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Ontario Leads the G7 by Building First Small Modular Reactor
Construction will create 18,000 Canadian jobs, add up to $500 million annually to Ontario’s economy and help secure clean,
Ontario Taking Next Steps to Protect Primary Care
Province introducing legislation, investing $300 million to expand teaching clinics and connect 300,000 more people to a family doctor
Enjoy Free Fishing on Mother’s Day Weekend
Fish for free in Ontario May 10 and 11 Spring has arrived and in honor of Mother's Day Ontario is
Ontario Investing $1 Billion in Skills Development Fund to Protect Workers
New funding will support workers in the face of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty As the next step in its
Ontario Building a More Connected and Convenient Health Care System
New legislation will protect Ontario health care by strengthening governance and transparency, enhancing patient care and improving service delivery The
Ontario Investing $1.3 Billion to Protect Manufacturing Workers and Jobs
Province enhancing and expanding tax credit to attract manufacturing investments to Ontario As part of its plan to protect Ontario,
Ontario Boosting Local Emergency Preparedness
Province investing additional $5 million to protect communities and improve emergency response capabilities The Ontario government is taking action to
Ontario Taking Action to Strengthen Local Governance
Province re-introducing legislation to create a standardized municipal code of conduct On May 1, 2025, the Ontario government is protecting
Ontario Protecting Communities and Victims of Crime
New measures will address intimate partner violence, protect children and support victims of human trafficking On May 1, 2025, the
Ontario Taking Action to Protect Parks and Public Spaces
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Province re-introducing legislation to help municipalities end encampments while continuing to invest in safe and supportive
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Cobourg Council – Cobourg Council Takes the Pledge
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council voted to take the Elect Respect pledge at Wednesday's special meeting. With fewer people voting
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Police Service Needs a New Home
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Police Services Board Chair Adam Bureau fielded a motion at Wednesday's special council meeting to create
Cobourg Council – Cobourg’s Playgrounds Will Be Vetted
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Conveying concerns she has heard from constituents and parents, Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty brought a notice
Cobourg Council – Cobourg and County Making Progress Toward Warming Room
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council voted at this week's special meeting to approve an exception to
Cobourg Council – Mayor and Police Chief Locking Horns
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Both Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf and Mayor Lucas Cleveland are both confident
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Video – Cobourg Celebrates Completion of Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13vk007LRjI $3.6 million investment from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utilities Services
Video – Photo Gallery – Remembrance Services Held at the Port Hope Cenotaph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IojLQj_N3QY In a moving ceremony, Remembrance day services were held at the Port Hope cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville Remembrance Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKqeXhI5aQs The Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025. With snow blowing across the roadway carried
Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
Video – Photo Gallery – Highway of Heroes Tribute Concert in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAvFwh4emU4 It was an afternoon of musical reflection at Trinity United Church in Cobourg on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The 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
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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