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Ontario Making Historic Investments in Wetlands Restoration
100 new projects will further protect wetlands across the province The Ontario government is investing up to $6.9 million in
Ontario Capping Rent Increases Below the Rate of Inflation
Province holding rent increase guideline at 2.5 per cent in 2024 The Ontario government is continuing to strengthen protections for
Ontario Helping More Students Become Paramedics
Expansion of college programs will increase paramedic workforce, ensuring faster access to emergency care As part of Your Health: A
Ontario Increasing Investment in the Greenlands Conservation Partnership
Additional $14 million will help further protect natural areas such as wetlands, grasslands and forestsJune 27, 2023 The Ontario government
Ontario Providing Free Training for Truck Drivers
New project will provide $1.3 million for more than 50 jobseekers to kick-start their careers in the transportation industry The
Ontario Protecting Provincial Waterways
The Ontario government is prohibiting floating accommodations from docking overnight on provincial waterways. The regulatory change will come into
Ontario Expands Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Fast chargers now available at all ONroute locations ahead of summer The Ontario government is making it more convenient for
Ontario Investing in Provincewide Homelessness Prevention
By-name lists helping connect those experiencing homelessness with critical services The Ontario government is investing nearly $770,000 to help the
Ontario Removing Unfair Work Barriers for Skilled Newcomers
Professional Engineers Ontario first regulated profession to remove Canadian experience requirement following provincial legislation The Ontario government is leading the
ETFO Member Survey Shows Violence Pervasive in Schools
Chronic underfunding of public education responsible for rise in violence An alarming number (77 per cent) of members of the
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- Local News
Cobourg Fire Crews Attend Minor Hazardous Material Spill Outside Encampment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pfPQ-mwHtw Cobourg Fire Department responded to a small hazardous material spill in front of the encampment at the former Brookside
Last Day for Salmon Fishing Along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4tbiiPVsSk It was the last day for salmon fishing on Saturday, September 30, 2023 in area waterways including the Ganaraska
Cobourg Chief of Police and Local Politicians Have Condemnation for the Justice System
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSyj0t5uu0c The Chief of Cobourg Police has come out and condemned the local courts after a person was charged with
Cobourg Fire Services Respond to Encampment Fire (Again)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSYl4b3h2Rw Cobourg Police and Fire Department responded to a fire at a former encampment on Thursday, September 28, 2023. At approximately
Town of Cobourg Permanently Flies Every Child Matters Flag at Rotary Harbourfront Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w69U-pb_KJI Town of Cobourg Permanently Flies Every Child Matters Flag at Rotary Harbourfront Park The flag raising ceremony was, Friday, September
- Photo Galleries
Canadian International Air Show Takes to the Skies in Toronto
The first day of the Canadian International Air Show took place on Saturday, September 2, 2023 starting at noon. Kicking
Busy Weekend Along the Waterfront in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcmZsc_fIZQ The beach was packed and for the most part it was glorious weather for the weekend of August 4-6,
Lake Yacht Racing Association’s 2023 Eight-Metre North American Championships was a Huge Success in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPodcUdfMc0 Organizers said the Lake Yacht Racing Association’s 2023 eight-metre North American Championships was a huge success this past weekend
Monster Madness at Brighton Speedway
Things were a bit up in the air at Brighton Speedway on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Along with the regular
Cobourg – The Perfect Place To Relax During The Evening
Cobourg is thriving in the daytime, but during the evening it's a good spot to just kick back and
- Crime
Cobourg Man Suffers Injuries in Unprovoked Attack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Anl6cRNSiRU&t=5s A Cobourg man says he was knocked unconscious in a unprovoked attack after coming home for lunch on Friday,
Breaking News – Alderville Man Facing Arson Charges x3
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Arson Charges Laid One person has been charged with arson in relation to two structure fires that
OPP – Fraud Involving Purchases of Heavy Machinery or Farm Equipment
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and our policing partners regularly receive reports of frauds pertaining to the buying and
Breaking News – Second Suspect Arrested Regarding Investigation Into Shooting on West Beach in Cobourg
(Today's Northumberland file photo) A second suspect was arrested as a result of an ongoing investigation into a shooting at
Breaking News – Cobourg Police – One Person Arrested and Facing Attempted Murder Charges – Two Others Still On The Loose
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEVc9ICyV48 One person is in custody and two others have been named in Canada wide warrants in regards to a
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
West Northumberland Wild U11B Girls Hockey Team Celebrated at Victoria Hall/Local Golfers Qualify for Ontario High School Championships
Northumberland 89.7 local sports news The 2022-2023 West Northumberland Wild U11B girls hockey team was celebrated at Victoria Hall on
Local Sports – Local Person Named Athlete of the Week at Durham College/Panthers Fall to Huskies
Northumberland 89.7 local sports news Cobourg’s Andrex Kellar was named the Durham College Lords male athlete of the week for
Cobourg’s Kate Current Named to Team Canada for Pan-Am Games
(Photo by Claus Anderson/Athletics Canada) Northumberland 89.7 local sports news Cobourg’s Kate Current has been named to Canada’s team for the
Port Hope Panthers Come Away with a Tie in Home Opener Against Campbellford Rebels in PJHL Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUgr49c_DOo The Port Hope Panthers and Campbellford Rebels played to a 2-2 tie in a Provincial Junior Hockey League game
Tucker Williams Who was Part of Team Ontario Wins the National Box Lacrosse Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PNjfwTNbCo A local youth who was part of Team Ontario won the National Box Lacrosse Championships in Saskatchewan. It’s the second