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Historic Ford Canada Investment Transforming Ontario into Global Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Hub
Initiative Positions Ontario’s Auto Industry for Long-term Sustainability and Growth The Ontario government is matching a $295 million investment with
Ontario Building a Modern, Connected and Comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions System
Province Investing an Additional $176 Million to Expand Access to Critical Services The Ontario government is providing an additional $176
Ontario Implementing Additional Public Health and Testing Measures to Keep People Safe
Difficult, but Necessary Decisions to Prevent and Stop the Spread of COVID-19 In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of
Ontario Provides $461 Million to Temporarily Enhance Wages For Personal Support Workers
New Investments Support Province’s COVID-19 Fall Preparedness Plan The Ontario government is supporting personal support workers (PSWs) and direct support
Ontario Delivers $2.8 Billion COVID-19 Fall Preparedness Plan
New Investments Prepare Province for Second Wave of COVID-19 The Ontario government has developed a $2.8 billion COVID-19 fall preparedness
Ontario Modernizes Social Assistance to Help More People Re-enter the Workforce
Collaborative and innovative plan will make the system more responsive and efficient The Ontario Government is unveiling plans to build
OPP Release 2019 Opioids and Overdoses: Impacts and Strategies
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have released the 2019 Opioids and Overdoses: Impacts and Strategies report, highlighting statistics, trends
Ontario Investing $52.5 Million to Recruit, Retain and Support More Health Care Workers
Initiative Will Ensure the Province Can Meet any Surge in Demand during COVID-19 The Ontario government is investing $52.5 million
New Public Health Measures Implemented Provincewide to Keep Ontarians Safe
Government Reinforcing the Importance of Following Public Health Advice to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19 In consultation with the
Ontario Investing $741 Million to Reduce Surgeries Backlog and Expand Access to Care
Additional Health Capacity Critical to Responding to Future Surges and Outbreaks The Ontario government is investing $741 million to help
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Video – Volunteers Keep Our Country Clean – Every Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F11c1sqMtFA It’s that time of year where volunteers come out and clean up after others in Northumberland County. Among the volunteers continue
Video – Opening of Trout Season Brings In a Number of Anglers from Ontario and Quebec
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlXOkzgAElg The opening weekend for trout fishing in the area brought a lot of visitors to the area. At 12.01 a.m.
Video – Group Rallies to Save Cobourg Property from Being Developed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=metOIb4CBM8 A group working to “save” 117 Durham Street in Cobourg rallied in Cobourg on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Katharine Spavins
Video – Muslim Community of Northumberland Donates to Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFzNIUkKRdA The Muslim Community of Northumberland donated for the third time on Friday, April 25, 2025 to Northumberland Fare Share
Mental Health Week May 6-12, 2025 – Addressing Supports for Parents and Caregivers Who are Dealing with Children’s Mental Health
It's reported that approximately 20% of Canadian children and youth will experience a mental illness. This includes a significant percentage
- Photo Galleries
Northumberland OPP – Drug Trafficking Charges Following Warrants (Names Released)
Police have seized drugs, firearms, and various other drug trafficking related items following search warrants executed at locations in
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Video – Cobourg Mayor Hires Security for His Downtown Store That Is Now Listed for Sale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VzdS3OXH1Q A downtown store owner says having security guards at his business periodically is for the protection of his staff
Video – Prime Minister Mark Carney Visits Newcastle with Northumberland-Clarke Liberal Candidate John Goheen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vCpaLH8Z58 Prime Minister Mark Carney made a stop today in Newcastle to join the Winterberg family in Easter Celebrations. The Prime
Beautiful Evening to Start the Easter Weekend
(photo gallery) A beautiful evening on Thursday, April 17, 2025 to start the Easter weekend. At the Cobourg harbourfront it was
- 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
- Sports
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Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey