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Ontario Strengthening Supports for Children and Youth Impacted by FASD
Additional funding will help improve outcomes for families and children Children, Community and Social Services Table of Contents Content Quick Facts
Ontario Takes Extraordinary Steps to Reopen Schools Safely
Provincial Back-to-School Plan Includes Substantial Investments in PPE Along with More Teachers, Nurses, and Custodians Table of Contents Content Quick
Ontario Recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day
On August 31, 2020, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental
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
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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
Notice Regarding Exercise-Related Aircraft Debris in Northumberland County
Canadian Army Reserve personnel from 31 Canadian Brigade Group are arriving at the Baltimore Community Centre on Friday, April
Town of Cobourg Flags at Half-Staff on April 28 for National Day of Mourning
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg will observe Monday, April 28 as the National Day of Mourning and
Disaster Assistance Response Training to Occur in Prince Edward County
(Today's Northumberland file photo) From April 28 to May 2, 2025, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel will conduct a training
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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
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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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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