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Ontario Outlines Steps to Cautiously and Gradually Ease Public Health Measures
Time-limited Measures to Blunt Spread of Omicron Protecting Hospital and Health Care Capacity With key public health and health care
Ontario Cuts Electricity Rates to Help Workers, Families and Small Businesses
Off-peak rates provide immediate savings as Ontarians spend more time at home while public health measures are in place The
Ontario-Municipal Summit Seeks Solutions to Build More Homes
Province announces more than $45 million to help streamline development approvals and increase housing supply On Wednesday, January 19, 2022,
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Urges Province to Provide Immediate Clarity for Reopening
On Thursday, January 13, 2022, Rocco Rossi, President & CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement: “Employers and
Ontario’s Most Popular Baby Names for 2020
The top baby names in Ontario for 2020 were Olivia and Noah. Olivia has now been the top baby
ETFO Cautious About New Government Measures Ahead
On January 12, 2022, Minister of Education Stephen Lecce announced new “layers of protection” that will be introduced prior
Ontario Launching School-Based Vaccine Clinics as Students Return to In-Person Learning
Additional Protections Include Expanded Rapid Antigen Testing and High-Quality Masks for Staff and Students With elementary and high school students
Ontario Continues to Add Hospital Beds and Build Up Health Workforce
Province Expanding Opportunities for Internationally Educated Nurses to Support Pandemic Response The Ontario government is continuing to accelerate its efforts
Ontario Temporarily Moving to Modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen
Time-limited measures needed to preserve hospital capacity as province continues to accelerate booster dose rollout In response to recent trends
ETFO Calls for Safety Measures that Ensure Safe, Sustainable Return to In-Person Learning
Over the winter break and following last week’s announcement, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) advocated for a
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Cobourg is “Pro-Sleep”
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland According to Cobourg's Chief Administrative Officer Tracey Vaughan, it was a single ill-chosen sentence in a
Exclusive – Town of Cobourg Approves Fire Chief Taking Emergency Vehicle Home to Timmins
(Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland presenting Fire Chief Ellard Beaven with 30-year Service Bar) Today’s Northumberland has confirmed as part of
Correspondence Regarding Town of Cobourg Emergency Council Meeting
The meeting is being held on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4 p.m. to consider the following items: • In
Ontario Making It Easier for Youth in Northumberland County to Connect to Mental Health Services
New Youth Wellness Hub providing support closer to home The Ontario government is delivering on its commitment to make it faster
Northumberland County and Town of Cobourg continue working collaboratively to ensure safety and well-being of Warming Room visitors
The overnight winter Warming Room at 555 Courthouse Road, Cobourg, has now been open for two weeks, serving an
- 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
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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