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Ontario Ends Social Assistance for People Living in Canada Illegally
New regulations will protect taxpayer dollars and strengthen the integrity of Ontario Works and ODSP The Ontario government is strengthening
Ontario Strengthening Local Emergency Preparedness
Province launching $5 million Community Emergency Preparedness Grant The Ontario government is expanding local support for emergency readiness by launching
Ontario Investing $10.9 Million to Strengthen the Health-Care Workforce
Skills Development Fund investments will prepare nearly 2,000 workers and jobseekers across Ontario for in-demand careers in the health-care
Ontario Investing $32.5 Million to Protect Border Security
New tools will help police services fight illegal drugs, guns and cross-border crime As part of its work to protect
OPP – 63 Arrested, 51 Children Identified During Province-Wide Child Exploitation Investigation
A province-wide investigation targeting online child sexual exploitation has resulted in the arrest of 63 people, the identification of
Ontario and Canada Investing $10 Million to Expand Parks and Trails
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Historic conservation agreement will protect nearly 48,000 acres of natural greenspace for residents and visitors to
Ontario Joins Landmark Canada-Wide Direct-to-Consumer Alcohol Sales Agreement
Deal will break down interprovincial trade barriers for alcoholic beverages, improving consumer choice and opening up new markets to
Ontario Expands Free Day Use at Provincial Parks for Veterans and Active Canadian Armed Forces Members
Veterans and active service members can now visit Ontario’s world-class provincial parks for free seven days a week The Ontario
Ontario Launches Procurement for Provincewide Primary Care Medical Record System
New system is part of Ontario’s $3.4 billion Primary Care Action Plan to connect everyone in the province to
Ontario Investing Over $3 Million to Expand Made-in-Ontario Wood Manufacturing
Investment will create good-paying jobs in Belleville and accelerate advanced manufacturing of high-quality forest products As part of its plan
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Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Fall Fair Brings Midway, Family Fun and Demolition Derby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR_msXTKV0s The sights, sounds and excitement of the fall fair returned to Port Hope this weekend, with the midway providing
Video – Port Hope Set to Celebrate the Turkey Vulture with First-Ever Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnZsq_KFaYI A bird that is often misunderstood, sometimes feared and rarely given much credit will be taking centre stage in
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Terry Fox Run Continues a Legacy That Began More Than Four Decades Ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acq1XKZFNxA&t=19s For more than four decades, the Terry Fox Run has carried forward the vision of one Canadian who set
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Plunged Into Darkness After Power Outage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQFwst__q1g A large portion of Cobourg was plunged into darkness Friday evening after a widespread power outage sent Lakefront Utilities
Northumberland County Calls on VIA Rail to Reverse Cancellation of Morning Commuter Service
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Northumberland County is calling on VIA Rail Canada to reconsider its decision to cancel Train 641,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Fall Fair Brings Midway, Family Fun and Demolition Derby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR_msXTKV0s The sights, sounds and excitement of the fall fair returned to Port Hope this weekend, with the midway providing
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Plunged Into Darkness After Power Outage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQFwst__q1g A large portion of Cobourg was plunged into darkness Friday evening after a widespread power outage sent Lakefront Utilities
Video – Photo Gallery – Another Perfect Sunset along Cobourg’s Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBiMTwx_iQI There are some evenings along the Cobourg waterfront when Lake Ontario seems to slow everything down. Wednesday, September 16, was
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland OPP – Four Commercial Motor Vehicles Placed Out of Service Following OPP/MTO Enforcement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOKI-xJ34mg Four commercial vehicles were pulled off the road Wednesday after Northumberland OPP and Ministry of Transportation inspectors uncovered a
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Manufacturer Goes on the Offense With Major Cobourg Expansion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HUwy-rfBiQ&t=93s Soluroc more than doubles Cobourg facility as company looks to expand global markets While much of the Canadian business landscape
- 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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Cobourg Cougars Edge Lindsay Muskies in Home Opener
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland It was a fresh start for the new Cobourg Cougars in front of their home fans Monday
Northumberland Jacks 16U Makes OBA Championship Tournament Debut
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland A group that began as house league baseball players four years ago, the Northumberland Jacks 16U team
Northumberland Jacks 15U Black Select Team Caps Memorable Season with Top-Eight OBA Finish
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 15U Black Select Team entered the Ontario Baseball Association championship tournament as one of
New-Look Cobourg Cougars Win OJHL Season Opener in Aurora
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars opened the 2026-27 Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season Friday night with a 5-2
University Women’s Softball to be Showcased This Weekend in Cobourg
(Ontario University Softball graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Ontario University Softball is set to launch its 25th season as a league this