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Ontario Restoring Safety to Parks and Public Spaces
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Province taking action to end encampments and crack down on public use of illegal drugs while
Ontario Expands Largest Competitive Energy Procurement in Province’s History
7,500 megawatts of new energy resources will support growing population and help keep electricity costs down The Ontario government is
Ontario Growing Its Long-Term Care Workforce
Expanded training programs will bring more PSWs and nurses to long-term care homes, connecting more residents to care The Ontario
OPP – Armed Individual Shoots at Several Vehicles in Mississauga
OPP Lay Additional Charges, Investigation Ongoing Police have laid charges in an incident where an individual shot at numerous vehicles
Ontario Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Emergency Management
Government proposing to modernize legislation for the first time in more than 15 years On Monday, December 9, 2024, the
Ontario Invests in Largest Expansion of Seniors Active Living Centres
$17 million increase in funding supporting opening of more than 100 new Seniors Active Living Centres On Friday, December 6,
Ontario Marks National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Friday, December 6, 2024, Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, and Charmaine Williams, Associate Minister of
Premier Ford Sends Letter to Mayors Concerning Challenges Communities Are Facing Concerning Homelessness
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Premier Doug Ford released a statement on Thursday, December 5, 2024 concerning encampments. The statement came as
Ontario Investing $20 Million to Revitalize Downtown Ottawa
New Deal investment will support safety and economic growth As the next step in the government’s historic Ontario-Ottawa New Deal, Ontario
Ontario Supporting Seniors and Their Caregivers
New legislation and investments will enhance quality of life and care for seniors across the province On December 4, 2024,
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Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports
NHH Auxiliary Retail Sites Continue to Thrive
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Hills Hospital Auxiliary Chair Selena Forsyth has fallen into an agreeable habit of reporting at
Special Cobourg Council Meeting Called
The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division would like to inform all residents that a Special Meeting of Council
NHH Patient Experience Survey Starts With Emergency Department
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) has begun its transition to a new provincial patient experience measurement program using an online
Update – Hydro One Update Concerning Ice Storm 2025
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Since the start of the devasting ice storm (March 28, 11 p.m.), crews have restored power
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Video – Another Day Without Power in Northumberland for Residents and Businesses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_fQ4DTdG7c It looks like parts of Northumberland County going into the sixth day without power following last weekends ice storm. Parts
Video – VOS Theatre Production of Mary Poppins Drops In to Victoria Hall
(photo gallery) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EH7xMTSKX4 The VOS Theatre production of Mary Poppins kicks off at Victoria Hall tonight. The production takes place from April
Video – After Five Days People and Businesses Still Without Power in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4wsN8QQlKw Going into the sixth day without power, frustration is starting to settle in, but for the most part people
Update – Video – Northumberland County Recovering from Ice Storm
(Photo gallery) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlLoRNDKcvY It’s not over yet- but for the most part, Northumberland County was spared major damage that other areas
Video – Halfway Through the Weekend of Freezing Rain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=188p2llETS0 Despite the warning of freezing rain - so far, or the most part it hasn’t been that bad. On Highway
- 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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Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey
Video – Eighth Annual PTSD Awareness Hockey Tournament in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB6Vu0NUYEs The eighth annual PTSD Awareness Hockey Tournament was held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Keeler Centre in
Cobourg Cougars Eliminated From OJHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Toronto Jr. Canadiens scored three unanswered goals in the third period Sunday night to defeat
Video – Amazing Day Amongst Friends at the Third Annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IYQgXW1hao https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LxX6fk9oU4 The third annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament took place at the Keeler Centre in Colborne on Saturday, March