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Ontario Releases COVID-19 Management Plan for Schools
Plan Prevents and Minimizes Outbreaks to Keep Students and Staff Safe As part of Ontario's plan for students to safely
Breaking News – SIU – No Charges Against Toronto Police in Connection with the Falling Death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUC6fpoXEbU&feature=youtu.be On May 27, 2020, 29-year-old Regis Korchinski-Paquet fell tragically to her death from the balcony of a 24th floor
Additional Funds Enhance Ontario’s Robust Back-to-School Plan
Funding will be used to complement provincial health and safety measures already in place The Ontario government's back-to-school plan, developed
OPP and Partners Dismantle Significant Illegal Cannabis Network
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFEZucomBTk&feature=youtu.be A large-scale illegal cannabis production and distribution network has been shut down by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and
Ontario Extends Orders Under the Reopening Ontario Act, 2020
Extensions needed to address ongoing risks of COVID-19 as province reopens The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical
Ontario Supporting Agricultural and Rural Fall Fairs and Exhibitions
Funding committed to offset lost income from the cancellation of fall activities and events The Ontario government is expanding eligibilty
Ontario Adding 200 New Provincial Police Officers
New Hires Will Protect Communities and Support Wellness of Frontline Personnel The Ontario government announced the hiring of an additional
Northumberland-Peterborough South receives over $5.1 million in Emergency Funding from the Government of Ontario Assistance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZOcX0qAKec&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGbkZNRx0Jg&feature=youtu.be The Ontario government, in partnership with the federal government, is delivering on its commitment to provide urgently needed emergency
Ontario Expanding Closed-Circuit Television Coverage to Keep Communities Safe
$6 Million Investment Will Give Police More Tools to Fight Crime The Ontario government is looking to partner with police
Ontario Taking Steps to Protect Fish and Wildlife Habitat
Fall Harvest for Double-Crested Cormorants Introduced to Protect Local Ecosystems The Ontario government is taking steps to protect fish stocks
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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
Ontario Launches New Tool to Better Monitor High-Risk Offenders on Bail
Bail Compliance Dashboard helping police share data on individuals on bail for firearms offences The Ontario government is cracking down
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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