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Ontario Expanding Role of Registered Nurses to Prescribe and Administer More Medications
Expanding scope of practice will connect Ontarians to faster and easier access to care The Ontario government is making it
ETFO Responds to Ontario Government’s Fall Economic Statement
Despite expected growing surpluses over the next few years, the Ford government continues to underfund public education in Ontario.
Ontario Extending Gas and Fuel Tax Cuts to June 30, 2024
The province continues to put more money back in people’s pockets To help Ontario families and businesses keep costs down,
Ontario Providing Financial Stability to Employers
WSIB premium rates to remain steady next year so businesses can focus on creating good-paying jobs The Ontario government announced
Ontario Marks the End of a Challenging Wildland Fire Season
FireRangers kept Ontario communities safe through a difficult fire season October 21, 2023 marks the end of the 2023 wildland
Ontario Connecting More Women to Breast Cancer Screening Earlier
Province lowering age eligibility to receive publicly funded mammograms to include those aged 40-49 The Ontario government is connecting significantly
Free Flu Shot and New COVID-19 Vaccines Available for All Ontarians Six Months of Age and Older
Ontarians strongly encouraged to get their COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot Starting tomorrow, October 30, Ontarians will be able to
Ontario Building More Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Expansion of provincial charging network will help get more EV drivers on the road The Ontario government is providing more
ETFO Members’ 95 Percent Strike Mandate Sends Resounding Message to Government
On October 18, 2023, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) announced that its teacher and occasional teacher members
Ontario Continues to Cut Red Tape to Improve Services and Save Businesses Time and Money
The Less Red Tape, More Common Sense Act, 2023 would, if passed, build on the Ontario government’s continued efforts
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Nighttime Repairs for Campbellford Bridge
Northumberland County will be undertaking nighttime maintenance on the Campbellford Bridge beginning Tuesday, June 24, to help preserve this
Video – Multi-Guinness World Record Holder Visits Baltimore Public School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOOSruOvT-0 Rev. Dr. Kevin Fast made a special visit to Baltimore Public School on Friday, June 13, 2025 at the
Final Two Weeks of Peterborough’s Writing Instrument Challenge
Community Push Needed to Reach 50,000 Item Goal Before End of June – we need your help! Peterborough’s Writing Instrument
Letter to the Editor: Reader Says Report on 310 Misuses Flawed Data
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Re: Northumberland County Social Services Committee Report 2025-139: Options for Sheltering Models at 310 Division Street Synopsis: The
Video – Second Annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8zpkGGSZVY It was the second annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Over 70 vehicles including hot
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Video – Second Annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8zpkGGSZVY It was the second annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Over 70 vehicles including hot
Northumberland United Way Celebrates “Day of Caring”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LygUvWvaMhY A number of local businesses, nonprofit community living, seniors celebrated the Northumberland United Way’s “Day of Caring” on Friday,
Video – Photo Gallery – Annual Review for Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Royal Canadian Air Cadet Corps #88
The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Royal Canadian Air Cadet Corps #88 held their annual Ceremonial Review on Thursday,
Video – Terry Fox Public School “Fix-It” Students Proudly Unveil Year End Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GiR-j8pVlk It was easy to see the pride of accomplishment in students from Terry Fox Public School on Thursday, June
Video – 70th Annual Ceremonial Review of 598 Sabre Squadron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R75u13VfcI The Annual Ceremonial Review of the 598 Sabre Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets took place at the Cobourg Community
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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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St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in
Port Hope Youth Competing at 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in British Columbia
A 17-year-old Port Hope youth is competing at the 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria, British Columbia this
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