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Ontario’s Increased Speed Limit Pilot Finds Wide Public Support
80 Percent of Survey Respondents Favour Raising the Speed Limit On March 11, 2020, the Ontario government announced that its
Minister of Education on Increased Escalation by ETFO
On March 9, 2020, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to further escalation by
Ontario Working to Protect People and Property From The Effects of Flooding
The Ontario government is taking action to protect people and communities from the effects of flooding by reducing flood
Ontario Improving OPP Workplace Culture
On March 9, 2020, Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Commissioner Thomas Carrique, announced how Ontario
Minister of Education on Strike Action
Press Release On March 5, 2020, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to continued strike
Ontario Implementing Enhanced Measures to Safeguard Public from COVID-19
Although Risk in Ontario Remains Low, New Structure will Ensure Health System Readiness As the scope of the COVID-19 outbreak
Ontario Confirms Four New Positive Cases of COVID-19
All Protocols Followed and Risk to Ontarians Remains Low On March 1, 2020, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of
Ontario Protecting Children and Youth from Dangers of Vaping
Province Building Healthier and Safer Communities by Expanding Prevention Initiatives and Services to Help Quit Vaping Following extensive consultation, Ontario
Ontario Confirms More Positive Cases of COVID-19
All Protocols Followed and Risk to Ontarians Remains Low On February 29, 2020, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of
Ontario Confirms New Positive Case of COVID-19
All Protocols Followed and Risk to Ontarians Remains Low On February 28, 2020, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of
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Potential Scam Alert Regarding Water Meter Replacement Calls in the Municipality of Port Hope
The Municipality of Port Hope has been informed of fraudulent phone calls from individuals falsely claiming to represent Neptune
Video – MPP David Piccini Welcomes In 2025 with New Year’s Levee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biadloeFbL4 Northumberland - Peterborough South MPP David Piccini welcomed in 2025 with a levee held on Sunday, January 12, 2025
Northumberland Hills Hospital celebrates Rural Ontario Medical Program (ROMP) Week!
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) is collaborating with the Rural Ontario Medical Program (ROMP) for their annual ROMP Week 2025
Seizures of Contraband and Unauthorized Items at Warkworth Institution
Between January 4 – 7, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and
Busy Morning for Emergency Services in Cobourg
A busy morning for emergency services in Cobourg on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Around 9 a.m. emergency services were dispatched
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Video – Cobourg Firefighters Training at Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kzy4MNzw-w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gvGWi3NcoU Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Sunday evening practicing ice water rescue at the boat launch in Cobourg
Breaking News – Video – Driver Airlifted Following Collision on Highway 401 in the Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCDf_OAcPkE One person was airlifted from the scene following a single vehicle collision on Highway 401 on Thursday, January 9,
Video – Concerns Raised After A Number of Birds Found Dead in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQu-Ow-YWaM Concerns are being raised after a number of birds were found dead along the shoreline in Cobourg Harbour. On Sunday,
Breaking News – Video – Wicklow Home Destroyed by Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rhmQw1OLJU A home south of Wicklow was destroyed by fire on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department were called
Today’s Northumberland 2024 – A Year In Photos
Today's Northumberland complied photos from throughout 2024. This year, like others, there were many events in Northumberland County - 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
BFSC Gets Set to Welcome Skate Canada Regional Synchronized Skating Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyZxp4Uk5Og For the second year in a row, the Baltimore Figure Skating Club is hosting a Skate Ontario Regional Synchronized
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