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VIDEO – Transport Takes Out Guardrail West of Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOeOp7b1uAM One lane of Highway 401 was shut down for several hours on Saturday, December 16, 2023 as crews removed
Video – Family of Five Left Homeless After Fire Ravages Their Home Just Days Before Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGs8QHZnGVo A family of five is homeless after fire enveloped the home just 10 days before Christmas. At approximately 9:30 a.m.
Cobourg Man’s Online Petition and Letter Raise Concerns Regarding Northumberland Counties Purchase of Former Retirement Home
A Cobourg man has sent a letter to members of Northumberland County Council concerning the recent purchase of a
Town of Cobourg Draft 2024 Budget Available for Review
Council to meet again on January 9th to review the budget in full detail The Town of Cobourg would like
Automated Appointment Reminders Now Being Piloted at Northumberland Hills Hospital
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) is trialing a new automated messaging service that will support appointment reminders in the hospital’s
Video – Update – Local Northumberland Politicians Incensed by Hateful Comments of One Woman During Pro Palestine Rally in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoWvtp9__3g A clip from an interview with a pro Palestine supporter in front of Victoria Hall on Sunday, December 10,
Northumberland United Way Hires New Executive Director
Northumberland United Way is pleased to announce the appointment of Alicia Vandine as its new Executive Director. With over twenty
COVID-19 outbreak declared on Northumberland Hills Hospital’s Restorative Care Unit
Regular visiting temporarily paused in this area of the hospital A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared in Northumberland Hills Hospital
Cameco Fund for Mental Health 2023 Awards Grants to 11 Northumberland County Organizations
The Cameco Fund for Mental Health has awarded 11 grants totaling $88,000 to organizations in Northumberland County working on
OHT-N Partners Issue Renewed Call to Action to Help Minimize the Spread of Respiratory Illnesses
As colder weather arrives, and we begin to gather together inside for the holiday season, the rates of respiratory
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Local Paramedic Union of Northumberland County Posts About Emergency Department Delays at NHH
OPSEU Local 381 of the Professional Paramedics of Northumberland County posted on Monday, December 22, 2025 concerning emergency room
Belleville Police Service Highlights Growing Challenges with Provincial Offences Act
The Belleville Police Service is raising concerns about a growing backlog of Provincial Offences Act (POA) matters in Hastings
Video – Concert Band of Cobourg Christmas Concert at St. Peter’s Church
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myoHbmxOv44 The Concert Band of Cobourg held their annual Christmas Concert at Anglican Church on Sunday, December 21, 2025. It was
Northumberland Players Entertain Empire Crossing Residents
On Sunday afternoon, December 14th, seven Northumberland Players arrived at the Empire Crossing Retirement Residence, set themselves up in
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
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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)
Video – Photo Gallery – The 10th Annual Castleton Pet Parade Takes Over the Streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RqlTYAvgA The 10th annual Castleton Pet Parade took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The annual event lets owners bring out
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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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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