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Ontario Bolstering Nursing Workforce in Emergency Departments
New funding helping over 1,000 nurses in rural and remote hospitals develop new skills to provide ED care The Ontario
Ontarians Warned About Product Recall Due to Listeria Contamination
On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement warning Ontarians
Ontario Investing More Than $200 Million in Postsecondary Infrastructure
Funding will ensure colleges and universities have modern facilities, learning tools and equipment The Ontario government is ensuring publicly assisted
Ontario Offering Free Admission to Provincial Parks July 19
Free day-use in celebration of Healthy Parks Healthy People Day The Ontario government is making it easier to explore provincial
Let’s Make it an Ontario-Made Summer!
New interactive map connects consumers to more than 2,300 retailers across Ontario, including more than 1,000 local producers This summer,
Ontario Expanding Pathways for Newcomers Working in Health Care
Province removing barriers to help qualified newcomers while cracking down on immigration fraud The Ontario government is making changes to
Ontario Launching New Certification for Towing Industry
Province protecting drivers from fraudulent towing companies The Ontario government is increasing safety, supporting customers and improving standards in the
Ontario Investing in Mental Health Training to Support Police
$2.7 million investment will support thousands of police officers and civilian employees The Ontario government is investing $2.7 million through
Ontario Consulting on Expanding Role of Nurse Practitioners
Expanding scope of practice would make it faster and more convenient for people to access care The Ontario government is
Ontario Celebrating Canada Day with Free Fishing
Fish for free from June 29 to July 7 across the province The Ontario government is celebrating this Canada Day
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Video – Use Caution While Driving When There is a Power Outage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qbks9Bv0P8 Power was out for a large part of Cobourg on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The power outage affected areas in
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
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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
- 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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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