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Ontario Releases 2024–25 First Quarter Finances
Government remains focused on keeping costs down and rebuilding Ontario’s economy On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, the Ontario government released
Ontario Reaches Tentative Agreement with Principals and Vice-Principals
Agreement Provides Stability to Support Student Achievement Ontario has reached a tentative agreement with the associations representing school boards and
Ontario Investing Nearly $17 Million to Support Workers in Northern Ontario
Funding will help connect over 36,000 workers to better jobs and bigger paycheques The Ontario government is investing nearly $17
Ontario Added More Than 22,000 Jobs in July
Province remains focused on investing in workers and keeping costs down for families Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job
Ontario Breaks Ground on New Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital
New state-of-the-art hospital will connect more Bay of Quinte residents with care close to home Construction is underway to build
Ontario Investing in New Funding to Train Workers
Applications for the largest round of the Skills Development Fund Training Stream to train workers in manufacturing, construction and
Governments Expanding Mental Health Supports for Farm Workers
Canada and Ontario now offering the Farmer Wellness Initiative to agricultural workers in the province The governments of Canada and
Ontario Investing in Career’s in Health, Social and Children’s Services
Government is investing $723,035 to help the Community Training and Development Centre train new workers in health, social and
Ready-to-Drink Beverages and Large Beer Pack Sizes Available in Grocery Stores Sooner Than Planned
Ontario also making regulatory changes to cut red tape for alcohol sales in bars, restaurants and grocery stores As the
Ontario Helping Insulation Workers Upgrade Skills and Land Jobs
New investment will provide free online training to achieve Red Seal certification The Ontario government is investing nearly $700,000 in a
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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
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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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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