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Ontario Protecting Workers and Employers during COVID-19
Proposed legislation will ensure WSIB premiums and compensation remain stable The Ontario government introduced the Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment
Ontario Legislature Adjourns for 2020 after Successful Fall Session
Province Delivers on Initiatives to Protect and Support People during COVID-19 The Ontario government wrapped up a successful session of
Ontario Identifies Key Groups for Distribution of Initial COVID-19 Vaccines
Province Ready to Deliver Life-Saving Vaccines to Vulnerable Seniors, Health Workers The Ontario government is ready to distribute COVID-19 vaccines
Ontario Appoints Members of the Ministers’ COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force
Members plan to immediately get down to work with their inaugural meeting today The Ontario government announced the appointment of
Ontario Providing Additional Financial Support for Young Learners
Starting today families can apply for the funding online The Ontario government is again providing financial relief for families facing
Province Proposes Cap on Delivery Fees to Support Local Restaurants
Mandatory lower fees for restaurants where indoor dining is prohibited due to COVID-19 The Ontario government is helping local restaurants
Ontario Providing Additional Funding to Enhance Safety and Protection in Schools
Initiatives Include Voluntary Testing and Additional Online Learning Supports The Ontario government is providing $13.6 million to enable school boards
Ontario Cancelling Road Tests for Regions in Grey (Lockdown) Level
Measures will help protect health and safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19 The Ontario government is cancelling all in-vehicle
Ontario Modernizing Application Process for Social Assistance
New online system will be faster and easier to use TORONTO — The Ontario government is launching a new, easy
Ontario – Celebrate the Holiday Season Safely
Ontario Provides Public Health Advice on How to Protect You and Your Loved Ones The holidays are going to look
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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
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg is Putting the Magic in Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owki8jfjXts A flurry of activities are taking place throughout Cobourg as town staff are putting the magic in Christmas. Manager of
Ontario Launching Road Safety Initiatives Fund
Province supporting proven traffic-calming measures in school zones and community safety zones while keeping costs down for drivers The Ontario
Alnwick/Haldimand Staff Can Proceed with RFP for Grafton Arena Repairs Project
Two weeks later than it could have happened, Alnwick/Haldimand Township council gave staff the go ahead to issue a
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Council Takes the Pledge
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council voted to take the Elect Respect pledge at Wednesday's special meeting. With fewer people voting
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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
Video – Cobourg Celebrates Completion of Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13vk007LRjI $3.6 million investment from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utilities Services
Video – Photo Gallery – Remembrance Services Held at the Port Hope Cenotaph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IojLQj_N3QY In a moving ceremony, Remembrance day services were held at the Port Hope cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville Remembrance Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKqeXhI5aQs The Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025. With snow blowing across the roadway carried
Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
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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