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Ontario Supporting Home-Based Food Businesses During COVID-19
Government providing entrepreneurs with a new “How to” guide The Ontario government is supporting home-based food businesses by providing a
Ontario Releases Ethical Framework for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Framework will guide vaccine prioritization in future phases of the province’s implementation plan The Ontario government has released an Ethical
Ontario Provides Update on Ontario Cases of COVID-19 UK Variant
On December 27, 2020 Dr. Barbara Yaffe, Ontario's Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health, provided an update on confirmed
Ontario Welcomes Health Canada Approval of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccine Is More Mobile and Can Be Taken Directly to Various Settings Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement following
Ontario Provides More Financial Relief through the Safe Restart Agreement
Funding will help ensure local government avoids operating deficits in 2021 On December 17, 2020, David Piccini, MPP for Northumberland-Peterborough
Ontario Supports Production of Inclusive Made-in-Ontario Face Masks
Innovative product will benefit the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community The Ontario government is providing Mississauga-based McRae Imaging with $332,000
Ontario Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Locations
Province prepared to administer additional vaccines in the coming weeks Ontario will be distributing additional doses of the Pfizer vaccine
Ontario Launches New “Support Local” Marketing Campaign
Initiative designed to help businesses impacted by COVID-19 The Ontario government is encouraging people to "show your love for local"
Ontario Provides More Financial Relief for Municipalities during COVID-19
Funding will help ensure municipal partners avoid operating deficits in 2021 The Ontario government is allocating an additional $695 million
Ontario Taking Action to Reduce Impaired Driving
Funding will support education programs and roadside spot-checks to keep roads and highways safe The Ontario government is investing $4.8
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Video – Perfect Evening for a Parade in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEl0nrHtfYM It was a gorgeous night for the Colborne Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Kicking off at 7
Video – Photo Gallery – Dancing in the Streets at the Kickoff to Christmas Magic in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwrX5k4VBEg They were dancing in the streets at the start of Christmas Magic in Cobourg on Friday, November 21, 2025. Hundreds
Municipality of Port Hope Council adopts 2025–2028 Strategic Plan
Port Hope Council has officially adopted the 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, setting a clear direction for the Municipality over the
Video – Photo Gallery – “Blast from the Past” as Merwin Greer Opens Up Time Capsule
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yducrVUDCQ A special ceremony was held at Merwin Greer Public School on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Along with students of the
More “Mechanical Issues” with CN Rail in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9qlWQuprDg A number of CN Rail railway crossings were blocked in Colborne on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Media relations with CN
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Dancing in the Streets at the Kickoff to Christmas Magic in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwrX5k4VBEg They were dancing in the streets at the start of Christmas Magic in Cobourg on Friday, November 21, 2025. Hundreds
Breaking News – Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland’s Credit Card Statements 2022-2025
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Today’s Northumberland has received the Cobourg Mayor’s credit card statements from December 2022 up till September
Video – Photo Gallery – Bethlehem Walk Takes Place in Cold Springs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JS8DK5RNek The annual Bethlehem Walk took place over the weekend at the Cold Springs Hall in Hamilton Township. Volunteers from across
Video – Photo Gallery – Belleville Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av9poC58ym8 Santa and Mrs. Claus made their way through the streets of Belleville on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Starting at 4:30
Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
- 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
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