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Ontario Permanently Allowing Alcohol with Food Takeout and Delivery
The Ontario government is supporting jobs at local restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries and distilleries during the COVID-19 pandemic by
Ontario Expands Funding for Supportive Housing
Investments will strengthen supports for individuals with mental health and addictions challenges The Ontario government is investing over $47 million
Ontario Extends COVID-19 Orders
Action is taken to protect vulnerable populations and preserve health care capacity The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief
Ontario Ready to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines
Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement on Thursday, December 10, 2020 on the province's readiness for the delivery
Ontario Making It Easier and Safer to Renew Driver’s Licences
Province Expanding Online Renewal Options for Drivers The Ontario government is temporarily waiving multiple driver's licence renewal requirements so that
Province Expanding Homegrown Capacity with Made-In-Ontario Respirators and Masks
Production of PPE will create jobs and protect frontline workers The Ontario government is investing more than $5 million through
Ontario Protecting Workers and Employers during COVID-19
Proposed legislation will ensure WSIB premiums and compensation remain stable The Ontario government introduced the Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment
Ontario Legislature Adjourns for 2020 after Successful Fall Session
Province Delivers on Initiatives to Protect and Support People during COVID-19 The Ontario government wrapped up a successful session of
Ontario Identifies Key Groups for Distribution of Initial COVID-19 Vaccines
Province Ready to Deliver Life-Saving Vaccines to Vulnerable Seniors, Health Workers The Ontario government is ready to distribute COVID-19 vaccines
Ontario Appoints Members of the Ministers’ COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force
Members plan to immediately get down to work with their inaugural meeting today The Ontario government announced the appointment of
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Share a Smile and Support Ed’s House During Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week
Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre Foundation is excited to announce its selection as a recipient of the 2025
Video – Military Band Performs in Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzWdPkOPfFQ As a bonus for 800 reservists training in Northumberland County over the weekend, members of the Canadian Armed Forces
Video – Reservists Train with Members of the Hamilton Township Fire Department
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjNx-01oVYY A training exercise involving 31 Canadian Brigade Group of the Canadian Army Reserve from London, Ontario, took place over
Cobourg Mayor Proposing “Save the Jobs Task Force”
Notice of Motion from Mayor Lucas Cleveland, regarding Save the Jobs Task Force Cobourg Mayor will be asking for council
Cobourg Mayor Proposing to Hire Temporary Summer Student for Communications
Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland is proposing for the creation of a "temporary summer student" position for the 2025 summer
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Video – Reservists Train with Members of the Hamilton Township Fire Department
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjNx-01oVYY A training exercise involving 31 Canadian Brigade Group of the Canadian Army Reserve from London, Ontario, took place over
Northumberland OPP – Drug Trafficking Charges Following Warrants (Names Released)
Police have seized drugs, firearms, and various other drug trafficking related items following search warrants executed at locations in
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Video – Cobourg Mayor Hires Security for His Downtown Store That Is Now Listed for Sale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VzdS3OXH1Q A downtown store owner says having security guards at his business periodically is for the protection of his staff
Video – Prime Minister Mark Carney Visits Newcastle with Northumberland-Clarke Liberal Candidate John Goheen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vCpaLH8Z58 Prime Minister Mark Carney made a stop today in Newcastle to join the Winterberg family in Easter Celebrations. The Prime
- 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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Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey