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Port Hope Mayor Decries Bill 23
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, became law in Ontario Monday, drawing an immediate
Cobourg Council – Cobourg Council Assignments Made
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The new term of Cobourg council is considering replacing the co-ordinator/portfolio structure with a standing-committee structure. The
Northumberland Has Three Needle Disposal Bins
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit has partnered with the Peterborough AIDS Resource Network,
Editorial – “Secret Society” Helping The Homeless in Cobourg/Port Hope
Editorial - There seems to be somewhat of a “secret society to help the homeless” in the area. On Tuesday,
NHH Wins Kudos from Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Less than a month after acing an Accreditation Canada survey with Exemplary Standing, Northumberland Hills Hospital
St. Peter’s Church Overnight Warming Room Opens Early
An overnight warming room planned for St. Peter’s Church, Cobourg, will be open to community members in need as
Putting Off Flu-Shot Nearly Cost Port Hope Man His Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjGWXCp88mw A Port Hope man has a message for those who put off getting the flu vaccine - don’t. Putting off
HKPR District Health Unit – Opioid Overdose Alert Issued for Northumberland County, County of Haliburton and City of Kawartha Lakes
HKPR District Health Unit seeing an increase in overdoses over the past 30 days An opioid overdose alert is being
Sleeping Beauty: A Panto Awakening Now Playing at the Capitol Theatre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NqVKfC10PM Sleeping Beauty (A Panto Awakening) is now playing at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope until December 23, 2022. Commissioned
Santa Claus Comes to Colborne for Evening Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9cmOlPBcyc The community of Colborne held their annual Santa Claus parade on Saturday, November 26, 2022. The evening parade started at
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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
Update – CN Officials Say Trains Had “Mechanical Issues” in Colborne
A CN Rail spokesperson said that two trains had "mechanical issues in Colborne starting on Sunday, November 2, 2025. “At
Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Experiencing Game 7 From Outside the Rogers Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ9dGAmWvcw It just wasn’t in the cards for the Toronto Blue Jays this year. But taking the World Series to Game
Colborne Residents Advised of Freight Train “Mechanical Issue”
Northumberland OPP advise of a freight train that has a “mechanical issue” in Colborne. OPP were advised of the incident
Video – Alnwick/Haldimand Township Fire Department Responds to Fire in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qq99GJ2wAg Alnwick/Haldiman Township Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire on County Road 2 in Grafton on Friday, October
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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
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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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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