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HKPR District Health Unit – Drug Poisoning Alert Issued for City of Kawartha Lakes
HKPR District Health Unit is seeing an increase in drug overdoses within the community. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District
St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Visits Police in Cobourg
St. John Ambulance Sarah Holland along with her therapy dog, Lucy stand with Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf. Holland and
Northumberland County and Partners Continuing with Coordinated Response to Encampments on Municipal Property
Northumberland County continues to work with community partners to ensure a coordinated response to unauthorized encampment on municipal property
Northumberland Hills Hospital Gets More Beds and Increased Funding from the Government of Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQmNSJYhdts Northumberland Hills Hospital Gets More Beds & Increased Funding from the Government of Ontario Funding for local hospital has increased
Many People Didn’t Receive Amber Alert for Abducted Infant
The good news is a infant who was abducted by her father is safe, but questions remain why numerous
Beach Area Closed As Volunteers Help Move Encampment Residents
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0gxvyH4sJM Update: Today's Northumberland spent time watching the clean-up of the encampment on Thursday, 24, 2023. Several police officers along
Amber Alert to Locate Three-Month-Old Child Who Was Abducted by Her Father in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
(ALNWICK-HALDIMAND TOWNSHIP, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking public assistance to locate three-month-old Jazmine GILL-BISSONNETTE, who
Breaking News – Most Beach Encampment Residents Move to Northumberland County Offices
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EErKogCxhdc Breaking News - The majority of people at the encampment on the west beach in Cobourg have moved to
Alnwick/Haldimand Township Woman Brings Home Five Gold Medals from World Dragon Boat Championships
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMZqlgRPOyE Arriving home in Alnwick/Haldimand Township from the International Dragon Boat Festival on Monday, August 21, 2023 Valerie Coatham had
Breaking News – Time for Northumberland County To Step Up Regarding Encampments – Cobourg Council Votes Unanimously to Enforce Bylaws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz2NBXC-pWE By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Cobourg council this week voted unanimously to increase the latitude allowed the County of Northumberland in
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Video – 15-Minute Delay by Cobourg Fire Department Responding to VSA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9gwuW4Dhp8 Today’s Northumberland has learned it took fire crews 15-minutes to respond to a person who was vital signs absent
Port Hope Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexual Offenses Involving Minors
By: Dan Jones, Northumberland 89.7 FM News, Local Journalism Initiative. WARNING: This story contains graphic depictions of sexual misconduct involving
Upgrades to William Street Bridge in Cobourg Continue
Work continues on the upgraded William Street bridge in Cobourg which includes several different sections that are constructed at
Municipality of Brighton to Transition Away from Automated Speed Enforcement Program
The Municipality of Brighton remains committed to enhancing public safety and protecting persons using its municipal roadways. In response
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces Flying in for Port Hope Remembrance Day Services
(Today's Northumberland file photo) On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, members of Branch 30 of the Royal Canadian Legion Port Hope will
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Unveiling of National Memorial to the Fallen in Kingston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkmA9fTa6hg A monument honouring fallen soldiers throughout Canada’s history was unveiled in Kingston on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The memorial kiosk
Video – Port Hope Man “Outraged” Over Halloween Decoration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UabMKE2QTk A Port Hope man said he’s “outraged” when he saw a Halloween decoration on his neighbours property. Jordan Knight was
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Police Hold Multi-Agency Scenario at High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2esV8V3Xs8 Port Hope Police held a training session at Port Hope High School on Monday, October 27, 2025. Members of the
Video – Tense Moments on Highway 401 East of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6JmI72TGfk A few tense moments on Highway 401 east of Port Hope on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. At approximately 1 p.m.
Video – Blue Jays Watch Party in Port Hope for Game 2 of the World Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGGdvSsnsg For anyone planning to watch the Blue Jays this Saturday, October 25, 2025 you’re welcome to join in on
- 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
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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
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2