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Outbreak of COVID-19 Confirmed in Transition House Shelter in Cobourg
Transition House Shelter is working with Northumberland County and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) to
It was Deja Vu For Motorists on Highway 401 As A Number of Collisions Took Place Between Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbkbf04XdkI Collisions involving a number of vehicles on Highway 401 slowed down traffic for most of the morning on Tuesday,
Devastating Fire Leaves Cramahe Township Family of Four Homeless
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sd5rMvcELM A family who had just bought their dream house are now homeless following a devastating fire north of Castleton
Update – Snow Storm Wallops Northumberland County Leaving Hundreds Stranded Along Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TMHiaZs4pU Hundreds of vehicles were stranded on area roadways including Highway 401 after Northumberland County got walloped by a severe
Shoreline of Ice Highlights Sunset Over Lake Ontario Near Port Hope
With high winds and cold temperatures, ice bergs are bound to form along the shoreline. In Port Hope, late Sunday
Winter Family Fun On Rice Lake Near Bewdley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDDxoHRzht4 It was a beautiful day to be on Rice Lake on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Many family activities were taking
HKPR District Health Unit – Monday Vaccination Clinics Cancelled Due to Winter Storm
With a winter storm predicted for the area, the local health unit is cancelling its mass vaccination clinics scheduled
Northumberland County Waste and Recycling Collection Possible Disruption
Northumberland County is advising that residents may experience a possible disruption in waste and recycling collection on Monday, January
Northumberland County Advises Warming Centre Shift to Transition House Only Temporary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaoZxuX8fj4 Northumberland County advises that the shift from St. Peter’s Anglican Church to Transition House is only temporary regarding the
Breaking News – County Says Everyone Seeking Shelter Has Been Accommodated Despite Warming Room Closure in Cobourg
Director of Communications for Northumberland County says "intermittent staffing resource constraints," reason warming room closed in Cobourg. Today's Northumberland reported
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Cobourg Police Chief Strives for CPSA Compliance
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Police Service is requesting a 5.5% increase in its 2025 budget which
Art Gallery of Northumberland Submits Larger Budget
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland In spite of Councillor Brian Darling's misgivings over an 80% budget increase, Cobourg council
Cobourg Public Library Budget Will Make an On-The-Job Difference
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland One of the key hopes the Cobourg Public Library has for its 2025 budget
Video – Packed Columbus Community Centre Talks About Saving Heritage Elements of Brookside
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0XxuwWpzyk It was standing room only at the Columbus Community Centre in Cobourg at the local ACO discussed the future
Cobourg Fire Department Challenged by Increased Calls
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Firefighters' work of keeping the community safe means dealing with sharply rising calls for
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Colours of Northumberland County
The colours of the Fall have just about peaked with this weekend likely the last till next year. The brilliant
Video – Spooktacular Halloween Display in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SanHuDZ5OQ If you’re out and about looking for spooky houses on a Halloween tour, be sure to stop at this
Video – Fishing Season Starts in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx4GBplTp44 For the first time this season, fishing was open for anglers through downtown Port Hope. From September 1, 2024 through
Video – It’s Great To Discover the Outdoors This Thanksgiving Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkRJMOzaXHo The Thanksgiving weekend isn’t over yet, but it’s been a beautiful weekend to be outdoors and take in the
Video – Editorial – Drug Den Just Steps Away from Victoria Hall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHc8xBAmZic It’s a virtual drug den just steps away from the backdrop of Victoria Hall. A beautiful sunset overlooking Victoria Hall
- 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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Ontario Ladies Novice Singles Championship – Gold for Laura Mounce of Cobourg
The Cobourg lawn bowling club was the host venue for the 2024 Ontario ladies novice singles championship on Saturday
Video – The World’s Best Disc Golfers Compete at Haute Goat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SP8jYaYqwE Some of the world’s top disc golfers are taking part in a competition at Haute Goat in the Municipality
Port Hope Youth Earns Silver in Provincial Lacrosse Tournament
As he prepares for Grade 10 at St. Mary Secondary School in Cobourg, lacrosse star Landon Kenny is thanking
Northumberland Street Hockey Festival Takes Place in Cobourg in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
Get ready to hit the pavement and score big as the Northumberland Street Hockey Festival makes its triumphant return
CCI Students Celebrate OFSAA Track and Field Wins
Cobourg Collegiate Institute (CCI) celebrates a successful Track and Field season and recognizes the accomplishments of student athletes who