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Ontario Building Fortress Am-Can to Power Economic Prosperity in Canada and the United States
Province uniquely positioned to meet growing energy demand and create jobs on both sides of the border On Wednesday, January
Ontario Launches “Operation Deterrence” to Strengthen Security Along Ontario-U.S. Border
Provincial police resources will conduct highly visible activities to crack down on illegal cross-border activity The Ontario government has launched
Ontario Launches New Energy Efficiency Programs to Save You Money
Rebates for home renovations include new windows, doors, insulation, smart thermostats, heat pumps and rooftop solar panels to reduce
Ontario Increasing Access to Skin and Wound Care in Long-Term Care Homes
$9 million investment will also provide more diagnostic equipment, helping reduce emergency room visits for residents The Ontario government is
Ontario Approves Transition of Nine Drug Injection Sites into Treatment Hubs
Province supporting community safety while investing in lasting recovery from addiction The Ontario government is protecting the safety of children
Christmas Message from Provincial Liberal Candidate for Northumberland–Peterborough South
Merry Christmas! I'm Dorothy Noronha, your Provincial Liberal Candidate for Northumberland--Peterborough South. Christmas has always been a time of generosity and
Ontario Protecting Firefighters from Cancer-Causing Chemicals
First-ever $30 million fire grant will help support cancer prevention measures for municipal firefighters The Ontario government is investing $30
Ontario Taking Over Maintenance of Thousand Islands Parkway
Province also improving Highway 401 between Mallorytown and Brockville to prepare for future widening The Ontario government is taking over
Ontario Increasing Capacity at Quinte Detention Centre
Expansion will enhance public safety The Ontario government has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to expand capacity at the
Investments in Provincial Fish Hatcheries
In Ontario, fish culture and stocking activities date back to 1866. Today there are nine ministry-run fish culture stations
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Video – Vehicle Strikes Building in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tU6-vYrLC4 There were no injuries, but substantial damage to a medical building in Cobourg on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. At approximately
Port Hope Adopts Wildland Fire Management Plan to Strengthen Community Safety and Preparedness
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope has adopted a new Municipal Wildland Fire Management Plan, marking a
Video – Photo Gallery – Hay Fire on Flatbed Trailer Shuts Down Highway 401 East of Cobourg for More Than Eight Hours
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wRMRI816ZE A stubborn transport-trailer fire carrying a load of hay caused major traffic disruptions on Highway 401 east of Cobourg
Video – Police Are Not the Problem says Cobourg Police Board Chair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb2du-jzOtc By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Police Services Board Chair Adam Bureau opened Tuesday's meeting with a staunch defence of that
Video Cobourg Police Board Member Calls for Chair’s Resignation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBrHm_Gidyo By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Tuesday's meeting of the Cobourg Police Services Board opened with a call for Chair Adam Bureau
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Hay Fire on Flatbed Trailer Shuts Down Highway 401 East of Cobourg for More Than Eight Hours
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wRMRI816ZE A stubborn transport-trailer fire carrying a load of hay caused major traffic disruptions on Highway 401 east of Cobourg
Video – Summer Is Here: Time to Relax and Enjoy the Sunsets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50HwsukH6bY With summer officially underway and the winds calming during the evening hours, Cobourg's waterfront provided the perfect setting to
Video – Photo Gallery – PRIDE Festivities Take Over Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR501aTCCDs The annual PRIDE festivities took over downtown Cobourg on Saturday, June 20, 2026. One of the highlights of the event
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Suspicious Fire at Former File Factory in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGaJ3adHi4A Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a suspicious fire at the former file factory on Cavan Street
Video – Photo Gallery – Thousands Attend North America’s Largest Historical Military Show at Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r4g189TDiQ The largest historical military show in North America drew thousands of visitors from around the world to Oshawa over
- 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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Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it
Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft
Municipality of Port Hope Receives $158,200 from Jays Care Foundation
At a Blue Jays watch party yesterday, Port Hope baseball fans, young athletes and community members received exciting news:
Video – Photo Gallery – Toronto Blue Jays Rally to Beat the Baltimore Orioles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-h87bX5jdU Over 41,000 people watched the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the