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Talks Break Down Between ETFO and Government
Press Release/s Minister of Education on Negotiations with ETFO Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to
Ontario Confirms Third Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus
On January 31, 2020 Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health, confirmed Ontario's third case of 2019 novel
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
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SIU Investigating Collision in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding a collision that resulted in the serious injury of
Exclusive – Video – Close Call for Driver Who Was Seconds Away from Heading In the Wrong Direction on Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPe9OvET5QY It was a close call for one driver that was seconds away from heading in the wrong direction on
Despite the Parking Congestion Few Parking Tickets Issued Over the Weekend in Cobourg
(Today's Northumberland file photo) It seems the visitors to town were compliant with their parking this weekend. Today’s Northumberland can confirm
Video – Port Hope and Cobourg Mayors Join Forces for “One Toonie At A Time” Campaign
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h8T6whyryY The mayors of both Port Hope and Cobourg joined forces for the One Toonie At A Time campaign on
Video – Port Hope Resident Helps Out the “One Toonie at a Time” Campaign
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rJ30QqyAiY Port Hope resident Jeff Lees spend the afternoon relaxing in front of his home on Hope Street North collecting
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Canada Day Festivities in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRRt2kkbN9c Alnwick/Haldimand Township held their Canada Day celebrations on Sunday, June 29, 2025 in Grafton. The festivities kicked off with a
Video – Cobourg’s Waterfront Is The Hub of the Community on Weekends
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9YlLQzQN_A Lots of activities were taking place down at the waterfront in Cobourg on Sunday, June 30, 2025. There seemed to
Video – Three People Rescued by Coast Guard on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WgeuLEjwJ4 Three people from Brampton were rescued from the chilly waters of Lake Ontario by members of the Coast Guard
Video – Second Annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8zpkGGSZVY It was the second annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Over 70 vehicles including hot
Northumberland United Way Celebrates “Day of Caring”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LygUvWvaMhY A number of local businesses, nonprofit community living, seniors celebrated the Northumberland United Way’s “Day of Caring” on Friday,
- 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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- AllBaseballHockey
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
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in
Port Hope Youth Competing at 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in British Columbia
A 17-year-old Port Hope youth is competing at the 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria, British Columbia this