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Ontario Reaches Tentative Agreement with Principals and Vice-Principals
Agreement Provides Stability to Support Student Achievement Ontario has reached a tentative agreement with the associations representing school boards and
Ontario Investing Nearly $17 Million to Support Workers in Northern Ontario
Funding will help connect over 36,000 workers to better jobs and bigger paycheques The Ontario government is investing nearly $17
Ontario Added More Than 22,000 Jobs in July
Province remains focused on investing in workers and keeping costs down for families Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job
Ontario Breaks Ground on New Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital
New state-of-the-art hospital will connect more Bay of Quinte residents with care close to home Construction is underway to build
Ontario Investing in New Funding to Train Workers
Applications for the largest round of the Skills Development Fund Training Stream to train workers in manufacturing, construction and
Governments Expanding Mental Health Supports for Farm Workers
Canada and Ontario now offering the Farmer Wellness Initiative to agricultural workers in the province The governments of Canada and
Ontario Investing in Career’s in Health, Social and Children’s Services
Government is investing $723,035 to help the Community Training and Development Centre train new workers in health, social and
Ready-to-Drink Beverages and Large Beer Pack Sizes Available in Grocery Stores Sooner Than Planned
Ontario also making regulatory changes to cut red tape for alcohol sales in bars, restaurants and grocery stores As the
Ontario Helping Insulation Workers Upgrade Skills and Land Jobs
New investment will provide free online training to achieve Red Seal certification The Ontario government is investing nearly $700,000 in a
Ontario Bolstering Nursing Workforce in Emergency Departments
New funding helping over 1,000 nurses in rural and remote hospitals develop new skills to provide ED care The Ontario
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Video – Photo Gallery – So Much Life in a Park Named After a Fallen Cobourg Police Officer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIAzxm_no0w Tucked away in a quiet residential neighbourhood, Chris Garrett Memorial Park may not be one of Cobourg's best-known parks,
Cobourg’s 202 Second St. Proposed Development Gets Additional Life, Despite Wide Opposition
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Dan Jones, Northumberland 89.7 FM News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. A proposed multi-storey residential and commercial
In My Opinion: A New Chief, A New Direction for Cobourg Police
First impressions matter. For a new police chief, they may matter more than most. Chris Leather has been in charge of
YMCA Strong Kids Duathlon Expands to Two Locations for 18th Anniversary!
For the first time in its 18-year history, YMCA Northumberland’s Strong Kids Duathlon is expanding to two different locations
Mary Frances Brings Local Ties and National Momentum to SONG Benefit Concert
One of Canada's fastest-rising young folk performers will take the stage in Port Hope this fall, bringing an evening
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – So Much Life in a Park Named After a Fallen Cobourg Police Officer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIAzxm_no0w Tucked away in a quiet residential neighbourhood, Chris Garrett Memorial Park may not be one of Cobourg's best-known parks,
OPP – Nearly 1.7 Tonnes of Illegal Drugs Seized in One of the Largest Drug Busts by Weight in Ontario
Drugs Seized Valued at More Than $139 Million A multi-jurisdictional, cross-border investigation resulted in the seizure of nearly 1.7 tonnes
Video – Photo Gallery – Chris Leather Officially Sworn In as 14th Chief of the Cobourg Police Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGN8MJmfsVQ With the sound of bagpipes echoing through Victoria Hall, Chris Leather was officially sworn in Thursday afternoon as the
Video – Photo Gallery – Wind, Water and Waves Put on a Show Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is513bBIi74 Wind, water and waves defined the day in Cobourg on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Strong north winds whipped Lake Ontario
Video – Photo Gallery – St. Lawrence II: A Tall Ship Built for Adventure, Teamwork and Discovery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3AJXr3xOMY The sight of a tall ship sailing into Cobourg Harbour is always a welcome one. The St. Lawrence II stopped
- 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
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Video – Soccer Fans Turn Pickup Truck into Outdoor Viewing Party in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhpBaIX8LTo A day at the beach in Cobourg didn't stop one group of friends and family from catching one of
Local Players, Coach Part of New GMHL Team in Brighton
By Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League will have a second team in Northumberland County for
World-Class Achievement Recognized at Annual CDSHF Induction
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland A seventh contingent of star athletes has been inducted into the Cobourg and District Sports Hall
Marc Mercier’s Hockey Journey from Timmins to Toronto, Cobourg and Cambridge Too
By – David McPherson/Ontario Hockey Association COLLINGWOOD, ON – Ontario Hockey Association Chairman Marc Mercier and Ontario Junior Hockey League
Video – A Dream Come True for Cobourg Hockey Player Picked in the First Round of the OHL Draft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq52lR02ATE What a week it has been for Cobourg's Lauchlan Whelan. The 15-year-old hockey standout is still trying to take it