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Cobourg Establishes Warming Centre
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Town of Cobourg is responding to forecasts of extreme cold warnings by opening a Warming
Enhanced COVID-19 Clinical Assessment Centre Now Open at NHH for Patients with Worsening Symptoms Due to COVID-19
Team relocated from trailer outside NHH Emergency Department to expand and enhance Assessment services as regional need rises. The Northumberland
Cobourg Begins Agreement with Northumberland Humane Society
Essential community services continue for all animals in need of shelter, comfort, rehoming and adoption. The Town of Cobourg and
HKPR District Health Unit Urges People to Get COVID Vaccines – More Appointments Are Available
If you still need a COVID-19 vaccine, there are more places and spaces to get your dose of protection
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation Celebrates $1 Million Gift
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation is celebrating a remarkable gift of $1 million from long-time residents of Northumberland County,
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
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Video – Another Day, Another Wrong-Way Driver in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EFu3rkCMDU Another day, another wrong-way driver in Cobourg. As reported numerous times by Today’s Northumberland, there appears to be an ongoing
Video – Photo Gallery – Sprinkler System Helps Contain Fire at Cobourg Industrial Building
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1aOH8hSdRw Cobourg Fire Department responded to a structure fire Saturday afternoon after an automatic alarm led firefighters to a building
Video – Excavator Strikes Hydro Pole, Sparks Grass Fire on Highland Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYp2HwatuWU Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a grass fire on Highland Drive Friday afternoon after an excavator
Northumberland Election Slates Reflect Change in the Wind
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The deadline for nominating a candidate in the October municipal elections has passed, and the winds
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland OPP Hosts Summer Camp Youth Day Focused on Learning, Trust and Community Connections
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L3-ZEghhhw About 65 children from the Township of Hamilton Summer Camp spent the day with local first responders on August
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Video – Excavator Strikes Hydro Pole, Sparks Grass Fire on Highland Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYp2HwatuWU Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a grass fire on Highland Drive Friday afternoon after an excavator
Video – Photo Gallery – YMCA Strong Kids Duathlon Brings More Than 115 Young Athletes to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgzwaSj_Gjo&t=34s Centennial Pool was filled with energy, encouragement and plenty of smiles Thursday as more than 115 young athletes took
Video – Photo Gallery – 18-Year-Old Runs 550 Miles Around Lake Ontario to Help Kids Play Sports
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoXpnTkj4SQ&t=8s Adam Saltarelli is just 18 years old, but he is taking on a challenge that would be daunting for
Video – Photo Gallery – Salmon Run Brings Anglers to Cobourg and Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0428pjYPjWo The annual salmon run has officially begun, with salmon now making their way into creeks and waterways throughout Cobourg
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Lawn Bowlers Battle for Provincial Ladies Novice Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAvnSR-PGTM Sixteen teams from across Ontario gathered at the Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club this weekend for the Ontario Ladies Novice
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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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Cobourg Cougars Earn Two OJHL Exhibition Victories Over Wellington Dukes
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars returned to Ontario Junior Hockey League action this weekend with a pair of preseason
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Lawn Bowlers Battle for Provincial Ladies Novice Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAvnSR-PGTM Sixteen teams from across Ontario gathered at the Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club this weekend for the Ontario Ladies Novice
Jacob Hyatt Now Competing in Two National Lawn Bowling Championships this Month
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club member Jacob Hyatt has a busy schedule for high-level competition on the greens
Cobourg Kodiaks Clinch Major Series Lacrosse Playoff Spot
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Kodiaks are headed to the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs after rallying for a 7-5 victory
Cobourg Kodiaks Have Must-Win Game Saturday in Owen Sound
The Cobourg Kodiaks can earn their way into the Major Series Lacrosse playoffs with a win in their final