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Ontario Continues To Support Businesses, Workers and Families during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Government’s responding to economic impacts with unprecedented supports Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the
Ontario Extends Teacher-Led Online Learning Until January 25 to Keep Students and Staff Safe in Southern Ontario
Province Also Extends Provincewide Shutdown in Northern Ontario As COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate throughout the
Ontario Expanding Truck Rest Areas Across the Province
Province supporting safer and more convenient stops for truck drivers The Ontario government is improving 14 existing truck rest areas,
Ontario Launches Innovative Testing Program at Pearson Airport
New Free and Voluntary Pilot Program Will Support Early Detection of COVID-19 Ontario to help quickly identify and stop the
Ontario Enhancing Protection for Species at Risk
Increased investment to help preserve plants, insects, fish and wildlife throughout the province The Ontario government is investing up to
Ontario Accelerates COVID-19 Vaccinations for Long-Term Care Homes in Priority Regions
All residents and workers to be vaccinated by third week of January The Ontario government is continuing the rollout of
Ontario Supporting Home-Based Food Businesses During COVID-19
Government providing entrepreneurs with a new “How to” guide The Ontario government is supporting home-based food businesses by providing a
Ontario Releases Ethical Framework for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Framework will guide vaccine prioritization in future phases of the province’s implementation plan The Ontario government has released an Ethical
Ontario Provides Update on Ontario Cases of COVID-19 UK Variant
On December 27, 2020 Dr. Barbara Yaffe, Ontario's Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health, provided an update on confirmed
Ontario Welcomes Health Canada Approval of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccine Is More Mobile and Can Be Taken Directly to Various Settings Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement following
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Bit of a Mystery After School Bus Spotted in the Ditch in Hamilton Township
A bit of a mystery after a school bus was spotted in the ditch in Hamilton Township on Thursday,
Northumberland County Advocates for Important Community Priorities at 2025 ROMA Conference
County Warden Brian Ostrander and Northumberland County staff will join more than 1,600 participants from across the province at
Community Members from Northumberland-Peterborough South Presented King Charles III Coronation Medal
Twenty-one people from Northumberland-Peterborough South were presented with the King Charles III coronation medal on Thursday, January 16, 2025
Breaking News – SIU Charges Two Durham Regional Police Service Officers in Relation to Fatal Whitby Highway Collision
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has reasonable grounds to believe two Durham Regional Police Service
Goose Found in Cobourg Harbour Likely Died from Avian Influenza
There has been a “presumptive positive” for avian influenza in a goose from Cobourg sent to the Canadian Wildlife
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Community Members from Northumberland-Peterborough South Presented King Charles III Coronation Medal
Twenty-one people from Northumberland-Peterborough South were presented with the King Charles III coronation medal on Thursday, January 16, 2025
Breaking News – Video – Colborne Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjTa_B3N1Lw One person was killed in a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 west of Cobourg on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Emergency
Video – Cobourg Firefighters Training at Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kzy4MNzw-w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gvGWi3NcoU Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Sunday evening practicing ice water rescue at the boat launch in Cobourg
Breaking News – Video – Driver Airlifted Following Collision on Highway 401 in the Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCDf_OAcPkE One person was airlifted from the scene following a single vehicle collision on Highway 401 on Thursday, January 9,
Video – Concerns Raised After A Number of Birds Found Dead in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQu-Ow-YWaM Concerns are being raised after a number of birds were found dead along the shoreline in Cobourg Harbour. On Sunday,
- 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 – Clock Counting Down for Provincial Curling Championships in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts3umtFK9KY The clock is counting down as volunteers and staff work to prepare the ice at the Cobourg Community Centre
BFSC Gets Set to Welcome Skate Canada Regional Synchronized Skating Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyZxp4Uk5Og For the second year in a row, the Baltimore Figure Skating Club is hosting a Skate Ontario Regional Synchronized
Ontario Ladies Novice Singles Championship – Gold for Laura Mounce of Cobourg
The Cobourg lawn bowling club was the host venue for the 2024 Ontario ladies novice singles championship on Saturday
Video – The World’s Best Disc Golfers Compete at Haute Goat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SP8jYaYqwE Some of the world’s top disc golfers are taking part in a competition at Haute Goat in the Municipality
Port Hope Youth Earns Silver in Provincial Lacrosse Tournament
As he prepares for Grade 10 at St. Mary Secondary School in Cobourg, lacrosse star Landon Kenny is thanking