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Breaking News – A Number of Fires Intentionally Set Overnight in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvf6gFNJWZ0 Port Hope Police are investigating after a number of fires are believed to have been intentionally set early Saturday
HKPR District Health Unit Asks Employers Help to Address Surge in Cases
With a spike in local cases of COVID-19, the health unit is encouraging employers to put measures in place
Beebe’s Shoe Store Closing After Nearly a Century in Business in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zenuJSsmEgE The oldest locally owned store in Cobourg is closing after nearly a century in business. Beebe’s Footwear in downtown Cobourg
Northumberland Hills Public School in Castleton Taking Conservative Approach Following Case of COVID-19
The principal of Northumberland Hills Public School in Castleton sent a e-mail to parents, guardians and staff of the
Teachers and Education Workers Need Rapid Tests to Slow the Spread of Omicron
On Thursday, December 16, 2021, the Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens (AEFO), Canadian Union of Public Employees
Métis Artist Spreads Message of Hope and Healing with Red Yarn Installation at Port Hope Town Hall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2AzItTiWls Hamilton-based Métis installation artist Tracey-Mae Chambers brought her national touring project Hope and Healing Canada to Port Hope on
HKPR District Health Unit Notified of Potential Local Case of Omicron Variant
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has been notified that initial screening of a local resident who
Brooklin Couple’s Donation Puts Tammies Jammie’s Over the Top
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJUu6dIawa0 A Brooklin couple’s donation put Tammies Jammie’s well over the top on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Peter and Kathy Watson
Making Sure Every Senior In A Long-Term Care Home Locally Enjoys Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5Vjgp2fO9M Every senior at a long-term care home in Port Hope and Cobourg will have a stocking for Christmas thanks
Tammies Jammies Is A “Over the Moon” Community Success
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpX021FEzqQ Port Hope Police Constable Tammie Staples is “over the moon” happy with the success of this years Tammies Jammies. Working
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Premier Ford Unveils Changes to Cabinet to Put Ontario on Long-Term Footing to Fight President Trump’s Tariffs
Changes will support government’s plan to protect workers and businesses by building the most competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy
Video – 32nd Annual Salvation Army Coats for Kids Campaign Gets Ready for Another Winter of Giving
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xjf3ql1Ycog (In photo from the left: Major Dan Broome, Jim Alford and Lisa Graham) As the temperatures begin to drop and
Video – 74 Firefighters Ride Into Cobourg During Three-Day Memorial Journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqbrC9b39BE 575-kilometre pilgrimage honours fallen firefighters across Canada After spending much of the day in the saddle, 74 firefighters from across
Significant Fire Event Involving Lithium-Ion Batteries in Belleville
On Saturday, Sept. 5, at approximately 5 a.m., Belleville Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of a
Cameco’s Generosity Shines Through Again
As a new school year gets underway, Northumberland Food For Thought (NFFT) is celebrating another boost to student well-being,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Snowbirds Take Centre Stage at 77th Canadian International Air Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b4SJtV6Bx4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eblPxrBlRPk The skies over Toronto’s waterfront were filled with the roar of aircraft, precision formations and aerobatic displays over the
Video – Photo Gallery – The CNE: 40 Years Later, Some Things Have Changed — And Some Haven’t
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR6U-Bkv3vk It was a place I hadn’t visited in more than 40 years. After spending some time at the Canadian International
Video – Photo Gallery – Blue Heron Joins Salmon for Annual Ganaraska Run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSv0lrsvM3U The salmon weren’t the only ones enjoying the Ganaraska River in Port Hope Thursday afternoon. As hundreds of salmon continued
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
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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