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Ontario Adds New Power 73 Per Cent Lower Than Former Government
Province delivering the largest energy procurement in Ontario’s history to power 350,000 homes As part of its plan to protect
Ontario Celebrating More Supportive Housing in Kawartha Lakes
New emergency shelter opens for people experiencing homelessness The Ontario government is marking the opening of the Integrated Care Hub,
Ontario Introducing Legislation to Strengthen Regional Governance
Proposed changes would help local leaders speed up decision-making, reduce costs and expedite housing and infrastructure On April 2026, the
Ontario Increasing Access to Primary Care Across the Province
Province’s historic agreement will attract and retain more family doctors across the province The Ontario government is taking the next
Ontario Raising Minimum Wage to Protect Workers and Support a Competitive Economy
Minimum wage increasing to $17.95 an hour effective October 1, 2026, marking the second highest rate among provinces The Ontario
Ontario Ready for 2026 Wildland Fire Season
Province supports frontline staff by adding additional permanent positions and increasing compensation to protect people and communities Ontario is ready
Ontario and Canada Sign Historic Partnership to Build Homes, Transit and Communities
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Agreement includes $8.8 billion to support housing by lowering development charges and support for major transit
2026 Ontario Budget Delivering on Plan to Protect Ontario Workers and Families
On Thursday, March 26, 2026, Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2026 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect
A Plan to Protect Ontario
2026 Ontario Budget delivering on plan to protect Ontario workers and families by building a more competitive, resilient and
Ontario Building More Accessible Communities
Applications now open for $2.25 million in community accessibility grants The Ontario government is investing $2.25 million to protect, strengthen
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- Local News
Video – Quick Action by Security Guard and Staff Prevents Serious Fire at Golden Plough Lodge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTPtBfLhgOE Cobourg Fire Department responded to the Golden Plough Lodge at 6:37 p.m. for reports of smoke visible from the
Video – Photo Gallery – Tribute Mural Created in Memory Vienna Rose Irwin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU3IT5SR2Hs A colourful tribute is taking shape in Cobourg in memory of Vienna Rose Irwin, the little girl whose tragic
Cobourg Woman Questions Police Response After Friend Found Dead Near Whitby GO Station
(Images, Rochelle Walkers last text from her friend/Rochelle Walker and her friend's dog/DRPS Missing Persons Post/Distance from where Rochelle
Joel Scott to Run for Cobourg Town Council
Cobourg resident and community leader Joel Scott proudly announces his candidacy for Town Councillor in the 2026 municipal election.
Port Hope Fire Chief Jason Williams Named 2026 Fire Chief of the Year
At a ceremony last evening, the Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association (OMFPOA) named Jason Williams the 2026 Fire
- Photo Galleries
Video – Vehicle Crashes Into Cobourg Apartment Building, Pedestrian Injured
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpbluGX3x0g One person was taken to hospital after a vehicle drove into the front entrance of an apartment building in
Photo Gallery – Class of 2026 Celebrates During Annual Cobourg Collegiate Institute Prom Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYZc8qgAklQ Cheers, applause and camera flashes filled the air as students from Cobourg Collegiate Institute celebrated one of the biggest
Video – Photo Gallery – Finding Nature at Nawautin Sanctuary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9QBMQ0Ru6A From the beginning of May until the 18th Today’s Northumberland spent days taking in the beauty of Nawautin Sanctuary
Video – Photo Gallery – King Street Medical Centre Offers Many Benefits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IiL9deH2cQ Businessman Max Klaczkowski is very proud of the medical-arts building he owns at 316 King St. E. in Cobourg,
Video – Photo Gallery – Students Showcase Creativity and Innovation at St. Joseph During Catholic Education Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32dfVI31rXU Students at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School put their creativity and investigative skills on display as part of Catholic
- 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
Cobourg will still have junior A Cougars due to simultaneous OJHL franchise relocations
The Ontario Junior Hockey Hockey announced the simultaneous relocation of two member franchises Friday, including the Cobourg Cougars, ahead
Cobourg Kodiaks Rally to Beat Brooklin in Major Series Lacrosse Action
Aaron Woods scored four times in the third period as part of an 8-6 comeback victory for the Cobourg
Cobourg Kodiaks Routed by Six Nations in MSL Home Opener
Tied at five goals apiece after the first period, the Six Nations Chiefs pulled away during the final two
Port Hope Panthers Coach Hired by Pickering Jr. A Panthers
(Pickering Panthers graphic) The Port Hope Panthers will have a new head coach next Provincial Junior ‘C’ Hockey League season
Cobourg’s Clow, Whelan at OHL Futures Camp
(Quinte Red Devils graphic) Cobourg’s Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan are among 120 participants at the Ontario Hockey League’s Futures