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Ontario Building a Modern, Connected and Comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions System
Province Investing an Additional $176 Million to Expand Access to Critical Services The Ontario government is providing an additional $176
Ontario Implementing Additional Public Health and Testing Measures to Keep People Safe
Difficult, but Necessary Decisions to Prevent and Stop the Spread of COVID-19 In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of
Ontario Provides $461 Million to Temporarily Enhance Wages For Personal Support Workers
New Investments Support Province’s COVID-19 Fall Preparedness Plan The Ontario government is supporting personal support workers (PSWs) and direct support
Ontario Delivers $2.8 Billion COVID-19 Fall Preparedness Plan
New Investments Prepare Province for Second Wave of COVID-19 The Ontario government has developed a $2.8 billion COVID-19 fall preparedness
Ontario Modernizes Social Assistance to Help More People Re-enter the Workforce
Collaborative and innovative plan will make the system more responsive and efficient The Ontario Government is unveiling plans to build
OPP Release 2019 Opioids and Overdoses: Impacts and Strategies
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have released the 2019 Opioids and Overdoses: Impacts and Strategies report, highlighting statistics, trends
Ontario Investing $52.5 Million to Recruit, Retain and Support More Health Care Workers
Initiative Will Ensure the Province Can Meet any Surge in Demand during COVID-19 The Ontario government is investing $52.5 million
New Public Health Measures Implemented Provincewide to Keep Ontarians Safe
Government Reinforcing the Importance of Following Public Health Advice to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19 In consultation with the
Ontario Investing $741 Million to Reduce Surgeries Backlog and Expand Access to Care
Additional Health Capacity Critical to Responding to Future Surges and Outbreaks The Ontario government is investing $741 million to help
Ontario Set to Launch Largest Flu Immunization Campaign in Province’s History
New Investments Part of the Government’s COVID-19 Fall Preparedness Plan The Ontario government is implementing the largest flu immunization campaign
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Cramahe Township Family Grateful After Firefighters Rescue Moose (the dog) from Little Lake
The owners of a dog named Moose are extremely grateful for the efforts of the Cramahe and Brighton Fire
Community Care Northumberland Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer
After a comprehensive search process, the Board of Directors is excited to announce the appointment of Jordan Prosper as
In My Opinion – Is It the Right Time for the Police Chief’s Departure?
Is it the right time for the Police Chief to depart? Let’s start from the beginning. The Cobourg Police Services Board
Video – Breaking News – Cobourg Police Chief Gives Notice of Retirement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFu0Ij-TWHk By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Though the special meeting of the Cobourg Police Services Board had one item on the agenda
Ganaraska Conservation Board Opposes Proposed Conservation Authority Consolidation
The Province is proposing consolidating Ontario’s 36 local Conservation Authorities into seven Regional Authorities. As proposed, the Ganaraska Region Conservation
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Cramahe Township Family Grateful After Firefighters Rescue Moose (the dog) from Little Lake
The owners of a dog named Moose are extremely grateful for the efforts of the Cramahe and Brighton Fire
Video – Youth Wellness Hub Northumberland is Now Open in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgMWhpXsbrs&lc=UgxF_CT82LTPI7zLgb94AaABAg The new Youth Wellness Hub Ontario Northumberland facility at 15 Cavan Street in Port Hope is open for youths
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXo6avu6UVI The Port Hope Santa Claus parade took place on Saturday, November 29, 2025. With crowds lining Walton Street, the parade
Video – Photo Gallery – CPKC Holiday Train Stops in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIBUwLFkt6w For the first time in the history of the CPKC Holiday Train it stopped in Cobourg on Saturday, November
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQpl6_yxfYk It was a perfect winters evening for the annual Cobourg Santa Claus parade on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Starting at
- 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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OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2