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Supporting Lifelong Learning through Expanded Library Broadband
Ontario funding broadband for public libraries in unserved and underserved communities The Ontario government is investing more than $4.8 million
Ontario Enhances Security at Adult Correctional Facilities
New ion scanners will help reduce the risk of contraband from entering institutions and improve safety The Ontario government is
Ontario Expanding Supports for Families of Children with Autism
New core services and additional funding will offer greater choice based on need The Ontario government is providing additional supports
Ontario Strengthening Mental Health Services in the Justice System
Additional funding will support victims, Indigenous families and youth The Ontario government is investing $6.48 million to strengthen mental health
Ontario Making Additional Investments to Keep Students and Staff Safe
Province Expanding Testing and Enhancing School Protocols as More Students Return to Class Today As more students return to class
Ontario Community Support Program Extended until 2022
This Will Ensure Seniors and People with Disabilities Have Access to Food and Medicine During COVID-19 The Ontario government is
Ontario Takes Immediate Action to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 Variants
New six-point plan includes mandatory on-arrival testing for international travellers The Ontario government is taking immediate and decisive action to
Ontario Helps Students Help Businesses Go Digital
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini announced this week that a $57-million Federal-provincial partnership has resulted in
Over 1,000 Stores Visited during Ontario’s COVID-19 Inspection Blitz
Campaign designed to ensure businesses are properly protecting staff and customers Ontario's provincial offences officers have visited 1,147 big-box stores
Ontario Extends Off-Peak Electricity Rates to Provide Relief for Families, Small Businesses and Farms
Lower rates will help offset the costs of staying home during COVID-19 The Ontario government is extending electricity rate relief
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Video – Quinte West Man Found Guilty of Impaired Driving and Dangerous Driving Causing Death
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT1vSzDGZys A Quinte West man was found guilty of all four charges in relation to a head-on collision that killed
Third Annual Pancake Brunch Raises Over Three Grand for Habitat
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland With their third annual Pancake Brunch in the rearview mirror, St. George's Anglican Church has crossed
Special Cobourg Council Meeting Called for March 11, 2025
The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division would like to inform all residents that a Special Meeting of Council
Update – Cause of Fire at Golden Plough Lodge Has Been Deemed “Undetermined” or “Accidental”
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Depending who you ask, the cause of a fire at the Golden Plough Lodge Long Term
Cobourg Moving Ahead with Licensing of Short-Term Rental Accommodations
Community Engagement and Education Initiatives Planned At the Wednesday, February 26th Council meeting, Cobourg Council passed a motion to implement
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In My Opinion – It’s Just A Matter of Time Before An Emergency Service Worker is Killed On Highway 401
Simply put - it’s just a matter of time before an emergency services worker will be killed on Highway
Video – Multi-Million Dollar Fire at New Condominium Project in Quinte West
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWkUZLU6fEs A condominium housing complex set to open in a few months was heavily damaged by fire in Quinte West
Video – Port Hope Fire Chief Advises of Potential Winter Hazards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC7dZQRUKYE With a traditional Canadian winter happening, the Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind people of
Video – White Out Conditions Pose a Challenge for Drivers North of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NQOM9_Mteo White out conditions proved challenging for drivers north of Cobourg on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. High winds and blowing snow
Video – Fire Chief Pleads with Transport Drivers to Slow Down After Fire Truck Struck On Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APi3eVswtOI The Fire Chief of Alnwick/Haldimand Township is pleading with transport drivers to slow down after a firetruck was struck
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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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Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Announces Eight New Inductees
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland A sixth annual contingent of superstars has joined the ranks of those singled out
Video – Photo Gallery – Team Inglis Successfully Defends Ontario Women’s Curling Championship in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btr0P0dGOgo Make it back-to-back Ontario women’s curling championships for skip Danielle Inglis and her rink, which will now compete at
Video – Photo Gallery – Team Mooibroek Advances to Brier After Provincial Curling Win in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHG43guudLo By knocking out defending champion Scott Howard in Sunday’s Ontario men’s curling championship final at the Cobourg Community Centre,
Video – Photo Gallery – Still Time to Watch Skate Canada’s Regional Synchronized Skating Championships at the Baltimore Recreation Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq8OFii3o50 There is still time to take in the Skate Canada Regional Synchronized Skating Championships at the Baltimore Recreation Centre. On
Ontario Curling Championships Finals Set: Mooibroek vs Howard, Inglis vs Brandwood
There were 12 men's and 12 women's teams to start the Ontario Curling championships a week ago at the