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Ukraine Families Very Grateful for Community Support in Port Hope and Area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgOjpk4touA Less than 48-hours after arriving in Port Hope two Ukrainian families are settling in to their temporary homes. The two
HKPR Health Unit Advises Students to Wear Masks
April 12, 2022 To: Staff, students, parents, and/or guardians, RE: INDOOR MASKING RECOMMENDATION Good afternoon, I am writing to you today to highlight
COVID Won’t Take a Break this Holiday Weekend
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Because COVID-19 will not be taking a break this holiday weekend, the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge
Home on College Street in Cobourg Meets the Wrecking Ball
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eoNu_4fgio A home on College Street was brought down on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. The home was located on the west
House Destroyed By Fire in Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uU3q8g8Tao A Brighton home was destroyed by fire on Tuesday, April 4, 2022. Brighton Fire Services received the call for a
Breaking News – First Families from Ukraine Arrive in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRkF5ekBG3g&t=29s Two families from Ukraine are grateful and safe to be in Port Hope, but it’s not home. The families arrived
Warkworth Institution – Seizure of Contraband and Unauthorized Items
On April 9, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized
Northumberland County Raises Flag in Recognition of Dig Safe Month
On April 11, 2022, Northumberland County raised the Dig Safe flag on the Community Flagpole in recognition of Dig
Loyalist College Donates $10,000 in Support of Ukrainian Emergency Fund
Loyalist College has partnered with 19 other Colleges across Ontario in support of UNICEF’s Ukraine Emergency Fund. $210,000 will be
VIDEO – E-Bike Battery Catches Fire and Explodes Moments After Being Removed from Cobourg Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS1R2DK8Z1k A Cobourg woman said she could have lost her home after a e-bike battery caught fire and exploded shortly
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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
Royal Canadian Legion 2025 National Poppy Campaign Now Underway!
More ways to donate, Poppies online for home delivery The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2025 National Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Period
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
Statement from Cobourg Police Chief Regarding 2026 Operational Budget Estimates
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Statement from Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf Each year, the Cobourg Police Service operational and capital budget
Canadian Tire in Cobourg Is Having a Store Renovation Preview Sale Starting Today
(advertisement) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMwaONNXC4I Canadian Tire in Cobourg is having a Store Renovation Preview Sale starting today. From October 31 to November 6, at
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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
Breaking News – Video – Unknown When Power Will Be Restored to Parts of Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoLZWVfPj4 It’s unknown how large an area of Cobourg is impacted following a power outage late Sunday evening. At approximately 11
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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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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
Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby
Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s