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Ontario Launches New COVID-19 Screening Tool to Help Protect Students and Staff
New Tool Part of the Government’s Plan for the Safe Reopening of Schools The Ontario government launched a new voluntary
Ontario Introduces Legislation to Freeze Residential Rent in 2021
Proposed Bill Would Also Support Small Businesses by Extending the Ban on Commercial Evictions The Ontario government has introduced the
Ontario – Lower Limits for Unmonitored and Private Social Gatherings in Ottawa, Peel and Toronto Regions
Province Introducing Legislation Across Ontario to Increase Fines for Non-Compliance In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, local
Over 20 Projects in Northumberland-Peterborough South Will Receive Nearly $300,000 To Benefit Farmers
The Government of Ontario is helping farmers improve their business operations and bring more safe, high-quality foods to various
CUPE Ontario Opposes Motion by Conservatives
Press release In a move the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Ontario is calling “an attack on democracy”, Premier
CUPE Says Ford Conservatives Sitting on Billions
The Government of Ontario is falling far short when it comes to financially supporting people and public services, says
Ontario Launches COVID-19 School and Licensed Child Care-specific Web Page
Daily information available to parents and the general public Education Table of Contents Content Related Topics On September 11, 2020, the Honourable
Ontario Strengthening Supports for Children and Youth Impacted by FASD
Additional funding will help improve outcomes for families and children Children, Community and Social Services Table of Contents Content Quick Facts
Ontario Takes Extraordinary Steps to Reopen Schools Safely
Provincial Back-to-School Plan Includes Substantial Investments in PPE Along with More Teachers, Nurses, and Custodians Table of Contents Content Quick
Ontario Recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day
On August 31, 2020, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental
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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
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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