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Alderville First Nation Declares State of Emergency
Alderville First Nation Chief Dave Mowat and Council have issued a State of Emergency. In an emergency meeting held on
Cobourg’s Waterfront Festival and Rotary Ribfest Cancelled due to COVID-19
Community partners align on provincial and federal guidelines to ensure safety of citizens." In light of the developing situation around
Emotional Show of Support As Heroes Thank Heroes At Northumberland Hills Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C05ODBZN8Q&feature=youtu.be Heroes were applauding heroes at Northumberland Hills Hospital on Tuesday, April 1, 2020 in Cobourg. Emergency services came out to
Ontario Extends School and Child Care Closures to Fight Spread of COVID-19
Province announces second phase of Learn at Home to support continuity of learning Due to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 outbreak,
MP Philip Lawrence Discusses New Business Supports
On Monday March 30th, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau clarified the additional relief for businesses which he announced on Friday.
Cobourg Closes All Outdoor Recreational Spaces (Including Beaches) During COVID-19 Pandemic
Residents encouraged to stay home, practice social distancing and avoid gatherings. Under the direction of the Government of Ontario in
Ontario Extends Emergency Declaration to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 – All Outdoor Recreational Amenities Now Closed
In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep people home, the Government of Ontario has extended
HKPR District Health Unit – COVID-19 Update Concerning Cases
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit today can confirm there have been a total of nine COVID-19-related
Ontario Increasing Health and Safety Measures to Better Protect Frontline Nurses from COVID-19
Ontario is taking further action to protect frontline nurses and to recognize their clinical training and experience to help
Northumberland County Council Approves Partial Bag-Tag Waiver
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Twelve days after Brighton Mayor Brian Ostrander failed to get a seconder to his motion to
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Mayor Directs Staff to Investigate Options and Recommendations for Activating Development and Revitalization of the Tannery Lands
Under Strong Mayor Powers, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has directed staff to investigate development and revitalization of Tannery Lands
Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland Directs Staff to Prepare Report to Accelerate Affordable Housing
Under Strong Mayor Powers, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has issued a notice on Friday, July 11, 2025. Subject: Options and
Port Hope Completes Urban-Rural Tax Allocation Review and Introduces Innovative AI-Powered Educational Tool for Residents
The Municipality of Port Hope is providing an update on the completed Urban-Rural Tax Allocation Review, a detailed study
Micro Grants Presented to Young Entrepreneurs to Kickstart Summer Businesses
Young entrepreneurs across Northumberland are turning big ideas into real businesses with support from the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre
Video – Photo Gallery – Firefighters Battle Stubborn Blaze in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFUJhJJPO5Y Firefighters worked in the blazing heat trying to douse the flames of a stubborn fire in Colborne on Thursday,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Firefighters Battle Stubborn Blaze in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFUJhJJPO5Y Firefighters worked in the blazing heat trying to douse the flames of a stubborn fire in Colborne on Thursday,
Video – Photo Gallery – Concert Band of Cobourg Kicks Off Summer Concert Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEvch6acg30 The Concert Band of Cobourg held their first Summer Concert Series in Victoria Park on Tuesday, July 9, 2025. For
Video – Photo Gallery – “The Greatest” Returns to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_lB_DC4740 The Greatest” Returns to Cobourg. On Tuesday, July 8, 2025 the cast and crew of the new series titled “The
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
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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 – 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