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Ontario Supporting Laid-Off Workers in Espanola
New Action Centre will help over 480 pulp and paper workers from Domtar get back to work quickly The Ontario
Ontario To Make Holodomor Education Mandatory for High School Students
Students will learn about the significance of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-33 The Ontario government is introducing new mandatory learning
Ontario and Toronto Reach a New Deal
New deal puts Toronto on a path to growth and long-term financial sustainability The Government of Ontario and City of
Ontario Recruiting More Personal Support Workers into Long-Term Care and Home Care
New incentives will help attract thousands of PSW students and recent graduates to connect people to care The Ontario government
Ontario Helping Contain Costs of Building Roads and New Homes
Proposal prohibiting fees to locate underground infrastructure such as gas and water lines would improve safety and efficiency On November
Ontario Helping More Students Become Nurse Practitioners
121 additional training spots increasing the pipeline of talent for Ontario’s health care workforce The Ontario government is making it
Video – The Sleeping Cabin Project – Band-Aid Solution or Worthwhile Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvkgt__8Qn8 Today’s Northumberland took a trip to Kingston recently. Last Tuesday, Kingston council voted to end The Sleeping Cabin Pilot Project
Ontario Strengthening Penalties for Landfill Facilities that Contravene Environmental Laws
Province holding polluters accountable through strong enforcement The Ontario government is strengthening regulations to clamp down on landfill site owners
Ontario Investing in Critical Infrastructure
The Ontario government is investing $200 million over three years to help municipalities repair, rehabilitate and expand critical drinking
Ontario Taking Action to Support Injured Workers and Firefighters
Province will also consult on a new job-protected leave for critical illnesses like cancer The Ontario government will soon introduce
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Video – Fun Day at Annual Castleton Sports Club Fishing Derby for Youths
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGYjg6V62T0 The first day of the Castleton Sports Club Annual Fishing Derby took place on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at
Video – Demonstration of Security Barriers at DBIA Event in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk9sBDPnW-k A demonstration of security barriers took place in downtown Cobourg at the Cinco De Mayo Celebrations. Barriers were placed on
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
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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