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Ontario Increasing Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour
More than 760,000 workers will benefit from bigger paycheques As part of its plan to grow an economy that works
Ontario Updating Public Health Measures and Guidance in Response to Omicron
Students Returning to In-Person Learning on January 5, 2022 In response to the highly transmissible Omicron variant, the Ontario government,
Ontario Extending Call to Arms to Businesses, Volunteers and Retired Health Professionals
Online and telephone portals connecting Ontarians and businesses with opportunities to further boost province’s vaccine rollout As the province continues
Ontario Investing in More Supports for Retirement Homes
Protecting our progress by investing in more staffing and further health and safety supports for residents Ontario is protecting its
Breaking News – Ontario Further Strengthening Response to Omicron
Additional measures to slow the spread as province accelerates booster dose rollout In response to the rapidly-spreading and highly transmissible
Ontario Launching Holiday Pop-Up Testing Blitz
Free Rapid Tests Being Provided at Nearly 150 Locations Across the Province To provide an additional layer of protection against
Ontario Cutting Wholesale Alcohol Prices to Support Restaurants and Bars
Province continues to improve convenience and choice while supporting hospitality sector The Ontario government is supporting businesses impacted by the
All Ontarians 18+ Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Appointments at Three-Month Interval
Free Rapid Testing Provided at Pop-Up Locations Across the Province and Select LCBOs for a Safer Holiday Season To protect
Ontario Investing in Upgrades and Repairs to Community Agencies
Upkeep and renovations ensuring communities continue to have safe access to services The Ontario government is investing $18.5 million to
Ontario Taking Further Action to Protect Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes
New measures being put in place to keep residents and staff safe against Omicron variant The Ontario government, in consultation
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Video – Toronto Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI2VOp56aKI The Toronto Santa Claus Parade kicked off the Christmas season in Toronto on Sunday, November 24, 2024. The parade has
Video – 28th Annual Festival of Lights and Trees Continues at the Capitol Theatre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrCx-EhIDQs The 28th annual Festival of Lights and Trees continues on at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope. On Monday, November
Notice to Cobourg Collegiate Institute Families Concerning Lockdown
November 25, 2024 Dear Cobourg Collegiate Institute Families, We wanted to share this note home to inform you that our school
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Smoke in Apartment Building
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snweVo8cxaY Cobourg Fire Department responded to an apartment complex for reports of smoke in the building. Fire crews were dispatched shortly
Video – Perfect Evening for the Colborne Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CESQ4JAxn90 The community of Colborne and surrounding area came out on Saturday, November 23, 2024 for the annual Santa Clause
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Video – Toronto Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI2VOp56aKI The Toronto Santa Claus Parade kicked off the Christmas season in Toronto on Sunday, November 24, 2024. The parade has
Video – Perfect Evening for the Colborne Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CESQ4JAxn90 The community of Colborne and surrounding area came out on Saturday, November 23, 2024 for the annual Santa Clause
Video – Christmas Magic Kicks Off the Season in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G10EWaFnTqo The official start of the Christmas season kicked off in Cobourg on Friday, November 22, 2024. Hundreds of people came
Video – Cobourg’s Christmas Tree Comes to Town
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuTz_6sWil4 Preparations for this Friday’s launch of Christmas Magic in Cobourg are well underway. On Monday, November 18, 2024, Cobourg Police
Video – Brighton Santa Claus Parade Kicks Off the Season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK5zd8a9yK0 It was a perfect evening for the Brighton Santa Claus parade on Friday, November 15, 2024. The parade started at
- 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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Ontario Ladies Novice Singles Championship – Gold for Laura Mounce of Cobourg
The Cobourg lawn bowling club was the host venue for the 2024 Ontario ladies novice singles championship on Saturday
Video – The World’s Best Disc Golfers Compete at Haute Goat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SP8jYaYqwE Some of the world’s top disc golfers are taking part in a competition at Haute Goat in the Municipality
Port Hope Youth Earns Silver in Provincial Lacrosse Tournament
As he prepares for Grade 10 at St. Mary Secondary School in Cobourg, lacrosse star Landon Kenny is thanking
Northumberland Street Hockey Festival Takes Place in Cobourg in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
Get ready to hit the pavement and score big as the Northumberland Street Hockey Festival makes its triumphant return
CCI Students Celebrate OFSAA Track and Field Wins
Cobourg Collegiate Institute (CCI) celebrates a successful Track and Field season and recognizes the accomplishments of student athletes who