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Ontario Protecting Seniors During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Province Investing $10 Million to Mobilize Businesses and Volunteers to Support the Most Vulnerable The Ontario government is working with
Ontario Enhancing Public Reporting about COVID-19
Dedicated Website Will Include Expanded Information of Confirmed Cases Across the Province Ontario is enhancing the public information it provides
Statement from Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario
On March 30, 2020, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement in response to
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
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Upcoming Exclusive Interview with Cobourg Police Services Board Chair Adam Bureau
Today’s Northumberland will be interviewing Chair of the Cobourg Police Services Board Adam Bureau on Thursday, August 21, 2025. There
$1 Turns Into $100,000 – Brighton Resident Celebrates $100,000 ENCORE Win
Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Christopher Valdivia of Brighton. He matched the last six of seven ENCORE
Video – Community Comes Together to Help Fill Backpacks for 850 Local Kids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTw_uYCpr6U Volunteers from various organizations came out on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 for the “Stuffing Party” at the Cobourg Lions
Video – Photo Gallery – Encampment Debris in Cobourg Expected to Be Cleared Soon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUYazq3vSGs A large encampment located on private property is expected to be cleared this week. The encampment located just north of
Update – Northumberland County Says No Medical Equipment Taken from Stolen Ambulance
Northumberland County stated there was no medical equipment taken after an ambulance was stolen in Colborne late Sunday evening. On
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium – Go Once, You’ll Visit Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H_bXAut-GQ Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto is a place where every family should visit at least once. Because once you visit -
Video – Photo Gallery – Helicopter Lands on Cobourg Pier Bringing Visitors to Participate in Fishing Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PLDL0fg2Sw As Victoria Beach was filled with visitors on Saturday, August 16, 2025 a helicopter landed on the east pier
Video – Photo Gallery – Friends for Life Bike Rally Stops in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP5rMHUqUhA By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Many local residents got a chance for a close-up look at this year's Friends For Life
Video – Photo Gallery – Inspiring Others at Cobourg Sandcastle Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5dRKsvbrFQ It was a perfect day for the Cobourg Sandcastle Festival on Saturday, August 2, 2025. A number of Master Sculptors
Video – Photo Gallery – Aquino Weekend Brings Visitors to Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4sAV7Wseac The Canadian Tank Museum held their annual Aquino Tank Weekend in Oshawa. The event is billed as the largest historical
- 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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Northumberland Jacks Are 2025 22U EOBA Champions
This weekend the 22U Northumberland Jacks completed their 2025 season by participating in the 22U EOBA playoffs. After defeating
Major Series Lacrosse season over for Cobourg Kodiaks
Six straight losses to conclude the regular season eliminated the Cobourg Kodiaks from Major Series Lacrosse playoff contention. The final
Kodiaks Falls to Excelsiors in Brampton in Major Series Lacrosse Action
The Cobourg Kodiaks lost their fourth straight Major Series Lacrosse game Thursday night 16-9 to the host Brampton Excelsiors. It
Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025