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Peace, Love & Rug’n Roll at the Art Gallery of Northumberland
Join us for the opening of Peace, Love & Rug’n Roll at the Art Gallery of Northumberland, Saturday April
Municipality of Port Hope Welcomes New Chief Administrative Officer
The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Melinyshyn as its new Chief Administrative
Ontario Breaks Ground on Long-Term Care Home in Courtice
New construction will bring 192 modern long-term care beds to the community Construction is underway on Muslim Welfare Centre of
Cobourg Mayor Reports on Trip to Washington Pushing Back on US Tariffs
(Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland with Senator Amy Klobuchar who sits on the US Senate Judiciary committee) At the upcoming Regular
Ontario Funds Innovative Program to Tackle Youth Homelessness at Rebound Child and Youth Services
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nsto756Xa0s Rebound has announced $100,000 through the Ontario Trillium Foundation to develop a new exciting program that supports you at
Spring Trout Fishing Opener in Port Hope – Camping, River Access, and Upcoming Conservation Initiatives
(Today's Northumberland file photo) As we welcome the spring season, the Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to remind residents
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Celebrates School Volunteers
At the Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Regular Board meeting, the Board recognized the outstanding contributions of volunteers within KPR
Breaking News – AkzoNobel Shutting Down Production in Port Hope After Major Fire
As a result of a fire that caused "significant damage" to AkzoNobel in Port Hope on April 9, 2025,
Breaking News – Video – Several People Taken Into Custody Following Controlled Drug and Substances Act Search Warrants
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeO_p0FhKj8 Cobourg Police with the assistance of Port Hope Police, OPP and Belleville Tactical Team conducted three search warrants on
Video – Cobourg Mayor Hires Security for His Downtown Store That Is Now Listed for Sale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VzdS3OXH1Q A downtown store owner says having security guards at his business periodically is for the protection of his staff
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- Local News
Video – Fire Chief’s Contract States Using Town Vehicle for Personal Use is Permitted
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3RdX02zco8 The unofficial start of summer kicked off with the Victoria Day long weekend. The Victoria Park Campground appears to be
OPP – Paddlers Account for Almost Half of Boating Deaths
Fifty-six (56) paddlers were among the 131 people who lost their lives in boating incidents on Ontario Provincial Police
Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Board of Health Meeting Summary
Medical Officer of Health Updates Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer of Health and CEO for Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough (HKNP)
Video – Historic Milestone for Campus of Care in Campbellford
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7PDG3WwQcQ It was a historic milestone for the Campbellford Memorial Hospital on May 15, 2025. During the announcement of the Provincial
Video – Busy Evening for Cobourg Firefighters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBIStW6SBew It was a busy hour for members of the Cobourg Fire Department on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Within an hour
- Photo Galleries
Video – Always Something New at Nawautin Sanctuary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaabYyHL6iw There is no rush when watching natures creatures. Nawautin Sanctuary always has something new to see - it just takes
Video – Parkrun Welcomes Participants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM8zk8QSVIU The number of participants is increasing as word spreads about Parkrun in Cobourg. Parkruns are free, weekly community events for
Video – Start of the Sailing Season with the Boats in the Water in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMOtSY2w_Bg Fifty-three-sailboats were hoisted into Cobourg Harbour on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The sailboats were lined up on Friday around the
Breaking News – Video – Home Destroyed by Fire in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZIvX8iWCkk A home was destroyed by fire on Sunday, May 11, 2025 in Alnwick/Haldimand Township. Shortly before noon on Sunday, numerous
Video – Nawautin Sanctuary – Natures Photo Gallery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx1GwTCC_g8 (Photo gallery) Another beautiful evening at Nawautin Sanctuary in Alnwick/Haldimand Township on Friday, May 9, 2025. Spring and sprung and there
- 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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern
Wakely and Miedema to Meet in Game 7 with OHL Clubs
(Photo gallery) The second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff series between the Kingston Frontenacs and Barrie Colts is heading to a
Local Players Facing Off in OHL Playoff Series
Cobourg’s Ethan Miedema of the Kingston Frontenacs and Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely of the Barrie Colts are currently squaring
Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey