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2026 Ontario Budget Delivering on Plan to Protect Ontario Workers and Families
On Thursday, March 26, 2026, Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2026 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect
A Plan to Protect Ontario
2026 Ontario Budget delivering on plan to protect Ontario workers and families by building a more competitive, resilient and
Ontario Building More Accessible Communities
Applications now open for $2.25 million in community accessibility grants The Ontario government is investing $2.25 million to protect, strengthen
Ontario Protecting Fans by Capping Ticket Resale Prices
New changes will cap ticket resale prices at original cost to protect consumers from professional resellers and unfair prices As
Increased Military Traffic across Northern, Central & Eastern Ontario
Canadian Army Reserve personnel from 33 Canadian Brigade Group (33 CBG) will conduct transport and supply convoys on roads
Ontario Creating New Provincewide Primary Care Medical Record System
Province increasing Primary Care Action Plan funding to $3.4 billion, on track to exceed 2025-26 attachment target The Ontario government
Ontario Permitting “Bring-Your-Own” Alcoholic Beverages at Outdoor Public Events
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Province supporting local festivals, small businesses and tourism To help support local tourism and drive economic growth,
Ontario Taking Action to Protect Local Communities and Break the Cycle of Addiction
Province ending funding for all drug injection sites in communities with a HART Hub As part of the government’s plan
Ontario Takes Next Step to Build New Jail in Brockville
Province issues Request for Qualifications for the Brockville Correctional Complex and St. Lawrence Valley Correctional and Treatment Centre As part
Ontario Giving Workers, Retailers and Consumers More Choice on Family Day and Victoria Day
Province proposing to allow retail business to stay open on select holidays while maintaining robust protections for workers As part
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Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Prepares for Private Funeral of Northumberland OPP Officer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiKZXoTnUjg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5rnBGCCICc A OPP motorcycle placed at Northumberland OPP Detachment in Cobourg in honour of Northumberland OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm is
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Fuel Leak at Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKnIceFzSXwCobourg Fire Department responded to a fuel leak at Cobourg Harbour on Sunday, May 3, 2026.At approximately 2:40 p.m.
Video – Photo Gallery -Family Tradition Continues at Castleton Fishing Derby Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXxMGJE6d8U The annual Castleton Sports Club Fishing Derby got underway on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Ryken’s Pond north of
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Sailboats Return to Water Despite Hail and High Winds at Spring Boat Lift-In
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuBk5qkT-ZY Spring arrives on Cobourg’s waterfront in a way that feels almost ceremonial—boats returning to the lake and another sailing
Video – Runner’s 290-Kilometre Journey from Baltimore to Ottawa Honours Father, Supports Cancer Fight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI9QPQatsZ8 A promise made in grief a decade ago is about to take shape in an extraordinary test of endurance
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery -Family Tradition Continues at Castleton Fishing Derby Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXxMGJE6d8U The annual Castleton Sports Club Fishing Derby got underway on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Ryken’s Pond north of
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Sailboats Return to Water Despite Hail and High Winds at Spring Boat Lift-In
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuBk5qkT-ZY Spring arrives on Cobourg’s waterfront in a way that feels almost ceremonial—boats returning to the lake and another sailing
Photo Gallery – Video – Soft Fog and Warm Air Create Picture-Perfect Morning in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSUOc6AGzXg A quiet, almost cinematic start to the day—one of those mornings that reminds you why people are drawn to
Video – Photo Gallery – Grand Opening of The Dink Den Social Club/Pickleball in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50iIBjnVD2Y The fast-growing sport of pickleball has a brand-new home in Northumberland County. The Dink Den, Cobourg’s ONLY indoor pickleball club,
Video – Photo Gallery – Solidarity in Sorrow Along the Highway of Heroes for OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMe4UY5LNgI A powerful and deeply emotional show of respect unfolded along the Highway of Heroes on Thursday, April 30, 2026,
- 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’s Clow, Whelan at OHL Futures Camp
(Quinte Red Devils graphic) Cobourg’s Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan are among 120 participants at the Ontario Hockey League’s Futures
Video – Photo Gallery – Grand Opening of The Dink Den Social Club/Pickleball in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50iIBjnVD2Y The fast-growing sport of pickleball has a brand-new home in Northumberland County. The Dink Den, Cobourg’s ONLY indoor pickleball club,
Local Players Win OHF U13 Championship with Quinte Red Devils
(Quinte Red Devils photo) Cobourg’s Kade Whelan and Port Hope’s William Beebe recently captured the Ontario Hockey Federation U13 AAA
Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this