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Ontario Expanding Firefighter Training Across the Province – Ontario Fire College in Gravenhurst Will Be Decommissioned
Modernized program bringing fire training closer to home and keeping communities safe The Ontario government is strengthening fire safety training
Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives
Province Issues Stay-at-Home Order and Introduces Enhanced Enforcement Measures to Reduce Mobility In response to a doubling in COVID-19 cases
Ontario Continues To Support Businesses, Workers and Families during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Government’s responding to economic impacts with unprecedented supports Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the
Ontario Extends Teacher-Led Online Learning Until January 25 to Keep Students and Staff Safe in Southern Ontario
Province Also Extends Provincewide Shutdown in Northern Ontario As COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate throughout the
Ontario Expanding Truck Rest Areas Across the Province
Province supporting safer and more convenient stops for truck drivers The Ontario government is improving 14 existing truck rest areas,
Ontario Launches Innovative Testing Program at Pearson Airport
New Free and Voluntary Pilot Program Will Support Early Detection of COVID-19 Ontario to help quickly identify and stop the
Ontario Enhancing Protection for Species at Risk
Increased investment to help preserve plants, insects, fish and wildlife throughout the province The Ontario government is investing up to
Ontario Accelerates COVID-19 Vaccinations for Long-Term Care Homes in Priority Regions
All residents and workers to be vaccinated by third week of January The Ontario government is continuing the rollout of
Ontario Supporting Home-Based Food Businesses During COVID-19
Government providing entrepreneurs with a new “How to” guide The Ontario government is supporting home-based food businesses by providing a
Ontario Releases Ethical Framework for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Framework will guide vaccine prioritization in future phases of the province’s implementation plan The Ontario government has released an Ethical
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Video – Unspecified Grass-Roots Action Threatened at Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvF0GS0ugxM By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland called upon his fellow county councillors at Wednesday's Northumberland County meeting to
Video – Fellow in Yellow Heads Through Northumberland County – Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uScaYom-0w By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Fellow in Yellow who ran through town pushing a cart with big yellow signage drew
Video – Out With the Old and In With the New in 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJGQoxpXG6E The Town of Cobourg’s waterfront boardwalk is no more as of Thursday, September 19, 2024. The boardwalk, which spans from
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Encampment Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMDD8QbvVEE Cobourg Fire Department responded to a encampment fire on Friday, September 20, 2024. At approximately 2 p.m. Cobourg Fire Department
Exclusive – Cobourg Mayor’s Application for Peace Bond Dismissed
The Peace Bond Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland was seeking against Robert Horgan was denied in Cobourg Court on Friday,
- Photo Galleries
Video – Thousands of Salmon Make Their Run Through Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oCJDM95z1U Thousands of salmon made their way up the Ganaraska River on Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Port Hope. With heavy
Video – Easy to See Why It’s Called a Salmon “Run”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJEJ3P6I6xQ At times in creeks and rivers in Port Hope and Cobourg it’s easy to tell why it’s called a
Video – Salmon Run Has Begun in Port Hope and Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hENZtpZYDmc The salmon run is not yet in full swing but there are still a lot of fish in the
Video – Strong Winds Along the Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wF-FNGS6qM A windy day along the lakeshore in Cobourg on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Many people enjoyed both the water and
Video – Unveiling of the Highway of Heroes Globe at The Big Apple Honours a Special Person
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsoMHKhzPO8 A special unveiling took place at The Big Apple on Sunday, July 21, 2024. A large Highway of Heroes memorial
- 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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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
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Fifth Group of Honourees
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame marked a milestone Friday, inducting its fifth group