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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
Ontario Extends Off-Peak Electricity Rates to Provide Relief for Families, Small Businesses and Farms
Lower rates will help offset the costs of staying home during COVID-19 The Ontario government is extending electricity rate relief
Ontario Expands COVID-19 Inspections to Farming Operations
Inspections will help protect temporary foreign workers ahead of the growing and harvesting season The Ontario government is taking additional
Ontario Adjusts Vaccination Plan in Response to Pfizer-BioNTech Shipment Delays
Vaccinations for the Province’s Most Vulnerable to be Accelerated The Ontario government is accelerating the vaccination of residents in long-term
Ontario Supports Modernization of Small and Rural Communities
Funding helps municipalities improve delivery of critical programs and services The Ontario government is investing over $40 million during COVID-19
Ontario Opposes New U.S. Executive Order on Buy American
Two-way trade supports millions of jobs on both sides of the border On January 26, 2021, Vic Fedeli, Minister of
Further Action Needed to Protect the Border and Stop the Spread of COVID-19
Ontario Makes Steady Progress Testing Travellers at Pearson Airport Over 6,800 international travellers have been tested for COVID-19 as part
Ontario Continues to Support Municipal Infrastructure Renewal through Virtual Outreach
Delegates can learn more about municipal financing options at upcoming conferences Ontario continues to support its municipalities and other eligible
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Emergency Cobourg Council Meeting Called
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division would like to inform all residents that an Emergency
Video – Sign of the Times in Downtown Cobourg
Today’s Northumberland was sent a video showing a number of people congregated in the Bank of
Ontario Improving Accessibility at Harwood Community Hall
Ensuring community spaces are accessible to everyone, thanks to a $35,000 Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation Breaking down barriers
Special Cobourg Council Meeting Called for December 15, 2025
The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division would like to inform all residents a Special Meeting of Council will
Video – Cobourg Police Board Debates Committee Members for Hiring of Next Chief
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1mGvqyRmKI The Cobourg Police Board chose its sub-committee as part of the hiring process for the town’s next police chief
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – The 10th Annual Castleton Pet Parade Takes Over the Streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RqlTYAvgA The 10th annual Castleton Pet Parade took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The annual event lets owners bring out
Video – Fresh Blanket of Snow Illuminates Christmas Magic in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKBx7K2ONuU With a fresh blanket of snow on Sunday, December 7, 2025, a number of people headed down to Victoria
Video – Tammies Jammies in Full Swing Thanks to Community Efforts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uWyJS_AGwI Tammies Jammies is in full swing this year marking the ninth year for the event. Port Hope Police Constable Tammie
Video – Photo Gallery – Beautiful Evening for a Parade in Warkworth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlt0eBGSvM4 The annual Warkworth Santa Claus Parade took place on Friday, December 5, 2025. It was a beautiful winters evening for
Photos of the Last Supermoon of the Year Over Cobourg
Last supermoon of the year over Cobourg and Victoria Hall on Thursday, December 4, 2025
- 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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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
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2