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Ontario Expanding Basic Constable Training Program
Province getting more boots on the ground in small, medium-sized and First Nation communities The Ontario government is increasing enrollment
Governments Investing to Improve Ontario Farmland
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Canada and Ontario funding 213 projects to enhance the resilience of agricultural lands The governments of Canada
Ontario Connecting One Million More Women to Life-Saving Breast Cancer Screening
Lowering the age of self-referral to mammograms to 40 connecting more women to life-saving screening sooner Starting Tuesday, October 8,
Premier Ford Issues Statement to Mark One-Year Anniversary of the October 7 Attacks Against Israel
On October 7, 2024, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement to mark the one-year anniversary of the October
Ontario Releases Lease Agreement with Therme Canada
Agreement secures substantial new provincial revenues and public benefits The Ontario government has published its lease agreement with Therme Canada, outlining the
Ontario Helping Kids Stay Active and Healthy
Province investing $15 million in local sport and recreation programs for children and youth The Ontario government is investing $15.3
Ontario’s Minimum Wage Increase Now in Effect to Support Workers
Increase to $17.20 an hour brings Ontario’s minimum wage to among the highest in Canada David Piccini, Minister of Labour,
Ontario Building More Inclusive Communities
Province investing up to $740,000 to support independent and active living for people of all abilities The Ontario government is
Minister of Education’s Statement on EQAO Results
On Thursday, September 26, 2024 Jill Dunlop, Minister of Education, issued the following statement on the provincial Education Quality
Ontario Commemorates Sixth Annual Rowan’s Law Day
Knowing signs of concussion keeps Ontario’s athletes safe on the playing field The Ontario government is commemorating the sixth annual
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Video – House Suffers Major Damage Following Fire in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bJ3AocmkGg There were no injuries, but a home in Port Hope was heavily damaged by fire on Friday, February 28,
Video – Piccini Re-Elected and Back to Finish the Job
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PvPp9NZQ3E Ontario was painted blue following the Provincial Election held on February 27, 2025. In Northumberland - Peterborough South David Piccini
Cobourg Police Service Board Special Meeting Concerning Anonymous Letter
The Cobourg Police Service Board would like to inform residents that a Special Meeting will take place on Wednesday,
Cobourg Council Passes Short Term Rental Accommodation Bylaw
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Cobourg now has a Short Term Rental Accommodation bylaw, following lengthy discussion and debate
Contract Awarded for Final Phase of Walton Street Reconstruction in Port Hope
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that Behan Construction has been awarded the
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In My Opinion – It’s Just A Matter of Time Before An Emergency Service Worker is Killed On Highway 401
Simply put - it’s just a matter of time before an emergency services worker will be killed on Highway
Video – Multi-Million Dollar Fire at New Condominium Project in Quinte West
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWkUZLU6fEs A condominium housing complex set to open in a few months was heavily damaged by fire in Quinte West
Video – Port Hope Fire Chief Advises of Potential Winter Hazards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC7dZQRUKYE With a traditional Canadian winter happening, the Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind people of
Video – White Out Conditions Pose a Challenge for Drivers North of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NQOM9_Mteo White out conditions proved challenging for drivers north of Cobourg on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. High winds and blowing snow
Video – Fire Chief Pleads with Transport Drivers to Slow Down After Fire Truck Struck On Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APi3eVswtOI The Fire Chief of Alnwick/Haldimand Township is pleading with transport drivers to slow down after a firetruck was struck
- 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
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Video – Photo Gallery – Team Inglis Successfully Defends Ontario Women’s Curling Championship in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btr0P0dGOgo Make it back-to-back Ontario women’s curling championships for skip Danielle Inglis and her rink, which will now compete at
Video – Photo Gallery – Team Mooibroek Advances to Brier After Provincial Curling Win in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHG43guudLo By knocking out defending champion Scott Howard in Sunday’s Ontario men’s curling championship final at the Cobourg Community Centre,
Video – Photo Gallery – Still Time to Watch Skate Canada’s Regional Synchronized Skating Championships at the Baltimore Recreation Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq8OFii3o50 There is still time to take in the Skate Canada Regional Synchronized Skating Championships at the Baltimore Recreation Centre. On
Ontario Curling Championships Finals Set: Mooibroek vs Howard, Inglis vs Brandwood
There were 12 men's and 12 women's teams to start the Ontario Curling championships a week ago at the
Video – Busy First Day at Skate Canada Regional Synchronized Skating Championships in Baltimore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gnYgoDwAQs It was a busy first day at the Baltimore Recreation Centre on Friday, January 24, 2025 as the Baltimore