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Ontario Extends Emergency Declaration to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 – All Outdoor Recreational Amenities Now Closed
In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep people home, the Government of Ontario has extended
Ontario Increasing Health and Safety Measures to Better Protect Frontline Nurses from COVID-19
Ontario is taking further action to protect frontline nurses and to recognize their clinical training and experience to help
Ontario Protecting Seniors During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Province Investing $10 Million to Mobilize Businesses and Volunteers to Support the Most Vulnerable The Ontario government is working with
Ontario Enhancing Public Reporting about COVID-19
Dedicated Website Will Include Expanded Information of Confirmed Cases Across the Province Ontario is enhancing the public information it provides
Statement from Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario
On March 30, 2020, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement in response to
Ontario Stepping Up Measures to Limit the Spread of COVID-19 on Construction Sites
Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement today regarding health and safety on
Ontario Protecting Consumers from Price Gouging
Offenders face fines of up to $500,000 for charging unfair prices on necessary goods March 28, 2020 1:00 P.M. TORONTO —
Ontario Protecting Supply Chains To Support COVID-19 Emergency Response
Province to Buy Urgently Needed Critical Goods and Services and Deploy them to Where They are Needed the Most Ontario
Ontario Adopts Temporary Measures to Support Bars, Restaurants and Alcohol Retailers During the COVID-19 Situation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-2Ui-DXf60&feature=youtu.be MPP David Piccini was on hand to welcome in temporary measures to support Ontario businesses that have been significantly
Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19
The government's action plan is a first step in its response to COVID-19 and includes $7 billion in additional
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Breaking News – Update – London Police Service Hires Cobourg Police CAO
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Once again, at this stage, only crickets from Cobourg Police and the Cobourg Police Services Board,
Letter to the Editor – A Necessary Step to Reclaim Rotary Park
(Today's Northumberland file photo) After three years of raising concerns with Town Council, it is a relief to see Rotary
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Police Tammies Jammies Looking Good This Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkG7GE0AeRk Busy days as the ninth year for the Port Hope Police Tammies Jammies is coming to an end. Port Hope
Video – Photo Gallery – Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive Is What Christmas Is All About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8e0wkkJIjQ The Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive wrapped up on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Trent Hills Emergency
Blue Dot Northumberland Receives $3,000 as Coastal Cleanup Partner
The Town of Cobourg recognized Blue Dot Northumberland’s partnership at this year’s Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup during the December
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Video – Photo Gallery – Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive Is What Christmas Is All About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8e0wkkJIjQ The Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive wrapped up on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Trent Hills Emergency
Exclusive – Winter Parking Tickets Cancelled for Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland
“It is the Mayor's and we are working on a solution,” stated Kevin Feagan (Manager, Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing)
Video – Photo Gallery – The 10th Annual Castleton Pet Parade Takes Over the Streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RqlTYAvgA The 10th annual Castleton Pet Parade took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The annual event lets owners bring out
Video – Fresh Blanket of Snow Illuminates Christmas Magic in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKBx7K2ONuU With a fresh blanket of snow on Sunday, December 7, 2025, a number of people headed down to Victoria
Video – Tammies Jammies in Full Swing Thanks to Community Efforts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uWyJS_AGwI Tammies Jammies is in full swing this year marking the ninth year for the event. Port Hope Police Constable Tammie
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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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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
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2