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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
Video – Birthday Fundraiser Helps Out Community Works – The Foodbank in Bewdley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGcI3qJ_CNo A birthday fundraiser for the Community Works - The Foodbank in Bewdley was a sold-out success on Saturday, September
Video – The Results are in for Habitat for Humanity Northumberland’s 9th Annual Gingerbread Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG5z8zG-y70 With 74 entries the results are in for Habitat for Humanity Northumberland's 9th Annual Gingerbread Festival in Cobourg. The displays
Video – Special Ceremony at St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpuVHBY9k4c A Lambeth Awards Service took place at St. Peter’s Anglican Church on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Along with the awards
Northumberland Hills Hospital Continues to Develop Palliative-Care Program
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In addition to the six (soon to be 10) beds at Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care
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Statement from Cobourg Mayor Regarding Swatting Incidents
Over the past week I have been in regular and direct contact with our Police Chief — throughout the
In My Opinion – If You Thought Communication Was Getting Better – Think Again
(Today's Northumberland file photo) One step forward, two steps back for Cobourg Police Service and transparency. With the latest release issued
Video – Fire Quickly Contained at Cobourg Home, No Injuries Reported
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_tYyMQ7XlQ There were no injuries after Cobourg Fire Department responded to a fire in a room of a home on
Northumberland Players Celebrate Half a Century
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Season after season, show after show, Northumberland Players have been part of the community for 50
Cobourg Police Provide Update Into Swatting Incidents
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) is providing an update in relation to ongoing swatting investigations after
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Video – Photo Gallery – Search and Rescue Volunteers Train in Harsh Conditions for Real Emergencies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSOqjz2oBj8 Rain poured steadily over a wooded property off Danforth Road Saturday evening, soaking the ground and reducing visibility—but for
Video – Photo Gallery – Rising Waters Along the Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG0NmNj5GjU&t=162s TRENT HILLS, ONTARIO — What’s unfolding along the Trent River this week is a familiar but uneasy spring ritual
Video – Photo Gallery – Lower Trent Conservation Issues Flood Warning for Rice Lake and Trent River
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg2Te6oG0vU A Flood Warning is issued when flooding is beginning/occurring or when more serious flooding is possible. A Flood Warning requires
Video – Photo Gallery – Fog Blankets Cobourg Lakeshore on Quiet Spring Morning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOpZsx9GAV8 Foggy weather quietly consumed the area around Cobourg on Wednesday morning, April 15, 2026. A thick blanket of mist rolled
Video – Photo Gallery – Lake Trout Stocking Boosts Fishery Along Cobourg Shoreline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pbXkNTAQBc Lake Ontario is seeing another boost to its fish population as lake trout were stocked along the east pier
- 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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Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this
Northumberland Stars One Win Away From GMHL Championship; Host Game 5 Saturday in Colborne
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey
Georgian Bay Wins OFSAA Girls Hockey Championship at Cobourg Community Centre
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Georgian Bay District Secondary School captured the gold medal at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations
CCI Wolves Eliminated from OFSAA Boys Hockey by Tiebreaker
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Collegiate Institute Wolves won their final round-robin pool play game Wednesday morning at the Ontario