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Ontario Supports Expanding Virtual Mental Health Services for Youth
Funding will make it easier for young people to get the help needed to manage mental health challenges The Ontario
Ontario Providing Support to Local Fire Services During COVID-19
Funding to enhance fire safety training and inspections across the province The Ontario government is providing $5 million in funding
Ontario Pharmacies and Primary Care Settings to Begin Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations
Phased Expansion Continues as the Province Approaches One Million Vaccines Administered As vaccine supply increases, the Ontario government is expanding
Ontario Helping Keep Seniors Safe and Socially Connected
Ontario is working to support the health and well-being of local seniors during COVID-19. The Government of Ontario is continuing
Ontario Takes Further Action to Protect Homeless Shelters during COVID-19
Additional funding will help keep vulnerable people and shelter workers safe The Ontario government is providing $255 million to help municipalities
Ontario Colleges Now Accepting Applications for Accelerated Personal Support Workers Program
One of the largest PSW recruitment and training drives in the province’s history Ontario colleges are now accepting applications to
Ontario Celebrates International Women’s Day
On Monday, March 8, 2021, Jill Dunlop, Associate Minister of Children and Women’s Issues, issued the following statement to
Ontario Ready to Rollout Phase Two of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan
Focus Will Be on Older Adults, Those at Risk of Serious Illness and Hot Spot Areas The Ontario government is
Ontario Launches Consultation to Strengthen Municipal Codes of Conduct
Province seeking input on ways to increase accountability of council members The Ontario government is launching consultations with the municipal
Ontario Renews Calls for Ottawa to Provide Fair Share of Health Care Funding
Additional Funding Could Help Province Increase Access to Critical Health Care Services During a virtual news conference today Premier Doug
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Overnight Warming Centre Opens December 1 at the Former Quinte Exhibition Grounds
The overnight warming centre operated by Hastings County will be located within the grandstands building at the former Quinte
Council Committee Hears Brookside/310 Division Street Update
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Just because the encampment at the former Brookside Youth Centre has been emptied and
Video – Wonderful Christmas Display in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s-Q1NUdYXM A wonderful display of Christmas lights and music plays each evening in Cobourg. The set-up is at a Daintry Cresent
Cobourg May Enter the Micromobility Age
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Get ready for a new term – micromobility. One example is the electric scooter, not
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Establishes Naming Committee for New Northglen School
At a meeting on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, the Board established a joint board/community naming committee, including local Trustees,
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Video – Port Hope Couple Create Christmas Magic in Their Front Yard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffNSf4zBA4s Tim Robinson and Laura Farmer have done it again with their home decorated for Christmas. First the yard was decorated
Video – Toronto Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI2VOp56aKI The Toronto Santa Claus Parade kicked off the Christmas season in Toronto on Sunday, November 24, 2024. The parade has
Video – Perfect Evening for the Colborne Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CESQ4JAxn90 The community of Colborne and surrounding area came out on Saturday, November 23, 2024 for the annual Santa Clause
Video – Christmas Magic Kicks Off the Season in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G10EWaFnTqo The official start of the Christmas season kicked off in Cobourg on Friday, November 22, 2024. Hundreds of people came
Video – Cobourg’s Christmas Tree Comes to Town
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuTz_6sWil4 Preparations for this Friday’s launch of Christmas Magic in Cobourg are well underway. On Monday, November 18, 2024, Cobourg Police
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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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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
Port Hope Youth Earns Silver in Provincial Lacrosse Tournament
As he prepares for Grade 10 at St. Mary Secondary School in Cobourg, lacrosse star Landon Kenny is thanking
Northumberland Street Hockey Festival Takes Place in Cobourg in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
Get ready to hit the pavement and score big as the Northumberland Street Hockey Festival makes its triumphant return
CCI Students Celebrate OFSAA Track and Field Wins
Cobourg Collegiate Institute (CCI) celebrates a successful Track and Field season and recognizes the accomplishments of student athletes who