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All Ontario Grocery and Big-Box Stores Now Able to Sell Alcoholic Beverages
Final stage of expansion delivers on government’s promise to provide more choice and convenience As the final step in the
Update – Ontario’s Fifth Working for Workers Act Receives Royal Assent
Changes will open pathways into the skilled trades, remove barriers to employment, support frontline heroes, protect workers and support women
Ontario Calls for Immediate Federal Action on Bail Reform
Province seeking to close revolving door of justice and keep communities safe The Ontario government is calling on the federal
Ontario Welcomes $155 Million Boost to Province’s Growing Electric Vehicle Supply Chain
The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of over $155 million by Hanon Systems, a global automotive parts supplier,
Free Flu Shot and New COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available Across Ontario
RSV immunizations available November 4, expanded program will protect more infants and high risk children Starting Monday, October 28, 2024,
Ontario Expanding Learn and Stay Grant to Train More Family Doctors in Ontario
New changes will also require medical schools to prioritize 95 per cent of undergraduate medical school seats for Ontario
Ontario Helping More People Start and Grow Their Families
New tax credit and $150 million investment will dramatically increase the number of families able to receive publicly funded
Ontario Ready to Meet the Challenge of Soaring Energy Demand
Province prioritizing energy affordability for families and businesses as it plans for continued growth On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, the
Ontario Strengthening Supports to Combat Hate and Create Safer Communities
Applications opening soon for Ontario’s Anti-Hate Security Prevention Grant program The Ontario government is investing $12.75 million this year to help
RNAO Calling for Continued Operation of Supervised Consumption Services
The Registered Nurses Association of Ontario is calling for the continued operation of consumption services and associated harm reduction
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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
- 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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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