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Ontario Ready for 2026 Wildland Fire Season
Province supports frontline staff by adding additional permanent positions and increasing compensation to protect people and communities Ontario is ready
Ontario and Canada Sign Historic Partnership to Build Homes, Transit and Communities
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Agreement includes $8.8 billion to support housing by lowering development charges and support for major transit
2026 Ontario Budget Delivering on Plan to Protect Ontario Workers and Families
On Thursday, March 26, 2026, Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2026 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect
A Plan to Protect Ontario
2026 Ontario Budget delivering on plan to protect Ontario workers and families by building a more competitive, resilient and
Ontario Building More Accessible Communities
Applications now open for $2.25 million in community accessibility grants The Ontario government is investing $2.25 million to protect, strengthen
Ontario Protecting Fans by Capping Ticket Resale Prices
New changes will cap ticket resale prices at original cost to protect consumers from professional resellers and unfair prices As
Increased Military Traffic across Northern, Central & Eastern Ontario
Canadian Army Reserve personnel from 33 Canadian Brigade Group (33 CBG) will conduct transport and supply convoys on roads
Ontario Creating New Provincewide Primary Care Medical Record System
Province increasing Primary Care Action Plan funding to $3.4 billion, on track to exceed 2025-26 attachment target The Ontario government
Ontario Permitting “Bring-Your-Own” Alcoholic Beverages at Outdoor Public Events
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Province supporting local festivals, small businesses and tourism To help support local tourism and drive economic growth,
Ontario Taking Action to Protect Local Communities and Break the Cycle of Addiction
Province ending funding for all drug injection sites in communities with a HART Hub As part of the government’s plan
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Northumberland County Calls on VIA Rail to Reverse Cancellation of Morning Commuter Service
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Northumberland County is calling on VIA Rail Canada to reconsider its decision to cancel Train 641,
VIA Rail Cancels Early-Morning Train 641, Citing Low Ridership
Passengers in Northumberland and across Eastern Ontario will have to adjust their travel plans after VIA Rail announced the
Town of Cobourg Raises Concerns Over VIA Rail Service Changes
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg is expressing concern regarding recently announced changes to VIA Rail service along
Video – Photo Gallery – Another Perfect Sunset along Cobourg’s Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBiMTwx_iQI There are some evenings along the Cobourg waterfront when Lake Ontario seems to slow everything down. Wednesday, September 16, was
Lakelands Public Health Welcomes New Associate Medical Officer of Health
Dr. Maxwell Tran Brings Diverse Clinical Experience and Public Health Expertise to the Region Lakelands Public Health is pleased to
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Video – Photo Gallery – Another Perfect Sunset along Cobourg’s Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBiMTwx_iQI There are some evenings along the Cobourg waterfront when Lake Ontario seems to slow everything down. Wednesday, September 16, was
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland OPP – Four Commercial Motor Vehicles Placed Out of Service Following OPP/MTO Enforcement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOKI-xJ34mg Four commercial vehicles were pulled off the road Wednesday after Northumberland OPP and Ministry of Transportation inspectors uncovered a
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Manufacturer Goes on the Offense With Major Cobourg Expansion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HUwy-rfBiQ&t=93s Soluroc more than doubles Cobourg facility as company looks to expand global markets While much of the Canadian business landscape
Video – Photo Gallery – When the Waves Became the Playground in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozmqealjIzk They came to Cobourg expecting a day of swimming. Instead, two mothers and their young children found themselves waiting
Video – Lithium Battery Believed To Blame For Early-Morning Cobourg Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOUowb-5uN4 A family was forced out of their Perry Street home early Monday morning after a fire erupted in their
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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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Cobourg Cougars Edge Lindsay Muskies in Home Opener
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland It was a fresh start for the new Cobourg Cougars in front of their home fans Monday
Northumberland Jacks 16U Makes OBA Championship Tournament Debut
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland A group that began as house league baseball players four years ago, the Northumberland Jacks 16U team
Northumberland Jacks 15U Black Select Team Caps Memorable Season with Top-Eight OBA Finish
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 15U Black Select Team entered the Ontario Baseball Association championship tournament as one of
New-Look Cobourg Cougars Win OJHL Season Opener in Aurora
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars opened the 2026-27 Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season Friday night with a 5-2
University Women’s Softball to be Showcased This Weekend in Cobourg
(Ontario University Softball graphic) Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Ontario University Softball is set to launch its 25th season as a league this