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Ontario Helping Students and Job Seekers Prepare for In-Demand Careers
New online tool will improve access to education and training for good-paying careers in the face of tariffs and
Ontario Celebrates Completion of New Community Health Centre in Cannington
New facility part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario’s health-care system by connecting more people to primary care
Bill 33 Attacks Local Democracy, Public Education and Ontario’s Most Vulnerable Kids says OPSEU
Last week, the Ontario government introduced Bill 33, a sweeping piece of legislation that hands more control over education
Province Making it Easier for American Doctors and Nurses to Work in Ontario
Government cutting red tape to strengthen Ontario’s health-care workforce The Ontario government is taking significant steps to strengthen its health-care
Ontario Continues to Expand Nursing Workforce
$4.2 million investment will accelerate nursing programs and create new education seats The Ontario government is investing over $4.2 million
Government Delivering on Mandate to Protect Ontario
Spring legislature concludes with the passage of 10 bills that will protect Ontario workers, businesses and communities The Legislative Assembly
Statement from the Chief Medical Officer of Health
On June 5, 2025, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement: “It is with deep
Protect Ontario by Cutting Red Tape
The following proposed changes are included in the Protect Ontario by Cutting Red Tape Act, 2025 and the broader
Ontario Securing Affordable Energy for Future Generations
New legislation will drive investment, enable more ‘Buy Canadian’ and create jobs The Ontario government is taking decisive action to
Protecting the Good Things that Grow in Ontario
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Support local communities by buying locally grown and made food Protecting Ontario’s local agriculture and food industry
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Northumberland County 2025-2026 Winter Warming Centres To Be Discussed
The Northumberland County 2025-2026 Winter Warming Centre Considerations will be a hot items on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. A “urgent
Breaking News – Boil Water Advisory Issued for Pebble Beach Neighbourhood
(Today's Northumberland file photo) More frustrations for residents of the Pebble Beach area as a boil water advisory has been
Video – Cobourg Woman An Inspiration Trying Her Best to Keep Our Planet Clean
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lO-UpF8GpeU A Cobourg woman spent her Thanksgiving Day cleaning up after others along the Highway of Heroes. Lorna Dickson is often
Video – Photo Gallery – Another Spooktacular Display on Payne Crescent in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_BfhD8NSaU A spooktacular display for Halloween has once again been created in Port Hope. You’d be hard pressed to find outdoor
Video – Photo Gallery – Rainy Day for the Annual Northumberland County Plowing Match
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7gTjoez9uU The Northumberland County Plowing Match was held on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The annual event was held at the farm
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Video – Photo Gallery – Another Spooktacular Display on Payne Crescent in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_BfhD8NSaU A spooktacular display for Halloween has once again been created in Port Hope. You’d be hard pressed to find outdoor
Video – Photo Gallery – Rainy Day for the Annual Northumberland County Plowing Match
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7gTjoez9uU The Northumberland County Plowing Match was held on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The annual event was held at the farm
Video – MPP Says Protecting Emergency Service Workers on the Highway is a Multi-Faceted Problem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3zxfLgK2DQ (Some photos provided courtesy of RWC Towing and Recovery) When MPP David Piccini heard that two firefighters were injured when
Video – Photo Gallery – IHARC Calls for State of Emergency in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UmJjOeRxDg Over 30 homeless people on the streets and traces of Fentanyl throughout Victoria Park IHARC (Integrated Homelessness & Addictions Response
Video – Photo Gallery – Sea of Orange in Alderville for Truth and Reconciliation Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX6oVG2tmkg It was a sea of orange along County Road 45 on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 as hundreds of people
- 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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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
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Cougars Suffer Third Straight Loss in Trenton
Beckett Ewart opened the scoring against his former club as the Trenton Golden Hawks downed the visiting Cobourg Cougars