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Ontario Providing Additional Financial Support for Young Learners
Starting today families can apply for the funding online The Ontario government is again providing financial relief for families facing
Province Proposes Cap on Delivery Fees to Support Local Restaurants
Mandatory lower fees for restaurants where indoor dining is prohibited due to COVID-19 The Ontario government is helping local restaurants
Ontario Providing Additional Funding to Enhance Safety and Protection in Schools
Initiatives Include Voluntary Testing and Additional Online Learning Supports The Ontario government is providing $13.6 million to enable school boards
Ontario Cancelling Road Tests for Regions in Grey (Lockdown) Level
Measures will help protect health and safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19 The Ontario government is cancelling all in-vehicle
Ontario Modernizing Application Process for Social Assistance
New online system will be faster and easier to use TORONTO — The Ontario government is launching a new, easy
Ontario – Celebrate the Holiday Season Safely
Ontario Provides Public Health Advice on How to Protect You and Your Loved Ones The holidays are going to look
SIU – Force Used to Arrest Man in Richmond Hill was Excessive, but SIU Unable to Attribute Force to Any One or More Identifiable Officers
On February 2, 2020, officers with the Toronto Police Service Emergency Task Force and the Major Crime Unit arrived
Ontario Deploys Rapid Testing to Support COVID-19 Response
New Technology is a Gamechanger in Significantly Improving Screening for the Virus TORONTO — The Ontario government has deployed new
Ontario Taking Further Action to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
Province Also Doubling Financial Support for Businesses Affected by Additional Restrictions In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health,
Motion Tabled to Reappoint Chief Medical Officer of Health
On Monday, November 23, 2020, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, issued the following statement announcing that
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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
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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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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