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Ontario Strengthening Bail Requirements to Protect Communities
New measures will improve accountability and ensure real consequences for offenders Effective August 17, 2026, the Ontario government is bringing
Ontario Investing $35 Million to Support Long-Term Care Residents with Complex Needs
Funding will connect long-term care residents to the right care, closer to home The Ontario government is investing $35 million
Ontario Investing $800,000 to Expand Sport Opportunities for Children and Youth
Provincial funding will help make sport and recreation more accessible and affordable for nearly 6,000 children and youth across
Ontario Ends Social Assistance for People Living in Canada Illegally
New regulations will protect taxpayer dollars and strengthen the integrity of Ontario Works and ODSP The Ontario government is strengthening
Ontario Strengthening Local Emergency Preparedness
Province launching $5 million Community Emergency Preparedness Grant The Ontario government is expanding local support for emergency readiness by launching
Ontario Investing $10.9 Million to Strengthen the Health-Care Workforce
Skills Development Fund investments will prepare nearly 2,000 workers and jobseekers across Ontario for in-demand careers in the health-care
Ontario Investing $32.5 Million to Protect Border Security
New tools will help police services fight illegal drugs, guns and cross-border crime As part of its work to protect
OPP – 63 Arrested, 51 Children Identified During Province-Wide Child Exploitation Investigation
A province-wide investigation targeting online child sexual exploitation has resulted in the arrest of 63 people, the identification of
Ontario and Canada Investing $10 Million to Expand Parks and Trails
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Historic conservation agreement will protect nearly 48,000 acres of natural greenspace for residents and visitors to
Ontario Joins Landmark Canada-Wide Direct-to-Consumer Alcohol Sales Agreement
Deal will break down interprovincial trade barriers for alcoholic beverages, improving consumer choice and opening up new markets to
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Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Soapbox Derby Draws 40 Young Racers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZnjigKA0yg The streets of Brighton were filled with excitement Saturday as children and youth took to the hills for the
Video – Photo Gallery – The Big Apple Remains a Highway 401 Tradition in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD8h6ZzWTBc For thousands of travellers making their way along Highway 401, a stop at The Big Apple in Colborne has
Video – Photo Gallery – “Angels in the Outfield” Honours Jeff Lees with First Annual Memorial Baseball Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72pSIIWX2P0 The first annual Angels in the Outfield – Jeff Lees Memorial Baseball Tournament was a huge success Saturday, bringing
Video – Photo Gallery – Crowe Karts Brings Family Fun and Excitement to Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ByJTM7NW-s There’s always something happening in Alderville for those passing through or looking for a little excitement. From Crowe’s Diner and
Video – BearPaw Jamboree Brings Music, Friendship and Fundraising to Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xuFOkLX0Iw The 14th annual BearPaw Jamboree brought live music, camping, friendship and fundraising together in Alderville over the weekend. Hosted by
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Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Soapbox Derby Draws 40 Young Racers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZnjigKA0yg The streets of Brighton were filled with excitement Saturday as children and youth took to the hills for the
Video – Photo Gallery – “Angels in the Outfield” Honours Jeff Lees with First Annual Memorial Baseball Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72pSIIWX2P0 The first annual Angels in the Outfield – Jeff Lees Memorial Baseball Tournament was a huge success Saturday, bringing
Video – Northumberland Ribfest Kicks Off With Food, Fun and Music in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZNSKwUq9Lc It was a beautiful evening for the start of Northumberland Ribfest in Cobourg. With a perfect summer evening setting the
Video – Plastic-Wrap Graffiti Appears Across Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bADZuCLeKwI A new form of street art appears to be making its way into Cobourg and surrounding communities — and
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Ribfest Set to Bring Food, Music and Family Fun to Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VdYKVDBxgQ&lc=UgzMbZxu6fyOVljtZCF4AaABAg Victoria Park is about to become one of the busiest spots in Cobourg as Northumberland Ribfest gets ready to
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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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Jacob Hyatt Now Competing in Two National Lawn Bowling Championships this Month
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt has a busy schedule for high-level competition on the greens
Cobourg Kodiaks Clinch Major Series Lacrosse Playoff Spot
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Kodiaks are headed to the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs after rallying for a 7-5 victory
Cobourg Kodiaks Have Must-Win Game Saturday in Owen Sound
The Cobourg Kodiaks can earn their way into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs with a win in their final
Jacob Hyatt Heading to National Lawn Bowling Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Becoming a provincial champion was years in the making for Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt. The
New Cougars Coach Derek Smith Wants to Restore Team’s Standing in League and Community
(Derek Smith, left, and Ryan Ramsay, right, pictured in this Cobourg Cougars graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Derek Smith has coached against