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Ontario Invests in PPE Testing Services in Toronto
Ontario Together Fund continues to support homegrown innovation and manufacturing to ensure a safe and effective supply of PPE
Ontario Deploying Last Mile Strategy to Further Increase Vaccination Rates
75 per cent of Ontarians aged 12 and over are fully vaccinated With over 82 per cent of eligible Ontarians
Ontario Working with Public Health Units to Run COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in Schools
School Vaccination Program Will Help Province Combat Delta Variant As Students Return to Class this Fall The Ontario government is
Ontario and Municipalities Working Together to Strengthen Communities
Province Reaffirms Partnership with Municipal Governments at Successful 2021 Virtual AMO Conference The Ontario government reaffirmed its commitment to work
Ontario Expanding Support for Children and Youth with Special Needs
Province investing $240 million to increase access to critical rehabilitation services The Ontario government is investing $240 million over four
Province Supports Lake Ontario Stewardship Projects
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini announces a $107,000 investment for three projects in the riding to
Ontario Further Improving School Ventilation
New funding builds on previous investments to keep schools as safe as possible The Ontario government announced additional funding of
Ontario Building Capacity to Support Children on the Autism Spectrum
New action plan includes grant program to improve access to clinical services The Ontario government is investing more than $62
Province to Supply Additional Ontario-Made Masks
Two Businesses Awarded Major PPE Production Contracts The Ontario government is continuing to take steps to create a reliable, high-quality
Ontario Launches New Youth Environment Council
Young Ontarians to have a seat at the table, providing advice to government on environmental challenges of today and
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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 Over $200,000 Increase in One Year
Eleven high ranking officials with Northumberland County have received over $200,000 increase in one year according to this years
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
- Photo Galleries
Video – VOS Theatre Production of Mary Poppins Drops In to Victoria Hall
(photo gallery) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FuUZsiws-0 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
Exclusive – Video – Cobourg Man Arrested for Not Allowing Authorities In His Backyard
(videos contain strong language) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YYMgx5BdVk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhJ6k4KfzSI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmyLvWQH5Ag A Cobourg man was arrested on Thursday (March 28, 2025) for not allowing officials into his
- 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,