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Ontario Adjusting Compensation for Members of Provincial Parliament with All-Party Support
Changes also include re-introducing a pension plan to align with federal government and other provinces With the support of all
ETFO Responds to Provincial Government’s Proposal of Police Officers in Schools
Below is a statement from the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) following today’s announcement from Ontario Minister of
Ontario Introduces Seventh Working for Workers Act
New measures help more workers train for in-demand jobs, strengthen worker health and safety and protect workers affected by
Ontario Supporting Recipients of Disability Benefits
Province exempting Canada Disability Benefit as income to protect recipients from benefit reductions The Ontario government intends to exempt the
Ontario Strengthening Emergency Preparedness
New legislation would ensure response plans are tailored to local needs and enshrine Ontario Corps in law The Ontario government
Plan Your Destination Ontario Getaway This Summer
(Today's Northumberland file photo) New campaign showcases some of Ontario’s premier travel, culinary and artistic destinations As summer nears, there has
Ontario Helping Workers Access Skills Training Faster
Province cutting red tape to speed up construction of training centres and support workers impacted by tariffs and economic
Ontario Protecting Workers on Construction Sites
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Province proposing changes that would improve access to defibrillators at construction sites The Ontario government will soon
Ontario Providing Record Education Funding while Ensuring School Board Accountability
Province working to ensure every dollar of school funding supports students in the classroom While ensuring school board accountability and
Province Building 12 New OPP Detachments in Thunder Bay
Province building 12 new OPP detachments and regional HQ in Thunder Bay As part of its plan to protect Ontario
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Municipality of Port Hope is Preparing for Annual Canada Day Celebration
The Municipality of Port Hope is preparing for the annual Canada Day celebrations, featuring a mix of new and
HKPR District Health Unit Investigating First Measles Case in the City of Kawartha Lakes
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit has received confirmation of a positive measles case within the
Congratulations to NHH’s 2025 Health Professions Scholarships
Pictured (from left): Reagan Lalande, Cyndi Gilmer, Board Chair, and Aishwarya Rajesh Krishnan. Aishwarya Rajesh Krishnan and Reagan Lalande have
Theft and Vandalism Around Victoria Hall, Cobourg Library Adds Up to Thousands In One Year
At the Thursday, May 6, 2025, Corporate Finance and Legislative Standing Committee, the Director of Corporate Services provided a
In My Opinion – Northumberland County Residents Deserve Answers Not Excuses
In a bombshell delivered by way of a press release, Northumberland County has dropped their court action against the
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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
Video – Neighbouring Fire Departments Get Hands On Extrication Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMYwh0-WSR4 Cobourg and Hamilton Township Fire Services spent Friday, May 24, 2025 practicing extrication training at Chadwick’s Towing Yard. Hamilton Township
Video – Proud Parents Show Off Their Young at Nawautin Sanctuary
After what seemed like a long wait, at least seven cygnets came into this world on Monday, May 19,
Video – Always Something New at Nawautin Sanctuary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaabYyHL6iw There is no rush when watching natures creatures. Nawautin Sanctuary always has something new to see - it just takes
- 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 – 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