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Ontario Courts Gradually Resuming In-Person Proceedings
Ontario courts will begin resuming in-person proceedings across the province on Monday, July 6, 2020. The gradual reopening of
Ontario Encourages Support of Local Small Businesses
Province Promotes Shop Local, Shop Safe and Shop with Confidence Campaign TORONTO — The Ontario Government is celebrating International Small
Ontario Increasing Oversight of Towing Industry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyvIxJ7jOac&feature=youtu.be Provincial Task Force to Look at Improving Safety, Consumer Protections and Industry Standards The Ontario government is establishing a task
Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to July 10
As more communities enter Stage 2, maintaining health and safety protocols remains a top priority The Ontario government has extended
Ontario Extends Declaration of Emergency to July 15
Province Focuses on Safe, Gradual Reopening of Regions In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government
Canada and Ontario Invest in Public Transit Infrastructure for Peterborough Residents
The health and well-being of Canadians are the top priorities of the governments of Canada and Ontario. But, the
Ontario Introduces New Math Curriculum for Elementary Students
Focus on the Fundamentals will Better Prepare Students for Jobs of the Future The Ontario government released the province's new
Ontario – Keep Pets Safe this Summer, Do Not Leave Them in Hot Vehicles
Ontario has toughest penalties in Canada for violations The Ontario government is strongly urging everyone to ensure their pet is
Ontario Prepares for the Safe Reopening of Schools
Province Releases School Safety Plan for the 2020-21 School Year On June 19, 2020, the Ontario government released its safety
CUPE Ontario Says Province Should Invest In People, Not Apps
The Province of Ontario’s new contact tracing app falls short of ensuring safety and creating jobs, says the Canadian
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Under Strong Mayor Powers Cobourg Mayor Has Hired a Director of Development Who Has No Education in Development Planning
Under Strong Mayor Powers, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has hired a Director of Development that has no education in
Video – Upcoming Show and Shine for Spencer Devine This Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQrGSt2SHpU This coming weekend is the fourth annual Show and Shine for Spencer Devine. The annual event is in memory of
Updated Bylaw for Electronic Participation at Northumberland County Council Progressing
An updated electronic participation bylaw for Northumberland County council took a step forward at Wednesday’s meeting. Council supported the preferred
Rotary Club of Cobourg Reaches Million Dollar Giving Milestone in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
Earlier this summer, the Rotary Club of Cobourg achieved a financial milestone in its philanthropic efforts, reaching $1 million
Update – YMCA Summer Camp Reducing Size of Play Area
(Today's Northumberland file photo) YMCA Northumberland issues notice to parents and guardians on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 regarding their Summer
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Friends for Life Bike Rally Stops in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP5rMHUqUhA By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Many local residents got a chance for a close-up look at this year's Friends For Life
Video – Photo Gallery – Inspiring Others at Cobourg Sandcastle Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5dRKsvbrFQ It was a perfect day for the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival on Saturday, August 2, 2025. A number of Master Sculptors
Video – Photo Gallery – Aquino Weekend Brings Visitors to Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4sAV7Wseac The Canadian Tank Museum held their annual Aquino Tank Weekend in Oshawa. The event is billed as the largest historical
Video – Photo Gallery – Protesting Homelessness Gets Heated in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwrsBeiYsDY A protest against housing got just as heated as the weather in downtown Cobourg on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Chance
Video – Photo Gallery – Piping Down The Sun Tradition Continues in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeNtXZ8qb0 Members of the Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums are continuing their tradition of piping down the sun at Cobourg
- 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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Northumberland Jacks Are 2025 22U EOBA Champions
This weekend the 22U Northumberland Jacks completed their 2025 season by participating in the 22U EOBA playoffs. After defeating
Major Series Lacrosse season over for Cobourg Kodiaks
Six straight losses to conclude the regular season eliminated the Cobourg Kodiaks from Major Series Lacrosse playoff contention. The final
Kodiaks Falls to Excelsiors in Brampton in Major Series Lacrosse Action
The Cobourg Kodiaks lost their fourth straight Major Series Lacrosse game Thursday night 16-9 to the host Brampton Excelsiors. It
Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025