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Ontario To Make Holodomor Education Mandatory for High School Students
Students will learn about the significance of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-33 The Ontario government is introducing new mandatory learning
Ontario and Toronto Reach a New Deal
New deal puts Toronto on a path to growth and long-term financial sustainability The Government of Ontario and City of
Ontario Recruiting More Personal Support Workers into Long-Term Care and Home Care
New incentives will help attract thousands of PSW students and recent graduates to connect people to care The Ontario government
Ontario Helping Contain Costs of Building Roads and New Homes
Proposal prohibiting fees to locate underground infrastructure such as gas and water lines would improve safety and efficiency On November
Ontario Helping More Students Become Nurse Practitioners
121 additional training spots increasing the pipeline of talent for Ontario’s health care workforce The Ontario government is making it
Video – The Sleeping Cabin Project – Band-Aid Solution or Worthwhile Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvkgt__8Qn8 Today’s Northumberland took a trip to Kingston recently. Last Tuesday, Kingston council voted to end The Sleeping Cabin Pilot Project
Ontario Strengthening Penalties for Landfill Facilities that Contravene Environmental Laws
Province holding polluters accountable through strong enforcement The Ontario government is strengthening regulations to clamp down on landfill site owners
Ontario Investing in Critical Infrastructure
The Ontario government is investing $200 million over three years to help municipalities repair, rehabilitate and expand critical drinking
Ontario Taking Action to Support Injured Workers and Firefighters
Province will also consult on a new job-protected leave for critical illnesses like cancer The Ontario government will soon introduce
Ontario Honouring Veterans with Free Year-Round Weekday Access to Provincial Parks
The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Andrea Khanjin, issued the following statement in recognition of Remembrance Week: “As
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Northumberland County Prepared for Winter Weather Challenges
(Today's Northumberland file photo) With winter weather upon us, Northumberland County is prepared to take on the challenges that come
CPKC Holiday Train Stops in Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hDccaWPlP4 The 2023 CPKC Holiday Train stopped in Brighton on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 on it’s cross Canada and United
County Committee Hears of the Need for More Court Security
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A violent incident at Cobourg's Provincial Offences court in September has brought home the need for
Video – Christmas Magic in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_Z_g7DvPiA It was a beautiful evening for the lighting of Christmas Magic in downtown Cobourg on Friday, November 24, 2023. With
Northumberland County Firefighter’s Take Part in Annual Polar Plunge for Movember
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLcxF5oHIiI Northumberland County Firefighter’s Polar Plunge took place on Sunday November 26, 2023 at Wicklow Beach Boat Launch. There were five
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Countdown Begins for Christmas Magic in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33C1iwMWpt4 The clock is ticking - just one day before Cobourg officially gets into the holiday season with the Christmas
Hundreds Gather for Remembrance Day Service in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg9EWOSvPzY The annual Remembrance Day Service was held in Cobourg on Saturday, November 11, 2023. At 10:15 a.m. a parade being
Royal Marines Association of Ontario Holds Remembrance Service in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIQi0JIOK2Y The Royal Marines Association of Ontario held their annual Remembrance Services at their Garrison Church in Cobourg on Sunday,
Canadian International Air Show Takes to the Skies in Toronto
The first day of the Canadian International Air Show took place on Saturday, September 2, 2023 starting at noon. Kicking
Busy Weekend Along the Waterfront in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcmZsc_fIZQ The beach was packed and for the most part it was glorious weather for the weekend of August 4-6,
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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
Provincial Police Agencies Create Car Jacking Task Force
On Monday, October 16, 2023, the Toronto Police Service (TPS) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are pleased to
Cobourg Man Suffers Injuries in Unprovoked Attack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Anl6cRNSiRU&t=5s A Cobourg man says he was knocked unconscious in a unprovoked attack after coming home for lunch on Friday,
Breaking News – Alderville Man Facing Arson Charges x3
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Arson Charges Laid One person has been charged with arson in relation to two structure fires that
OPP – Fraud Involving Purchases of Heavy Machinery or Farm Equipment
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and our policing partners regularly receive reports of frauds pertaining to the buying and
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Plans Announced for a Winter Tennis Dome for Northumberland County in Port Hope
The Port Hope Racquet Club (PHRC), ACE Tennis and The Municipality of Port Hope are delighted to announce their
Port Hope Panthers Move Into First Place with Seven Straight Wins
Northumberland 89.7 local sports news The Port Hope Panthers won their sixth straight Provincial Junior C Hockey League game Saturday
Port Hope Panthers Win Back-to-Back Nights
Northumberland 89.7 local sports news The Port Hope Panthers have two wins so far during their stretch of three Provincial
Panthers Edged by Picton in OJHL Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixqwqw5Rc3k Panthers edged by Picton; Cougars tie North York Northumberland 89.7 local sports news Two unanswered goals in the second period paced
Winning Weekend for Port Hope Panthers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvnXUGGfBfM Northumberland 89.7 local sports news The Port Hope Panthers had a winning weekend, defeating the Napanee Raiders at home and