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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
Province Consulting on Further Steps to Protect Ontario’s Deer, Elk and Moose Population
Changes Proposed to Keep Fatal Wildlife Disease Out of Ontario The Ontario government is seeking public input on a proposal
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Video – Fence Comes Down Around the Former Brookside Youth Centre Property
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G5sprxIhyI Happy times for people traveling along King Street East in Cobourg on Thursday, May 8, 2025. A fence that had
Video – Ganaraska Financial Credit Union Celebrates 80th Anniversary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFNBFdQKdUY The Ganaraska Financial Credit Union celebrated their 80th anniversary on Thursday, May 8, 2025 in Port Hope. Members of the
Transformer Explosion Ignites Several Vehicles in Port Hope
Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to multiple calls of an explosion on Wednesday, May 8, 2025. Multiple 9-1-1
Motel 6 Lights Up the Riverfront in Campbellford
Realstar Hospitality is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest Motel 6 location in Campbellford, Ontario. The hotel
Northumberland County Committee Tries to Address Misconceptions
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council's Social Services Committee meeting learned that there are still misconceptions
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Video – Poemtown Unveils “Picnic on Poetry” in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS-U7u0-bUQ The unveiling of Picnic on Poetry was held in Victoria Park in Cobourg on Monday, April 28, 2025. On Friday,
Video – Reservists Train with Members of the Hamilton Township Fire Department
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjNx-01oVYY A training exercise involving 31 Canadian Brigade Group of the Canadian Army Reserve from London, Ontario, took place over
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
- 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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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