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Ontario Helping Contain Costs of Building Roads and New Homes
Proposal prohibiting fees to locate underground infrastructure such as gas and water lines would improve safety and efficiency On November
Ontario Helping More Students Become Nurse Practitioners
121 additional training spots increasing the pipeline of talent for Ontario’s health care workforce The Ontario government is making it
Video – The Sleeping Cabin Project – Band-Aid Solution or Worthwhile Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvkgt__8Qn8 Today’s Northumberland took a trip to Kingston recently. Last Tuesday, Kingston council voted to end The Sleeping Cabin Pilot Project
Ontario Strengthening Penalties for Landfill Facilities that Contravene Environmental Laws
Province holding polluters accountable through strong enforcement The Ontario government is strengthening regulations to clamp down on landfill site owners
Ontario Investing in Critical Infrastructure
The Ontario government is investing $200 million over three years to help municipalities repair, rehabilitate and expand critical drinking
Ontario Taking Action to Support Injured Workers and Firefighters
Province will also consult on a new job-protected leave for critical illnesses like cancer The Ontario government will soon introduce
Ontario Honouring Veterans with Free Year-Round Weekday Access to Provincial Parks
The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Andrea Khanjin, issued the following statement in recognition of Remembrance Week: “As
Ontario to Require Employers to Disclose Salary Ranges and AI Use in Hiring
Province also examining banning the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements in sexual harassment cases The Ontario government will soon introduce legislation
Ontario Expanding Role of Registered Nurses to Prescribe and Administer More Medications
Expanding scope of practice will connect Ontarians to faster and easier access to care The Ontario government is making it
ETFO Responds to Ontario Government’s Fall Economic Statement
Despite expected growing surpluses over the next few years, the Ford government continues to underfund public education in Ontario.
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Cobourg Council – Housing in Cobourg Is At A Crisis Point
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Darla Price, Executive Director of the Northumberland Manufacturers' Association, addressed Cobourg council on Wednesday regarding Mayor
Cobourg 2026 Budget Process On Track To Be Complete Earlier Than Expected
Cobourg council agreed to shorten its window for amendments to the 2026 draft budget at its regular meeting for
Exclusive – Winter Parking Tickets Cancelled for Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland
“It is the Mayor's and we are working on a solution,” stated Kevin Feagan (Manager, Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing)
Cobourg Seems Amenable to Workforce Housing Project
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Consultant Keith Herring of Northumberland Workforce Housing Corporation is passionate about housing. “The promise made to the
Breaking News – COVID-19 Outbreak in Parts of Northumberland Hills Hospital
COVID-19 outbreak declared on 1B (Restorative Care and Palliative Care) units – Mandatory masking required by all entering these
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Exclusive – Winter Parking Tickets Cancelled for Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland
“It is the Mayor's and we are working on a solution,” stated Kevin Feagan (Manager, Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing)
Video – Photo Gallery – The 10th Annual Castleton Pet Parade Takes Over the Streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RqlTYAvgA The 10th annual Castleton Pet Parade took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The annual event lets owners bring out
Video – Fresh Blanket of Snow Illuminates Christmas Magic in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKBx7K2ONuU With a fresh blanket of snow on Sunday, December 7, 2025, a number of people headed down to Victoria
Video – Tammies Jammies in Full Swing Thanks to Community Efforts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uWyJS_AGwI Tammies Jammies is in full swing this year marking the ninth year for the event. Port Hope Police Constable Tammie
Video – Photo Gallery – Beautiful Evening for a Parade in Warkworth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlt0eBGSvM4 The annual Warkworth Santa Claus Parade took place on Friday, December 5, 2025. It was a beautiful winters evening for
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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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OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2