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Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Approves Transportation Walk Distances for Students
At this evening’s meeting, the Board approved revisions to its transportation policy creating standard walk distances for all elementary
Breaking News – Transition House Staff Vote to Unionize
The results are in and Transition House emergency shelter staff are now part of the United Food and Commercial
Introducing Belleville Alerts Emergency Notification System
Belleville Fire and Emergency Services is introducing a new emergency notification system which will be used to alert the
Second Anonymous Letter Received by Today’s Northumberland Concerning Cobourg Police
Today’s Northumberland received a second letter in the mail on Monday, February 24, 2025 dealing with concerns of the
Local Northumberland County Municipalities Unite in Joint Action to Support “Team Canada”
On the heels of Canada’s recent celebration of the 60th anniversary of the iconic national red and white maple
Town of Cobourg Notice of Study Commencement
Brook Road North, Kerr Street East, Willmott Street road corridor and East Village North Development road network Integrated Municipal
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Announces New Vice-Chair For 2025
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) held their Annual General Meeting on Thursday, February 20th. The meeting began with Chair
In My Opinion – It’s Just A Matter of Time Before An Emergency Service Worker is Killed On Highway 401
Simply put - it’s just a matter of time before an emergency services worker will be killed on Highway
Northumberland County Man Fighting in Ukraine Has Message for President Trump
A Northumberland County man who is on the front lines of the war in Ukraine for the forth time
Video – Pickup Truck Flips on Highway 401 Eastbound On-Ramp at Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1yMj7AjaBQ There were no injuries after a pickup truck flipped on its side blocking the eastbound on-ramp to Highway 401
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Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Announces Eight New Inductees
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland A sixth annual contingent of superstars has joined the ranks of those singled out
Update – Clean-Up Underway Following Fire at Golden Plough Lodge in Cobourg
With an ‘All Clear’ from the Cobourg Fire Department following a fire earlier today at the Golden Plough Lodge
Update – Fire at Golden Plough Lodge Long-Team Care Home in Cobourg
Today’s Northumberland has confirmed that 23 residents and staff were assessed by Northumberland County paramedics following a fire at
Video – Fire Extinguished at Golden Plough Lodge Long-term Care Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xhemddh0Ak0 Emergency services were called to the Golden Plough Lodge long-term care home around 2:50 this afternoon to address a
Video – House Suffers Major Damage Following Fire in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bJ3AocmkGg There were no injuries, but a home in Port Hope was heavily damaged by fire on Friday, February 28,
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In My Opinion – It’s Just A Matter of Time Before An Emergency Service Worker is Killed On Highway 401
Simply put - it’s just a matter of time before an emergency services worker will be killed on Highway
Video – Multi-Million Dollar Fire at New Condominium Project in Quinte West
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWkUZLU6fEs A condominium housing complex set to open in a few months was heavily damaged by fire in Quinte West
Video – Port Hope Fire Chief Advises of Potential Winter Hazards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC7dZQRUKYE With a traditional Canadian winter happening, the Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind people of
Video – White Out Conditions Pose a Challenge for Drivers North of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NQOM9_Mteo White out conditions proved challenging for drivers north of Cobourg on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. High winds and blowing snow
Video – Fire Chief Pleads with Transport Drivers to Slow Down After Fire Truck Struck On Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APi3eVswtOI The Fire Chief of Alnwick/Haldimand Township is pleading with transport drivers to slow down after a firetruck was struck
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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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Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Announces Eight New Inductees
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland A sixth annual contingent of superstars has joined the ranks of those singled out
Video – Photo Gallery – Team Inglis Successfully Defends Ontario Women’s Curling Championship in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btr0P0dGOgo Make it back-to-back Ontario women’s curling championships for skip Danielle Inglis and her rink, which will now compete at
Video – Photo Gallery – Team Mooibroek Advances to Brier After Provincial Curling Win in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHG43guudLo By knocking out defending champion Scott Howard in Sunday’s Ontario men’s curling championship final at the Cobourg Community Centre,
Video – Photo Gallery – Still Time to Watch Skate Canada’s Regional Synchronized Skating Championships at the Baltimore Recreation Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq8OFii3o50 There is still time to take in the Skate Canada Regional Synchronized Skating Championships at the Baltimore Recreation Centre. On
Ontario Curling Championships Finals Set: Mooibroek vs Howard, Inglis vs Brandwood
There were 12 men's and 12 women's teams to start the Ontario Curling championships a week ago at the