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Ontario Responds to Federal Fall Economic Statement
On Thursday, November 3, 2022, Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance, issued the following statement in response to the federal
Ontario Introduces the Keeping Students in Class Act
Legislation would deliver stability, support mental health and ensure students stay in class to catch up The Ontario government today
“Negotiate Don’t Impose”: CUPE Ontario Ramps Up Pressure
Education workers and the communities that rely on the delivery of their services will not take the Ford Conservatives’
Statement from ETFO President on Need for Free Collective Bargaining
The following is a statement from Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) President Karen Brown: “On Sunday, it became known
Province Continues to Change Roles and Responsibilities of Conservation Authorities
In a bid to address the housing supply, the Ontario government released a series of new proposed legislative changes,
Protestors Demand VIA Rail Train 651 Get Back On The Tracks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exG4RPVxJuU Over 100 people gathered at the VIA Rail Station in Cobourg on Saturday, September 24, 2022 to demand the
SIU Lays Charges Against Three Ontario Provincial Police Officers in Relation to Death of Child in City of Kawartha Lakes
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Joseph Martino, has reasonable grounds to believe that three Ontario Provincial
Ontario Making it Easier to Apply for and Renew Accessible Parking Permits
New online options simpler and faster, making services more accessible The Ontario government is making it easier, faster, and more
Canada and Ontario Support the Creation of 40 New Homes in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-0d87Q2zJM Units for low-income households are underway in Northumberland County. On Friday, August 19, 2022, Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament for
Ontario Introduces A Plan to Stay Open: Health System Stability and Recovery
Plan hires up to 6,000 additional health care workers, frees up 2,500 more hospital beds and temporarily covers cost
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Breaking News – Video – Chunk of Ice Smashes Through Windshield of Vehicle North of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KkeOK__cQQ Miraculously the driver of a vehicle suffered only minor injuries after a chunk of ice smashed through the front
Video – Evening On the Ice at Rotary Harbourfront Rink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqXXDTq1XQg The Rotary Harbourfront Rink is officially open as of Monday, December 15, 2025 in Cobourg. With the cold weather coming
Video – Emergency Services Rush to Medical Emergency in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOoH4sZF2Jw Numerous emergency vehicles rushed to downtown Cobourg on Monday evening. At approximately 7 p.m. emergency services responded to the foyer
Cobourg Mayor Says He Won’t Use Veto Powers – Budget Could Be Finalized Wednesday
Cobourg’s tax levy rate could increase by 3% following council amendments, up slightly from the draft 2026 budget introduced
Video – Owners of Former Brookside Youth Centre Served Notice To Clear Sidewalks of Snow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExWBX_gknSg The owners of 390 King Street West were served notice to clear their sidewalks from snow and ice. Today’s Northumberland
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – The 10th Annual Castleton Pet Parade Takes Over the Streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RqlTYAvgA The 10th annual Castleton Pet Parade took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The annual event lets owners bring out
Video – Fresh Blanket of Snow Illuminates Christmas Magic in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKBx7K2ONuU With a fresh blanket of snow on Sunday, December 7, 2025, a number of people headed down to Victoria
Video – Tammies Jammies in Full Swing Thanks to Community Efforts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uWyJS_AGwI Tammies Jammies is in full swing this year marking the ninth year for the event. Port Hope Police Constable Tammie
Video – Photo Gallery – Beautiful Evening for a Parade in Warkworth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlt0eBGSvM4 The annual Warkworth Santa Claus Parade took place on Friday, December 5, 2025. It was a beautiful winters evening for
Photos of the Last Supermoon of the Year Over Cobourg
Last supermoon of the year over Cobourg and Victoria Hall on Thursday, December 4, 2025
- 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
- Sports
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OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2