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Update – Hydro One’s Ice Storm Restoration April 11, 2025
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Restoration by the numbers Crews have restored power to more than 99.6 per cent of
Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario Responds to American Tariffs
The following is a statement from the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) on tariffs imposed by the U.S.
Ontario Proposing to Expand Strong Mayor Powers to Municipalities Including Cobourg, Port Hope, Brighton and Trent Hills
Expansion will help municipalities deliver on provincial priorities like building homes and infrastructure Ontario is proposing to expand strong mayor
Hydro One Ice Storm Restoration Update April 7, 2025
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Restoration by the numbers Since the start of the devasting ice storm (March 28, 11 p.m.),
Ontario Taking Action to Protect Workers Amid Economic Uncertainty
Province delivering support to businesses, while making Ontario the best place in the G7 to invest, create jobs and
Update April 6, 2025 – Hydro One Restoration Following Ice Storm
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Restoration by the numbers Since the start of the devasting ice storm (March 28, 11 p.m.),
U.S. Softwood Lumber Duties Will Increase Cost of Housing for Americans
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, Kevin Holland, Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products, and Vic Fedeli, Minister of
Hydro One’s Update on Ice Storm
(Today's Northumberland file photo) This past weekend, a major storm system swept across Ontario that has affected nearly 1 million
Ontario Taking Action to Help Communities Impacted by the Ice Storm
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Province deploying workers and resources to support emergency response Following the recent ice storm, the Ontario government
Ontario Raising Minimum Wage to Support Workers
Increase to $17.60 an hour will take effect October 1 The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage from $17.20 to
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Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Smell of Smoke in Building
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeFK8YxKW0w Cobourg Fire Department responded to downtown Cobourg for the smell of natural gas on Thursday, November 13, 2025. At approximately
Video – Tammies Jammies Kicks Off the Season at Ganaraska Financial in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2h-00Ce-5g The ninth annual Tammies Jammies kicked off at Ganaraska Financial Credit Union in Port Hope on Thursday, November 13,
Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg is Putting the Magic in Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owki8jfjXts A flurry of activities are taking place throughout Cobourg as town staff are putting the magic in Christmas. Manager of
Ontario Launching Road Safety Initiatives Fund
Province supporting proven traffic-calming measures in school zones and community safety zones while keeping costs down for drivers The Ontario
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Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
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
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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