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Ontario’s Emergency Management System Made Stronger Following False Alarm at Pickering Nuclear Plant
Press Release "On the morning of January 12th, an emergency alert regarding the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station was sent across
Ontario Confirms Positive Case of COVID-19
Contact Tracing and Case Management Underway On February 26, 2020, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed a
Ontario Modernizing Delivery of Home and Community Care
Press Release As part of the province's comprehensive plan to build healthier communities and end hallway health care, Ontario is
Minister of Education on Increased Escalation by ETFO
Press Release On February 24, 2020, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to escalated strike
Ontario Confirms Presumptive Case of COVID-19
On February 23, 2020, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed a new presumptive positive case of
Minister of Education Welcomes Further Bargaining With AEFO
Press Release On February 11, 2020, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to returning to
Lecce Discusses Impasse With Unions While Touring EarlyON Centre in Grafton
Click here for video of the visit By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Minister of Education Stephen Lecce's Tuesday visit to the Ontario Early
Both Sides Dig In On Strike Action
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The winter of discontent in Ontario's 2019-2020 school year has sharpened to anger, as both sides
Ontario Expanding Walk-In Mental Health and Addictions Services for Youth in Haliburton
Press Release Ontario is expanding community-based mental health and addictions services for youth and young adults, so hospital emergency departments
Ontario Investing in Tools Needed to Drive a Strong Economy
Press Release $37.4 Million to Support Ground-breaking Research Across the Province The government is committed to building Ontario together by supporting
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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
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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