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Ontario Continues to Support Business Owners, Job Creators and Workers during COVID-19
Financial Assistance Critical to Help Combat Economic Impacts of COVID-19 Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade,
Supporting Lifelong Learning through Expanded Library Broadband
Ontario funding broadband for public libraries in unserved and underserved communities The Ontario government is investing more than $4.8 million
Ontario Enhances Security at Adult Correctional Facilities
New ion scanners will help reduce the risk of contraband from entering institutions and improve safety The Ontario government is
Ontario Expanding Supports for Families of Children with Autism
New core services and additional funding will offer greater choice based on need The Ontario government is providing additional supports
Ontario Strengthening Mental Health Services in the Justice System
Additional funding will support victims, Indigenous families and youth The Ontario government is investing $6.48 million to strengthen mental health
Ontario Making Additional Investments to Keep Students and Staff Safe
Province Expanding Testing and Enhancing School Protocols as More Students Return to Class Today As more students return to class
Ontario Community Support Program Extended until 2022
This Will Ensure Seniors and People with Disabilities Have Access to Food and Medicine During COVID-19 The Ontario government is
Ontario Takes Immediate Action to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 Variants
New six-point plan includes mandatory on-arrival testing for international travellers The Ontario government is taking immediate and decisive action to
Ontario Helps Students Help Businesses Go Digital
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini announced this week that a $57-million Federal-provincial partnership has resulted in
Over 1,000 Stores Visited during Ontario’s COVID-19 Inspection Blitz
Campaign designed to ensure businesses are properly protecting staff and customers Ontario's provincial offences officers have visited 1,147 big-box stores
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Your Chance To Win Tickets to Opening Night of “Heartbreak Hits: Billboard in Concert” at the Capitol Theatre
Rob Kempson, Artistic Director of the Capitol Theatre Port Hope, has shared details of the company’s first musical offerings
Video – Photo Gallery – Snow Cleared from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPrUS11zsQ A fleet of construction vehicles including a grader, dump trucks and more rolled into downtown Cobourg shortly after midnight
Northumberland County OAFVC Fees Will Rise
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council's Economic Development, Tourism, Land Use Planning Committee voted Wednesday in support of increased
Northumberland County Has a Golden Triangle
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County Director of Planning, Development and Strategic Initiatives Dwayne Campbell says Northumberland County should benefit
Community Liaison Committee Needs Another Year
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Originally envisioned as a one-year project to establish positive communications between the county homeless shelter at
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Video – Photo Gallery – Encapsulating Wonder of Mother Nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75ybcjd5CBU The encapsulating beauty of the sun setting along Lake Ontario draws people in the summer and winter. Thursday (January 8,
Video – Photo Gallery – Snow Cleared from Downtown Cobourg Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPrUS11zsQ A fleet of construction vehicles including a grader, dump trucks and more rolled into downtown Cobourg shortly after midnight
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – No Sign of Elderly Man Missing from Retirement Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx3ZPaACkCo Searchers will resume their search for a elderly person who went missing from a Cobourg retirement on Monday evening. It’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Mayor and Council Welcome 2026 with New Year Levee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAvFQZlNQSo Cobourg Mayor and Council’s New Year’s 2026 took place at Victoria Hall on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Kicking off the
Video – Photo Gallery – Feeling Blessed to Watch the Sunset Over Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsAHY3NBcl4 What a beautiful sunset on the second day of the new year. As a weather front moved past Cobourg over
- 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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Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg