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Ontario Launching New Funding Program to Build Long-Term Care Homes
New model will make it easier and faster to build long-term care homes across the province The Ontario government is
Premier Doug Ford’s Speech at the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Annual Conference
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Premier Ford delivered the following remarks at the 2025 Association of Ontario Municipalities annual general meeting
Municipality of Port Hope participating in the 2025 AMO Conference
Municipality of Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky will join more than 2,500 participants at the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario Investing $1.6 Billion in Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Latest investment increases fund to $4 billion, supporting hundreds of thousands of new homes and keeping
Ontario Investing Over $5 Million to Protect Workers in Northumberland and Peterborough
Skills Development Fund investment will train over 2,900 youth and workers for in-demand jobs in the face of U.S.
Ontario Investing Over $2.8 Million to Protect Workers in Durham Region
Skills Development Fund investments will train more than 3,500 workers for in-demand jobs in the face of U.S. tariffs On
Ontario Public Service Returning to Office Full Time
On Thursday, August 14, 2025, Minister Caroline Mulroney, President of the Treasury Board, issued the following statement: “As the government
Ontario Doubling Fire Protection Grant to Protect More Firefighters
Province helping to expand cancer prevention initiatives and improve safety for lithium-ion battery related emergencies As part of its plan
Province Launching Protect Ontario Financing Program to Support Sectors Impacted by U.S. Tariffs
$1 billion program will deliver on province’s commitment to protect workers and critical supply chains On August 13, 2025, the
Ontario Releases 2025–26 First Quarter Finances
Government remains focused on protecting Ontario and making the province the most competitive economy in the G7 On Wednesday, August
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Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Update – Clean-Up Continues After Multi-Vehicle Collision East of Trenton
Emergency services are still at the scene following a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 east of Trenton on Tuesday,
Victoria Park 2026 Campground Reservations Open February 2 at 9 a.m.
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Reservations launch with a new online booking system The Town of Cobourg Community Services Division is pleased
Cobourg Police Auxiliary Sgt. Duncan Walker Retires After a Half-Century Plus
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Superintended Duncan Walker was surrounded by grateful well wishers at the January meeting of the Cobourg
Cobourg Police Service Auxiliary Report Shows Growth
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Auxiliary Inspector Mark Salerno presented a positive picture of progress at the January
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Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Peterborough County OPP – Four Firearms and Over Two Kilograms of Fentanyl Seized (Names Released)
Seven people are facing several charges after the seizure of a large amount of illicit drugs and four handguns. In
- 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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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his