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Ontario Providing Additional Relief to the Province’s Most Vulnerable
Funding and services will help seniors and people with disabilities during the COVID-19 outbreak The Ontario government is delivering much-needed
Health Experts Say the COVID-19 Outbreak Has Likely Peaked in Ontario
Modelling shows physical distancing still needed to prevent further spread The Ontario government today released updated COVID-19 modelling, which shows
Ontario Significantly Expands Hospital Capacity to Prepare for Any COVID-19 Outbreak Scenario
Province adds more than 2,000 acute care and critical care beds and enacts pandemic staffing plans Acting on the advice
Ontario Enables Auto Insurance Companies to Provide Driver Rebates During COVID-19
The Ontario government is enabling auto insurance companies to provide temporary insurance premium rebates to drivers during the COVID-19
Ontario Ramping Up Protection for Long-Term Care Residents
In order to better protect the most vulnerable and stop the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care homes, the
Ontario Extends Declaration of Emergency to Continue the Fight Against COVID-19
On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and with the approval of the Ontario legislature, the
Ontario Significantly Expanding COVID-19 Testing
To stop the spread of COVID-19, the Ontario government is implementing the next phase of its strategy to significantly
Ontario Takes Additional Measures to Protect First Responders During the COVID-19 Outbreak
On April 6, 2020, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General, issued the
Ontario Government Supports Families in Response to COVID-19
Province Providing One-time Financial Assistance During School and Child Care Closures The Ontario government is offering direct financial support to
Ontario Takes Steps to Keep Food on the Table during COVID-19
New online portal connects employers with workers looking to make a difference In order to ensure grocery store shelves remain
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HKPR District Health Unit – Warning: Opioid Overdoses in Northumberland County
HKPR District Health Unit is seeing an increase in drug poisonings within the community. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District
Malcolm Is Missing – A True Story of Murder and a Daughter’s Quest for Justice
On October 27, 2018, Canadian Malcom Madsen went to a Puerto Vallarta bar with his Mexican girlfriend Marcela Acosta
Colborne Art Gallery Unveils New Sign at First Show of 2025
By Rosanne Dolan, Colborne Art Gallery artist and liaison On March 8th, the Colborne Gallery’s first show reception of 2025
Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny 2025 River Race Call for Participants
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope and the Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny Committee proudly announce
Spring Well Water Testing: Ensure Your Drinking Water is Safe
Regular testing helps protect against harmful bacteria and ensures a clean, safe water supply for your household. As the seasons
- Photo Galleries
Video – Warkworth Maple Syrup Sugar Festival Brings In the Crowds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-m1JDGtqP4 The sap may have not been flowing due to the cold weather but that didn’t stop people from attending
In My Opinion – It’s Just A Matter of Time Before An Emergency Service Worker is Killed On Highway 401
Simply put - it’s just a matter of time before an emergency services worker will be killed on Highway
Video – Multi-Million Dollar Fire at New Condominium Project in Quinte West
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWkUZLU6fEs A condominium housing complex set to open in a few months was heavily damaged by fire in Quinte West
Video – Port Hope Fire Chief Advises of Potential Winter Hazards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC7dZQRUKYE With a traditional Canadian winter happening, the Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind people of
Video – White Out Conditions Pose a Challenge for Drivers North of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NQOM9_Mteo White out conditions proved challenging for drivers north of Cobourg on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. High winds and blowing snow
- 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
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Video – Provincial Senior Broomball Championships Held This Weekend in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXoQpz2g5CM The Provincial Senior Broomball Championships are being held this weekend in Cobourg. The action starts at 7 a.m. on Friday,
Cobourg Cougars Trail OJHL Playoff Series 2-0
The Cobourg Cougars are down two games to none in their Ontario Junior Hockey League opening round playoff series following
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Announces Eight New Inductees
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland A sixth annual contingent of superstars has joined the ranks of those singled out
Video – Photo Gallery – Team Inglis Successfully Defends Ontario Women’s Curling Championship in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btr0P0dGOgo Make it back-to-back Ontario women’s curling championships for skip Danielle Inglis and her rink, which will now compete at
Video – Photo Gallery – Team Mooibroek Advances to Brier After Provincial Curling Win in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHG43guudLo By knocking out defending champion Scott Howard in Sunday’s Ontario men’s curling championship final at the Cobourg Community Centre,