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Ontario Improving Access to Mental Health Services
September is Recovery Month Across Ontario The Ontario government is investing over $34.6 million to support upgrades and the addition
Ontario Proposing to Extend Bowmanville Creek, Soper Creek and Wilmot Creek Urban River Valleys
CLARINGTON ― The Ontario government is announcing its intention to add to the Greenbelt wetlands connected to the Bowmanville Creek,
Ontario Investing $100 Million to Help Tourism Sector Rebound From COVID-19
The Ontario government is investing $100 million through the new Tourism Recovery Program to help stabilize the province’s tourism
Ontario Providing Access to Lifechanging Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Ontario is now providing coverage for Trikafta, the latest and most effective treatment option for cystic fibrosis to become
Public Accounts Confirms Historic Investments to Support People and Jobs
Government Makes Largest Year-Over-Year Increase in Spending on Record On September 24, 2021, Ontario released the 2020-21 Public Accounts, which
Ontario Supports People Living with Dementia
Investment will Promote Dementia Friendly Communities Across the Province The Ontario government is investing up to $527,900 to expand the Finding
Ontario Releasing Guidance to Support Proof of Vaccination Policy
Province Continues to Expand Third Dose Eligibility for Those at Highest Risk of COVID-19 As the province continues to respond
Students Head Back to Class in Safer Schools
On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement as students head back
Ontario Reinstating Renewal Requirements for Driver’s Licences, Licence Plate Stickers and Health Cards
Ontarians are strongly encouraged to renew their documents online at ServiceOntario.ca. The Ontario government is reinstating renewal requirements for driver’s
Breaking News – Ontario to Require Proof of Vaccination in Select Settings
Province to launch enhanced vaccine certificate and verification app to stop the spread of COVID-19 To further protect Ontarians as
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The EOWC Announces 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair at Annual General Meeting
On Friday, January 9, 2026, the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC), representing the region's 103 municipalities, proudly hosted its
Coldest Night of the Year Walk Returns to Port Hope
Coldest Night of the Year Returns to Port Hope Saturday February 28 for our 12th Year. Our Community Unites in
Initial Project Description Submitted for New Nuclear Project at Wesleyville Site in Port Hope
The Municipality of Port Hope is sharing that Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has submitted its Initial Project Description (IPD)
Video – Ginny & Georgia Are Back in Cobourg for Season 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qNwRLrK9jU Filming is now underway for Ginny & Georgia season four. The Netflix production has been home to Cobourg since the
New Nuclear at Wesleyville — Public Comments Invited
On December 16, 2025, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) received an Initial Project Description (IPD) from Ontario
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Is More Than Aquatic Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpReEJ-A8M There was much more than just aquatic life at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto on Friday, January 9, 2026. Walking into
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes for Toronto Skyline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLhcUxFr0S0 With weather changing daily, so does the skyline of Toronto. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, Today’s Northumberland was
Video – Photo Gallery – Encapsulating Wonder of Mother Nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75ybcjd5CBU The encapsulating beauty of the sun setting along Lake Ontario draws people in the summer and winter. Thursday (January 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Snow Cleared from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPrUS11zsQ A fleet of construction vehicles including a grader, dump trucks and more rolled into downtown Cobourg shortly after midnight
- 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 in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
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