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Ontario Raising Minimum Wage to Support Workers
Increase to $17.60 an hour will take effect October 1 The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage from $17.20 to
Ontario Opens First Nine Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hubs
Province supporting community safety and addiction recovery by transitioning drug injection sites near schools and child-care centres into HART
Ontario Building New Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub in Oshawa
Hub will support community safety and addiction recovery in the community The Ontario government is helping create safer communities and
Sunshine List Released – 2024 Public Sector Salary Disclosure
Caroline Mulroney, President of the Treasury Board, issued the following statement: "Today, the Ontario government released the salaries of Ontario
Ontario Investing $1.5 Million to Support the 2026 JUNO Awards
Government’s investment will bolster Ontario’s music industry, Canadian culture The Ontario government is investing $1.5 million to support hosting the
Ontario Ready to Respond to Wildland Fire Season
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Additional staff and equipment prepared to protect people and communities Ontario is ready to respond to this
ETFO Responds to Appointment of Paul Calandra as Ontario’s New Minister of Education
The following is a statement from the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) on today’s Cabinet announcement: “ETFO welcomes Paul
Piccini Back as Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development as Ford Unveils New Cabinet
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Experienced team will deliver on historic mandate from the people to protect Ontario’s economy and workers On
Chief Medical Officer of Health States Measles On The Rise
On Friday, March 14, 2025, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement: “Over the last
Ontario Applies 25 Per Cent Surcharge on Electricity Exports to United States
Surcharge part of initial retaliatory measures that will remain in place until U.S. tariffs are removed for good Effective today,
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Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZIvX8iWCkk A home was destroyed by fire on Sunday, May 11, 2025 in Alnwick/Haldimand Township. Shortly before noon on Sunday, numerous
Video – Nawautin Sanctuary – Natures Photo Gallery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx1GwTCC_g8 (Photo gallery) Another beautiful evening at Nawautin Sanctuary in Alnwick/Haldimand Township on Friday, May 9, 2025. Spring and sprung and there
Video – Fun Times On The Golf Course Raising Money for a Great Cause
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcN2osLOyZU (Photo gallery) It was a fun day raising funds for a great cause at Dalewood Golf Club on Friday, May
Ontario Supports Sunny Days Group Program Improve Local Transportation and Community Access
Sunny Days Group receive over $90,000 to enhance Mobility Options and Strengthen Community Participation for Adults with Disabilities On Friday,
Video – Fence Comes Down Around the Former Brookside Youth Centre Property
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G5sprxIhyI Happy times for people traveling along King Street East in Cobourg on Thursday, May 8, 2025. A fence that had
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Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZIvX8iWCkk A home was destroyed by fire on Sunday, May 11, 2025 in Alnwick/Haldimand Township. Shortly before noon on Sunday, numerous
Video – Nawautin Sanctuary – Natures Photo Gallery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx1GwTCC_g8 (Photo gallery) Another beautiful evening at Nawautin Sanctuary in Alnwick/Haldimand Township on Friday, May 9, 2025. Spring and sprung and there
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
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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