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Warkworth Institution – Seizure of Contraband and Unauthorized Items
On April 9, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized
Ontario Expanding Fourth-Dose Eligibility
Additional booster dose will provide an extra layer of protection against severe illness and hospitalization The Ontario government, in consultation
Province Helping Ukrainians Find Jobs in Ontario
Access to jobs, health care, income support and free education will help Ukrainian arrivals settle safely and quickly At a
Ontario Invests $19M to Help Tackle Housing Crisis
Funding for tribunals will reduce case backlogs and speed up decisions The Ontario government is investing more than $19 million
Ontario Expanding Access to Student Mental Health Supports
Investments Will Help Set Up Students for Success The Ontario government is continuing to support students with expanded access to
Ontario Strengthening Supports for LGBT2SQ Children and Youth in Care
Investment to develop affirming and inclusive services and supports The Ontario government is investing more than $800,000 to develop new
Ontario Supporting Indian Residential School Survivors, Families and Member First Nations in the Anishinabek Nation
Funding will promote public awareness and healing for 39 member First Nations Ontario is providing $412,500 to support the Anishinabek
Ontario Connecting More Families with Supports for Children with Special Needs
New innovative service linking families with child development services in their community sooner The Ontario government is creating 22 new
Ontario Introduces a Plan to Stay Open
Government attracting more health care workers through new “Learn and Stay” grant and by recognizing foreign-credentialed professionals Ontario is introducing
Ontario Names Expert Panel to Expand Health and Benefits Coverage
Panel will provide advice on the design of a benefits plan tied to workers instead of employers The Ontario government
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Video – DBIA Welcomes Six New Businesses to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPqNsxR-81M The Cobourg Downtown Business Improvement Association held the official grand openings of six new businesses. On Thursday, May 1, 2025
Video – King Charles III Coronation Medal Presented to Two 598 Sabre Squadron Cadets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XnuC762Hec A special surprise ceremony took place at the regular training night of the 598 Sabre Squadron Royal Canadian Air
Cobourg Council Prepares for 2026 Election
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Looking ahead, Cobourg council is already planning for the Oct. 26, 2026, municipal election with a
Council Hears Details of Council and Committee Remunerations
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A breakdown of the hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on council and committees was broken
Cobourg Will Host Town Hall to Let People Have Their Say on 310 Division St.
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland With the six-month mark approaching since Northumberland County opened its shelter in Cobourg at 310 Division
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Video – Poemtown Unveils “Picnic on Poetry” in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS-U7u0-bUQ The unveiling of Picnic on Poetry was held in Victoria Park in Cobourg on Monday, April 28, 2025. On Friday,
Video – Reservists Train with Members of the Hamilton Township Fire Department
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjNx-01oVYY A training exercise involving 31 Canadian Brigade Group of the Canadian Army Reserve from London, Ontario, took place over
Northumberland OPP – Drug Trafficking Charges Following Warrants (Names Released)
Police have seized drugs, firearms, and various other drug trafficking related items following search warrants executed at locations in
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Video – Cobourg Mayor Hires Security for His Downtown Store That Is Now Listed for Sale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VzdS3OXH1Q A downtown store owner says having security guards at his business periodically is for the protection of his staff
- 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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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
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey