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Northumberland County is Big on New Bike Initiative
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Just in time for World Bicycle Day on June 3, Northumberland County Tourism has launched a
Northumberland County Continues to Work With Building Owner Regarding Illegal Dumping in Downtown Cobourg
Northumberland County has stated they will continue to work with the building owner at 1 King Street East to
HKPR District Health Unit Launches Beach Water Monitoring Program for 2023 Season
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) will be launching its Beach Water Monitoring program,
Inmate Assaulted at Warkworth Institution
On May 28, 2023, an inmate was a victim of an assault at Warkworth Institution, a medium-security federal institution. The
Fire Ban Enforced for Cobourg and Northumberland County
Northumberland County Fire Chiefs call for Fire Ban starting Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Cobourg, ON (June 6, 2023) –
Cobourg Police and Play It Again Sports Put Smile on Cobourg Youth Replacing His Stolen Bicycle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC9WefnXZW0 Through the generosity of the Cobourg Police Service, the Police Association, Senior Officer’s Association and Play It Again Sports
Two Men Honoured For Coming to the Aid of a Port Hope Police Officer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v__uEPRqO0 (Main photo, Doug Blundell holding his granddaughter Lilly (three-years-old) and Port Hope Police Constable Dan Belanger) Two men were presented
Pride Flag Raised at YMCA Northumberland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtm1RpIF7vE It was wonderful to see so many people coming together to show their support for the LGBTQ2S+ community at
KPR District School Board Clarifies Memo Regarding Keeping Student’s “Trans Identity Confidential”
The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board has explained more in-depth a memo that was sent to all staff
HKPR District Health Unit Advises Air Quality Health Index Considered Moderate Risk
There is currently no need to modify any usual activities due to the air quality unless one is considered
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Video – So Far Only Minor Issues with the Freezing Rain in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLkoYDLZ54E So far, for the most part, so good. The freezing rain has hit the Northumberland County area, but so far,
Video – Despite the Weather Anglers Getting Their Last Casts In Before the Seasons Over
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrfeofRHcns A number of anglers braved the rainy, chilly weather on Sunday, December 28, 2025 along the Ganaraska River in
Video – Freezing Rain Arrives in the Northumberland County Area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMRRSgFaiQA The expected freezing rain arrived into the area of Northumberland County shortly after 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 28,
Breaking News – Video – Robbery, Bomb Threat at Home Depot in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqem1VFiRNc Emergency services attended Home Depot on Sunday, December 28, 2025 after a reported bomb threat in the store. Cobourg Police
Video – Water Leak at Loyalist College Campus in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7c0bw4KO2k Port Hope Police along with Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services attended the Loyalist College Campus located on Pine
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Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
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)
- 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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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