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Province Investing $7 Million to Protect Ontario’s Agri-Food Sector
New funding will help Ontario’s agri-food sector access modern farming solutions to stay competitive and resilient in the global
Ontario Breaks Ground on New Science Centre at Ontario Place
State-of-the-art facility on track to open in 2029, creating more than 1,000 new jobs and attracting millions of visitors
Ontario Cracking Down on Illegal Truck Yards
Proposed changes would allow municipalities to impose fines for misuse of lands The Ontario government will soon propose amendments to
Ontario Restricting Government Use of Chinese-Made Drones
Province protecting sensitive provincial data while supporting Canadian-made drone technology As part of the government’s plan to protect provincial data
Ontario Completes One of Canada’s Largest Battery Storage Projects On-Budget and Ahead of Schedule
Napanee Battery Energy Storage System will power up to 250,000 homes during peak demand As part of its plan to
Ontario Extending Last Call During FIFA World Cup 2026
Alcohol sale and service extended to 4 a.m. to support local businesses, hospitality workers and fans during global tournament The
OPP Officer Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting at Turkey Point
The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has reasonable grounds to believe an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
Canada and Ontario Investing Nearly $1 Million to Protect Farmers and Food Processors
Provincial and federal funding will help Ontario’s agri-food sector access modern farming solutions to stay competitive and resilient in
EFTO – Education Funding Falls Well Below Inflation, Failing Students
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) issued the following statement in response to the provincial government’s 2026-27 core
Ontario Expanding Scope of Practice for Pharmacists and Other Health Professionals
Province allowing pharmacists to administer additional vaccines for six diseases and prescribe for nine more common ailments To protect Ontario’s
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Video – Photo Gallery – MNR Officers Patrol Ganaraska River as Salmon Fishing Season Continues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5FGFhOA0mI Anglers returned to the Ganaraska River on Thursday, October 15, as fishing resumed and the annual salmon run entered
Cleveland Denies Bullying CAO, Accuses Councillors of Blocking Questions on Town’s Financial Crisis
Mayor Lucas Cleveland is pushing back against accusations that he bullied and interrogated Cobourg Chief Administrative Officer Tracey Vaughan
Great Gingerbread Build-Off Spectator Tickets Now on Sale
Come for the competition, stay for the chaos! The icing is ready. The teams are getting competitive. And this year,
Video -Cleveland Accuses Councillors of Bullying, Raises Questions About Closed Door Discussions Following Tumultuous Council Meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNzpzOBKv08 Cobourg mayor says he will continue pushing for answers about financial concerns, past council decisions and recommendations he says
Video – ‘When Are You Going to Stop Electioneering?’ Brian Darling Blasts Mayor Cleveland in Heated Council Showdown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fMqi7GOpZo ‘Dog and pony show,’ ‘bullying’ and ‘ramble’: Councillor unleashes on mayor as questions about Cobourg’s troubled finances ignite a
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Video – Photo Gallery – MNR Officers Patrol Ganaraska River as Salmon Fishing Season Continues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5FGFhOA0mI Anglers returned to the Ganaraska River on Thursday, October 15, as fishing resumed and the annual salmon run entered
Video – Thanksgiving Spirit On Display As Northumberland Residents Give Generously
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y76rvY3QGDs The Thanksgiving spirit was on full display Saturday in Port Hope as shoppers opened their hearts — and their
Video – Photo Gallery – The Salmon Are Moving On — But Port Hope Is Still Watching
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoMUUy9i0RM The crowds are still gathering along the banks of the Ganaraska River, watching one of nature’s most remarkable annual
Video – Photo Gallery – A Sea of Orange in Alderville: More Than 600 Walk to Remember the Children
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B_f2UHODLc More than 600 people filled the roads of Alderville First Nation Wednesday, September 30, in a powerful sea of
Video – Salmon Run Continues to Draw Crowds to Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYEAPoRnfUA The salmon are still running — and visitors are still coming to watch one of nature’s most spectacular annual
- 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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Cobourg Cougars Edge Lindsay Muskies in Home Opener
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland It was a fresh start for the new Cobourg Cougars in front of their home fans Monday
Northumberland Jacks 16U Makes OBA Championship Tournament Debut
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland A group that began as house league baseball players four years ago, the Northumberland Jacks 16U team
Northumberland Jacks 15U Black Select Team Caps Memorable Season with Top-Eight OBA Finish
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 15U Black Select Team entered the Ontario Baseball Association championship tournament as one of
New-Look Cobourg Cougars Win OJHL Season Opener in Aurora
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars opened the 2026-27 Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season Friday night with a 5-2
University Women’s Softball to be Showcased This Weekend in Cobourg
(Ontario University Softball graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Ontario University Softball is set to launch its 25th season as a league this