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“Suspicious Situation” At Northumberland Hills Hospital Turns Out to Be BB Gun
A staff member coming into the hospital shortly after 10 AM this morning encountered a suspicious situation in the
Durham Police – Most Ridiculous (non-emergency) 9-1-1 Calls in 2021
DRPS’ 911 communications unit has released a list of the most ridiculous, and non-emergency 911 calls received in 2021.
Further COVID Cases Extend Golden Plough Lodge Outbreak
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The declaration of outbreak at the Golden Plough Lodge long-term care home has been extended, after
2021 – Tragedy and Triumph in Photos
Tragedy and triumph - 2021 had it all. And we are offering a glimpse of what took place. A glimpse we
HKPR District Health Unit – Local Restaurant Closed for Failing to Comply with COVID-19 Regulations
A Minden restaurant has consented to an Order of the Superior Court of Justice to close after failing to
Northumberland Dairy Producers Make Donation to Seven Local Food Banks
Northumberland Dairy Producers Committee members recently made the donation of a total of 560 lbs of butter to 7
Northumberland Hills Hospital – Three Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed Among Staff
Three staff members on Northumberland Hills Hospital’s 2B medical/surgical unit have tested positive for COVID-19 resulting in the Haliburton,
Boxing Day Heroes Rescue Woman From Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ4qWX81pjk A number of people came to the rescue of a woman in Cobourg Harbour on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Shortly
Northumberland County – Two Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed Among Staff at Golden Plough Lodge
Two employees of Northumberland County’s Golden Plough Lodge (GPL) long-term care home have tested positive for COVID-19. In accordance
Honouring A Tradition – Nearly 250 Free Christmas Dinners Handed Out By Volunteers at Ketch’s Korner in Cobourg
Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MdQlbSue2Q What started out seven years ago as a gesture to help a friend has lead to an annual Christmas
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Brenda Whitehead Appointed President & CEO of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce
Departing Port Hope & District Chamber After 7.5 Years of Leadership The Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce is pleased
Victoria Hall in Cobourg Available for Temporary Respite from Poor Air Quality
In response to the heat and poor air quality, the Town of Cobourg would like to remind all residents
The City of Belleville Welcomes Dr. Ahmad Halabi
The City of Belleville is pleased to announce the signing of Dr. Ahmad Halabi into the Belleville Family Physician
Letter to the Editor – Cobourg Deserves Better than Spin and Softball Interviews
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Robert Washburn’s so-called “interview” on Consider This with Ike Nwibe, Executive Director of 310 Division Street,
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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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
Video – Photo Gallery – Emergency Services Team Up for Community Car Wash in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2A-4h2gCaY Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services along with the Port Hope Police Service teamed up for a community car
Video – Photo Gallery – 31st Annual Traditional Pow Wow Takes Place in Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmLTFzf3ilU The 31st annual Traditional Pow Wow took place over the weekend in Alderville. The annual event takes place each year
Video – Photo Gallery – Firefighters Battle Stubborn Blaze in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFUJhJJPO5Y Firefighters worked in the blazing heat trying to douse the flames of a stubborn fire in Colborne on Thursday,
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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