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Central East Ontario Hospitals Coming Together to Introduce Single, Unified Digital Health Record for Patients
On December 3, 2021, seven partner hospital organizations, representing 14 hospitals in Central East Ontario, will introduce Epic –
Port Hope Police – Tammies Jammies – Helping One Child at a Time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K8azJy6lX4 Port Hope Police are once again collecting jammies for children in care at Highland Shores Children’s Aid. The program was
New COVID-19 Impact Report from the Ontario Caregiver Organization Shows Majority of Family or Friend Caregivers are Burnt Out
The Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) today released the results of its annual Spotlight research survey on the experience of
Cobourg Firefighter Retires After Nearly Three Decades Serving The Community
After nearly three decades of service a Cobourg firefighter’s last day was on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Acting Captain Rick
Breaking News – Knife Produced, Threats Made During Confrontation at CCI Says Principal
A notice was sent home to parents and guardians from the principal of Cobourg Collegiate Institute regarding a confrontation
OPP – Arrests Made in COVID-19 Immunization System Breach
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Cybercrime Investigations Team has arrested two individuals in relation to a security breach of
Convoy of Trees Escorted Into Cobourg for Christmas Magic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3joIG5PMfkg It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The spirit of Christmas came to Cobourg on Monday, November 22, 2021
NORAC Swimmers Welcome Olympian Brittany MacLean to Port Hope
(Photos courtesy of Carla Ring Herron) By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Retired Canadian swimmer Brittany MacLean made quite an impression on Northumberland
Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l10Y4X7GahU Santa and Mrs. Claus were the guests of honour for the first Santa Claus parade held in Brighton since
Unexpected Collapse Causes A Few Tense Moments During Demolition of Former Legion in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxDn4r1y3xs A unexpected collapse caused a few tense moments at the demolition of the former Legion in Cobourg on Friday,
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Sign in Niagara-on-the-Lake Honours Ashley Marie Vaillancourt Killed in Impaired Driving Crash
MADD Canada will host a ceremony to unveil a new roadside memorial sign in honour of Ashley Marie Vaillancourt,
Video – Photo Gallery – Fireworks Light Up the Sky in Pittsburgh Celebrating Independence Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAS_PkWm9sY The City of Pittsburgh celebrated Independence Day on July 4, 2025 with a flurry of fireworks lighting up the
NHH Auxiliary Offers Dixie Mikel Scholarship for Student Hospital Volunteers
The Board of Directors of the Northumberland Hills Hospital Auxiliary is reminding all NHH student volunteers that applications for
Roadwork Update: Construction Progresses to Next Phase of Prince Edward Street (CR64) Reconstruction
With underground infrastructure work on Harbour Street nearing completion, Northumberland County and the Municipality of Brighton are preparing to
Dredging of Port Hope Outer Harbour
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Residents are advised that a suction dredge of the Port Hope outer harbour will be conducted
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Video – Photo Gallery – Fireworks Light Up the Sky in Pittsburgh Celebrating Independence Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAS_PkWm9sY The City of Pittsburgh celebrated Independence Day on July 4, 2025 with a flurry of fireworks lighting up the
Video – Silver Cross Mother and Volunteers Clean Up the Highway of Heroes on Canada Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdW2h3vW3v0 The sixth annual Environmental Clean in Memory of Craftsman Kyle Sinclair took place on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in
Video – Local Cobourg Youth Spends Summer Raising Money to Help Others
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so4LEH97uZk Avery Mitchell-Hicks is one special nine-year-old. Despite having a litany of medical issues, Avery has been doing nothing but thinking
Video – Photo Gallery – Canada Day Celebrations in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g74qCTsFTy0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1j0fFDMuoA Thousands of people lined the streets of Cobourg on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 for the Canada Day Parade A sea
Video – Canada Day Fireworks Over Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0mfOD0q8R4 It was a beautiful evening to cap off Canada's birthday. At 10 p.m. the skies over Cobourg lit up with
- 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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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
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