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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
Ontario Increasing Homelessness Prevention Support for Indigenous People
Additional investment will provide safe and secure housing for Indigenous populations across the province The Ontario government is investing an
Ontario Cleaning Up for Annual Day of Action on Litter
David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, released the following statement in celebration of Ontario’s Day of
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Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Smoke in Apartment Building
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snweVo8cxaY Cobourg Fire Department responded to an apartment complex for reports of smoke in the building. Fire crews were dispatched shortly
Video – Perfect Evening for the Colborne Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CESQ4JAxn90 The community of Colborne and surrounding area came out on Saturday, November 23, 2024 for the annual Santa Clause
Video – Christmas Magic Kicks Off the Season in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G10EWaFnTqo The official start of the Christmas season kicked off in Cobourg on Friday, November 22, 2024. Hundreds of people came
Northumberland County – Upcoming Clinic to Support Residents with Replacing Special ID and Accessing Wellness Services
Access to valid identification is essential for connecting to the services and opportunities that enable individuals and families to
Christmas Has Arrived at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland As the Christmas season takes shape in Port Hope, don't forget to include the
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Video – Perfect Evening for the Colborne Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CESQ4JAxn90 The community of Colborne and surrounding area came out on Saturday, November 23, 2024 for the annual Santa Clause
Video – Christmas Magic Kicks Off the Season in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G10EWaFnTqo The official start of the Christmas season kicked off in Cobourg on Friday, November 22, 2024. Hundreds of people came
Video – Cobourg’s Christmas Tree Comes to Town
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuTz_6sWil4 Preparations for this Friday’s launch of Christmas Magic in Cobourg are well underway. On Monday, November 18, 2024, Cobourg Police
Video – Brighton Santa Claus Parade Kicks Off the Season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK5zd8a9yK0 It was a perfect evening for the Brighton Santa Claus parade on Friday, November 15, 2024. The parade started at
Video – House Destroyed by Fire in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MD3vNOpKF4 There were no injuries after a house was destroyed by fire in Hamilton Township on Friday evening. Firefighters from Hamilton
- 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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Ontario Ladies Novice Singles Championship – Gold for Laura Mounce of Cobourg
The Cobourg lawn bowling club was the host venue for the 2024 Ontario ladies novice singles championship on Saturday
Video – The World’s Best Disc Golfers Compete at Haute Goat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SP8jYaYqwE Some of the world’s top disc golfers are taking part in a competition at Haute Goat in the Municipality
Port Hope Youth Earns Silver in Provincial Lacrosse Tournament
As he prepares for Grade 10 at St. Mary Secondary School in Cobourg, lacrosse star Landon Kenny is thanking
Northumberland Street Hockey Festival Takes Place in Cobourg in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
Get ready to hit the pavement and score big as the Northumberland Street Hockey Festival makes its triumphant return
CCI Students Celebrate OFSAA Track and Field Wins
Cobourg Collegiate Institute (CCI) celebrates a successful Track and Field season and recognizes the accomplishments of student athletes who