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Premier Doug Ford Urges Federal Government to Take More Proactive Approach at Border
(Today's Northumberland file photo) On Wednesday, November 27, 2024, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement following the First Ministers’
Ontario Generating More Energy to Meet Soaring Demand
Province exploring sites for energy generation in Port Hope, Haldimand County and St. Clair Township The Ontario government has asked
Ontario Increasing Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund to $600 Million
$100 million increase will support 390 municipalities across the province As part of the provincial government’s historic increase to financial
Ontario Expanding Cancer Coverage for Firefighters
Expansion would make it easier to access benefits through the WSIB The Ontario government will soon introduce legislation that, if
Ontario Driving Economic Growth in Kawartha Lakes
Two projects receiving funding through the Rural Economic Development program to help boost the local economy The Ontario government is
Ontario Returning Over $2.5 Billion to Workers and Businesses Through Fee Reductions and WSIB Rebates
Province putting more money back into workers’ pockets while keeping costs down for employers The Ontario government is keeping costs
Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario
The proposed Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario Act, 2024, part of Ontario’s Fall 2024 Red Tape Reduction Package, will help provide better
Ontario Cracking Down on Immigration Scams
Province proposing fines and bans for bad actors exploiting newcomers The Ontario government will soon introduce legislation to crack down
Ontario Continuing to Support and Grow its Nursing Workforce
$500 million investment in specialized education and training for over 20,000 nurses will bolster health care workforce The Ontario government
Ontario Expanding Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel
New program providing specialized services to those who keep province safe The Ontario government is investing more than $32 million
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Exclusive – Breaking News – Person Taken Away in Handcuffs After Incident with Cobourg Mayor
There has been no release from Cobourg Police concerning an incident involving Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland. Late in the evening
Group Asks Alnwick/Haldimand Council to Keep Rental Fee the Same for AA Meetings
The Alderville Pioneer Group appealed to Alnwick/Haldimand Township council at its committee-of-the-whole meeting this week regarding a rental fee
Critical Repairs at Grafton Arena Could Happen Sooner Than Expected
A notice of motion received support at this week’s Alnwick/Haldimand Township committee-of-the-whole meeting to speed up the process for
Canada’s Largest Literary Festival Receives a Gift from Poetchry
By Wally Keeler The sun was dawning behind the backs of POETCHRY, as it transported its 16th picnic table ladened
Video – Blue Jays Watch Party in Port Hope for Game 2 of the World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGGdvSsnsg For anyone planning to watch the Blue Jays this Saturday, October 25, 2025 you’re welcome to join in on
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Video – Blue Jays Watch Party in Port Hope for Game 2 of the World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGGdvSsnsg For anyone planning to watch the Blue Jays this Saturday, October 25, 2025 you’re welcome to join in on
Breaking News – Video – Unknown When Power Will Be Restored to Parts of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoLZWVfPj4 It’s unknown how large an area of Cobourg is impacted following a power outage late Sunday evening. At approximately 11
Demoltion Has Begun at Former Brookside Youth Centre
Buildings have started to be torn down at the former Brookside Youth Centre located at 390 King Street East
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Video – Trials and Tribulations of Fishing Along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbhTcJk-v6s Fishing has once again opened up along the Ganaraska River in Port Hope. On Saturday, October 18, 2025 a number
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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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Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s