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Ontario Federation of Labour Urges United Tariff Response
Noting that any answer to Trump’s attack on our economy will be successful, only if it is embraced by
Trump Tariffs Could Decimate Ontario’s Housing Sector
OHBA Is Extremely Concerned by the Potential Effects of Tariffs on Ontario Housing The Trump administration’s implementation of 25% tariffs
Update – Recapture of Inmates from Beaver Creek Institution
On February 20, 2025, inmates Jay Sedore and Michael Karas were apprehended by the Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE)
Breaking News – Inmates Escape from Beaver Creek Institution, Minimum Security Unit
On February 19, 2025, during the 6:30 p.m. count, staff members in the minimum-security unit at Beaver Creek Institution,
Free Fishing this Family Day Weekend
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Ontario Offering Free Fishing February 15 to 17 This upcoming Family Day weekend, families can fish for free
Breaking News – Ontario Election to be Held on February 27
Premier Doug Ford today (January 28, 2025) confirmed that the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, has accepted
Ontario Investing $75.5 Million to Restore Safety to Parks and Public Spaces
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Funding will help wind down encampments and move vulnerable people into safe accommodations Ontario has begun flowing up
Ontario Investing Over $1.8 Billion to Connect Every Person in Ontario to a Family Doctor and Primary Care Teams
Historic investments to be delivered through Dr. Jane Philpott’s Primary Care Action Plan The Ontario government is investing $1.8 billion
Province Investing $100 Million in Job Training to Protect Ontario Workers
Latest Skills Development Fund investment will support workers in the face of tariff threats he Ontario government is stepping up
Ontario’s Nuclear Expansion Creating More than 350 Jobs in Cambridge
Ontario workers will deliver key components for Pickering Refurbishment Project and first SMR in the G7 As part of its
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Hydro One Says the Ice Storm of 2025 is the Worst to Hit the Province Since 1998
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Due to hydro still out in various parts of Northumberland County, Today's Northumberland reached out to
Municipality of Port Hope – Anticipated Storm and Emergency Preparedness
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope is closely monitoring the anticipated storm expected tomorrow, April 2, 2025,
Municipality of Port Hope Launches Strategic Plan Community Engagement
The Municipality of Port Hope is launching community engagement efforts for the development of its next Strategic Plan, inviting
New Report Shows Young People in Ontario Have Little Hope of Buying Homes
(Today's Northumberland file photo) 11 out of 26 Ontario municipalities analyzed in the report were deemed “completely unattainable” Affordability in Ontario
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey
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Update – Video – Northumberland County Recovering from Ice Storm
(Photo gallery) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlLoRNDKcvY It’s not over yet- but for the most part, Northumberland County was spared major damage that other areas
Video – Halfway Through the Weekend of Freezing Rain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=188p2llETS0 Despite the warning of freezing rain - so far, or the most part it hasn’t been that bad. On Highway
Exclusive – Video – Cobourg Man Arrested for Not Allowing Authorities In His Backyard
(videos contain strong language) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YYMgx5BdVk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhJ6k4KfzSI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmyLvWQH5Ag A Cobourg man was arrested on Thursday (March 28, 2025) for not allowing officials into his
Video – Circle K Convenience Store in Colborne Destroyed by Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlkbA6wOh9k Damage is estimated at nearly $2 million following an early morning fire that destroyed Circle K Convenience store in
Beautiful Day But Spring Isn’t Here Yet
(photo gallery) Don’t let the beautiful weather fool you - Spring isn’t here yet. It was a gorgeous day in the
- 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 – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey
Video – Eighth Annual PTSD Awareness Hockey Tournament in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB6Vu0NUYEs The eighth annual PTSD Awareness Hockey Tournament was held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Keeler Centre in
Cobourg Cougars Eliminated From OJHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Toronto Jr. Canadiens scored three unanswered goals in the third period Sunday night to defeat
Video – Amazing Day Amongst Friends at the Third Annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IYQgXW1hao https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LxX6fk9oU4 The third annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament took place at the Keeler Centre in Colborne on Saturday, March
Video – Provincial Senior Broomball Championships Held This Weekend in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXoQpz2g5CM The Provincial Senior Broomball Championships are being held this weekend in Cobourg. The action starts at 7 a.m. on Friday,