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Video – The Sleeping Cabin Project – Band-Aid Solution or Worthwhile Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvkgt__8Qn8 Today’s Northumberland took a trip to Kingston recently. Last Tuesday, Kingston council voted to end The Sleeping Cabin Pilot Project
Ontario Strengthening Penalties for Landfill Facilities that Contravene Environmental Laws
Province holding polluters accountable through strong enforcement The Ontario government is strengthening regulations to clamp down on landfill site owners
Ontario Investing in Critical Infrastructure
The Ontario government is investing $200 million over three years to help municipalities repair, rehabilitate and expand critical drinking
Ontario Taking Action to Support Injured Workers and Firefighters
Province will also consult on a new job-protected leave for critical illnesses like cancer The Ontario government will soon introduce
Ontario Honouring Veterans with Free Year-Round Weekday Access to Provincial Parks
The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Andrea Khanjin, issued the following statement in recognition of Remembrance Week: “As
Ontario to Require Employers to Disclose Salary Ranges and AI Use in Hiring
Province also examining banning the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements in sexual harassment cases The Ontario government will soon introduce legislation
Ontario Expanding Role of Registered Nurses to Prescribe and Administer More Medications
Expanding scope of practice will connect Ontarians to faster and easier access to care The Ontario government is making it
ETFO Responds to Ontario Government’s Fall Economic Statement
Despite expected growing surpluses over the next few years, the Ford government continues to underfund public education in Ontario.
Ontario Extending Gas and Fuel Tax Cuts to June 30, 2024
The province continues to put more money back in people’s pockets To help Ontario families and businesses keep costs down,
Ontario Providing Financial Stability to Employers
WSIB premium rates to remain steady next year so businesses can focus on creating good-paying jobs The Ontario government announced
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Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Smoke in Apartment Building
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snweVo8cxaY Cobourg Fire Department responded to an apartment complex for reports of smoke in the building. Fire crews were dispatched shortly
Video – Perfect Evening for the Colborne Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CESQ4JAxn90 The community of Colborne and surrounding area came out on Saturday, November 23, 2024 for the annual Santa Clause
Video – Christmas Magic Kicks Off the Season in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G10EWaFnTqo The official start of the Christmas season kicked off in Cobourg on Friday, November 22, 2024. Hundreds of people came
Northumberland County – Upcoming Clinic to Support Residents with Replacing Special ID and Accessing Wellness Services
Access to valid identification is essential for connecting to the services and opportunities that enable individuals and families to
Christmas Has Arrived at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland As the Christmas season takes shape in Port Hope, don't forget to include the
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Video – Perfect Evening for the Colborne Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CESQ4JAxn90 The community of Colborne and surrounding area came out on Saturday, November 23, 2024 for the annual Santa Clause
Video – Christmas Magic Kicks Off the Season in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G10EWaFnTqo The official start of the Christmas season kicked off in Cobourg on Friday, November 22, 2024. Hundreds of people came
Video – Cobourg’s Christmas Tree Comes to Town
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuTz_6sWil4 Preparations for this Friday’s launch of Christmas Magic in Cobourg are well underway. On Monday, November 18, 2024, Cobourg Police
Video – Brighton Santa Claus Parade Kicks Off the Season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK5zd8a9yK0 It was a perfect evening for the Brighton Santa Claus parade on Friday, November 15, 2024. The parade started at
Video – House Destroyed by Fire in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MD3vNOpKF4 There were no injuries after a house was destroyed by fire in Hamilton Township on Friday evening. Firefighters from Hamilton
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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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Ontario Ladies Novice Singles Championship – Gold for Laura Mounce of Cobourg
The Cobourg lawn bowling club was the host venue for the 2024 Ontario ladies novice singles championship on Saturday
Video – The World’s Best Disc Golfers Compete at Haute Goat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SP8jYaYqwE Some of the world’s top disc golfers are taking part in a competition at Haute Goat in the Municipality
Port Hope Youth Earns Silver in Provincial Lacrosse Tournament
As he prepares for Grade 10 at St. Mary Secondary School in Cobourg, lacrosse star Landon Kenny is thanking
Northumberland Street Hockey Festival Takes Place in Cobourg in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
Get ready to hit the pavement and score big as the Northumberland Street Hockey Festival makes its triumphant return
CCI Students Celebrate OFSAA Track and Field Wins
Cobourg Collegiate Institute (CCI) celebrates a successful Track and Field season and recognizes the accomplishments of student athletes who