensing Service
Province creating new digital licensing system to make fishing and hunting easier across Ontario To make it easier for anglers
Ontario Connecting More Patients to Primary Care in Kawartha Lakes
Province investing $3.4 billion to connect everyone in Ontario to primary care On June 29, 2026, Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier
Ontario Opens Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub in Peterborough
Province supporting community safety and addiction recovery with 29 HART Hubs delivering care across Ontario The Ontario government is expanding
Celebrate Canada Day Week with Free Fishing
Province offering free fishing across Ontario from June 27 to July 5 To celebrate Canada Day and encourage more people
Ontario Raising Speed Limits on Most Provincial Highways
Speed limits of 110 km/hour to be in place on 89 per cent of provincial highways by the end
Ontario and Canada Making Homes More Affordable in Toronto
Development Charge Reduction Program will support housing-enabling infrastructure projects while reducing the cost of building many new homes by
Ontario Investing Over $3 Million to Restore Wetlands and Protect Communities Against Floods
Provincial funding will support Ducks Unlimited Canada work to strengthen flood resilience and improve wildlife habitat The Ontario government is
Ontario Investing $60 Million to Upgrade Student Learning Resources
New digital learning platform will improve student experience with interactive tools and real-time insights The Ontario government is investing $60
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Road Line Painting Season Underway Across Northumberland County
(Northumberland County photo) Northumberland County and its local municipalities are beginning the annual road line painting program, an important seasonal
Habitat Broadens Its Focus Beyond Building
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland People associate Habitat for Humanity with building affordable housing – but in the interests of housing
Victoria Hall Available for Temporary Respite from the Air Quality and Heat
In response to the heat and poor air quality, the Town of Cobourg would like to remind residents that
Rhinovirus Confirmed in McMillan Garden Outbreak at Golden Plough Lodge
The respiratory outbreak declared on July 13, 2026, in the McMillan Garden unit at Golden Plough Lodge has now
Municipality of Port Police – Burn Ban in Effect – July 15, 2026
Due to dry conditions and deteriorating air quality caused by ongoing wildland fires in northern Ontario, a Municipal-wide Open
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – What a Scorcher of a Day!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5NUbMVT57s The word on everyone's lips throughout Tuesday, July 14, 2026, was simple: hot. With temperatures climbing above 30°C, anyone spending
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Ecology Garden Celebrates 30 Years with Community Tribute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_2TJ5jOpCo Volunteers, community leaders and residents gathered Sunday afternoon to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Cobourg Ecology Garden, recognizing
Video – Wrong-Way Drivers Continue to Create Safety Concerns on One-Way Street in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoPmX0b1mTI Motorists continuing to drive the wrong way on a one-way street in downtown Cobourg are creating an ongoing safety
Video – Photo Gallery – 30th Annual Lakeside Antique & Classic Car Show Draws Crowds While Supporting Ed’s House Hospice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xO5cUzixe0 More than 200 antique and classic vehicles filled Victoria Park on Saturday, July 11, as the 30th Annual Lakeside
Video – Photo Gallery – Over 50 Drivers Charged During Week-Long Distracted Driving Initiative on Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6y2IYpxzXk Northumberland OPP wrapped up a week-long distracted driving enforcement initiative along Highway 401, laying 51 distracted driving charges over
- 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, Coach Part of New GMHL Team in Brighton
By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League will have a second team in Northumberland County for
World-Class Achievement Recognized at Annual CDSHF Induction
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A seventh contingent of star athletes has been inducted into the Cobourg and District Sports Hall
Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it
Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft