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Ontario Stepping Up Measures to Limit the Spread of COVID-19 on Construction Sites
Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement today regarding health and safety on
Ontario Protecting Consumers from Price Gouging
Offenders face fines of up to $500,000 for charging unfair prices on necessary goods March 28, 2020 1:00 P.M. TORONTO —
Ontario Protecting Supply Chains To Support COVID-19 Emergency Response
Province to Buy Urgently Needed Critical Goods and Services and Deploy them to Where They are Needed the Most Ontario
Ontario Adopts Temporary Measures to Support Bars, Restaurants and Alcohol Retailers During the COVID-19 Situation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-2Ui-DXf60&feature=youtu.be MPP David Piccini was on hand to welcome in temporary measures to support Ontario businesses that have been significantly
Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19
The government's action plan is a first step in its response to COVID-19 and includes $7 billion in additional
Stop the Spread Business Information Line Now Open at 1-888-444-3659
The province has launched a toll-free line 1-888-444-3659 to provide support to Ontario businesses who have questions about the
Breaking News – Ontario Orders the Mandatory Closure of All Non-Essential Workplaces to Fight Spread of COVID-19
New Measures to Further Protect the Health and Safety of the People of Ontario To further contain the spread of
Ontario Protecting the Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Crisis
New Funding Will Support Municipalities, Food Banks, Homeless Shelters and Individuals The Ontario government is providing $200 million in social
Province Takes Steps to Ensure Frontline Staff Can Continue to Work
In order to support health care and frontline workers during this COVID-19 outbreak, Ontario plans to exempt certain child
Ontario Takes Extraordinary Steps to Ensure Health Care Resources are Available to Contain COVID-19
On March 21, 2020, the Ontario government announced a new order under the March 17, 2020 declaration of emergency
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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
Military Training in Hastings, Northumberland and Prince Edward Counties
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Residents in Hastings, Northumberland, and Prince Edward counties are advised that personnel from the Canadian Special Operations
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Celebrates the Reopening of Lions Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zINwWzWpru4 It was a glorious day for the reopening of Lions Park in Port Hope on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Canadian
Video – Local Farmer Says “We Have Only One Chance – Lets Get It Right”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fnJeSRjXQA A local farmer discussed the challenges of farming in Ontario on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Paul Burnham has been a
Extendicare Port Hope Took to the Streets to “Walk and Roll” in Support of the Alzheimer Society
Long-term care residents, families, and frontline team members at Extendicare Port Hope took to the streets to “walk and
- Photo Galleries
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
- Sports
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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