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Ontario Tackling Gridlock to Save Drivers Time
The Government of Ontario is proposing new legislation that, if passed, would make life easier for drivers, getting them
New Chair and Team Will Help Connect Every Person in Ontario to Primary Health Care Within Five Years
New role and team will help connect every person in Ontario to primary health care within five years To continue
Ontario Appoints Reviewer for the Toronto District School Board’s Field Trip
Province takes action to ensure the safety and well-being of all students The Ontario government has appointed Patrick Case to
Sunnybrook’s New Centre for Brain Science and Mental Health Care
First-of-its-kind facility is the largest centre for youth mental health services in the GTA The Ontario government is celebrating the
Ontario Increasing Wildland Firefighting Capacity
Investments in new aircraft and personnel helping ensure province prepared for fire seasons The governments of Ontario and Canada are
Ontario Building More Supportive Housing in Durham
Provincial investment will support people at risk of homelessness The Ontario government has provided over $8 million through the Social
Ontario Supporting Grieving Families of Stillborn Children
New commemorative document, elimination of fees and simplified application providing support during a difficult time Ontario parents who have experienced
Ontario Added More Than 43,000 Jobs in September
Companies continue to choose the province as an ideal location for growth Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation
Ontario Building More Affordable Housing in the City of Kingston and County of Lanark
Provincial investment will support people in need of safe and affordable homes The Ontario government is providing over $2.4 million
Ontario Expanding Basic Constable Training Program
Province getting more boots on the ground in small, medium-sized and First Nation communities The Ontario government is increasing enrollment
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Video – People Fill Memorial Park in Port Hope to Watch the Blue Jays
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEVCA9GL3nQ Memorial Park in Port Hope was filled with fans of the Toronto Blue Jays watching game 2 of the
Video – Evening Fishing Along the Ganaraska River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgaYuvTVIFU The Ganaraska River isn’t as plentiful as it has been but there are still anglers along the river. On Saturday,
In My Opinion – Citizen’s of Cobourg Need to Know More About Incident Involving the Mayor
(Today's Northumberland file photo) It’s something that’s becoming a regular occurrence in Cobourg. More questions than answers stemming from an incident
Video – Halloween Spirit Alive and Well in Downtown Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQuZ-UhwXK0 It was an amazing display of community spirit put on by the HBIA in Port Hope on Friday, October
Cobourg Mayor Wants Warming Hub at New Golden Plough Lodge
At this Wednesday’s (October 29, 2025) Council Meeting, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland will bringing up a Notice of Motion
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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