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Update – COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Northumberland Hills Hospital
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has today declared the following outbreak over: This outbreak was declared on
Ontario Expands Online Tool to Keep Drivers Safe During Winter
Ontario’s 511 App adds Track My Plow and Other Winter Safety Features The Ontario government is expanding the 511 app
Update – Power Outage Starting To Take Its Toll Mentally On Residents
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEpayL4OUnM&feature=youtu.be Some residents of Northumberland County are spending a third day without power after high winds tore through the area
Extensive Coverage – Video – Local Residents Say It Could Have Been Much Worse After High Winds Cause Damage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5D11N78J8g&feature=youtu.be A day after high winds tore through the area, the long process of cleaning up began on Monday, November
Breaking News – Total Extent of Damage Likely Not Known Until Monday After High Winds Cause Havoc In Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXpkF-XS9xo High winds created havoc throughout Northumberland County on Sunday, November 15, 2020. Northumberland OPP were extremely busy and by the
Breaking News – HKPR District Health Unit Declares “Facility Wide Outbreak” After Second Staff Member Contracts COVID-19 at NHH
In a release on Friday, November 13, 2020 at 4:55 p.m. Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit declared
Magic of Christmas Is Still Coming to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29qhlUeQfQM&feature=youtu.be Cobourg is doing its best to keep the magic of Christmas alive. Community Events Coordinator Jackie Chapman Davis along with
Flags Lowered at Cobourg Firehall in Honour of Former Firefighter
The flags at the Cobourg Firehall on Elgin Street in Cobourg were lowered in honour of a former firefighter
Face Shield Not Good Enough – Disabled Man Denied Entry Into Cole’s at Northumberland Mall
A day out for early Christmas shopping turned into heartache after a mother and her disabled son after he
Remembrance Service at Grafton Cenotaph – “Say Their Names”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-wADyx8b78&t=91s Four Silver Cross Mothers were the guests of honour a Highway of Heroes Remembrance Ceremony in Grafton on Tuesday,
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Video – Huge Christmas Trees Donated to Christmas Magic in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d6NVrAtt8Q Two huge Christmas trees were installed in along the esplanade on Friday, November 14, 2025. The trees were donated from
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Smell of Smoke in Building
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeFK8YxKW0w Cobourg Fire Department responded to downtown Cobourg for the smell of natural gas on Thursday, November 13, 2025. At approximately
Video – Tammies Jammies Kicks Off the Season at Ganaraska Financial in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2h-00Ce-5g The ninth annual Tammies Jammies kicked off at Ganaraska Financial Credit Union in Port Hope on Thursday, November 13,
Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg is Putting the Magic in Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owki8jfjXts A flurry of activities are taking place throughout Cobourg as town staff are putting the magic in Christmas. Manager of
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Video – Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home to Cobourg Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc92XmwRyCQ On Thursday November 13th, 2025, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers and staff joined community members, neighbours, and
Video – Cobourg Celebrates Completion of Elevated Tank and Booster Pumping Station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13vk007LRjI $3.6 million investment from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Green Infrastructure Stream The Town of Cobourg and Lakefront Utilities Services
Video – Photo Gallery – Remembrance Services Held at the Port Hope Cenotaph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IojLQj_N3QY In a moving ceremony, Remembrance day services were held at the Port Hope cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville Remembrance Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKqeXhI5aQs The Alderville First Nation Remembrance Service took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025. With snow blowing across the roadway carried
Video – Multi-Vehicle Collision Closes Highway 401 East of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bP9tu4W5M A busy day for emergency services dealing with numerous collision around Northumberland County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Two people
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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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OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2