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Rabies Found in Lindsay Bat, Health Unit Seeking Individual Who May Have Been Exposed
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is asking for the public’s assistance in
Ontario Investing $20 Million to Support Festivals and Events
Investment will celebrate Canadian culture and boost local tourism and economies The Ontario government is investing nearly $20 million in
Ontario Breaks Ground on New Children’s Treatment Centre in Ottawa
New CHEO Integrated Treatment Centre will protect provincial health care by connecting more children and youth to specialized care The
Peterborough Police – Three Toronto Men are Facing Drug Trafficking Charges (No Names Released)
Three Toronto men are facing drug trafficking charges after the Peterborough Police Service Drug Unit executed a search warrant
Belleville – Elgin Park Playground Meeting
A virtual public meeting will be held on May 8 at 7 p.m. to get feedback from residents on
Video – Pride and Patriotism Takes Over Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Uwdvfhm04w Following the Easter weekend the DBIA has installed approximately 140 Canadian flags throughout the downtown in Cobourg. Carleigh Hunter, administrator
Video – Port Hope Mayor Says Loss of AkzoNobel is “Absolutely Devastating” for the Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooGG4kHjlMA The community of Port Hope is still in shock over the announcement that AkzoNobel will cease production at its
Update – Video – Cobourg Police – Eight Arrested After Warrants Executed in Cobourg, Port Hope and Bowmanville (Names Released)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJC0Hl7HJPU Eight people have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation called, Project 'Amalie.' (Today's Northumberland has reached out to
Peterborough Police – Incidents Include Break and Enter Arrest (No Name Released)
Calls for Service: (April 22 at 8:00am – April 23 at 8:00am) 107 Vehicle Theft Suspects Sought Officers with the Peterborough Police
Ontario Helping to Grow Fare Share Food Bank Impact
Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank received $149,600 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to elevate their volunteer strategy and elevate their
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Video – “I Didn’t Know” — Angler Caught in Port Hope Fishing Sanctuary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anaJbAhC7C4 It was a beautiful Friday afternoon in Port Hope, with salmon making their annual journey up the Ganaraska River. But
Video – Photo Gallery – A Beautiful Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH-zP_iihQE With summer quickly drawing to a close, Cobourg’s waterfront offered a picture-perfect evening to enjoy the pier, the lake
Cobourg Mayor Says “Enough is Enough” After Woman Steps on Needle at Cobourg Beach
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland says an incident that left a local woman facing a $1,300 medical
In My Opinion: A Day at “Our” Beach Turns Into a Nightmare
(Today's Northumberland file photo) There is something profoundly wrong when a family can go to Victoria Beach for a day
Breaking News – Family Beach Day Turns Into Nightmare After Woman Steps on Needle at Victoria Beach
The photograph is disturbing enough. A discarded needle sits inside a small plastic container. It is not a stock photograph. It
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Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Birthday Celebration Turns Into Frightening Rice Lake Rescue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irhxazzquFI Three friends from Toronto came to Northumberland County to celebrate a 21st birthday. Instead, they ended up fighting to
Video – Photo Gallery – Rice Lake Challenge Surpasses $500,000 Mark in Fight Against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3b3dX9OXOI What started 18 years ago as a personal tribute to two brothers has now become a remarkable fundraising legacy. The
Video – Photo Gallery – Jacks Look for Redemption Against Scarborough at OBA 8U Championship in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6yN9Dw9DcA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyKmqT2q2IQ Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The host Northumberland Jacks will get another shot at Scarborough Sunday as they battle to stay alive
Video – Photo Gallery – Flyers Open Provincial Championship With Win in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHQKkxOa6jM By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Port Hope Flyers got off to a winning start Friday night as they opened the
Video – Photo Gallery – Late-Night Search at Victoria Beach Comes Up Empty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WjmV5cv-8g A late-night search involving multiple emergency services at Cobourg’s Victoria Beach ended without finding anyone after a report of
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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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Northumberland Jacks 11U Select Team Looks to Continue Winning Ways at OBA Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland With a successful season already to date, the Northumberland Jacks 11-and-under select team is ready to compete
Northumberland Jacks 9U Select Team Heads to OBA Championship with Strong Bonds
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 9-and-under select team is heading to St. Marys this weekend with a championship opportunity
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Flyers Capture Ontario Baseball Association Senior C Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cO0L-nDAF4 Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Port Hope Flyers baseball team put an end to a long provincial championship drought this past
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Jacks Fall to London in OBA 8U Championship in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXVGIbByKBs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L2Ze48FXgk Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The host Northumberland Jacks 8-and-under team battled its way through the Ontario Baseball Association championship weekend before
Video – Photo Gallery – Flyers Still in Contention as OBA Senior C Championship Wraps Up in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYjdGb_ROu4 Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The hometown Port Hope Flyers are still chasing an Ontario Baseball Association Senior C championship as the