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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
OCPC Gives Ruling On Preliminary Review of Police Services Board Chair
A enquiry that started out on July 22, 2019 and has come to completion on Thursday, May 21, 2020. Ten
Hamilton Township Fire Department Spirit Nights for Essential Workers Brought the Community Together
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdnDUUG9JXI&feature=youtu.be It was a special evening for residents of Hamilton Township on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Over 15 firetrucks ended the
GRCA’s Many Partnerships Make Tree Planting Possible During COVID-19
Thanks to the determination of over 200 property owners, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) staff, Pineneedle Farms and Brinkman
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,
Breaking News – Four Drivers Charged With Stunt Driving Within Three Hours In Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR2ho8O5jDw&feature=youtu.be It was an eventful morning on the holiday Monday for two Northumberland OPP officers taking four vehicles off the
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Summer Art at the Colborne Art Gallery
By Rosanne Dolan, Colborne Art Gallery artist and liaison “Solstice” is the new art show at the Colborne Art Gallery
Video – OPP Rescue on Lake Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scqPuuf8w80 There was a rescue of a different kind on Lake Ontario on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. At approximately noon on
Video – Photo Gallery – “The Greatest” Returns to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_lB_DC4740 The Greatest” Returns to Cobourg. On Tuesday, July 8, 2025 the cast and crew of the new series titled “The
Engagement Rates High in Port Hope as Eligible Residents Register for the New Northumberland Broadband Network
Northumberland County’s Broadband Project continues to make significant progress and represents a major improvement for residents of the Municipality
Community Care Northumberland Raises Over $27,000 at Annual Caring ‘Fore’ Our Community Golf Tournament
Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is pleased to share the success of its annual Caring ‘Fore’ Our Community Golf Tournament,
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Video – Photo Gallery – “The Greatest” Returns to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_lB_DC4740 The Greatest” Returns to Cobourg. On Tuesday, July 8, 2025 the cast and crew of the new series titled “The
Video – Photo Gallery – Fireworks Light Up the Sky in Pittsburgh Celebrating Independence Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAS_PkWm9sY The City of Pittsburgh celebrated Independence Day on July 4, 2025 with a flurry of fireworks lighting up the
Video – Silver Cross Mother and Volunteers Clean Up the Highway of Heroes on Canada Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdW2h3vW3v0 The sixth annual Environmental Clean in Memory of Craftsman Kyle Sinclair took place on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in
Video – Local Cobourg Youth Spends Summer Raising Money to Help Others
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so4LEH97uZk Avery Mitchell-Hicks is one special nine-year-old. Despite having a litany of medical issues, Avery has been doing nothing but thinking
Video – Photo Gallery – Canada Day Celebrations in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g74qCTsFTy0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1j0fFDMuoA Thousands of people lined the streets of Cobourg on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 for the Canada Day Parade A sea
- 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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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