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Ontario and Manitoba Sign MOU to Tear Down Interprovincial Trade Barriers
Provinces working together to protect workers and businesses by unlocking free trade across Canada On May 14, 2025, Ontario Premier
Ontario Permanently Cutting the Gas Tax and Taking Tolls Off Highway 407 East
Province keeping costs down for families in the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty As part of its plan to
Ontario Getting Homes and Infrastructure Built Faster and Smarter
Province introducing legislation and new funding to cut red tape and speed up home construction in partnership with municipalities On
Ontario Helping More Children Access Baseball Programming
$300,000 investment in Jays Care Foundation will help more youth play baseball and learn to stay active and healthy The
Ontario Taking Action to Support Seniors and their Caregivers
Province re-introducing legislation to improve quality of life and protect seniors across the province On Thursday, May 8, 2025, the
Ontario Leads the G7 by Building First Small Modular Reactor
Construction will create 18,000 Canadian jobs, add up to $500 million annually to Ontario’s economy and help secure clean,
Ontario Taking Next Steps to Protect Primary Care
Province introducing legislation, investing $300 million to expand teaching clinics and connect 300,000 more people to a family doctor
Enjoy Free Fishing on Mother’s Day Weekend
Fish for free in Ontario May 10 and 11 Spring has arrived and in honor of Mother's Day Ontario is
Ontario Investing $1 Billion in Skills Development Fund to Protect Workers
New funding will support workers in the face of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty As the next step in its
Ontario Building a More Connected and Convenient Health Care System
New legislation will protect Ontario health care by strengthening governance and transparency, enhancing patient care and improving service delivery The
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Update – Breaking News – Person Killed After Being Struck by Train
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyBMZLr7Mx4 Members of the Cobourg Police Service are currently on scene conducting an active investigation in the area of the
Breaking News – Emergency Services Attend Rail Crossing in Cobourg
Emergency services were dispatched to the area of the CN Rail crossing on Burnham Street just north of King
Video – St. Mary Students Do Their Part to Help Save the Environment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp35wXS862Y St. Mary Secondary students brought the classroom to the waterfront on Friday, June 6, 2025 to learn more about
Town of Cobourg Marks Pride Month with Flag Raising Ceremony
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL8s7vgoP84 The Town of Cobourg kicked off Pride Month on Friday, June 6 with the raising of the Pride flag
2025 Summer Program Registration Information and Upcoming Spring Recreation Experience Survey
With summer just around the corner, the Community Services Department is very pleased to share exciting upcoming program opportunities. Thank
- Photo Galleries
Former Transition House in Cobourg Up For Sale
The former Transition House located at 10 Chapel Street is officially up for sale in Cobourg. The property is listed
Video – Volunteer Members with OCEAP Train in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A--jHB46SIs Lost in the woods and yelling for help hoping you'll be found. That scenario, along with others took place on
Video – Neighbouring Fire Departments Get Hands On Extrication Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMYwh0-WSR4 Cobourg and Hamilton Township Fire Services spent Friday, May 24, 2025 practicing extrication training at Chadwick’s Towing Yard. Hamilton Township
Video – Proud Parents Show Off Their Young at Nawautin Sanctuary
After what seemed like a long wait, at least seven cygnets came into this world on Monday, May 19,
Video – Always Something New at Nawautin Sanctuary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaabYyHL6iw There is no rush when watching natures creatures. Nawautin Sanctuary always has something new to see - it just takes
- 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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
Video – Sprints Highlight a Night of Racing at Brighton Speedway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE_JAaqROtQ Empire Super Sprints First Visit to Brighton The dirt track at Brighton Speedway saw some action on the last chilly
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