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Ontario Adding Over 500 Hospital Beds to Expand Critical Care Capacity
Mackenzie Health’s New Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital to Support Short-Term Pandemic Response The Ontario government is providing up to $125 million
Local Transit Services Gets a Big Boost by Province
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini announces that the Ontario Gas Tax Program is providing Northumberland with
Ontario Building a More Connected Justice Sector
New program will allow police and justice partners to share digital evidence faster and more securely The Ontario government is
Ontario Extends Reopening Ontario Act Orders
COVID-19 orders are needed to protect vulnerable populations and preserve health care capacity The Ontario government, in consultation with the
Ontario Expands Case and Contact Management Workforce
Additional staff will help stop the spread of COVID-19 across the province The Ontario government has hired more case managers
Applications Now Open for Ontario’s Small Business Support Grant
Province Providing up to $20,000 for Eligible Businesses Impacted by Provincewide Shutdown The Ontario government has opened applications for the
Ontario Expanding Firefighter Training Across the Province – Ontario Fire College in Gravenhurst Will Be Decommissioned
Modernized program bringing fire training closer to home and keeping communities safe The Ontario government is strengthening fire safety training
Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives
Province Issues Stay-at-Home Order and Introduces Enhanced Enforcement Measures to Reduce Mobility In response to a doubling in COVID-19 cases
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
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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
Northumberland County Paramedics Moving to New 9-1-1 Dispatch System
The Ontario government is changing the way medical 9-1-1 calls are assigned in Northumberland. Starting March 26, Northumberland Paramedics will
Seizure of Unauthorized Items at Warkworth Institution
On February 25, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing unauthorized items was seized
Updates On Union along with Number of Suspensions Since Transition House Opened
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Today's Northumberland looked into a few items concerning Transition House. Workers voted for a union last month.
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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