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Governments Invest in Safer Schools
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Both Federal and provincial governments are investing almost $39-million in the upgrading of infrastructure at local
Ontario Supporting Business Investment and Prosperity During COVID-19
Proposed Act would further minimize existing barriers and red tape The Ontario government is proposing new red tape and burden
Ontario’s COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy Targets High-Risk Neighbourhoods
Approach Will Protect Communities with the Highest Rates of Transmission To slow the spread of the virus and protect communities
Ontario Moves Schools to Remote Learning Following Spring Break
Continued Rise in COVID-19 Cases Demands Shift to Protect Students and Staff and Slow Community Spread The Ontario government, in
Fleet of Ornge Helicopters Changing Colours Throughout 2021
A release by Ornge Media states they will be painting their fleet of helicopters during 2021. Bringing “painting to new
Ontario Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Locations to More Pharmacies
Over 700 additional locations across the province to begin offering AstraZeneca vaccine to individuals aged 55+ The Ontario government is
Federal Government Extends Support for Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes in Ontario
Canadian Red Cross to Continue Assisting Homes in Fighting COVID-19 Outbreaks The Government of Canada is extending the support of
Ontario Enacts Provincial Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order
Additional measures needed to protect health system capacity and save lives during third wave of COVID-19 The Ontario government, in
Ontario Extends COVID-19 Vaccination Booking to More Age Groups
Province makes steady progress on vaccine rollout and leads country with doses administered The Ontario government is extending booking for
Ontario Prepared to Fight Wildland Fires and Protect Communities
Staff and safety protocols are in place for 2021 season The Ontario government is ready to respond to this year's
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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
Breaking News – SIU Charges Two Durham Regional Police Service Officers in Relation to Fatal Whitby Highway Collision
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has reasonable grounds to believe two Durham Regional Police Service
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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
- Sports
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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