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Providing More Care, Protecting Seniors and Building More Beds Act Receives Royal Assent
Legislation will protect our progress by ensuring long-term care and retirement home residents get the care they deserve On December
Ontario Extending COVID-19 Paid Sick Days
Support for workers and employers will continue until July 31, 2022 The Ontario government is extending its Worker Income Protection
Ontario Helping People Start Careers in Home-Building
Province funding free classroom and on-the-job training in residential construction industry The Ontario government is investing almost $3 million to
Ontario Extending Pause on Lifting Capacity Limits in Remaining Settings Where Proof of Vaccination is Required
Cautious Approach Key to Protecting Our Progress as Province Learns More About the Omicron Variant The Ontario government, in consultation
Ontario Appoints Housing Affordability Task Force
Task Force of experts to provide recommendations on further opportunities to address housing affordability Ontario has appointed nine members to
Ontario Expanding Employment Supports for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities
$3 million investment over three years will help build a skilled and inclusive workforce The Ontario government is investing an
Ontario Accelerating Booster Eligibility to Adults Aged 50+
Province Providing an Extra Layer of Protection Against COVID-19 and Variants The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical
Ontario Expanding Substance Abuse Program for African and Caribbean Canadian Youth
Protecting our Progress by Increasing Access to Culturally Appropriate Mental Health and Addictions Services Across the Province The Ontario government
Ontario to Host a Provincial-Municipal Housing Summit
Province Collaborating with Municipalities to Help Solve the Housing Affordability Crisis Premier Doug Ford and Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal
Ontario Combats Bullying in Schools
New Funding and Updated Anti-Bullying Protocol Will Protect Students During Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education,
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Emergency Cobourg Council Meeting Called
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division would like to inform all residents that an Emergency
Video – Sign of the Times in Downtown Cobourg
Today’s Northumberland was sent a video showing a number of people congregated in the Bank of
Ontario Improving Accessibility at Harwood Community Hall
Ensuring community spaces are accessible to everyone, thanks to a $35,000 Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation Breaking down barriers
Special Cobourg Council Meeting Called for December 15, 2025
The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division would like to inform all residents a Special Meeting of Council will
Video – Cobourg Police Board Debates Committee Members for Hiring of Next Chief
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1mGvqyRmKI The Cobourg Police Board chose its sub-committee as part of the hiring process for the town’s next police chief
- 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