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Ontario Provides $461 Million to Temporarily Enhance Wages For Personal Support Workers
New Investments Support Province’s COVID-19 Fall Preparedness Plan The Ontario government is supporting personal support workers (PSWs) and direct support
Ontario Delivers $2.8 Billion COVID-19 Fall Preparedness Plan
New Investments Prepare Province for Second Wave of COVID-19 The Ontario government has developed a $2.8 billion COVID-19 fall preparedness
Ontario Modernizes Social Assistance to Help More People Re-enter the Workforce
Collaborative and innovative plan will make the system more responsive and efficient The Ontario Government is unveiling plans to build
OPP Release 2019 Opioids and Overdoses: Impacts and Strategies
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have released the 2019 Opioids and Overdoses: Impacts and Strategies report, highlighting statistics, trends
Ontario Investing $52.5 Million to Recruit, Retain and Support More Health Care Workers
Initiative Will Ensure the Province Can Meet any Surge in Demand during COVID-19 The Ontario government is investing $52.5 million
New Public Health Measures Implemented Provincewide to Keep Ontarians Safe
Government Reinforcing the Importance of Following Public Health Advice to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19 In consultation with the
Ontario Investing $741 Million to Reduce Surgeries Backlog and Expand Access to Care
Additional Health Capacity Critical to Responding to Future Surges and Outbreaks The Ontario government is investing $741 million to help
Ontario Set to Launch Largest Flu Immunization Campaign in Province’s History
New Investments Part of the Government’s COVID-19 Fall Preparedness Plan The Ontario government is implementing the largest flu immunization campaign
Ontario Modernizing Justice Sector to be more Accessible, Responsive and Affordable
The Ontario government is making it easier, faster and more affordable to access the justice system by investing in
Ontario Introduces Legislation to Provide Support for More Ontario Veterans and their Families
Proposed measures would expand access to financial assistance for veterans of all ages The Ontario government has introduced legislation to
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Phase Three Tender Issued for Walton Street Reconstruction in Port Hope
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope has opened the tender process to hire a contractor for Phase
Smoke Detector Sends Cobourg Fire Department to Transition House Numerous Times
(Today's Northumberland file photo) In these cases, Cobourg Fire has responded to four instances of smoke detected at the shelter: Three
Video – Ontario Exploring New Nuclear Energy Generation in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l14EyALyak4 Province engaging with municipality and Williams Treaties First Nations to produce affordable energy to meet soaring demand The Ontario government
Governments Investing in Ontario’s Dairy Processing Sector
70 dairy processing businesses will receive funding to increase productivity and modernize food safety capabilities The governments of Canada and
Lower Trent Conservation – Flood Watch Statement – Trent River
A Flood Watch is issued when there is a potential for flooding to occur in low-lying areas. Nuisance or
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Video – Cobourg Firefighters Training at Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kzy4MNzw-w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gvGWi3NcoU Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Sunday evening practicing ice water rescue at the boat launch in Cobourg
Breaking News – Video – Driver Airlifted Following Collision on Highway 401 in the Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCDf_OAcPkE One person was airlifted from the scene following a single vehicle collision on Highway 401 on Thursday, January 9,
Video – Concerns Raised After A Number of Birds Found Dead in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQu-Ow-YWaM Concerns are being raised after a number of birds were found dead along the shoreline in Cobourg Harbour. On Sunday,
Breaking News – Video – Wicklow Home Destroyed by Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rhmQw1OLJU A home south of Wicklow was destroyed by fire on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department were called
Today’s Northumberland 2024 – A Year In Photos
Today's Northumberland complied photos from throughout 2024. This year, like others, there were many events in Northumberland County - and
- 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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
BFSC Gets Set to Welcome Skate Canada Regional Synchronized Skating Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyZxp4Uk5Og For the second year in a row, the Baltimore Figure Skating Club is hosting a Skate Ontario Regional Synchronized
Ontario Ladies Novice Singles Championship – Gold for Laura Mounce of Cobourg
The Cobourg lawn bowling club was the host venue for the 2024 Ontario ladies novice singles championship on Saturday
Video – The World’s Best Disc Golfers Compete at Haute Goat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SP8jYaYqwE Some of the world’s top disc golfers are taking part in a competition at Haute Goat in the Municipality
Port Hope Youth Earns Silver in Provincial Lacrosse Tournament
As he prepares for Grade 10 at St. Mary Secondary School in Cobourg, lacrosse star Landon Kenny is thanking
Northumberland Street Hockey Festival Takes Place in Cobourg in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
Get ready to hit the pavement and score big as the Northumberland Street Hockey Festival makes its triumphant return