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Celebrate International Town Criers Day in Grafton
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Alnwick-Haldimand Township Town Crier Liam Cragg will actually be wearing two hats Monday morning, July 13. The
HKPR District Health Unit Issues Requirement for Mask Use in Commercial Establishments
Under instructions issued by the local Medical Officer of Health, area businesses will have to have a policy in
Sod Turning Ceremony to Honour Cobourg Native Who Was the First Female Wireless Radio Operator in Canada
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxo-iUmKz_A&feature=youtu.be The sod turning for a commemorative statue for a Cobourg native who was the first female wireless radio operator
Cobourg Councillor Literally Cleans Up The Downtown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mfOafvAa-M&feature=youtu.be A Cobourg councillor took matters into his own hands and literally cleaned up the garbage in downtown Cobourg on
Drag Show in Port Hope Creates A Bit of Levity During COVID-19 Times
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LLFRZL_E8I&feature=youtu.be A drag show in Port Hope created a bit of levity during these COVID times. On Tuesday, June 30 at
HKPR District Health Unit – Beach Water Test Results by Community in Northumberland
Please note that some local beaches are currently closed due to COVID-19: The Health Unit uses a three-colour system to
Passing Time Planting Begonias In Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMs09WXBS94&feature=youtu.be Five staff members from the Cobourg Parks Department worked for two days on the floral clock in Victoria Park. Workers
HKPR District Health Unit Offices Reopen to the Public
Following the implementation of the second stage of the province’s reopening plan, the local Health Unit will again welcome
Cobourg Gets Ready for Canada’s Birthday In A Special Way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50Fm5ekJzXY&feature=youtu.be It won’t be the same, but Cobourg residents are making the best of things for this years Canada Day
Graduates Celebrated in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5dckX19vDY&feature=youtu.be It wasn’t the graduation ceremony every parent or student envisioned, but through the efforts of many, graduating students throughout
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Update – Cobourg Mayor Responds to Social Media Post Stating “Cobourg Never Cared” About the Homeless
Editors Note - Update - Northumberland County has issued a clarification to Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland's numbers responding to
Northumberland Food For Thought Receives Donation from Kawartha Credit Union
A local financial institution is helping to ensure that healthy, safe food is available for students through school nutrition
Video – SIU Investigating Collision on Highway 401 in Whitby that Resulted in Fatalities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NafvGoYLjM The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 401 last night in
Cobourg Police Service Provides Parking Bylaw Enforcement in the Township of Hamilton
(Today's Northumberland file photo) This summer, Cobourg Police Service (CPS) members will provide parking and fire route bylaw education and
Update – Video – Breaking News – Cobourg Urges Province and Infrastructure Ontario to Act on Former Brookside Property
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7sxNI3ScFc Letter from Mayor Cleveland addresses the health and safety of the property, lack of maintenance and adherence to community
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Nawautin Sanctuary Busy with Activity
Nawautin Sanctuary was a busy play on Friday, April 26, 2024 south of Grafton. The swans have once again nested
Port Hope Panthers Hope to Tie Up Series Against Napanee Raiders in Second Game of Tod Division Finals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GeCuuXk0Xc Napanee Raiders took the first game of the Tod Division finals against Port Hope Panthers at the Jack Burger
Video – Cobourg and Port Hope Police Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Special Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDRYnhkjakM It was a great day for a (quick) dip in the waters of Lake Ontario for the annual Cobourg
Peterborough County OPP – Driver Stopped for Speeding Charged with Impaired (Name Released)
A driver has been charged with Impaired driving after their vehicle was stopped for speeding on Highway 28. On March
Cobourg Police and Firefighters Battle It Out on the Ice Raising Funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northumberland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_xQDyjWJls It was a great evening of fun and sportsmanship at the Cobourg Community Centre as the Cobourg Fire Department
- 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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Clarington Wins Game Three of PJHL Eastern Conference Final Against Napanee
Clarington Eagles beat the Napanee Raiders at the Strathcona Paper Centre in Napanee on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Nearly 1,100
Video – Trenton Golden Hawks Take the Series and East Conference Final in Battle Against Cobourg Cougars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB3O6UcRr_4 It was the end of the Cobourg Cougars season on Sunday, April 14, 2024 and the Trenton Golden Hawks
Video – Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament Underway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUO4y998toE The 16th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament takes place this weekend. The tournament kicked off on Friday, April
Port Hope Panthers Hope to Tie Up Series Against Napanee Raiders in Second Game of Tod Division Finals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GeCuuXk0Xc Napanee Raiders took the first game of the Tod Division finals against Port Hope Panthers at the Jack Burger
Video – Port Hope Panthers Off to Tod Division Finals After Defeating Amherstview Jets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS_FLJ9QWnE The Port Hope Panthers are off to the Tod Division finals after defeating Amherstview Jets on Saturday (March 23,