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Apple Wallet Update Now Compatible with Ontario Vaccine Certificate
Additional Option to Easily and Conveniently Show Proof of Vaccination Individuals who use an Apple mobile device can now choose
Ontario Extending Temporary Wage Enhancement for Personal Support Workers
Protecting our Progress by Supporting Frontline Health Care Workers in Fight Against COVID-19 The Ontario government is investing an additional
Ontario Releases Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term
Gradual, cautious approach to manage COVID-19 now and moving forward The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer
Ontario Investing in After School Programs
Funding will provide online and in-person activities for children in high-priority neighbourhoods The Ontario government is investing $13.5 million through
Ontario Expands Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care Program
Program will provide much-needed care for eligible seniors in 22 additional communities across Ontario The Ontario government is investing $82.5
Ontario Announces Municipalities’ 2022 Funding
Ontario provides early notice and much-needed stability to municipalities for 2022 The Ontario government is announcing 2022 funding allocations under
Ontario Improving Washroom Rights for Truck Drivers and Delivery Workers
Proposed changes would provide washroom access for couriers, truck drivers and delivery people The Ontario government intends to introduce legislation
Free Flu Shot Available to All Ontarians in November
Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones This Season To keep Ontarians healthy this flu season and prevent unnecessary visits to
Ontario Invests Over $2.5 Million to Protect the Great Lakes
Province funding 19 new projects to help farmers and landowners adopt water best practices and green infrastructure The Ontario government
OPP Builds First Memorial in Canada Dedicated to Officers Who Have Died by Suicide
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has completed construction of its new suicide memorial, located outside at the OPP General
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Update – Fire at AkzoNobel Caused Significant Damage to Building, Contents and Fire Apparatus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFwz3qxmtsY&t=39s The cause has yet to be determined, but a fire at AkzoNobel on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 caused significant
Video – Memorial in Honour of Fallen Cobourg Police Officer Being Restored with Care and Pride
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC-ncSHDyW8 It doesn’t go unnoticed to workers at Subzero Blasting in Colborne the meaning behind a memorial they are refurbishing
Breaking News – Video – Four Fire Departments on Scene of Fire at AkzoNobel in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFwz3qxmtsY (Some photos by Kit Pitcher) It’s unknown the amount of damage after a structure fire at a Port Hope factory
Cobourg Council Committee Learns More About Dredging
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland As the annual dredging will soon begin in Cobourg, Director of Community Services
Video – Canadian Actor Ryan Reynolds Requests Name Change of “Pond” Arena
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjINo5rHY4k By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At Wednesday's meeting of Cobourg council's Community Services, Protection and Economic Development Standing Committee, Ryan Reynolds
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Video – Memorial in Honour of Fallen Cobourg Police Officer Being Restored with Care and Pride
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC-ncSHDyW8 It doesn’t go unnoticed to workers at Subzero Blasting in Colborne the meaning behind a memorial they are refurbishing
Video – Another Day Without Power in Northumberland for Residents and Businesses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_fQ4DTdG7c It looks like parts of Northumberland County going into the sixth day without power following last weekends ice storm. Parts
Video – VOS Theatre Production of Mary Poppins Drops In to Victoria Hall
(photo gallery) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EH7xMTSKX4 The VOS Theatre production of Mary Poppins kicks off at Victoria Hall tonight. The production takes place from April
Video – After Five Days People and Businesses Still Without Power in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4wsN8QQlKw Going into the sixth day without power, frustration is starting to settle in, but for the most part people
Update – Video – Northumberland County Recovering from Ice Storm
(Photo gallery) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlLoRNDKcvY It’s not over yet- but for the most part, Northumberland County was spared major damage that other areas
- 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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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
Video – Eighth Annual PTSD Awareness Hockey Tournament in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB6Vu0NUYEs The eighth annual PTSD Awareness Hockey Tournament was held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Keeler Centre in
Cobourg Cougars Eliminated From OJHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Toronto Jr. Canadiens scored three unanswered goals in the third period Sunday night to defeat
Video – Amazing Day Amongst Friends at the Third Annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IYQgXW1hao https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LxX6fk9oU4 The third annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament took place at the Keeler Centre in Colborne on Saturday, March