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Kim Rudd, former Member of Parliament for Northumberland-Peterborough South Passes Away After Lengthy Battle with Ovarian Cancer
A true entrepreneur, Kim was a former owner of both Cook's Day School, Willis College, and Archer CPR Training.
Brighton Welcomes Home World Champion Skeleton Racer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IasOptFLWRQ A World Champion came home to Brighton over the weekend. Nineteen-year-old Hallie Clarke was picked up at her family home
Grafton Child Airlifted from NHH to Sick Kid’s with Serious Strep Infection
While their daughter is in serious condition in Sick Kids Hospital a Grafton family is going public to bring
Video – Port Hope Issues Emergency Order After Report Shows “Severe Damage and a Substantial Risk of Collapse” to Portion of Former File Factory
(Today's Northumberland spoke with Director, Protective Services and Emergency Management of the Municipality of Port Hope Jason Williams) A portion
Video – Rescue Dog Gets Rescued by Cobourg Fire Fighters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41cd0m90BR4 A rescue dog lived up to its name in Cobourg on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Cobourg fire fighters were dispatched
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Announces New Inductees
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Every March since 2019 – with an appropriate adjournment for the COVID-19 pandemic – the local
Big Things are Happening for McLean Chimney Co. Limited
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93Y5UjKX744&feature=youtu.be By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Big things have been happening for decades for McLean Chimney Co. Ltd., and their most recent
Breaking News – HKPR District Health Unit and Peterborough Health Unit to Merge
HKPR District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health look to strengthen public health together. On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, the
Exclusive – Video – Anglers Rescued by Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er5tGVsIkNo Two anglers likely owe their lives to Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services after being rescued from the ice
Anglers Advised Ice Isn’t Safe – Stay Off Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua6cWRm13w8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Je9TsxkkZY Emergency services were dispatched as area residents became concerned over two people fishing on Rice Lake on Friday, February
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Update – Cramahe Township’s Reaction Following Sobeys Announcement It Won’t Be Rebuilding
Cramahe Township residents, council and staff are disappointed to learn the Sobey’s corporation today have informed us they will
Exclusive – Sobeys (Foodland) Announces It Won’t Be Rebuilding in Colborne
After a devastating fire consumed the only grocery store in Colborne on May 24, 2023 the company has announced
“Province Enjoys Immunity” States Cobourg Bylaw Manager Regarding Encampment
The Town of Cobourg can do absolutely nothing enforcing municipal by-laws with the encampment in Cobourg’s east end. An enquiry
Video – Woman Struck Numerous Times at Cobourg Dog Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpJNUv3VbS0 A Cobourg woman is recovering after being struck numerous times at the Cobourg Dog Park over the weekend. Today’s Northumberland
Video – Coast Guard to the Rescue for Small Watercraft on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRAsgzx-nHE Members of the Canadian Coast Guard rescued a small watercraft on Lake Ontario on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Shortly before
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Port Hope Panthers Hope to Tie Up Series Against Napanee Raiders in Second Game of Tod Division Finals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GeCuuXk0Xc Napanee Raiders took the first game of the Tod Division finals against Port Hope Panthers at the Jack Burger
Video – Cobourg and Port Hope Police Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Special Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDRYnhkjakM It was a great day for a (quick) dip in the waters of Lake Ontario for the annual Cobourg
Peterborough County OPP – Driver Stopped for Speeding Charged with Impaired (Name Released)
A driver has been charged with Impaired driving after their vehicle was stopped for speeding on Highway 28. On March
Cobourg Police and Firefighters Battle It Out on the Ice Raising Funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northumberland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_xQDyjWJls It was a great evening of fun and sportsmanship at the Cobourg Community Centre as the Cobourg Fire Department
Video – Soggy End To Ski Season at Brimacombe – For Some
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1txL8WYo6YU Approximately 50 people, some as young as eight-years-old took part in the annual Brimacombe Ski Club's Puddle Jump on
- 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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Clarington Wins Game Three of PJHL Eastern Conference Final Against Napanee
Clarington Eagles beat the Napanee Raiders at the Strathcona Paper Centre in Napanee on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Nearly 1,100
Video – Trenton Golden Hawks Take the Series and East Conference Final in Battle Against Cobourg Cougars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB3O6UcRr_4 It was the end of the Cobourg Cougars season on Sunday, April 14, 2024 and the Trenton Golden Hawks
Video – Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament Underway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUO4y998toE The 16th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament takes place this weekend. The tournament kicked off on Friday, April
Port Hope Panthers Hope to Tie Up Series Against Napanee Raiders in Second Game of Tod Division Finals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GeCuuXk0Xc Napanee Raiders took the first game of the Tod Division finals against Port Hope Panthers at the Jack Burger
Video – Port Hope Panthers Off to Tod Division Finals After Defeating Amherstview Jets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS_FLJ9QWnE The Port Hope Panthers are off to the Tod Division finals after defeating Amherstview Jets on Saturday (March 23,