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Additional Funds Enhance Ontario’s Robust Back-to-School Plan
Funding will be used to complement provincial health and safety measures already in place The Ontario government's back-to-school plan, developed
OPP and Partners Dismantle Significant Illegal Cannabis Network
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFEZucomBTk&feature=youtu.be A large-scale illegal cannabis production and distribution network has been shut down by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and
Ontario Extends Orders Under the Reopening Ontario Act, 2020
Extensions needed to address ongoing risks of COVID-19 as province reopens The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical
Ontario Supporting Agricultural and Rural Fall Fairs and Exhibitions
Funding committed to offset lost income from the cancellation of fall activities and events The Ontario government is expanding eligibilty
Ontario Adding 200 New Provincial Police Officers
New Hires Will Protect Communities and Support Wellness of Frontline Personnel The Ontario government announced the hiring of an additional
Northumberland-Peterborough South receives over $5.1 million in Emergency Funding from the Government of Ontario Assistance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZOcX0qAKec&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGbkZNRx0Jg&feature=youtu.be The Ontario government, in partnership with the federal government, is delivering on its commitment to provide urgently needed emergency
Ontario Expanding Closed-Circuit Television Coverage to Keep Communities Safe
$6 Million Investment Will Give Police More Tools to Fight Crime The Ontario government is looking to partner with police
Ontario Taking Steps to Protect Fish and Wildlife Habitat
Fall Harvest for Double-Crested Cormorants Introduced to Protect Local Ecosystems The Ontario government is taking steps to protect fish stocks
Ontario Safely and Gradually Reopens DriveTest Centres
Road tests for class G2 and motorcycle driver's licences will resume August 4 People will be able to access more
COVID Alert Available for Download Beginning Today
Privacy-First, Made-in-Ontario App Notifies Users of Potential Exposure to COVID-19 As Ontarians continue to do their part to help stop
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Video – Photo Gallery – Canada Day Festivities in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRRt2kkbN9c Alnwick/Haldimand Township held their Canada Day celebrations on Sunday, June 29, 2025 in Grafton. The festivities kicked off with a
Township of Hamilton Launches New Municipal Website with Community Guided-Design
The Township of Hamilton is excited to announce the launch of its newly redesigned municipal website, offering a fresh,
Special Cobourg Council Meeting Called for July 3, 2025
The Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Division would like to inform all residents that a Special Meeting of Council
Video – Cobourg’s Waterfront Is The Hub of the Community on Weekends
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9YlLQzQN_A Lots of activities were taking place down at the waterfront in Cobourg on Sunday, June 30, 2025. There seemed to
Video – Three People Rescued by Coast Guard on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WgeuLEjwJ4 Three people from Brampton were rescued from the chilly waters of Lake Ontario by members of the Coast Guard
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Canada Day Festivities in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRRt2kkbN9c Alnwick/Haldimand Township held their Canada Day celebrations on Sunday, June 29, 2025 in Grafton. The festivities kicked off with a
Video – Cobourg’s Waterfront Is The Hub of the Community on Weekends
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9YlLQzQN_A Lots of activities were taking place down at the waterfront in Cobourg on Sunday, June 30, 2025. There seemed to
Video – Three People Rescued by Coast Guard on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WgeuLEjwJ4 Three people from Brampton were rescued from the chilly waters of Lake Ontario by members of the Coast Guard
Video – Second Annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8zpkGGSZVY It was the second annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Over 70 vehicles including hot
Northumberland United Way Celebrates “Day of Caring”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LygUvWvaMhY A number of local businesses, nonprofit community living, seniors celebrated the Northumberland United Way’s “Day of Caring” on Friday,
- 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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Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in
Port Hope Youth Competing at 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in British Columbia
A 17-year-old Port Hope youth is competing at the 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria, British Columbia this