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Ontario Unveils a Back-to-Basics Kindergarten Curriculum
New mandatory learning will focus on literacy and math skills for the province’s youngest learners The Ontario government is taking
Premier Doug Ford’s Speech at the 2024 Rural Ontario Municipal Association Annual Conference
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Premier Ford delivered the following remarks at the 2024 Rural Ontario Municipal Association annual conference. "Well, good
Ontario Helping Rural Communities Grow With More Jobs, Homes and Infrastructure
Province making historic investments to support the unique needs of rural municipalities The Ontario government announced the latest steps in
Ontario Taking Next Steps in Plan to Further Reduce Wait Times for Surgeries and Diagnostic Procedures
Community surgical and diagnostic centres connecting people to faster, more convenient care with your health card As part of the
Ontario Fighting Back Against Rise in Hate Crime
Province investing in community-based solutions to help keep people safe The Ontario government is investing more than $1.7 million to
Ontario Launching New Long-Term Care Home Investigations Unit
New investigations team will strengthen oversight and resident safety The Ontario government has created a new Investigations Unit to ensure
Ontario Protecting Communities and Keeping People Safe
The Ontario government is investing $24 million over three years to help prevent repeat and violent offenders from committing
Ontario Achieves Strong Job Growth and Investments in 2023
Domestic and international companies invested billions in the province Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued
Ontario’s Top Baby Names in 2022
Olivia and Noah continue to top the charts as Ontario's most popular baby names in 2022. Olivia has held
Ontario Consumers Will be Able to Buy Beer, Cider, Wine and Low-Alcohol Ready-to-Drink Beverages at Convenience, Grocery and Big Box Stores
Province will ensure a stable and responsible transition to new marketplace that promotes Ontario-made products and local jobs On Thursday,
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Video – Enjoying an Evening Flight Over Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLDh0jSD-zA A person enjoys paragliding over Victoria Beach on Monday, April 28, 2025. With winds calm earlier in the week it
Cobourg’s Annual Civic Awards Ceremony Honours Incredible Volunteers
The Town of Cobourg was pleased to once again honour incredible community volunteers at the 22nd Annual Civic Awards
Chair of Transition House Board Claims Transition House “Unduly Targeted” by Town of Cobourg
During a meeting of Cobourg Council on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Mayor Cleveland referred to the Chair of Transition
Letter from Transition House Board Brought Up During Presentation at Cobourg Council
A letter came from the Chair of Transition House Board came up during a presentation at Cobourg Council on
Capitol Theatre Giving Away Two Tickets to Season Opener in Port Hope
The Capitol Theatre is giving away two tickets for the 2025 season opener! The opening night for Bad Hats Theatre’s
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Video – Poemtown Unveils “Picnic on Poetry” in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS-U7u0-bUQ The unveiling of Picnic on Poetry was held in Victoria Park in Cobourg on Monday, April 28, 2025. On Friday,
Video – Reservists Train with Members of the Hamilton Township Fire Department
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjNx-01oVYY A training exercise involving 31 Canadian Brigade Group of the Canadian Army Reserve from London, Ontario, took place over
Northumberland OPP – Drug Trafficking Charges Following Warrants (Names Released)
Police have seized drugs, firearms, and various other drug trafficking related items following search warrants executed at locations in
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Video – Cobourg Mayor Hires Security for His Downtown Store That Is Now Listed for Sale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VzdS3OXH1Q A downtown store owner says having security guards at his business periodically is for the protection of his staff
- 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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Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey