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Province Has Added 113,700 Jobs Since This Time Last Year
Employment in Ontario increased by 15,700 jobs in February and the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.5 per cent. According
Ontario Supporting Municipalities to Ensure Safe Transition to Federal Cannabis Legalization
Province Also Investing in Police Training, Investigations, and Public Education March 9, 2018 10:30 A.M.Ministry of Finance Ontario is stepping up
Premier’s Statement on U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
Premier Kathleen Wynne released the following statement today on Canada's exemption from the U.S.'s new tariffs on steel and
Ontario Boosting Tourism through Festivals and Events
Province Supporting Over 300 Festivals and Events, Creating Jobs and Vibrant Communities Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Ontario is investing
Ontario Moving Quickly to Expand Life-Saving Overdose Prevention Programs
Latest Data Shows Opioid-Related Deaths Continue to Increase Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Ontario is expanding access to addiction and
EOWC supports OFA at Queen’s Park joint event on economic development priorities
Guelph, ON – Four provincial organizations shared their voices at Queen’s Park yesterday to strengthen the
Premier Wynne Returning to U.S. to Advocate for Free Trade
Premier to Attend National Governors Association Winter Meeting Following productive meetings in the U.S. earlier this month, Premier Kathleen Wynne
Ontario Seeking Feedback on New Rules for Health Sector Payments
Newsroomhome page Ontario Seeking Feedback on New Rules for Health Sector Payments New Regulations Will Require Medical Industry to Disclose Payments,
Release Premier Wynne Protecting Ontario’s Economic Competitiveness
Province Calls on Federal Government to Provide Assistance to Ontario’s Agriculture and Auto Sectors February 22, 2018 10:30 A.M. Office of
Ontario Transforming Adult Correctional System
Proposed Legislation Will Improve Conditions and Increase Transparency February 20, 2018 3:25 P.M. Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Ontario is
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Video – Another Day Without Power in Northumberland for Residents and Businesses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_fQ4DTdG7c It looks like parts of Northumberland County going into the sixth day without power following last weekends ice storm. Parts
Update – Hydro One Ice Storm Restoration
(Today's Northumberland file photo) As you are aware, this past weekend, a major storm system swept across Ontario that has
Polar Plunge Fundraising Event Still a Success Despite Being Cancelled
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Brighton Fire/Rescue, were scheduled to host a polar plunge
Municipality of Brighton Declares “The End” of Significant Weather Event
As of 12:00 p.m., on April 3, 2025, the Municipality of Brighton has declared "THE END of the Significant
Eleven Northumberland County Directors/CAO Receive Combined Total of Over $200,000 Increase in Salary for One Year
Eleven high ranking officials with Northumberland County have received over $200,000 increase in one year according to this years
- Photo Galleries
Video – Another Day Without Power in Northumberland for Residents and Businesses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_fQ4DTdG7c It looks like parts of Northumberland County going into the sixth day without power following last weekends ice storm. Parts
Video – VOS Theatre Production of Mary Poppins Drops In to Victoria Hall
(photo gallery) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EH7xMTSKX4 The VOS Theatre production of Mary Poppins kicks off at Victoria Hall tonight. The production takes place from April
Video – After Five Days People and Businesses Still Without Power in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4wsN8QQlKw Going into the sixth day without power, frustration is starting to settle in, but for the most part people
Update – Video – Northumberland County Recovering from Ice Storm
(Photo gallery) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlLoRNDKcvY It’s not over yet- but for the most part, Northumberland County was spared major damage that other areas
Video – Halfway Through the Weekend of Freezing Rain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=188p2llETS0 Despite the warning of freezing rain - so far, or the most part it hasn’t been that bad. On Highway
- 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
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey
Video – Eighth Annual PTSD Awareness Hockey Tournament in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB6Vu0NUYEs The eighth annual PTSD Awareness Hockey Tournament was held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Keeler Centre in
Cobourg Cougars Eliminated From OJHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Toronto Jr. Canadiens scored three unanswered goals in the third period Sunday night to defeat
Video – Amazing Day Amongst Friends at the Third Annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IYQgXW1hao https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LxX6fk9oU4 The third annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament took place at the Keeler Centre in Colborne on Saturday, March
Video – Provincial Senior Broomball Championships Held This Weekend in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXoQpz2g5CM The Provincial Senior Broomball Championships are being held this weekend in Cobourg. The action starts at 7 a.m. on Friday,