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Ontario Expanding Ability to Process Cancer Fighting Medical Isotopes
Province supports new investments at Bruce Power that will ensure access to life-saving medical isotopes and affordable power The Ontario
Ontario Calls on Bank of Canada to Cut Interest Rates to Protect Jobs
Province remains focused on rebuilding economy, strengthening economic ties with U.S. Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and
Ontario Helping Veterans Start New Careers in the Skilled Trades
$3 million investment through Helmets to Hardhats Canada will support 650 active and former Canadian Armed Forces personnel The Ontario
Premier Ford Offers Congratulations to President-Elect Trump and Vice President-Elect Vance
On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement on the U.S. election: “I want to offer
Ottawa New Deal Continuing to Deliver for Eastern Ontario
New funding will support public safety and address homelessness in nation’s capital The Government of Ontario and the City of
Ontario Increasing Financial and Community Supports for Veterans
Province making GO Transit free for veterans and increasing financial support to up to $3,000 each year The Ontario government
Ontario Honouring All Veterans and Condemning Acts of Stolen Valour
Province marking Remembrance Week with new award and proposed legislative changes to recognize all veterans who served The Ontario government
Ontario Recognizing Veterans with Free Weekday Access to Provincial Parks
In recognition of Remembrance Week, Acting Environment, Conservation and Parks Minister Todd McCarthy issued the following statement: “We are immensely
Quinte West OPP – Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder (Name Released)
Name of Accused Released. Charges updated. The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has released the name
Ontario Cracking Down on Auto Theft and Careless Driving
Province introducing penalties of up to $100,000 and imprisonment for fraudulent vehicle registrations The Ontario government is cracking down on
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Cobourg Police Board’s Finance Committee to Hear From Public About Budget Increase
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Following a presentation from Chief Paul VandeGraaf that outlined a 20.5% budget increase estimate, the Cobourg
Township Issues Second Statement on Zero Tolerance Policy for the Harassment, Bullying, and Intimidation of Staff
As a result of misinformation circulating in the community and recent incidents involving harassing, defamatory, intimidating, and threatening behaviour
Municipality of Port Hope Welcomes New Solicitor
The Municipality of Port Hope is thrilled to announce the arrival of our dynamic new Municipal Solicitor and Director
Upcoming Geotechnical Investigation at Frankford Lock 6
Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site Parks Canada is advising the public of a temporary closure of the trail between Frankford
Cobourg Police – No Charges After Man was “Verbally Aggressive” to Cobourg Mayor
Despite being taken into custody by Cobourg Police, a man was released unconditionally following a interaction with Cobourg Mayor
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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