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Guest Column – We All Need a Boost – Seniors Especially
By Dr. Natalie Bocking Medical Officer of Health HKPR District Health Unit “Give me a boost!” As a young child, you
Editorial – In COVID Times – Be That Spark for a Better World
(file photo) Editorial - COVID, the word, the meaning and everything about it I hate. Who doesn’t. It’s divided us. It hasn’t conquered
2021 – Tragedy and Triumph in Photos
Tragedy and triumph - 2021 had it all. And we are offering a glimpse of what took place. A glimpse we
Editorial – How Much Strain Will Temporarily Closing the Emergency Department of CMH Put on Other Hospitals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPTPT9NjZL8 Call 9-1-1 But Don’t Go To Campbellford Memorial Hospital If You Have A Emergency. That was the case from Friday
Editorial – Judges Need to Be Held Accountable Like Other Members of the Public
With all due respect, the law is an ass. Or should we say, the people imposing the law are. Yup, that’s
Simple Display Visually Brings To Life The Cost of War
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqAQPvBHYSA It was hard to miss. Coming back from Toronto spotting a bed of red flags it was hard to miss. When
Editorial – Firefighters Fought Through Intense Heat to Rescue Victims of Deadly Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GuJmgvrEYg The news shook the community of Port Hope. Word travelled fast that two people perished in a fire on Friday,
Editorial – Strange Days Indeed When It Comes To Vaccine Rules
In a world of strange it doesn’t get much stranger than this. Well, we shouldn’t really say “world” but let’s
Editorial – Communications Failure (Again) With OPP Regarding Major Crimes
It’s not often that we’ll criticize the provinces police force. But there is a common factor that arises every single
Editorial – It’s A Great World When People Help Strangers In Their Time of Need
(file photo) On Wednesday, September 1, 2021 there was a horrific collision in Cobourg. A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle
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Driver Suffers Serious Injuries Following Collision on Highway 401 in the Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B5uXkuWwZI Emergency services responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 401 on Thursday, January 27, 2022 in the Municipality
Hundreds Gather Along Highway 401 Bridges in Port Hope to Support Trucker Convoy Heading to Ottawa
For Extensive Video Coverage and Interviews CLICK HERE Cold weather and high winds didn’t dampen the spirit of this group. On
Cobourg’s First Communications Manager Moving On After A Decade
The Town of Cobourg's first Communications Manager will be leaving the her role effective January 31, 2022. Ashley Purdy has
Campbellford Memorial Hospital Experiencing Surge in Patient Admissions
As the Omicron Variant continues to spread throughout the community, Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) continues to see sustained patient
HKPR District Health Unit – A COVID Shot Is Now As Easy As Walking In
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Anyone aged five and older who needs a first, second or booster shot for COVID-19 can
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Hundreds Gather Along Highway 401 Bridges in Port Hope to Support Trucker Convoy Heading to Ottawa
For Extensive Video Coverage and Interviews CLICK HERE Cold weather and high winds didn’t dampen the spirit of this group. On
Ten Transports Involved In Collisions Along Highway 401 in Northumberland County Overnight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6bOdsZKjg0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M2tZSHRLDA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv-OYzHA1zE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0_ui3PP-uk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6sgLzyFbm4 It was a long night for emergency services along Highway 401 in Northumberland County on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. A
It was Deja Vu For Motorists on Highway 401 As A Number of Collisions Took Place Between Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbkbf04XdkI Collisions involving a number of vehicles on Highway 401 slowed down traffic for most of the morning on Tuesday,
Happy Faces and Cold Cheeks at The Beamish House in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjuTtmwmLFc The Beamish House patio was flourishing with happy faces and cold cheeks this weekend. Owner Jessica Dodd said because the
2021 – Tragedy and Triumph in Photos
Tragedy and triumph - 2021 had it all. And we are offering a glimpse of what took place. A glimpse we
- Crime
Breaking News – Gunpoint Takedown In Cobourg After Vehicle Rams Cruiser Numerous Times
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTOyf9O60TQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nO-IDn_KyA A suspect was taken into custody at gunpoint following a dramatic series of events in Cobourg on Friday, January
Durham Regional Police Service – Male Charged in Sexual Assault Investigation
A 63-year-old Courtice male has been charged with sexual assault offences involving two separate male victims. The DRPS Special Victims
Sources Says Suspect Died From Self Inflicted Wounds Following Sundays Wild Crime Spree that Started in Port Hope
Numerous sources have confirmed with Today’s Northumberland the suspect involved in a harrowing crime spree on Sunday that started
Update – Port Hope Police Release Image of Suspect Following Yesterdays Mischief/Fires
Suspect To Identify After visiting a local establishment this male left the bar and did a string of mischiefs in
Five People Face Twenty-Five Charges in On-Going Investigation into Thefts from Vehicles
Five people arrested and 25 charges laid in connection to an investigation into thefts from vehicles in Cobourg. Police have
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Cobourg Cougars Hold First Practice at Castleton Sports Field
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aZA9k7d_Vw The Cobourg Cougars Jr. A team held their first practice at the Castleton Sports Field on Friday, January 28,
A Tribute to the NHL’s Ironman – Doug Jarvis
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland For one day, the NHL record for consecutive-games played is once again shared by two players. That
Firth Commits to Niagara University Hockey Program
(Niagara University graphic) By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland While his final season of junior is currently on hold, Cobourg's Tucker Firth is
Mother Nature Finally Cooperating at the Castleton Sports Club
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KkIPLKgAac Mother Nature seems is finally cooperating now for the volunteers at the Castleton Sports Club. The volunteers including Jeff Turney,
Cougars End 2021 With A Win
By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland Playing in an empty arena, the Cobourg Cougars earned a 5-2 win over the visiting St.