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Accelerated Second Dose Eligibility Continues Ahead of Schedule
Over 75 per cent of Ontario Adults Have Received A First Dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine and more than
Ontario Supporting the Identification and Commemoration of Indian Residential School Burial Sites
Province Partnering with Indian Residential School survivors, families and Indigenous leaders on a community-led approach. The Ontario government is providing
Free Fishing and Ontario Parks Day-Use This Father’s Day Weekend
The Ontario government is making it possible for families to fish for free this Father’s Day weekend. On June
Ontario Expanding Supports for Victims of Intimate Partner Violence and Human Trafficking
New funding will help police services and community partners better respond to victims’ needs The Ontario government is investing $5
Ontario Dramatically Ramping Up Delivery of Rapid Test Kits
Over 12 Million Rapid Antigen Screening Tests Now Shipped Across the Province Ontario has now delivered 12.3 million rapid antigen
OPFFA – Pickering Firefighter Recipient of Distinguished Patrick J. Defazio Award
The Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association (OPFFA) recognizes dedication in Bruce Kinsman.At the 24th Annual Convention of the Ontario
Ontario Combating Contraband in Adult Correctional Facilities
Contraband strategy strengthening staff and inmate safety The Ontario government is implementing a series of new measures to prevent harmful
Governments Providing Additional Supports for Ontario Beekeepers
New intake to grow beekeeping sector and support bee health The Governments of Canada and Ontario are launching a new
Remote Learning to Continue across Ontario for the Remainder of School Year
Ontario Accelerating Vaccinations to Support a Safer Summer and Return to In-Person Learning in September To best protect Ontario families
Ontario Expanding Mental Health Services for Children and Youth
Investments Part of Government’s Plan to Reduce Wait Times and Burden on Hospitals The Ontario government is providing over $31
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- Local News
Video – Beacon of Hope for Young People Opens in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPEDdMWk4w0 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland As of Thursday afternoon, 15 Cavan St. in Port Hope became a beacon of hope for
Ontario Building More Supportive Housing in Peterborough
Provincial investment will support people experiencing homelessness in the community The Ontario government is providing $377,641 to help create two
Video – Beginning of a New Era for Beyond the Blue Box
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAcsxISBSvE Work has started to demolish a building gutted by fire last year in Cobourg. The building that belongs to Beyond
Video – Miracle Child Finally Home in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ngEXjDOz6o After spending nearly two months at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto a Grafton child is finally home. Nine-year-old Cali Jones
Calling All Young Artists: Decorate the Halls of Local Paramedic Bases for Paramedic Services Week
Northumberland Paramedics is inviting children to help decorate the halls of our local paramedic bases with colourful art in
- Photo Galleries
Nawautin Sanctuary Busy with Activity
Nawautin Sanctuary was a busy play on Friday, April 26, 2024 south of Grafton. The swans have once again nested
Port Hope Panthers Hope to Tie Up Series Against Napanee Raiders in Second Game of Tod Division Finals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GeCuuXk0Xc Napanee Raiders took the first game of the Tod Division finals against Port Hope Panthers at the Jack Burger
Video – Cobourg and Port Hope Police Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Special Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDRYnhkjakM It was a great day for a (quick) dip in the waters of Lake Ontario for the annual Cobourg
Peterborough County OPP – Driver Stopped for Speeding Charged with Impaired (Name Released)
A driver has been charged with Impaired driving after their vehicle was stopped for speeding on Highway 28. On March
Cobourg Police and Firefighters Battle It Out on the Ice Raising Funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northumberland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_xQDyjWJls It was a great evening of fun and sportsmanship at the Cobourg Community Centre as the Cobourg Fire Department
- 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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
Clarington Wins Game Three of PJHL Eastern Conference Final Against Napanee
Clarington Eagles beat the Napanee Raiders at the Strathcona Paper Centre in Napanee on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Nearly 1,100
Video – Trenton Golden Hawks Take the Series and East Conference Final in Battle Against Cobourg Cougars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB3O6UcRr_4 It was the end of the Cobourg Cougars season on Sunday, April 14, 2024 and the Trenton Golden Hawks
Video – Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament Underway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUO4y998toE The 16th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament takes place this weekend. The tournament kicked off on Friday, April
Port Hope Panthers Hope to Tie Up Series Against Napanee Raiders in Second Game of Tod Division Finals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GeCuuXk0Xc Napanee Raiders took the first game of the Tod Division finals against Port Hope Panthers at the Jack Burger
Video – Port Hope Panthers Off to Tod Division Finals After Defeating Amherstview Jets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS_FLJ9QWnE The Port Hope Panthers are off to the Tod Division finals after defeating Amherstview Jets on Saturday (March 23,