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Ontario Completes One of Canada’s Largest Battery Storage Projects On-Budget and Ahead of Schedule
Napanee Battery Energy Storage System will power up to 250,000 homes during peak demand As part of its plan to
Ontario Extending Last Call During FIFA World Cup 2026
Alcohol sale and service extended to 4 a.m. to support local businesses, hospitality workers and fans during global tournament The
OPP Officer Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting at Turkey Point
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has reasonable grounds to believe an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
Canada and Ontario Investing Nearly $1 Million to Protect Farmers and Food Processors
Provincial and federal funding will help Ontario’s agri-food sector access modern farming solutions to stay competitive and resilient in
EFTO – Education Funding Falls Well Below Inflation, Failing Students
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) issued the following statement in response to the provincial government’s 2026-27 core
Ontario Expanding Scope of Practice for Pharmacists and Other Health Professionals
Province allowing pharmacists to administer additional vaccines for six diseases and prescribe for nine more common ailments To protect Ontario’s
Ontario Invests $1.5 Million to Protect Great Lakes and Drive Local Innovation
Provincial investment will help municipalities and First Nations better prepare for extreme weather and growth Ontario is investing $1.5 million
Ontario Reducing Wait Times for Police Record Checks
Proposed changes would support people seeking employment and volunteer roles As part of an upcoming legislative package, the Ontario government
Ontario Lowering Eligibility Age for Life-Saving Colon Cancer Screening
Everyone 45 years of age and older will be eligible to access publicly funded colorectal cancer screening as of
Ontario Helping Connect More Students With Rewarding Careers in the Skilled Trades
Level Up! career fairs will help over 60,000 students and jobseekers learn about good-paying in-demand jobs The Ontario government is
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Public Invited to Press Conference Regarding Cobourg’s Enhanced Approach to Restoring Order in Community
Members of the media and public are invited to attend a press conference hosted by the Cobourg Police Service,
Video – Photo Gallery – Salmon Run Brings Anglers to Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0428pjYPjWo The annual salmon run has officially begun, with salmon now making their way into creeks and waterways throughout Cobourg
Beyond the Blue Box Celebrates 2026 Scholarship Recipients
It was a special day at Beyond the Blue Box in Cobourg on Wednesday, August 19, as three outstanding
The Mill Golf Course Moves Hole 9 Tees After Golf Ball Hits Vehicle on Elgin Street
The Mill Golf Course has made significant changes to the ninth hole for the remainder of the golf season
Video – Cobourg Woman Says She Feels Like a Prisoner After Accessible Entrance Damaged
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoPqw-e_cf0 A Cobourg woman confined to a wheelchair says she has been effectively trapped inside her apartment for nearly three
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Video – Photo Gallery – Salmon Run Brings Anglers to Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0428pjYPjWo The annual salmon run has officially begun, with salmon now making their way into creeks and waterways throughout Cobourg
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Lawn Bowlers Battle for Provincial Ladies Novice Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAvnSR-PGTM Sixteen teams from across Ontario gathered at the Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club this weekend for the Ontario Ladies Novice
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Soapbox Derby Draws 40 Young Racers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZnjigKA0yg The streets of Brighton were filled with excitement Saturday as children and youth took to the hills for the
Video – Photo Gallery – “Angels in the Outfield” Honours Jeff Lees with First Annual Memorial Baseball Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72pSIIWX2P0 The first annual Angels in the Outfield – Jeff Lees Memorial Baseball Tournament was a huge success Saturday, bringing
Video – Northumberland Ribfest Kicks Off With Food, Fun and Music in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZNSKwUq9Lc It was a beautiful evening for the start of Northumberland Ribfest in Cobourg. With a perfect summer evening setting the
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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 – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Lawn Bowlers Battle for Provincial Ladies Novice Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAvnSR-PGTM Sixteen teams from across Ontario gathered at the Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club this weekend for the Ontario Ladies Novice
Jacob Hyatt Now Competing in Two National Lawn Bowling Championships this Month
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt has a busy schedule for high-level competition on the greens
Cobourg Kodiaks Clinch Major Series Lacrosse Playoff Spot
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Kodiaks are headed to the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs after rallying for a 7-5 victory
Cobourg Kodiaks Have Must-Win Game Saturday in Owen Sound
The Cobourg Kodiaks can earn their way into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs with a win in their final
Jacob Hyatt Heading to National Lawn Bowling Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Becoming a provincial champion was years in the making for Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt. The