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Port Hope Resident Wins $100,000 Top Prize with Instant Holiday Magic
Marianne Kennedy of Port Hope is $100,000 richer after winning the top prize with INSTANT HOLIDAY MAGIC. Marianne, an occasional
HKPR District Health Unit Is On A Booster Push
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland On the COVID-19 vaccination front – Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit Chief Medical Officer
HKPR District Health Unit – Omicron Upended the COVID Paradigm
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Omicron proved itself as not just another COVID-19 variant, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Natalie Bocking
Peaceful Port Hope Protest Targets COVID Lockdowns
A small group gathered in Port Hope on Thursday, January 20, 2022 to protest vaccine mandates. The protest was organized
Cleaning Up The Downtown Streets of Port Hope – From Snow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV0OdYxnZ-w Members of the Port Hope Works Department along with private contractors were out early Thursday, January 20, 2022 clearing
One Person Killed in Horrific Collision On Highway 401 East of Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drQx1Y-tR30 One person is dead after four vehicles including a transport were involved in a collision on Highway 401 on
Health Unit Announces Walk-In Shots for a Special Demographic
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit has announced walk-in times at its COVID-19 mass-immunization
Cobourg CAO Asks For Patience As Snow Clearing Resources Maxed Out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzJMNKXGWMs Two days after the largest amount of snowfall in the last several years, Cobourg like other communities is still
Major Additions Made to Brighton Outdoor Rinks
For the second winter in a row, the Municipality of Brighton has prepared two outdoor rinks (King Edward Park
Warming Room Moved to Transition House Despite Knowledge of Suspected Cases of COVID-19
Today’s Northumberland has confirmed even though there were suspected cases of COVID-19 at Transiton House, because of the dire
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Win Tickets to World Premiere of REZ GAS at The Capitol Theatre in Port Hope
Today’s Northumberland and the Capitol Theatre are giving away two tickets to opening night of Rez Gas at on
Construction Begins on Improvements at Welcome Intersection in Port Hope
Northumberland County is moving forward with improvements to the intersection of County Road 2, County Road 10, and County
Video – Having a Blast on Lake Ontario Off Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKoinVAnqDo It was fun on the water off of Cobourg on Thursday, July 17, 2025. The operator of a personal water
Cobourg Council Approves Cost-Sharing Agreement for Midtown Creek Culvert Realignment
An historical project that was never completed took a step forward during a special meeting of Cobourg council on
National Defence Acquires Land in City of Kawartha Lakes for the Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar Project
As part of Canada’s $38.6 billion plan announced in 2022 to modernize North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) over
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – Protest Against Mayor of Cobourg Among Other Things
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GMRAAX0VDU Approximately 20 people showed up in front of Victoria Hall to protest the Cobourg Mayor, violence and protecting the
Video – Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums Visits Seniors Homes for Outdoor Summer Concerts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BanLjB8Ciyc The Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums entertained residents at St. Peter’s Court in Cobourg on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The
Breaking News – Video – Cobourg Police Investigating Serious Assault
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYkOjGb5svg Cobourg Police continue to investigate a serious assault in the west end of town early Tuesday, July 15, 2025. At
Video – Two Drivers Taken Into Custody Following Four-Vehicle Collision in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZAGvswFCKQ Two drivers were taken into custody at the scene of a four vehicle collision in Cobourg on Monday, July
Video – Photo Gallery – Classic Cars Take Over Victoria Park for the Day in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfaZT76Ufg8 One of the largest and longest running car shows took place in Cobourg on Saturday, July 12, 2025. With approximately
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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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Video – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in