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Ontario Enhancing Greenbelt Protections
Proposal would restore previously removed lands to the Greenbelt and ensure future changes can only be made through legislation On
Ontario Building More Supportive Housing in Oshawa
Provincial investment will support youth experiencing homelessness in the community The Ontario government is providing over $4.9 million to help
Ontario Raising Minimum Wage October 1 to Support Workers
Increase to $16.55 an hour follows passage of government’s third Working for Workers Act this week David Piccini, Minister of
Ontario’s Agreement on a Process That Keeps Students in School Approved by OSSTF
On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement on the Ontario Secondary School
Ontario Holding Landowners Accountable to Commitments to Build Homes
Province starting process to return Ajax site to Greenbelt while reinforcing expectations to other landowners and home builders The Ontario
ETFO Files for Conciliation in Effort to Reach Fair Agreements
Given the unacceptably slow pace of bargaining, earlier today the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) advised school board
“Third Party Update” Cause of Issue During Recent Amber Alert Involving Abducted Infant
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has said a "third party update" was the issue which impacted the release of
Ontario Reaches Tentative Agreement with Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation
On Friday, August 25, 2023, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education issued the following statement: “My ongoing commitment to Ontario families
To Build More Homes, Ontario Launching Building Faster Fund and Expanding Strong Mayor Powers
Three-year, $1.2 billion fund will reward municipalities that deliver on housing targets To reward municipalities that build homes, the Ontario
ETFO to Hold Central Strike Votes to All-Member Meetings
Given the lack of sufficient progress being made at the central bargaining table, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario
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Two Standing Ovations, Three Halls of Fame
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Inducted into the Ontario Cerebral Palsy Hall of Fame in 1990, and among the first group
Video – Cobourg Town Hall Meeting Draws Almost 50 Speakers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceKUFYunxJs By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland What Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland termed an important community conversation took place Tuesday night at the
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
- Photo Galleries
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
- 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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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