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Ontario Encourages Support of Local Small Businesses
Province Promotes Shop Local, Shop Safe and Shop with Confidence Campaign TORONTO — The Ontario Government is celebrating International Small
Ontario Increasing Oversight of Towing Industry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyvIxJ7jOac&feature=youtu.be Provincial Task Force to Look at Improving Safety, Consumer Protections and Industry Standards The Ontario government is establishing a task
Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to July 10
As more communities enter Stage 2, maintaining health and safety protocols remains a top priority The Ontario government has extended
Ontario Extends Declaration of Emergency to July 15
Province Focuses on Safe, Gradual Reopening of Regions In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government
Canada and Ontario Invest in Public Transit Infrastructure for Peterborough Residents
The health and well-being of Canadians are the top priorities of the governments of Canada and Ontario. But, the
Ontario Introduces New Math Curriculum for Elementary Students
Focus on the Fundamentals will Better Prepare Students for Jobs of the Future The Ontario government released the province's new
Ontario – Keep Pets Safe this Summer, Do Not Leave Them in Hot Vehicles
Ontario has toughest penalties in Canada for violations The Ontario government is strongly urging everyone to ensure their pet is
Ontario Prepares for the Safe Reopening of Schools
Province Releases School Safety Plan for the 2020-21 School Year On June 19, 2020, the Ontario government released its safety
CUPE Ontario Says Province Should Invest In People, Not Apps
The Province of Ontario’s new contact tracing app falls short of ensuring safety and creating jobs, says the Canadian
Ontario Protecting Farmers and Food Supply Chain
Legislation to curb on-farm trespass, while preserving the right for lawful protests The Ontario government is taking action to balance
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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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
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