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Ontario Opens COVID-19 Isolation Centres in Hardest Hit Communities
Province helps reduce spread of virus by providing people with safe places to self-isolate The Ontario government is announcing today
Ontario Launches Pilot Program to Train Personal Support Workers
Investment is part of the province’s historic long-term care staffing plan The Ontario government is providing $2.4 million to train
Ontario Launches Online Security Guard and Private Investigator Testing
Move will make the process easier, more reliable and more accessible The Ontario government is launching a new, online testing
Ontario Investing in Peterborough-Based Producer of Hand Sanitizer and Disinfectant Bottles
Expansion will help stop the spread of COVID-19 and create jobs The Ontario government is investing $1 million from the
Ontario Adding Over 500 Hospital Beds to Expand Critical Care Capacity
Mackenzie Health’s New Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital to Support Short-Term Pandemic Response The Ontario government is providing up to $125 million
Local Transit Services Gets a Big Boost by Province
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini announces that the Ontario Gas Tax Program is providing Northumberland with
Ontario Building a More Connected Justice Sector
New program will allow police and justice partners to share digital evidence faster and more securely The Ontario government is
Ontario Extends Reopening Ontario Act Orders
COVID-19 orders are needed to protect vulnerable populations and preserve health care capacity The Ontario government, in consultation with the
Ontario Expands Case and Contact Management Workforce
Additional staff will help stop the spread of COVID-19 across the province The Ontario government has hired more case managers
Applications Now Open for Ontario’s Small Business Support Grant
Province Providing up to $20,000 for Eligible Businesses Impacted by Provincewide Shutdown The Ontario government has opened applications for the
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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
Statement from the Chief Medical Officer of Health Concerning Respiratory Virus Season
On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following update on respiratory
City of Belleville Approves 2026 Rates and Fees, Effective Jan. 1
Belleville City Council has approved updates to municipal rates and fees including those for Community Services, Waste Management, Transit
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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