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Minister of Education Welcomes New Bargaining Dates with OECTA
On January 31, 2020, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to the Ministry of
Ontario Protecting Students from Emerging Issue of the Wuhan Novel Coronavirus
Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in
Breaking News – Ontario Confirms First Case of Wuhan Novel Coronavirus
Dr. David Williams, Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced Ontario's first presumptive confirmed case of Wuhan novel coronavirus
Building Rural Ontario Together
Press Release Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announced 27 joint projects to be funded through the Municipal
Minister of Education Reacts to Lack of Report Cards
Press Release On January 22, 2020, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to the lack
Ontario Maintaining Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund For 2021
Press Release Ontario continues to build strong, local partnerships by maintaining the funding available to municipalities through the Ontario Municipal
New Animal Welfare System Now In Force In Ontario
The Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) Act came into force on January 1, 2020, creating the first fully provincial
Ontario Introduces 24 Ontario Health Teams Across the Province to Provide Better Connected Care
The province is introducing Ontario Health Teams, a new model of care that brings together health care providers to
Minister of Education on OSSTF Job Action Escalation
On December 6, 2019 , Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to the Ontario
Proposed Bill to Protect Ontario’s Farmers, Farm Animals and Food Supply
Press Release The proposed Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2019, if passed, will better protect Ontario’s farmers,
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Goheen Will Re-Engage with His Community
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland As returns drifted in, there were times of real optimism at Dalewood Golf
Coincidence that County Having Monthly Business Survey Around 310 Division Street?
Businesses invited to share feedback on local impacts of shelter services Northumberland County is launching a new monthly online survey
Video – Philip Lawrence Re-Elected as Member of Parliament for Northumberland Clarke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCTRheJ8pQc Philip Lawrence was re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Northumberland Clarke on Monday, April 28, 2025. With results still
Cobourg Council Proposing Addition to Emergency Care Establishment By-Law
Cobourg Council is proposing to amend the Emergency Care Establishment Bylaw at the council meeting on April 30, 2025. The
Business Owners Tell Cobourg Council Transition House/310 Division Street is Creating a “Chaotic State”
On the agenda for Cobourg Council on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 is a letter that was written to Northumberland
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Video – Reservists Train with Members of the Hamilton Township Fire Department
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjNx-01oVYY A training exercise involving 31 Canadian Brigade Group of the Canadian Army Reserve from London, Ontario, took place over
Northumberland OPP – Drug Trafficking Charges Following Warrants (Names Released)
Police have seized drugs, firearms, and various other drug trafficking related items following search warrants executed at locations in
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
Video – Cobourg Mayor Hires Security for His Downtown Store That Is Now Listed for Sale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VzdS3OXH1Q A downtown store owner says having security guards at his business periodically is for the protection of his staff
Video – Prime Minister Mark Carney Visits Newcastle with Northumberland-Clarke Liberal Candidate John Goheen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vCpaLH8Z58 Prime Minister Mark Carney made a stop today in Newcastle to join the Winterberg family in Easter Celebrations. The Prime
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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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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
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey