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Lees Announces He’s Running for Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4OsMkZp_os Port Hope resident Jeff Lees is running for mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope. On Friday, July 29, 2022,
Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Helps Habitat for Humanity Build for the Future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2reUWXkQ2Cs On Friday, July 29, 2022 local MPP David Piccini met with representatives from Habitat for Humanity Northumberland to learn
Update – Northumberland OPP – Deceased Identified in Highway 401 Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision
Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision
Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Launches Finish A Home Fundraising Campaign for Hastings Build
On August 8th, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland is launching the 3rd Finish A Home fundraising campaign. Finish A Home is
HKPR District Health Unit – Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines For Young Children Under Age Five Now Available
Local families encouraged to make informed decision about vaccinations for children As of 8 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2022, parents
Deadly Day on Area Roads in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDI4q6GA4aM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwoe8ERIk0M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jre1JtjBUVo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB5vB0rQrlE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwsqVMKzOEQ It was a deadly day on the roads following a series of unrelated collisions on Highway 401 from Cobourg
Statement from ETFO President Karen Brown
The following is a statement from Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) President Karen Brown: “Since the start of the
Hundreds of Illegal Racing and Stunt Driving Charges Laid by OPP
Police collaborate to take dangerous driving behaviours off Ontario streets and highways Temperatures have been rising as has the number
HKPR District Health Unit – First Case of Monkeypox in Region
Risk to public is low, as positive case is recovering and all close contacts have been notified. The Haliburton, Kawartha,
HKPR District Health Unit – Finding of Positive Rabid Bat Prompts Warning
Case of local family being exposed to rabid bat brings call to be vigilant and ‘bat proof’ your home Area
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- Local News
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
- Sports
- AllBaseballHockey
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