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HKPR District Health Unit Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 As of March 19, 2020 3 p.m.
Confirmed Positive Patient Gender/ Age Hospital County Status Case #1 Female, 60s (travel) NHH Northumberland Self-isolating Case #2 Female, 60s (travel) RMH City of Kawartha Lakes Self-isolating Case #3 Male, 70s (travel) NHH Northumberland Self-isolating Case #4 Female, 60s (travel) NHH Northumberland Self-isolating Case #5 Male, 60s (travel) NHH Northumberland Self-isolating Case #6 Female, 70s (travel) RMH City
NHH – COVID-19 Information – A Message To Our Community
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) staff, physicians and community partners are working very hard to keep ahead of the rapidly
Port Hope Police Cruiser Gets Stuck In Sinkhole
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hIGW_nOsLQ&feature=youtu.be A Port Hope Police cruiser got into a bit of a predicament on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. A Port Hope
Video – Full Press Conference Local MP and MPP Launch Cohesive COVID-19 Response
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN9xcaHeEdM&feature=youtu.be By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland-Peterborough South's MP and MPP are standing together with local partners to put forth the strongest
Cobourg Police – Impact of COVID 19 on Police Operations – Comfort Centred Closed
The Town of Cobourg is adhering to provincial and federal recommendations through the COVID-19 outbreak. The Cobourg Police Service
Breaking News – Ontario Enacts Declaration of Emergency to Protect the Public
Significantly Enhanced Measures will Help Contain Spread of COVID-19 On March 17, 2020, the Government of Ontario announced that it
Enhanced Measures to Protect Ontarians from COVID-19
On March 16, 2020, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health issued the following statement detailing enhanced public
Update – Cobourg Mother Concerned About Information Being Released by Northumberland Hills Hospital on COVID-19 Precautions
Response from Jennifer Gillard, Senior Directior, Public Affairs and Strategic Partnerships at Northumberland Hills Hospital "There is presently a discrepancy
Breaking News – HKPR District Health Unit Reports Second Positive Case of COVID-19
The local Medical Officer of Health today announced a positive case of COVID-19 in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
HKPR District Health Unit – Information If You Suspect You May Have COVID-19
Health partners in Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Peterborough collaborating to protect patients, visitors, healthcare professionals, staff and volunteers As
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Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
Exclusive – Fentanyl Found in Victoria Hall in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PODBTqJcCc0 A random test confirmed traces of Fentanyl found in the men and women’s washrooms of Victoria Hall on Monday,
Downtown Snow Removal Begins at Midnight on Wednesday, January 28
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Public Works Division will be conducting overnight snow removal in Downtown Cobourg in the early
Another Senior Member of the Cobourg Police Service is Leaving
Chair of the Cobourg Police Service Board, Adam Bureau, has accepted Deputy Chief Jeff Haskins’ intention to retire effective
City of Belleville Declares Significant Weather Event
After reviewing weather reports that the City subscribes to and observing the weather warning issued by Environment Canada which
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Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbwv06v0LGw A family is homeless after fire destroyed their home in the Municipality of Port Hope on Sunday, January 25,
Video – Fast and Furious Take Part in a Fun Day on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44nqO6QNDkQ The chilly temperatures didn’t stop a number of people heading to Bewdley on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for some
Peterborough County OPP – Four Firearms and Over Two Kilograms of Fentanyl Seized (Names Released)
Seven people are facing several charges after the seizure of a large amount of illicit drugs and four handguns. In
Video – Photo Gallery – A Memorable Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DYIR5kDtiE Another dousing of the white stuff kept emergency services busy throughout Northumberland County on Monday, January 19, 2026. Numerous vehicles
- 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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West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his