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Ontario Laying the Groundwork for New Investments and Good-Paying Jobs
Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement on today’s monthly employment release
Convenience Stores Across Ontario Can Now Sell Beer, Wine, Cider and Ready-to-Drink Beverages
Expansion delivers on government’s promise to give people more choice and convenience Starting today (September 5, 2024), all licensed convenience
Video – Candian International Air Show Takes to the Skies Over Toronto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEEmyPXCOA4 It was a thrilling performance at the Canadian International Air Show along the shoreline of Toronto on Sunday, September
Ontario Students Going Back-to-Basics with Fewer Distractions This Fall
Province limiting cellphone use in class, banning vaping and rolling out more modernized curriculum The Ontario government is investing $47.5
Province Launches Largest Competitive Energy Procurement in Ontario History
Procurement will ensure long-term affordability as electricity demand forecasts to rise 60 per cent by 2050 The Ontario government is
Ontario Reducing Wait Times for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Procedures
Community surgical and diagnostic centres connecting people to faster, more convenient care with their health card As part of the Your
Ontario Investing $10 Million to Train Workers in Shipbuilding and Repair
Employer-led training program trains and up-skills workers in St. Catharines, Hamilton and Thunder Bay The Ontario government is investing $10
RNAO Says Plans to Close Nine Provincially Funded Consumption Sites is a “Death Sentence”
Premier Doug Ford and his government’s misguided measures will endanger the lives of thousands of Ontarians struggling with substance
Ontario Welcomes Over $37 Million Manufacturing Boost in Kingston
Expansion projects by two companies will create 70 new, good-paying jobs The Ontario government is welcoming over $37 million in
Breaking News – Province Banning Consumption Sites Near Schools and Daycares
On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, the Province announced the banning consumption sites near schools and daycares while investing $378
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Video – Huge Christmas Trees Donated to Christmas Magic in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d6NVrAtt8Q Two huge Christmas trees were installed in along the esplanade on Friday, November 14, 2025. The trees were donated from
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Smell of Smoke in Building
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeFK8YxKW0w Cobourg Fire Department responded to downtown Cobourg for the smell of natural gas on Thursday, November 13, 2025. At approximately
Video – Tammies Jammies Kicks Off the Season at Ganaraska Financial in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2h-00Ce-5g The ninth annual Tammies Jammies kicked off at Ganaraska Financial Credit Union in Port Hope on Thursday, November 13,
Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg is Putting the Magic in Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owki8jfjXts A flurry of activities are taking place throughout Cobourg as town staff are putting the magic in Christmas. Manager of
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Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Cobourg Celebrates Completion of Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13vk007LRjI $3.6 million investment from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utilities Services
Video – Photo Gallery – Remembrance Services Held at the Port Hope Cenotaph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IojLQj_N3QY In a moving ceremony, Remembrance day services were held at the Port Hope cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville Remembrance Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKqeXhI5aQs The Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025. With snow blowing across the roadway carried
Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
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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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OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
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