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Ontario Fighting Auto Theft by Cracking Down on Car Thieves
New legislation would allow police to search and seize keyless entry devices As part of a series of proposed changes to protect
Premier Ford Issues Statement on Federal Election Results
(Today's Northumberland file photo) On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement to mark the results
Ontario Taking Tough-on-Crime Approach to Protect Communities from Criminals
Proposed changes would strengthen courts and increase resources for prosecution The Ontario government is proposing changes to improve public safety by
Ontario Investing $20 Million to Support Festivals and Events
Investment will celebrate Canadian culture and boost local tourism and economies The Ontario government is investing nearly $20 million in
Ontario Breaks Ground on New Children’s Treatment Centre in Ottawa
New CHEO Integrated Treatment Centre will protect provincial health care by connecting more children and youth to specialized care The
Ontario Government and Ontario Medical Association Confirm Funding Increase That Will Protect Provincial Health Care
The Ontario government and the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) have received a mediated arbitration award that increases funding to
Ontario Unlocking Free Trade Within Canada
Province unleashing billions in new economic opportunity by tearing down barriers to internal free trade and labour mobility As a
Protect Ontario – Speech from the Throne
Speaker of the House, Honourable Members, ladies and gentlemen, people of Ontario. As we meet here today, it is important
Update – Hydro One’s Ice Storm Restoration April 11, 2025
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Restoration by the numbers Crews have restored power to more than 99.6 per cent of
Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario Responds to American Tariffs
The following is a statement from the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) on tariffs imposed by the U.S.
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Engagement Rates High in Port Hope as Eligible Residents Register for the New Northumberland Broadband Network
Northumberland County’s Broadband Project continues to make significant progress and represents a major improvement for residents of the Municipality
Community Care Northumberland Raises Over $27,000 at Annual Caring ‘Fore’ Our Community Golf Tournament
Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is pleased to share the success of its annual Caring ‘Fore’ Our Community Golf Tournament,
Brighton to Officially Introduce Its Automated Speed Enforcement Program
To enhance public safety and protect vulnerable road users in community safety zones and school zones, the Municipality of
Sign in Niagara-on-the-Lake Honours Ashley Marie Vaillancourt Killed in Impaired Driving Crash
MADD Canada will host a ceremony to unveil a new roadside memorial sign in honour of Ashley Marie Vaillancourt,
Video – Photo Gallery – Fireworks Light Up the Sky in Pittsburgh Celebrating Independence Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAS_PkWm9sY The City of Pittsburgh celebrated Independence Day on July 4, 2025 with a flurry of fireworks lighting up the
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Video – Photo Gallery – Fireworks Light Up the Sky in Pittsburgh Celebrating Independence Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAS_PkWm9sY The City of Pittsburgh celebrated Independence Day on July 4, 2025 with a flurry of fireworks lighting up the
Video – Silver Cross Mother and Volunteers Clean Up the Highway of Heroes on Canada Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdW2h3vW3v0 The sixth annual Environmental Clean in Memory of Craftsman Kyle Sinclair took place on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in
Video – Local Cobourg Youth Spends Summer Raising Money to Help Others
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so4LEH97uZk Avery Mitchell-Hicks is one special nine-year-old. Despite having a litany of medical issues, Avery has been doing nothing but thinking
Video – Photo Gallery – Canada Day Celebrations in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g74qCTsFTy0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1j0fFDMuoA Thousands of people lined the streets of Cobourg on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 for the Canada Day Parade A sea
Video – Canada Day Fireworks Over Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0mfOD0q8R4 It was a beautiful evening to cap off Canada's birthday. At 10 p.m. the skies over Cobourg lit up with
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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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Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in