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Ontario Driving Economic Growth in Kawartha Lakes
Two projects receiving funding through the Rural Economic Development program to help boost the local economy The Ontario government is
Ontario Returning Over $2.5 Billion to Workers and Businesses Through Fee Reductions and WSIB Rebates
Province putting more money back into workers’ pockets while keeping costs down for employers The Ontario government is keeping costs
Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario
The proposed Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario Act, 2024, part of Ontario’s Fall 2024 Red Tape Reduction Package, will help provide better
Ontario Cracking Down on Immigration Scams
Province proposing fines and bans for bad actors exploiting newcomers The Ontario government will soon introduce legislation to crack down
Ontario Continuing to Support and Grow its Nursing Workforce
$500 million investment in specialized education and training for over 20,000 nurses will bolster health care workforce The Ontario government
Ontario Expanding Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel
New program providing specialized services to those who keep province safe The Ontario government is investing more than $32 million
Ontario Boosting Efforts to Combat Bullying and Support Student Mental Health
Province ensuring more students feel safe, empowered and respected in schools The Ontario government is marking Bullying Awareness and Prevention
Ontario Marks Completion of Darlington Unit 1 Refurbishment Project
Unit 1 set to deliver clean, reliable and affordable nuclear power for an additional 30-plus years Ontario is announcing the
Ontario Building Safer and Stronger Communities
New legislation supporting safety near supervised consumption sites, introducing new tools to monitor sex offenders and targeting auto theft On
Ontario Giving Police More Tools to Monitor Registered Sex Offenders
Proposed enhancements to Christopher’s Law would help protect our most vulnerable people and keep communities safe The Ontario government will
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Hydro One Ice Storm Update April 5, 2025
Since the start of the devasting ice storm (March 28, 11 p.m.), crews have restored power to more than
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
NHH Auxiliary Retail Sites Continue to Thrive
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Hills Hospital Auxiliary Chair Selena Forsyth has fallen into an agreeable habit of reporting at
Special Cobourg Council Meeting Called
The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division would like to inform all residents that a Special Meeting of Council
NHH Patient Experience Survey Starts With Emergency Department
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) has begun its transition to a new provincial patient experience measurement program using an online
- Photo Galleries
Video – Another Day Without Power in Northumberland for Residents and Businesses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_fQ4DTdG7c It looks like parts of Northumberland County going into the sixth day without power following last weekends ice storm. Parts
Video – VOS Theatre Production of Mary Poppins Drops In to Victoria Hall
(photo gallery) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EH7xMTSKX4 The VOS Theatre production of Mary Poppins kicks off at Victoria Hall tonight. The production takes place from April
Video – After Five Days People and Businesses Still Without Power in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4wsN8QQlKw Going into the sixth day without power, frustration is starting to settle in, but for the most part people
Update – Video – Northumberland County Recovering from Ice Storm
(Photo gallery) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlLoRNDKcvY It’s not over yet- but for the most part, Northumberland County was spared major damage that other areas
Video – Halfway Through the Weekend of Freezing Rain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=188p2llETS0 Despite the warning of freezing rain - so far, or the most part it hasn’t been that bad. On Highway
- 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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
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
Video – Eighth Annual PTSD Awareness Hockey Tournament in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB6Vu0NUYEs The eighth annual PTSD Awareness Hockey Tournament was held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Keeler Centre in
Cobourg Cougars Eliminated From OJHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Toronto Jr. Canadiens scored three unanswered goals in the third period Sunday night to defeat
Video – Amazing Day Amongst Friends at the Third Annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IYQgXW1hao https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LxX6fk9oU4 The third annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament took place at the Keeler Centre in Colborne on Saturday, March