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Ontario Making Historic Investment in Provincial Nursing Workforce
Nurses Across Health Care System Will Receive up to $5,000 Retention Payment The Ontario government is investing $763 million to
Ontario Connecting More Communities to High-Speed Internet Access
New legislation helping to accelerate connectivity projects The Ontario government is introducing legislation to help bring reliable high-speed internet to
Inquest into the Deaths of Arun Kumar Rajendiran, Darrel Tavernier and Stephen Kelly Announced
Dr. Paul Dungey, Regional Supervising Coroner for East Region, Kingston Office, on Monday, March 7, 2022 announced that a
Ontario Improving Access to Best-in-Class Mental Health Supports for First Responders
New rehabilitation centre will provide specialized services in the Greater Toronto Area The Ontario government is investing $1 million for
Ontarians Saving Money With Passage of Fewer Fees, Better Services Act
New bill eliminates licence plate renewal fees and ends tolls on Highways 412 and 418 With the Ontario government today
Ontario Improving Day Job Protection for Military Reservists
Working for Workers Act would guarantee military reservists can return to their careers after training or deployment The Ontario government
Ontario Providing Support for Downtown Ottawa Businesses
Funding available for small businesses affected by weeks-long demonstrations The Ontario government is providing up to $11.5 million to local
Ontario Providing Access to the Latest Technology for Diabetes Care
Improving the health and quality of life for people living with diabetes The Ontario government is making it more affordable
Ontario Mandating Naloxone Kits in High-Risk Workplaces
New measures would improve worker safety and save lives The Ontario government has introduced legislation to protect workers on the
Ontario Expands Addictions Services in Peterborough
Province Funding New Consumption and Treatment Services Site for Peterborough and Surrounding Area As part of its comprehensive plan to
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Video – High Winds Keep Hydro Crews and Emergency Services Busy Across Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSFsaQM9kIk High winds sweeping across Northumberland County on Saturday, June 6, 2026, kept hydro crews, firefighters and municipal workers responding
Video – Photo Gallery – Massive Search Launched for Reported Missing Surfer Off Cobourg Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVdIKAgQMWg A report of a missing surfer prompted a large-scale emergency response on Saturday evening, June 6, 2026. Emergency services were
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Pride Takes Over Downtown Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdlluWQMYJk Downtown Port Hope was filled with colour, community, and celebration on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as Northumberland Pride hosted
Video – Northumberland United Way Marks 27th Annual Day of Caring with 150 Volunteers Across 30 Community Sites
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E79Wp1ryPOQ More than 150 volunteers rolled up their sleeves across Northumberland County on Friday, June 5, 2026, as the Northumberland
Update on Town of Cobourg Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan Engagement
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg Community Services Division would like to remind residents that community engagement for
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Video – Photo Gallery – Massive Search Launched for Reported Missing Surfer Off Cobourg Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVdIKAgQMWg A report of a missing surfer prompted a large-scale emergency response on Saturday evening, June 6, 2026. Emergency services were
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Pride Takes Over Downtown Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdlluWQMYJk Downtown Port Hope was filled with colour, community, and celebration on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as Northumberland Pride hosted
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland County Mutual Aid Association Marks 75 Years of Service and Cooperation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4Y1AUeqQ3E The Northumberland County Mutual Aid Association celebrated a significant milestone on Thursday, June 4, 2026, marking 75 years of
Photo Gallery – CAF Members Escape Safely After Coach Bus Fire on Highway 401 Near Brighton
A coach bus carrying members of the Canadian Armed Forces was destroyed by fire on Highway 401 west of
Video – Photo Gallery – Realistic Training Gives Alnwick/Haldimand Firefighters Valuable Rescue Experience
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZlRrib88Jc Members of the Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department recently took part in a highly valuable training exercise that provided firefighters
- 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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Local Players Win Memorial Cup With Kitchener Rangers
(Pictured in graphic: Jared Woolley, top, Andrew MacNiel, bottom) Two Northumberland County hockey players are Memorial Cup champions after helping
Cobourg will still have junior A Cougars due to simultaneous OJHL franchise relocations
The Ontario Junior Hockey Hockey announced the simultaneous relocation of two member franchises Friday, including the Cobourg Cougars, ahead
Cobourg Kodiaks Rally to Beat Brooklin in Major Series Lacrosse Action
Aaron Woods scored four times in the third period as part of an 8-6 comeback victory for the Cobourg
Cobourg Kodiaks Routed by Six Nations in MSL Home Opener
Tied at five goals apiece after the first period, the Six Nations Chiefs pulled away during the final two
Port Hope Panthers Coach Hired by Pickering Jr. A Panthers
(Pickering Panthers graphic) The Port Hope Panthers will have a new head coach next Provincial Junior ‘C’ Hockey League season