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Breaking News – Ontario Confirms First Case of Wuhan Novel Coronavirus
Dr. David Williams, Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced Ontario's first presumptive confirmed case of Wuhan novel coronavirus
Building Rural Ontario Together
Press Release Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announced 27 joint projects to be funded through the Municipal
Minister of Education Reacts to Lack of Report Cards
Press Release On January 22, 2020, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to the lack
Ontario Maintaining Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund For 2021
Press Release Ontario continues to build strong, local partnerships by maintaining the funding available to municipalities through the Ontario Municipal
New Animal Welfare System Now In Force In Ontario
The Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) Act came into force on January 1, 2020, creating the first fully provincial
Ontario Introduces 24 Ontario Health Teams Across the Province to Provide Better Connected Care
The province is introducing Ontario Health Teams, a new model of care that brings together health care providers to
Minister of Education on OSSTF Job Action Escalation
On December 6, 2019 , Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to the Ontario
Proposed Bill to Protect Ontario’s Farmers, Farm Animals and Food Supply
Press Release The proposed Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2019, if passed, will better protect Ontario’s farmers,
Ontario Releases Report from Special Advisor on Flooding
The Ontario government is taking action to strengthen the province's resiliency to flooding. "The safety of the public and the
Ontario Appoints Advisory Panel on Climate Change
Press Release Ontario's government continues to make significant progress towards further consultation on and implementation of key commitments outlined in
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Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Smoke in Apartment Building
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snweVo8cxaY Cobourg Fire Department responded to an apartment complex for reports of smoke in the building. Fire crews were dispatched shortly
Video – Perfect Evening for the Colborne Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CESQ4JAxn90 The community of Colborne and surrounding area came out on Saturday, November 23, 2024 for the annual Santa Clause
Video – Christmas Magic Kicks Off the Season in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G10EWaFnTqo The official start of the Christmas season kicked off in Cobourg on Friday, November 22, 2024. Hundreds of people came
Northumberland County – Upcoming Clinic to Support Residents with Replacing Special ID and Accessing Wellness Services
Access to valid identification is essential for connecting to the services and opportunities that enable individuals and families to
Christmas Has Arrived at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland As the Christmas season takes shape in Port Hope, don't forget to include the
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Video – Perfect Evening for the Colborne Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CESQ4JAxn90 The community of Colborne and surrounding area came out on Saturday, November 23, 2024 for the annual Santa Clause
Video – Christmas Magic Kicks Off the Season in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G10EWaFnTqo The official start of the Christmas season kicked off in Cobourg on Friday, November 22, 2024. Hundreds of people came
Video – Cobourg’s Christmas Tree Comes to Town
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuTz_6sWil4 Preparations for this Friday’s launch of Christmas Magic in Cobourg are well underway. On Monday, November 18, 2024, Cobourg Police
Video – Brighton Santa Claus Parade Kicks Off the Season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK5zd8a9yK0 It was a perfect evening for the Brighton Santa Claus parade on Friday, November 15, 2024. The parade started at
Video – House Destroyed by Fire in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MD3vNOpKF4 There were no injuries after a house was destroyed by fire in Hamilton Township on Friday evening. Firefighters from Hamilton
- 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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Ontario Ladies Novice Singles Championship – Gold for Laura Mounce of Cobourg
The Cobourg lawn bowling club was the host venue for the 2024 Ontario ladies novice singles championship on Saturday
Video – The World’s Best Disc Golfers Compete at Haute Goat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SP8jYaYqwE Some of the world’s top disc golfers are taking part in a competition at Haute Goat in the Municipality
Port Hope Youth Earns Silver in Provincial Lacrosse Tournament
As he prepares for Grade 10 at St. Mary Secondary School in Cobourg, lacrosse star Landon Kenny is thanking
Northumberland Street Hockey Festival Takes Place in Cobourg in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
Get ready to hit the pavement and score big as the Northumberland Street Hockey Festival makes its triumphant return
CCI Students Celebrate OFSAA Track and Field Wins
Cobourg Collegiate Institute (CCI) celebrates a successful Track and Field season and recognizes the accomplishments of student athletes who