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U.S. Softwood Lumber Duties Will Increase Cost of Housing for Americans
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, Kevin Holland, Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products, and Vic Fedeli, Minister of
Hydro One’s Update on Ice Storm
(Today's Northumberland file photo) This past weekend, a major storm system swept across Ontario that has affected nearly 1 million
Ontario Taking Action to Help Communities Impacted by the Ice Storm
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Province deploying workers and resources to support emergency response Following the recent ice storm, the Ontario government
Ontario Raising Minimum Wage to Support Workers
Increase to $17.60 an hour will take effect October 1 The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage from $17.20 to
Ontario Opens First Nine Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hubs
Province supporting community safety and addiction recovery by transitioning drug injection sites near schools and child-care centres into HART
Ontario Building New Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub in Oshawa
Hub will support community safety and addiction recovery in the community The Ontario government is helping create safer communities and
Sunshine List Released – 2024 Public Sector Salary Disclosure
Caroline Mulroney, President of the Treasury Board, issued the following statement: "Today, the Ontario government released the salaries of Ontario
Ontario Investing $1.5 Million to Support the 2026 JUNO Awards
Government’s investment will bolster Ontario’s music industry, Canadian culture The Ontario government is investing $1.5 million to support hosting the
Ontario Ready to Respond to Wildland Fire Season
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Additional staff and equipment prepared to protect people and communities Ontario is ready to respond to this
ETFO Responds to Appointment of Paul Calandra as Ontario’s New Minister of Education
The following is a statement from the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) on today’s Cabinet announcement: “ETFO welcomes Paul
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Video – Honour Roll Motorcycle Ride Passes Through Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APe7M-0OHnM Approximately 1,000 motorcycles thundered through Northumberland County on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The “Honour Roll Motorcycle Ride department from the
Update – Breaking News – Person Killed After Being Struck by Train
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyBMZLr7Mx4 Members of the Cobourg Police Service are currently on scene conducting an active investigation in the area of the
Breaking News – Emergency Services Attend Rail Crossing in Cobourg
Emergency services were dispatched to the area of the CN Rail crossing on Burnham Street just north of King
Video – St. Mary Students Do Their Part to Help Save the Environment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp35wXS862Y St. Mary Secondary students brought the classroom to the waterfront on Friday, June 6, 2025 to learn more about
Town of Cobourg Marks Pride Month with Flag Raising Ceremony
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL8s7vgoP84 The Town of Cobourg kicked off Pride Month on Friday, June 6 with the raising of the Pride flag
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Video – Honour Roll Motorcycle Ride Passes Through Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APe7M-0OHnM Approximately 1,000 motorcycles thundered through Northumberland County on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The “Honour Roll Motorcycle Ride department from the
Former Transition House in Cobourg Up For Sale
The former Transition House located at 10 Chapel Street is officially up for sale in Cobourg. The property is listed
Video – Volunteer Members with OCEAP Train in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A--jHB46SIs Lost in the woods and yelling for help hoping you'll be found. That scenario, along with others took place on
Video – Neighbouring Fire Departments Get Hands On Extrication Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMYwh0-WSR4 Cobourg and Hamilton Township Fire Services spent Friday, May 24, 2025 practicing extrication training at Chadwick’s Towing Yard. Hamilton Township
Video – Proud Parents Show Off Their Young at Nawautin Sanctuary
After what seemed like a long wait, at least seven cygnets came into this world on Monday, May 19,
- 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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- AllBaseballHockey
Video – Sprints Highlight a Night of Racing at Brighton Speedway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE_JAaqROtQ Empire Super Sprints First Visit to Brighton The dirt track at Brighton Speedway saw some action on the last chilly
Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
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