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Victoria Beach Is “Crisis In The Making” If It Remains Open Lawyer Tells Council
An open beach is a crisis in the making states a local lawyer in a letter to Mayor John
Pursuing Tick Bite Symptoms Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
News release Amidst social distancing restrictions and declining rates of COVID-19 infection, many Ontario residents are eager to get outside
Cobourg Taxpayers Association Launches Online Petition to Close Beach
Press Release In response to justifiable anger by residents, the Cobourg Taxpayers Association (CTA) launched an online petition demanding that
Ontario Health Coalition Calls on Government to Implement Repeated Recommendations to Improve Conditions in Long-Term Care Homes
The Ontario Health Coalition, which has released major reports annually on the state of long-term care in Ontario in
International Plowing Match and Rural Expo Postponded Until 2021
From OPA Directors and Staff The 103rd edition of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) has been postponed
HKPR District Health Unit – Update on Local COVID-19 Outbreaks
The local public health unit today is providing an update on the COVID-19 outbreaks in its area. The Haliburton, Kawartha,
Paramedic Services Week 2020 Kicks Off
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the important role Paramedic Services play in keeping communities across Ontario safe and healthy has
Fire Consumes Garage in Port Hope
Photos by Cory Brooks A garage was consumed by fire in Port Hope on Sunday, May 24, 2020. Members of the
Shuck it! – “We’ll Fight It in Court” Says Owner After Being Charged by Cobourg Police Under Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act
Cobourg police have charged a local business under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. On Saturday, May 23, 2020
Thick Black Smoke From Fire Attracts Attention In Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2MQ4BwidOY&feature=youtu.be A fire in Cobourg on Friday, May 22, 2020 attracted a lot of attention after plumes of smoke could
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Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Scottish Festival and Highland Games
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDRoX60ioFk The Northumberland Scottish Festival and Highland Games kicked off in Port Hope on Friday, June 20, 2025. The 61st annual
Northumberland Paramedics strengthen Chain of Survival with AED donation to Coverdale Tennis Club
It was the first tournament of the 2025 season at Coverdale Tennis Club when Joe Palumbo suffered a cardiac
Ontario Supports Port Hope Town Recreation Centre to Improve Outdoor Accessibility and Community Inclusion
Port Hope Town Recreation Centre receives nearly $60,000 to create welcoming outdoor space for seniors, people with disabilities, and
Important Notice Regarding “Home Fire Safety Checks”
The Cobourg Fire Department/Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services urges residents to be cautious when approached by anyone offering
Northumberland County Council supports County Wide Physician Recruitment Pilot
Northumberland County will launch a two-year Physician Recruitment pilot to help address the growing local gap in access to
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Video – Second Annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8zpkGGSZVY It was the second annual Crowe’s Car Show in Alderville on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Over 70 vehicles including hot
Northumberland United Way Celebrates “Day of Caring”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LygUvWvaMhY A number of local businesses, nonprofit community living, seniors celebrated the Northumberland United Way’s “Day of Caring” on Friday,
Video – Photo Gallery – Annual Review for Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Royal Canadian Air Cadet Corps #88
The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Royal Canadian Air Cadet Corps #88 held their annual Ceremonial Review on Thursday,
Video – Terry Fox Public School “Fix-It” Students Proudly Unveil Year End Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GiR-j8pVlk It was easy to see the pride of accomplishment in students from Terry Fox Public School on Thursday, June
Video – 70th Annual Ceremonial Review of 598 Sabre Squadron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R75u13VfcI The Annual Ceremonial Review of the 598 Sabre Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets took place at the Cobourg Community
- Crime
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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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
Port Hope Youth Competing at 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in British Columbia
A 17-year-old Port Hope youth is competing at the 2025 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria, British Columbia this
Video – Sprints Highlight a Night of Racing at Brighton Speedway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE_JAaqROtQ Empire Super Sprints First Visit to Brighton The dirt track at Brighton Speedway saw some action on the last chilly
Wakely Advances with Barrie Colts in OHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Port Hope’s Dalyn Wakely and the Barrie Colts have advanced to the Ontario Hockey League’s Eastern