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Breaking News – HKPR District Health Unit – A Dose of Good News – First Local Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives
The health unit today received the first local allocation of COVID-19 vaccine and is rolling out its plan to
Breaking News – Hope Street Terrace Will Get COVID Vaccine On Wednesday
Breaking News - Today’s Northumberland has learned that Hope Street Terrace staff and residents will be getting the COVID
Update – Investigators with Ontario Fire Marshal Search for Answers to Suspicious Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVmEI5lYJHU The investigation into the suspicious fire at the Golden Rooster in Colborne started on Sunday, January 24, 2021. The ferocious
Breaking News – Video – Golden Rooster Destroyed By Suspicious Fire in Colborne
For video click below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq5UP0InjPk&t=74s An historic building in downtown Colborne was destroyed by fire on Friday, January 22, 2021. The Golden
MPP Announces Schools in Northumberland and Peterborough Set to Open on January 25
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, MPP Piccini welcomed the news from Education Minister Stephen Lecce that local in-person learning
HKPR District Health Unit – Video – District Medical Officer of Health Optimistic Vaccine Will Be Here In Weeks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQU9SrPjp8o&feature=youtu.be By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Despite disruptions to the supply chain for the Pfizer vaccine, the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District
Alnwick/Haldimand Township Turfs Another Fire Chief
The Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department is looking for a Fire Chief - again. Fire Chief Mark Diminie was turfed from
Breaking News – Video – Medical Director of Hope Street Terrace Long-Term Care Says Residents Are Being Neglected by Province
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbOam4CY0NE A few kilometres is making the difference between life and death and who gets the vaccine during COVID times. “My
Despite Lockdown Protest Concerning COVID Carries On In Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf135dKAm2I&feature=youtu.be The Provincial lockdown didn’t stop at least 20 protesters from demonstrating in front of Victoria Hall in Cobourg on
Still Open Water on Rice Lake Fire Chief Advises Use Extreme Caution
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZRJKkNwuKo The Hamilton Township Fire Chief is advising people venturing onto Rice Lake to use “extreme caution.” Hamilton Township Fire Chief
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Video – Photo Gallery – 31st Annual Ganaraska Railway Modellers Model Railway Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJdZC6PP1GY The 31st annual Ganaraksa Railway Modellers Model Railway Show takes place this weekend at the Town Park Recreation Centre
Far From Me Gives Voice to a Young Soldier
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland What must it have been like to be a young man in Australia hearing that war
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Held Up Responding to Carbon Monoxide Call
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONa2AHpv8z8 Cobourg Fire Department was a bit held up responding to a call on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Firefighters responded to
Video – Photo Gallery – WWII Veteran, Don Smoke Celebrates 100 Years of Knowledge and Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPK2wwcfc5Q By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher They're calling the celebration A Century of Knowledge and Love, as the community gathers on Feb.
Update – Video – Northumberland OPP Continue to Investigate Suspicious Death in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-crD5b-Z0EI Northumberland OPP continue to investigate the cause of death of a person who was located at a Municipality of
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Video – Photo Gallery – WWII Veteran, Don Smoke Celebrates 100 Years of Knowledge and Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPK2wwcfc5Q By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher They're calling the celebration A Century of Knowledge and Love, as the community gathers on Feb.
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes in the Weather
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQWfBguitRw In less than 24-hours it looks like we’ve gone from above freezing temperatures with fog blanketing the area to
Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services Recertify Ice Water Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI0GBz8dKko Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services were along the shore of Lake Ontario on Sunday, February 15, 2026 performing
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Fire Department Training in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vptnRI9eOGs Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Saturday (February 14, 2026) morning ice water rescue training in Cobourg Harbour. Acting
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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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Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Native Hallie Clarke Places 19th in Women’s Skeleton Racing at Winter Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhUQTHE01hc Brighton native Hallie Clarke continued to improve and saved her best slide for last in her Winter Olympics debut
Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U Girls Volleyball Wins Gold
The Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U girls volleyball team captured the gold medal on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with an
Video – Port Hope Panthers Beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGgeTMsiSl4 It was Emergency Services Night as the Port Hope Panthers beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL action at the
Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights