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Ontario Officially Announces Extending Stay-at-Home Order Until June 2
Province Outlines Plans to Make Pfizer Vaccine Available to Youth Aged 12 to 17 As first reported by Cobourg CAO
Ontario Pauses Administration of AstraZeneca Vaccine
On May 11, 2021, Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement on the
Ontario Continues to Expand Access to Rapid Testing for Workplaces
Launch of new online portal will better connect businesses to free testing supplies To ramp up its fight against COVID-19
Ontario Supports Safe and Reliable Student Transportation
Investment to Support Driver Retention and Service Reliability for 2021-22 School Year As part of ongoing efforts to provide students
Ontario Continues to Expand Booking Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccines to More Ontarians
A stable and reliable increase in vaccine supply to Ontario is enabling the government to further expand eligibility to
Ontario Expands COVID-19 Rapid Testing Across Province
Rapid testing to help keep workers safe in small and medium-sized businesses The Ontario government, in partnership with the federal
Ontario Supports Families, Businesses and Workers During COVID-19
Provincial Assistance Critical in the Wake of Recent Job Numbers Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade,
Ontario Responds to High Vaccination Rates, Modifies Restrictions in Long-Term Care Homes
Changes will help improve residents’ quality of life while keeping homes safe Ontario is responding to high levels of COVID-19
Ontario Unveils $2 Billion Plan to Keep Schools Safe and Support Learning Recovery and Renewal
Record-level Support for Mental Health and Learning Recovery Included as Part of a Historic Investment in 2021-22 School Year The
Ontario Helps Train More Personal Support Workers
Financial assistance available for students enrolled at Private Career Colleges and School Boards The Ontario government is providing $86 million
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Video – Cobourg Fire Service Members Requalify for Ice Water Rescue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t298WLRVV2Y Members of the Cobourg Fire Department were at the waterfront on Sunday, January 19, 2025 practicing ice water rescue. Each
City of Belleville New Special Events Process Makes Hosting Your Next Event Easier
The City of Belleville’s Community Services department in collaboration with a new special events organizing team is pleased to
Bit of a Mystery After School Bus Spotted in the Ditch in Hamilton Township
A bit of a mystery after a school bus was spotted in the ditch in Hamilton Township on Thursday,
Northumberland County Advocates for Important Community Priorities at 2025 ROMA Conference
County Warden Brian Ostrander and Northumberland County staff will join more than 1,600 participants from across the province at
Community Members from Northumberland-Peterborough South Presented King Charles III Coronation Medal
Twenty-one people from Northumberland-Peterborough South were presented with the King Charles III coronation medal on Thursday, January 16, 2025
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Community Members from Northumberland-Peterborough South Presented King Charles III Coronation Medal
Twenty-one people from Northumberland-Peterborough South were presented with the King Charles III coronation medal on Thursday, January 16, 2025
Breaking News – Video – Colborne Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjTa_B3N1Lw One person was killed in a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 west of Cobourg on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Emergency
Video – Cobourg Firefighters Training at Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kzy4MNzw-w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gvGWi3NcoU Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Sunday evening practicing ice water rescue at the boat launch in Cobourg
Breaking News – Video – Driver Airlifted Following Collision on Highway 401 in the Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCDf_OAcPkE One person was airlifted from the scene following a single vehicle collision on Highway 401 on Thursday, January 9,
Video – Concerns Raised After A Number of Birds Found Dead in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQu-Ow-YWaM Concerns are being raised after a number of birds were found dead along the shoreline in Cobourg Harbour. On Sunday,
- 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 – Northumberland Junior Bulldogs Take on the Kawartha Komets in Hockey Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_piL6HxOfRs The Northumberland Junior Bulldogs took on the Kawartha Komets in hockey action at the Baltimore Arena on Saturday, January
Video – Clock Counting Down for Provincial Curling Championships in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts3umtFK9KY The clock is counting down as volunteers and staff work to prepare the ice at the Cobourg Community Centre
BFSC Gets Set to Welcome Skate Canada Regional Synchronized Skating Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyZxp4Uk5Og For the second year in a row, the Baltimore Figure Skating Club is hosting a Skate Ontario Regional Synchronized
Ontario Ladies Novice Singles Championship – Gold for Laura Mounce of Cobourg
The Cobourg lawn bowling club was the host venue for the 2024 Ontario ladies novice singles championship on Saturday
Video – The World’s Best Disc Golfers Compete at Haute Goat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SP8jYaYqwE Some of the world’s top disc golfers are taking part in a competition at Haute Goat in the Municipality