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Ottawa New Deal Continuing to Deliver for Eastern Ontario
New funding will support public safety and address homelessness in nation’s capital The Government of Ontario and the City of
Ontario Increasing Financial and Community Supports for Veterans
Province making GO Transit free for veterans and increasing financial support to up to $3,000 each year The Ontario government
Ontario Honouring All Veterans and Condemning Acts of Stolen Valour
Province marking Remembrance Week with new award and proposed legislative changes to recognize all veterans who served The Ontario government
Ontario Recognizing Veterans with Free Weekday Access to Provincial Parks
In recognition of Remembrance Week, Acting Environment, Conservation and Parks Minister Todd McCarthy issued the following statement: “We are immensely
Quinte West OPP – Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder (Name Released)
Name of Accused Released. Charges updated. The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has released the name
Ontario Cracking Down on Auto Theft and Careless Driving
Province introducing penalties of up to $100,000 and imprisonment for fraudulent vehicle registrations The Ontario government is cracking down on
All Ontario Grocery and Big-Box Stores Now Able to Sell Alcoholic Beverages
Final stage of expansion delivers on government’s promise to provide more choice and convenience As the final step in the
Update – Ontario’s Fifth Working for Workers Act Receives Royal Assent
Changes will open pathways into the skilled trades, remove barriers to employment, support frontline heroes, protect workers and support women
Ontario Calls for Immediate Federal Action on Bail Reform
Province seeking to close revolving door of justice and keep communities safe The Ontario government is calling on the federal
Ontario Welcomes $155 Million Boost to Province’s Growing Electric Vehicle Supply Chain
The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of over $155 million by Hanon Systems, a global automotive parts supplier,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Celebrates the Reopening of Lions Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zINwWzWpru4 It was a glorious day for the reopening of Lions Park in Port Hope on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Canadian
Video – Local Farmer Says “We Have Only One Chance – Lets Get It Right”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fnJeSRjXQA A local farmer discussed the challenges of farming in Ontario on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Paul Burnham has been a
Extendicare Port Hope Took to the Streets to “Walk and Roll” in Support of the Alzheimer Society
Long-term care residents, families, and frontline team members at Extendicare Port Hope took to the streets to “walk and
Northumberland Hills Hospital Host First-Year Medical Students for ROMP Week!
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) was pleased to collaborate with the Rural Ontario Medical Program (ROMP) for their latest ROMP
Video – 70th Annual Ceremonial Review of 598 Sabre Squadron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R75u13VfcI The Annual Ceremonial Review of the 598 Sabre Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets took place at the Cobourg Community
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Video – 70th Annual Ceremonial Review of 598 Sabre Squadron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R75u13VfcI The Annual Ceremonial Review of the 598 Sabre Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets took place at the Cobourg Community
Video – Northumberland Pride Shines in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC_8Pdtb5TA Northumberland Pride festivities took over Cobourg on Saturday, June 7, 2025. A parade, entertainment, arts and crafts, but for the
Video – Honour Roll Motorcycle Ride Passes Through Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APe7M-0OHnM Approximately 1,000 motorcycles thundered through Northumberland County on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The “Honour Roll Motorcycle Ride department from the
Former Transition House in Cobourg Up For Sale
The former Transition House located at 10 Chapel Street is officially up for sale in Cobourg. The property is listed
Video – Volunteer Members with OCEAP Train in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A--jHB46SIs Lost in the woods and yelling for help hoping you'll be found. That scenario, along with others took place on
- 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 – Sprints Highlight a Night of Racing at Brighton Speedway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE_JAaqROtQ Empire Super Sprints First Visit to Brighton The dirt track at Brighton Speedway saw some action on the last chilly
Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports