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Canada and Ontario Take Steps to Further Protect Farm Workers
Funding will help enhance health and safety measures during COVID-19 The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to
Voluntary Redeployment of Education Workers to Fill Staffing Shortages
Ontario provides further support for seniors and communities during COVID-19 The Ontario government is working together with the province's education
Ontario Takes Steps to Better Protect Long-Term Care Residents and Staff During the COVID-19 Outbreak
The Ontario government has adopted an emergency order allowing the province to issue a mandatory management order for a
Protecting Ontario’s Children with COVID-19
On May 13, 2020, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, issued the following statement about multisystem inflammatory
Declaration of Emergency Extended While Ontario Gradually Reopens the Economy
New legislation will allow for more virtual or remote transactions during COVID-19 The Ontario government is extending the Declaration of
Ontario Helps Build, Repair and Replace Municipal Roads and Bridges
Province supports 24 local communities to keep families safe and goods moving The Ontario government is providing $30 million to
Ontario Supports Job Creators as People Start Returning to Work
Government continues to prepare for the next stages of reopening the economy As people gradually begin returning to work, the
Ontario Enables School Board Employees to Be Voluntarily Redeployed to Congregate Care Settings
Emergency order would help alleviate critical staffing shortages during COVID-19 The Ontario government has approved an emergency order that would
Ontario Opening Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves
Access for Limited Recreational Activities at Ontario Parks Permitted While Maintaining Physical Distancing The Ontario government is opening provincial parks
Ontario Releases Plan to Resume Scheduled Surgeries and Procedures
Hospitals must continue to maintain capacity to respond to COVID-19 The Ontario government has developed a comprehensive framework to help
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Potential Scam Alert Regarding Water Meter Replacement Calls in the Municipality of Port Hope
The Municipality of Port Hope has been informed of fraudulent phone calls from individuals falsely claiming to represent Neptune
Video – MPP David Piccini Welcomes In 2025 with New Year’s Levee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biadloeFbL4 Northumberland - Peterborough South MPP David Piccini welcomed in 2025 with a levee held on Sunday, January 12, 2025
Northumberland Hills Hospital celebrates Rural Ontario Medical Program (ROMP) Week!
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) is collaborating with the Rural Ontario Medical Program (ROMP) for their annual ROMP Week 2025
Seizures of Contraband and Unauthorized Items at Warkworth Institution
Between January 4 – 7, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and
Busy Morning for Emergency Services in Cobourg
A busy morning for emergency services in Cobourg on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Around 9 a.m. emergency services were dispatched
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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