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Ontario Supporting Frontline Heroes of COVID-19 with Pandemic Pay
In recognition of the dedication, long hours and increased risk of working to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, the Ontario
Ontario Takes Immediate Steps to Further Protect Long-Term Care Residents and Staff During COVID-19 Outbreak
The Ontario government is making progress on the implementation of the COVID-19 Action Plan for Protecting Long-Term Care Homes
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
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KPRDSB Reviews Enrolment, Revenue and Funding Information As Part of Budget Discussions
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Trustees today, sitting as the Budget Committee, began reviewing a proposed budget for
Jedi Cleveland Appears at Eye2Eye Film Festival
Obi-Wan Kenobi (aka Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland) gets set to do battle in front of Victoria Hall. Cleveland dressed up
Video – Fog Envelopes Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWjaeemF3WU Fog enveloped Cobourg Harbour on Monday (June 9, 2025) evening. Walking out on the west pier, the thick fog made
Breaking News – Video – Early Detection of Lithium Ion Battery Fire Credited with Saving Port Hope Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIgWJxJ1PYQ The Chief of the Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services said early detection of a lithium ion battery fire
HKPR District Health Unit Launches the 2025 Beach Water Monitoring Program
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Know before you go. Check before you swim. Stay safe this summer. As summer draws near, the
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Video – 70th Annual Ceremonial Review of 598 Sabre Squadron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R75u13VfcI The Annual Ceremonial Review of the 598 Sabre Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets took place at the Cobourg Community
Video – Northumberland Pride Shines in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC_8Pdtb5TA Northumberland Pride festivities took over Cobourg on Saturday, June 7, 2025. A parade, entertainment, arts and crafts, but for the
Video – Honour Roll Motorcycle Ride Passes Through Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APe7M-0OHnM Approximately 1,000 motorcycles thundered through Northumberland County on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The “Honour Roll Motorcycle Ride department from the
Former Transition House in Cobourg Up For Sale
The former Transition House located at 10 Chapel Street is officially up for sale in Cobourg. The property is listed
Video – Volunteer Members with OCEAP Train in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A--jHB46SIs Lost in the woods and yelling for help hoping you'll be found. That scenario, along with others took place on
- 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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Video – Sprints Highlight a Night of Racing at Brighton Speedway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE_JAaqROtQ Empire Super Sprints First Visit to Brighton The dirt track at Brighton Speedway saw some action on the last chilly
Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports