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Ontario Strengthening Supports for LGBT2SQ Children and Youth in Care
Investment to develop affirming and inclusive services and supports The Ontario government is investing more than $800,000 to develop new
Ontario Supporting Indian Residential School Survivors, Families and Member First Nations in the Anishinabek Nation
Funding will promote public awareness and healing for 39 member First Nations Ontario is providing $412,500 to support the Anishinabek
Ontario Connecting More Families with Supports for Children with Special Needs
New innovative service linking families with child development services in their community sooner The Ontario government is creating 22 new
Ontario Introduces a Plan to Stay Open
Government attracting more health care workers through new “Learn and Stay” grant and by recognizing foreign-credentialed professionals Ontario is introducing
Ontario Names Expert Panel to Expand Health and Benefits Coverage
Panel will provide advice on the design of a benefits plan tied to workers instead of employers The Ontario government
Ontario’s Child Care Action Plan Puts Families First
Improved Access and Financial Relief for Parents, Stability for the System On March 28, 2022, Ontario reached a $13.2 billion
Ontario Extends Freeze on College and University Tuition
Province’s action provides students and families with ongoing financial relief The Ontario government is extending the current tuition freeze for
Ontario Secures Largest Auto Investment in Province’s History
LG Energy Solution and Stellantis investing in Windsor for province’s first large-scale EV battery manufacturing plant With the support of
Ontario Investing in National and International Amateur Sport Events
Provincial funding helping boost local economies and support athletes The Ontario government is investing almost $1.5 million through its 2022-23
Ontario Supporting Local Fire Services in the North
New Program Reimbursing Municipalities for Fire Services Provided on Crown Land The Ontario government is launching a new program through
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- Local News
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