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HKPR District Health Unit Media Scrum – HKPR Still Riding Omicron Wave
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Because of changes to how COVID-19 PCR tests are administered, the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District
ETFO Cautious About New Government Measures Ahead
On January 12, 2022, Minister of Education Stephen Lecce announced new “layers of protection” that will be introduced prior
Wrong Turn Ends In Trouble for Numerous Motorists on Monday North of Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXfmvzVll-A Highway 401 wasn’t the only area that had a multi-vehicle collision on Monday, January 10, 2022. Approximately 20-vehicles were involved
Surfers Waiting for the Perfect Wave Off Cobourg on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-refdVa5G4 Three surfers braved the cold waters of Lake Ontario just off Cobourg on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. For surfers it’s
Northumberland Hills Hospital Gives Update On Number of Staff With COVID
Northumberland Hills Hospital has stated the number of staff currently off with COVID-19. Senior Director, Patient Experience, Public Affairs and
Sources Says Suspect Died From Self Inflicted Wounds Following Sundays Wild Crime Spree that Started in Port Hope
Numerous sources have confirmed with Today’s Northumberland the suspect involved in a harrowing crime spree on Sunday that started
Coldest Night of the Year Momentum Builds Across the County
Northumberland County’s Coldest Night of the Year walk-a-thon is ready for whatever the pandemic throws at it, say its
Lester Steps Down From Candidacy
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Citing personal and professional reasons, Alison Lester has regretfully announced her resignation as the Federal Liberal
Northumberland County Committee Wants Two Issues Referred to the Province
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At its January meeting, the Public Works Standing Committee of Northumberland County council recommended two items
Northumberland County Committee Hears Golden Plough Lodge Update
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Golden Plough Lodge Administrator Bill Detlor updated the Community Health Standing Committee of Northumberland County council
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Opposition to 202 Second Street Development Voiced at Cobourg Public Meeting
A full house with a packed council chambers at Victoria Hall and overflow to the Old Bailey Room downstairs
Video – Photo Gallery – Hundreds of Students Attend Level Up! Career Fair in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmUvYrZmNEg The Haldimand Arena was filled with students on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 learning around rewarding careers in the skilled
Port Hope Council Approves Budget Increase for Rural Roads Office with 4-3 Vote
Port Hope council was divided at its regular meeting Tuesday night, but ultimately rubber-stamped the approval of a budget
Dredging to Resume in Cobourg Harbour
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that dredging operations of the Cobourg Harbour
Port Hope Summons You to Spooky Season This Fall
The Municipality of Port Hope, in partnership with community organizations and businesses across the community, is thrilled to launch
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Video – Photo Gallery – Hundreds of Students Attend Level Up! Career Fair in Grafton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmUvYrZmNEg The Haldimand Arena was filled with students on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 learning around rewarding careers in the skilled
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Video – Photo Gallery – Grace Bowen Honoured at Cobourg Community Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd55SgPdt-U On the same morning local residents were participating in the Terry Fox Run, the memory of Grace Bowen was
Video – Salmon Is A Big Draw for Both Port Hope and Cobourg for Different Reasons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt6faWTnvas If you're ever along the waterways of Cobourg and Port Hope this time of year the main word you're
Video – Parking Is A No No Where There Are No, No Parking Signs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvKTvM9QfBs A Cobourg Municipal By-Law Officer issues a $160 fine to a pickup truck parked in a parking lot just
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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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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
Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout
Cougars Suffer Third Straight Loss in Trenton
Beckett Ewart opened the scoring against his former club as the Trenton Golden Hawks downed the visiting Cobourg Cougars
Cobourg Cougars Fall to Newmarket in Home Opener
The Cobourg Cougars are winless through two games to start the Ontario Junior Hockey League regular season. Coming off a