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Ontario Proposing to Extend Bowmanville Creek, Soper Creek and Wilmot Creek Urban River Valleys
CLARINGTON ― The Ontario government is announcing its intention to add to the Greenbelt wetlands connected to the Bowmanville Creek,
Ontario Investing $100 Million to Help Tourism Sector Rebound From COVID-19
The Ontario government is investing $100 million through the new Tourism Recovery Program to help stabilize the province’s tourism
Ontario Providing Access to Lifechanging Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Ontario is now providing coverage for Trikafta, the latest and most effective treatment option for cystic fibrosis to become
Public Accounts Confirms Historic Investments to Support People and Jobs
Government Makes Largest Year-Over-Year Increase in Spending on Record On September 24, 2021, Ontario released the 2020-21 Public Accounts, which
Ontario Supports People Living with Dementia
Investment will Promote Dementia Friendly Communities Across the Province The Ontario government is investing up to $527,900 to expand the Finding
Ontario Releasing Guidance to Support Proof of Vaccination Policy
Province Continues to Expand Third Dose Eligibility for Those at Highest Risk of COVID-19 As the province continues to respond
Students Head Back to Class in Safer Schools
On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement as students head back
Ontario Reinstating Renewal Requirements for Driver’s Licences, Licence Plate Stickers and Health Cards
Ontarians are strongly encouraged to renew their documents online at ServiceOntario.ca. The Ontario government is reinstating renewal requirements for driver’s
Breaking News – Ontario to Require Proof of Vaccination in Select Settings
Province to launch enhanced vaccine certificate and verification app to stop the spread of COVID-19 To further protect Ontarians as
Province Seeking Public Feedback on Ontario Place Redevelopment
Input will be critical to support the planning and development of the site As the Ontario government proceeds with the
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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
Update – Hydro One Ice Storm Restoration
(Today's Northumberland file photo) As you are aware, this past weekend, a major storm system swept across Ontario that has
Polar Plunge Fundraising Event Still a Success Despite Being Cancelled
The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Brighton Fire/Rescue, were scheduled to host a polar plunge
Municipality of Brighton Declares “The End” of Significant Weather Event
As of 12:00 p.m., on April 3, 2025, the Municipality of Brighton has declared "THE END of the Significant
Eleven Northumberland County Directors/CAO Receive Combined Total of Over $200,000 Increase in Salary for One Year
Eleven high ranking officials with Northumberland County have received over $200,000 increase in one year according to this years
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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
Video – Halfway Through the Weekend of Freezing Rain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=188p2llETS0 Despite the warning of freezing rain - so far, or the most part it hasn’t been that bad. On Highway
- 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 – 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
Video – Provincial Senior Broomball Championships Held This Weekend in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXoQpz2g5CM The Provincial Senior Broomball Championships are being held this weekend in Cobourg. The action starts at 7 a.m. on Friday,