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Sunshine List Released – 2024 Public Sector Salary Disclosure
Caroline Mulroney, President of the Treasury Board, issued the following statement: "Today, the Ontario government released the salaries of Ontario
Ontario Investing $1.5 Million to Support the 2026 JUNO Awards
Government’s investment will bolster Ontario’s music industry, Canadian culture The Ontario government is investing $1.5 million to support hosting the
Ontario Ready to Respond to Wildland Fire Season
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Additional staff and equipment prepared to protect people and communities Ontario is ready to respond to this
ETFO Responds to Appointment of Paul Calandra as Ontario’s New Minister of Education
The following is a statement from the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) on today’s Cabinet announcement: “ETFO welcomes Paul
Piccini Back as Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development as Ford Unveils New Cabinet
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Experienced team will deliver on historic mandate from the people to protect Ontario’s economy and workers On
Chief Medical Officer of Health States Measles On The Rise
On Friday, March 14, 2025, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement: “Over the last
Ontario Applies 25 Per Cent Surcharge on Electricity Exports to United States
Surcharge part of initial retaliatory measures that will remain in place until U.S. tariffs are removed for good Effective today,
Ontario Federation of Labour Urges United Tariff Response
Noting that any answer to Trump’s attack on our economy will be successful, only if it is embraced by
Trump Tariffs Could Decimate Ontario’s Housing Sector
OHBA Is Extremely Concerned by the Potential Effects of Tariffs on Ontario Housing The Trump administration’s implementation of 25% tariffs
Update – Recapture of Inmates from Beaver Creek Institution
On February 20, 2025, inmates Jay Sedore and Michael Karas were apprehended by the Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE)
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Northumberland County Responds to Road Salt Shortage
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Northumberland County continues to actively manage winter road maintenance operations amid a province-wide road salt shortage.
Ontario Breaks Ground on Bowmanville GO Extension
Expanded service will save families time and money, support economic growth across Durham Region and the GTHA The Ontario government
Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Update – Clean-Up Continues After Multi-Vehicle Collision East of Trenton
Emergency services are still at the scene following a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 east of Trenton on Tuesday,
Victoria Park 2026 Campground Reservations Open February 2 at 9 a.m.
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Reservations launch with a new online booking system The Town of Cobourg Community Services Division is pleased
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Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Peterborough County OPP – Four Firearms and Over Two Kilograms of Fentanyl Seized (Names Released)
Seven people are facing several charges after the seizure of a large amount of illicit drugs and four handguns. In
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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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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his