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Ontario Extending Call to Arms to Businesses, Volunteers and Retired Health Professionals
Online and telephone portals connecting Ontarians and businesses with opportunities to further boost province’s vaccine rollout As the province continues
Ontario Investing in More Supports for Retirement Homes
Protecting our progress by investing in more staffing and further health and safety supports for residents Ontario is protecting its
Breaking News – Ontario Further Strengthening Response to Omicron
Additional measures to slow the spread as province accelerates booster dose rollout In response to the rapidly-spreading and highly transmissible
Ontario Launching Holiday Pop-Up Testing Blitz
Free Rapid Tests Being Provided at Nearly 150 Locations Across the Province To provide an additional layer of protection against
Ontario Cutting Wholesale Alcohol Prices to Support Restaurants and Bars
Province continues to improve convenience and choice while supporting hospitality sector The Ontario government is supporting businesses impacted by the
All Ontarians 18+ Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Appointments at Three-Month Interval
Free Rapid Testing Provided at Pop-Up Locations Across the Province and Select LCBOs for a Safer Holiday Season To protect
Ontario Investing in Upgrades and Repairs to Community Agencies
Upkeep and renovations ensuring communities continue to have safe access to services The Ontario government is investing $18.5 million to
Ontario Taking Further Action to Protect Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes
New measures being put in place to keep residents and staff safe against Omicron variant The Ontario government, in consultation
Ontario Taking Action to Protect Against Omicron Variant
Vaccines Remain Best Defence Against COVID-19 and Variants The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health,
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
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Cobourg Council Committee Declines Fee Waiver
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Without a complete waiver of development charges and post-construction taxes frozen for 10
Cobourg Council Committee Rethinks Workforce Housing Request
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council's Public Works Planning and Development Committee has decided it is not in favour of
Tentative Housing Plans For Residents Affected by Colborne Fire
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Nearly two weeks after a fire destroyed a Northumberland County Housing Corporation (NCHC) apartment building at
Woman Succumbs to Her Injuries Following House Fire in Belleville
On February 12th, at approximately 5:30 AM, Belleville Police responded to a house fire in the area of Queen
Increased Number of Structure Fires Within the City of Belleville
Dan Smith, Director of Fire and Emergency Services / Fire Chief In the early morning hours of Feb. 12, 2026,
- Photo Galleries
With the Help from the Cobourg Community, LCBO Staff Save Man’s Life and Reunite Him with Family
By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher The staff at the LCBO at Northumberland Mall not only saved a man's life, they restored
Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Be Proud Northumberland County – Be Canadian Proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbygVjlGUiM Since Afghanistan, Northumberland County residents have lined the bridges along the Highway of Heroes paying their respects to our
Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
- 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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Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U Girls Volleyball Wins Gold
The Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U girls volleyball team captured the gold medal on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with an
Video – Port Hope Panthers Beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGgeTMsiSl4 It was Emergency Services Night as the Port Hope Panthers beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL action at the
Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights
Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at