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Province Launching Protect Ontario Financing Program to Support Sectors Impacted by U.S. Tariffs
$1 billion program will deliver on province’s commitment to protect workers and critical supply chains On August 13, 2025, the
Ontario Releases 2025–26 First Quarter Finances
Government remains focused on protecting Ontario and making the province the most competitive economy in the G7 On Wednesday, August
Durham Teacher Elected ETFO President Kawartha Pine Ridge Teacher Elected Vice President
Durham teacher David Mastin was elected president of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) at today’s Annual Meeting. Mastin
Increased Military Traffic across GTA, Northern, Central & Eastern Ontario
Canadian Army Reserve personnel from 32 and 33 Canadian Brigade Groups will conduct transport and supply convoys on roads
ETFO Announces Its 2024-2025 Award Winners
Every day, Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) members and other individuals make outstanding contributions to curriculum development, the
ETFO Bringing Class Size Fight to Bargaining Table
In the spring, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) surveyed its 84,000 members to gather input to determine
Ontario Investing $7.7 Million to Support Indian Residential School Survivors
Applications now open for communities and organizations that provide supports to survivors and their families impacted by burial investigations The
Ontario Renews Calls for Removal of Duties on Softwood Lumber Exports
On Friday, August 8, 2025, Kevin Holland, Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products; Mike Harris, Minister of Natural
Ontario Investing $56.8 Million to Expand Nursing Enrollment
The Ontario government is continuing to deliver on its plan to protect the province’s health-care system by investing $56.8
Ontario Investing $89 Million to Help People Age Safely at Home
Province making the popular Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care program permanent and expanding it to serve more communities The Ontario
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Port Hope – Fish Sanctuary and Extended Fall Fishing Season
New Seasonal Sanctuary A new seasonal sanctuary for all fish species has been established by the Province of Ontario in
Northumberland OPP – Safe Use of E-Bikes, Mopeds and Motor Scooters in Ontario
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds residents and visitors of the legal requirements and safety
Video – Photo Gallery – Weeds Be Gone in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdnBJtDIKKU A three day cleanup of Cobourg Harbour has results in 20 metric tons of aquatic plants being removed. The pesky
Video – Not Just Salmon at Corbett’s Dam in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTg0sDynUdE It isn’t just salmon that are hanging out at Corbett’s dam in Port Hope. On Wednesday, August 27, 2025 along
Fire Training at Station #2 in Belleville
Belleville Fire & Emergency Services will be holding live fire training at Station #2 (72 Moira St.) tomorrow through
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Video – Photo Gallery – Weeds Be Gone in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdnBJtDIKKU A three day cleanup of Cobourg Harbour has results in 20 metric tons of aquatic plants being removed. The pesky
Video – Not Just Salmon at Corbett’s Dam in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTg0sDynUdE It isn’t just salmon that are hanging out at Corbett’s dam in Port Hope. On Wednesday, August 27, 2025 along
Video – Photo Gallery – 17th Annual Rice Lake Challenge – Fight For Our Boys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qkfoxo9wdM&t=5s By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Those cheers that rang out on Rice Lake Saturday were all part of the game for
Photo Gallery – Port Hope Flyers Taking Part in the 2025 OBA C Elimination Finals
The 2025 OBA C Elimination Finals are taking place in the area this weekend. Twelve teams from across Ontario are
Video – Photo Gallery – Windy Weather Along the Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oJBMC6GD28 It was a welcome change of weather on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 with strong winds coming into the area
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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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Video – Photo Gallery – Criterium Provincial Championships in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ4UrxiT8_0 The Criterium Provincial Championships took place in Cobourg on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The classic Tom Jehlicka Crit was brought
Photo Gallery – Port Hope Flyers Taking Part in the 2025 OBA C Elimination Finals
The 2025 OBA C Elimination Finals are taking place in the area this weekend. Twelve teams from across Ontario are
Northumberland Jacks Are 2025 22U EOBA Champions
This weekend the 22U Northumberland Jacks completed their 2025 season by participating in the 22U EOBA playoffs. After defeating
Major Series Lacrosse season over for Cobourg Kodiaks
Six straight losses to conclude the regular season eliminated the Cobourg Kodiaks from Major Series Lacrosse playoff contention. The final
Kodiaks Falls to Excelsiors in Brampton in Major Series Lacrosse Action
The Cobourg Kodiaks lost their fourth straight Major Series Lacrosse game Thursday night 16-9 to the host Brampton Excelsiors. It