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Ontario Safely and Gradually Reopens DriveTest Centres
Road tests for class G2 and motorcycle driver's licences will resume August 4 People will be able to access more
COVID Alert Available for Download Beginning Today
Privacy-First, Made-in-Ontario App Notifies Users of Potential Exposure to COVID-19 As Ontarians continue to do their part to help stop
Ontario Continues to Gradually and Safely Reopen Child Care for Working Parents
Strict Protocols and Additional Supports to Keep Kids Safe and Align Child Care with Reopening of Schools On July 30,
Ontario Releases Plan for Safe Reopening of Schools in September
Province Providing Critical Investments and Resources to Keep Students and Staff Safe The Ontario government is announcing the safe reopening
Ontario Building and Expanding Schools Across the Province
Modern Facilities Will Strengthen Student Learning and Increase Access to Child Care The Ontario government is investing over $500 million
Video – Ontario and Canada Provide New Affordable Housing for Individuals and Families Across Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1zuSR8dUFk The governments of Canada and Ontario are committing over $5.7 million to build 28 community housing units in Cobourg,
Ontario Takes Steps to Better Protect Lakes, Rivers and Fisheries
Province releases final bait management strategy after extensive consultation The Ontario government released its final bait management strategy to protect
Ontario Extends Emergency Orders
Extensions Protect Health and Safety as Economy Gradually Reopens The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of
Province Supports Development of Made-in-Ontario N95 Respirators
Building Homegrown Manufacturing Capacity Vital in Fight against COVID-19 The Ontario government is providing Cambridge-based Eclipse Innovations Inc. with $1,408,475
Ontario Accelerating the Development of Long-Term Care Homes
New Approach Will Lead to More Modern and Upgraded Facilities with Air Conditioning The Ontario government announced a redesigned funding
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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