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Ontario Signs New Free Trade Agreements with British Columbia and Canada’s Three Territories
Memorandums of understanding now in place with 10 provinces and territories to grow Ontario’s economy by removing internal trade
Province Investing $10 Million to Help Ontario Corps Protect Ontario
Funding and additional partner organizations will improve province’s emergency response capabilities The Ontario government is investing $10 million in emergency
Ontario Protecting Communities by Expanding Correctional Facilities
Province adding 150 beds through new modular builds As part of its plan to protect Ontario and keep communities safe,
Ontario Rewards Kingston With $3.2 Million Through the Building Faster Fund
Second round of funding rewarding municipalities for progress toward housing targets As part of its record-breaking investments in housing-enabling infrastructure,
Ontario Protecting At-risk Youth in Trenton
Province investing $1 million to build more supportive housing for young people The Ontario government is investing $1 million to
Breaking Ground on CFB Trenton’s New Strategic Tanker Transport Capability
On Monday, July 7, 2025, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony at
Ontario Police Leaders Launch Answer the Call Campaign to Recruit the Next Generation of Officers
New provincewide effort aims to modernize recruitment and address urgent staffing shortages On Monday, July 7, 2025, Ontario’s police leadership
Ontario Protecting Forest Sector Jobs and Workers
Province investing over $9 million to support economic growth in Eastern Ontario The Government of Ontario is protecting workers and
Ontario and Alberta Working Together to Build New Energy and Trade Infrastructure
Provinces sign agreements to get Ontario’s critical minerals and Western Canada’s oil and gas to new markets On Monday, July
Ontario Taking Next Step to Widen Highway 401 in Oshawa
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Province replacing two overpasses to accommodate future 10-lane highway that will reduce gridlock and get drivers
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Video – Bewdley’s Lily Ryan Competing at National Track Meet in Calgary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC1fFXy-AGs&t=6s Lily Ryan is competing this weekend at the outdoor national track and field championships for her age group in
Lower Trent Conservation Watershed Region Announces Low Water Condition
With streamflows across our watershed significantly lower than normal over the past 2 months and into August, Level 1
Federal Funding Helps Port Hope Floodplain Mapping
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope is undertaking new floodplain mapping projects to better understand flood risks
Update – Video – Clean-Up Continues After Fuel Spill in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXyxSrrFYWg The Town of Cobourg would like to provide an update to the community on efforts to remediate a fuel
Video – Numerous Resources Respond to Fuel Spill in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM0oiIeGygs A number of resources responded to a fuel spill in Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Reports indicate that
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Video – Photo Gallery – Friends for Life Bike Rally Stops in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP5rMHUqUhA By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Many local residents got a chance for a close-up look at this year's Friends For Life
Video – Photo Gallery – Inspiring Others at Cobourg Sandcastle Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5dRKsvbrFQ It was a perfect day for the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival on Saturday, August 2, 2025. A number of Master Sculptors
Video – Photo Gallery – Aquino Weekend Brings Visitors to Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4sAV7Wseac The Canadian Tank Museum held their annual Aquino Tank Weekend in Oshawa. The event is billed as the largest historical
Video – Photo Gallery – Protesting Homelessness Gets Heated in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwrsBeiYsDY A protest against housing got just as heated as the weather in downtown Cobourg on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Chance
Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down The Sun Tradition Continues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeNtXZ8qb0 Members of the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums are continuing their tradition of piping down the sun at Cobourg
- 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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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
Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports