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Minister of Education on Increased Escalation by ETFO
Press Release On February 24, 2020, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to escalated strike
Ontario Confirms Presumptive Case of COVID-19
On February 23, 2020, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed a new presumptive positive case of
Minister of Education Welcomes Further Bargaining With AEFO
Press Release On February 11, 2020, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to returning to
Lecce Discusses Impasse With Unions While Touring EarlyON Centre in Grafton
Click here for video of the visit By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Minister of Education Stephen Lecce's Tuesday visit to the Ontario Early
Both Sides Dig In On Strike Action
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The winter of discontent in Ontario's 2019-2020 school year has sharpened to anger, as both sides
Ontario Expanding Walk-In Mental Health and Addictions Services for Youth in Haliburton
Press Release Ontario is expanding community-based mental health and addictions services for youth and young adults, so hospital emergency departments
Ontario Investing in Tools Needed to Drive a Strong Economy
Press Release $37.4 Million to Support Ground-breaking Research Across the Province The government is committed to building Ontario together by supporting
Minister of Education on OECTA Talks Ending
Press Release On February 3, 2020, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to talks ending
Talks Break Down Between ETFO and Government
Press Release/s Minister of Education on Negotiations with ETFO Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to
Ontario Confirms Third Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus
On January 31, 2020 Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed Ontario's third case of 2019 novel
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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
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
Port Hope Police Service Joins Ontario’s Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard
The Port Hope Police Service has officially joined the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard (PBCD), a
Town of Cobourg – Municipal Offices and Transit Holiday Closures
The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents of the following schedule changes during the upcoming holiday season
Township of Hamilton Appoints Brian Gilmer as CAO
On behalf of the Mayor and Members of Council, the Township of Hamilton is pleased to announce the appointment
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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