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Province Making it Easier for American Doctors and Nurses to Work in Ontario
Government cutting red tape to strengthen Ontario’s health-care workforce The Ontario government is taking significant steps to strengthen its health-care
Ontario Continues to Expand Nursing Workforce
$4.2 million investment will accelerate nursing programs and create new education seats The Ontario government is investing over $4.2 million
Government Delivering on Mandate to Protect Ontario
Spring legislature concludes with the passage of 10 bills that will protect Ontario workers, businesses and communities The Legislative Assembly
Statement from the Chief Medical Officer of Health
On June 5, 2025, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement: “It is with deep
Protect Ontario by Cutting Red Tape
The following proposed changes are included in the Protect Ontario by Cutting Red Tape Act, 2025 and the broader
Ontario Securing Affordable Energy for Future Generations
New legislation will drive investment, enable more ‘Buy Canadian’ and create jobs The Ontario government is taking decisive action to
Protecting the Good Things that Grow in Ontario
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Support local communities by buying locally grown and made food Protecting Ontario’s local agriculture and food industry
OFL Commemorates First Official Injured Workers’ Day and Demands Recognition Be Met with Justice
One year after celebrating the successful second reading of the Injured Workers’ Day Bill, the Ontario Federation of Labour
Ontario to Introduce Legislation to Strengthen School Board Oversight
New measures would also help protect children and youth and promote student success On Thursday, May 29, 2025, Ontario will
Ontario Adjusting Compensation for Members of Provincial Parliament with All-Party Support
Changes also include re-introducing a pension plan to align with federal government and other provinces With the support of all
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Video – Patriotic Pedestrian Belts Out the National Anthem During Evening Performance in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nMAiFfHqts A patriotic pedestrian sang the Canadian anthem loud and proud on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. At approximately 9:25 p.m. a
Cobourg Library Will Cut 13 Hours with Proposed Budget
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Public Library Board approved a proposed 2026 budget Wednesday at its September meeting, adhering
Opposition to 202 Second Street Development Voiced at Cobourg Public Meeting
A full house with a packed council chambers at Victoria Hall and overflow to the Old Bailey Room downstairs
Video – Photo Gallery – Hundreds of Students Attend Level Up! Career Fair in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmUvYrZmNEg The Haldimand Arena was filled with students on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 learning around rewarding careers in the skilled
Port Hope Council Approves Budget Increase for Rural Roads Office with 4-3 Vote
Port Hope council was divided at its regular meeting Tuesday night, but ultimately rubber-stamped the approval of a budget
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Hundreds of Students Attend Level Up! Career Fair in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmUvYrZmNEg The Haldimand Arena was filled with students on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 learning around rewarding careers in the skilled
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Video – Photo Gallery – Grace Bowen Honoured at Cobourg Community Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd55SgPdt-U On the same morning local residents were participating in the Terry Fox Run, the memory of Grace Bowen was
Video – Salmon Is A Big Draw for Both Port Hope and Cobourg for Different Reasons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt6faWTnvas If you're ever along the waterways of Cobourg and Port Hope this time of year the main word you're
Video – Parking Is A No No Where There Are No, No Parking Signs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvKTvM9QfBs A Cobourg Municipal By-Law Officer issues a $160 fine to a pickup truck parked in a parking lot just
- 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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- AllBaseballHockey
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
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Cougars Suffer Third Straight Loss in Trenton
Beckett Ewart opened the scoring against his former club as the Trenton Golden Hawks downed the visiting Cobourg Cougars
Cobourg Cougars Fall to Newmarket in Home Opener
The Cobourg Cougars are winless through two games to start the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season. Coming off a