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HKPR District Health Unit – Parents/Guardians Urged to Update Immunization Records to Avoid School Suspensions
February 24 Deadline Approaching: Submit Immunization Updates Now The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit)
City of Belleville Accepting Applications for Community Gardens
The City of Belleville is now accepting applications for this year’s Community Gardens Program. Established in 2012 by the City
Video – Clearing Vehicles from the Ditch After High Winds and Snow Blanket the Area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAaFvLpQ8yo After high winds and blowing snow on Monday, January 27, 2025, there was a bit of clean-up around Northumberland
Ontario Announces a New School is Coming to Newcastle
Ontario makes historic 1.3 billion investment to build and expand more schools across the province. On Monday, January 27, 2025, MPP
31st Annual Light Up a Life Fundraising Campaign Ends on a High Note for NHH
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation is proud to announce its 2024 Light Up A Life Campaign has come to
Video – Photo Gallery – High Winds Rip Through the Area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa49UN32nhE With winds reaching up to 100 kph in the area there was no shortage of weather shots around the
Video – Sun, Snow, Surf and Skating in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHJHgz-nmX4 There was lots of outdoor activity taking place on Sunday, January 26, 2025 in Cobourg. Surf was up for one
Video – Beautiful Day for Skating at the Castleton Sports Club
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKSlzUBNiHA It was great to see the rinks being used in Castleton on Saturday, January 25, 2025. With perfect winter conditions
Video – Photo Gallery – Record Number of Participants Take Part in Polar Plunge Supporting Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9bhw0vMV1I A record number of participants to a bone-chilling dip in the icy waters of Trent River in Campbellford on
Video – Busy First Day at Skate Canada Regional Synchronized Skating Championships in Baltimore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gnYgoDwAQs It was a busy first day at the Baltimore Recreation Centre on Friday, January 24, 2025 as the Baltimore
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Video – So Far Only Minor Issues with the Freezing Rain in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLkoYDLZ54E So far, for the most part, so good. The freezing rain has hit the Northumberland County area, but so far,
Video – Despite the Weather Anglers Getting Their Last Casts In Before the Seasons Over
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrfeofRHcns A number of anglers braved the rainy, chilly weather on Sunday, December 28, 2025 along the Ganaraska River in
Video – Freezing Rain Arrives in the Northumberland County Area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMRRSgFaiQA The expected freezing rain arrived into the area of Northumberland County shortly after 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 28,
Breaking News – Video – Robbery, Bomb Threat at Home Depot in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqem1VFiRNc Emergency services attended Home Depot on Sunday, December 28, 2025 after a reported bomb threat in the store. Cobourg Police
Video – Water Leak at Loyalist College Campus in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7c0bw4KO2k Port Hope Police along with Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services attended the Loyalist College Campus located on Pine
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Grinch Takes The Fun Out of Christmas in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92UfKGfuDlY The Clay family has been served notice from the Municipality of Clarington - Skelly’s got to go. Skelly has been
Video – Christmas Lights at Old Scugog Road in Bowmanville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGauc6EJVEY Anyone who lives in driving distance of Bowmanville, either knows of, and likely has visited Old Scugog Road to
Video – Photo Gallery – Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive Is What Christmas Is All About
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8e0wkkJIjQ The Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive wrapped up on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Trent Hills Emergency
Exclusive – Winter Parking Tickets Cancelled for Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland
“It is the Mayor's and we are working on a solution,” stated Kevin Feagan (Manager, Bylaw Enforcement and Licensing)
- 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
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
OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first