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Discarded Cigarettes Cause of Minor Fire in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoyucU61SjM&feature=youtu.be Discarded cigarettes were responsible for a minor fire at a home in Cobourg on Friday, February 26, 2021. At approximately
Northumberland Hills Hospital – More Than 7,700 Face Masks Created by Volunteers
Shown in the picture attached is: (L-R) Jessica Sears, dropping off the last batch of her team’s masks to
Clean Ride UV-C Making Emergency Service Vehicles COVID Safer Around The World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMSXEsC7Sl0&t=6s By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher A new product developed in Northumberland County for emergency services can offer 99.9% protection from COVID-19
Ontario Health Team-Northumberland – People Want Their Vaccines
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandMore than 200 people logged on to the third Ontario Health Team-Northumberland on-line COVID-19 forum to
Northumberland Hills Hospital Begins Vaccinating Priority Health-Care Workers
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandFollowing a green light from the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit, Northumberland Hills Hospital
Conservatives Pass MP Philip Lawrence’s Bill to Provide Farmers Relief from Carbon Tax
On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, the House of Commons passed at second reading a Conservative bill that would exempt
Investigation by RCMP Leads to Large Seizure of Marijuana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DHcEwr8v40&feature=youtu.be Ongoing investigation by RCMP leads to large seizure of marijuana on Wednesday, February 23, 2021. Today’s Northumberland spent most of
HKPR District Health Unit – Local COVID Situation Heading in a Good Direction
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's NorthumberlandHaliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ian Gemmill told reporters
HKPR District Health Unit Clarifies VOC Situation
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s NorthumberlandShortly after concluding this week's media scrum, Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit Medical Officer
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Reports on AGM
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s NorthumberlandSeventy-four years of service was celebrated virtually Feb. 18, as the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority held
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Death of Inmate from Warkworth Institution
(Today's Northumberland file photo) On November 12, 2026, an inmate from Warkworth Institution died while in our custody. The individual’s
Cease of Admissions Order Issued Against New Golden Plough Lodge
The Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care has issued a Cease of Admissions order against the newly opened Golden Plough
Peterborough County Disappointed by Paramedic Strike Notice and Remains Committed to Reaching an Agreement
CUPE Local 4911 has served notice that Peterborough County paramedics will go on strike starting at 6:00 a.m. on
33rd Annual Light Up a Life Campaign Launches Across Northumberland
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation’s 33rd annual Light Up a Life fundraising campaign launches this week, with appeal letters
Update on Cobourg Municipal Parking Lots
Second Street Parking Lot becomes private effective November 15 The Town of Cobourg is advising community members of an upcoming
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Video – Photo Gallery – Parks Canada Undertaking a Major Rehabilitation of Peterborough Canal Dams and Lift Lock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HKZSrslxDU A major rehabilitation project is underway for the canal dams and the historic Peterborough Lift Lock as Parks Canada
Video – Photo Gallery – Canton Remembrance Day Service Honours Those Who Served and Sacrificed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR1W6zsaszc A Remembrance Day service in Canton brought members of the community together on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to honour
Video – Photo Gallery – More Than 500 Gather in Cobourg to Remember and Honour Those Who Served
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZTDhjwzrjA More than 500 people gathered in Victoria Park in Cobourg on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to honour the men
Exclusive – Northumberland County CAO Letter to Cobourg Mayor Raises Questions About Operations at 310 Division Street
(Photos from public meeting at Trinity United Church on November 5, 2026) Today’s Northumberland seeks confirmation of authenticity of letter
Video – Photo Gallery – Alderville First Nation Honours Veterans at Annual Armistice Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFx6ku9EzjI Veterans, community members, dignitaries and representatives from across the region gathered Sunday, November 8, 2026, as Alderville First Nation
- 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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Strong Starts Continue for Northumberland’s GMHL teams
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland Northumberland County’s teams continue to make an early-season statement in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League,
Cobourg Cougars Winning Streak Extends to Nine Games
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars earned back-to-back victories Sunday and Monday over the Toronto Warriors to extend their Ontario
Cougars Rally to Defeat Toronto Warriors on the Road
Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Cobourg Cougars overcame a two-goal deficit in the first period to defeat the host Toronto Warriors
Video – Photo Gallery – Whelan Enjoys Special Homecoming as Windsor Spitfires Defeat Peterborough Petes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqon0q5FhmA For 16-year-old Lauchlan Whelan, Thursday night was about as close to playing in his hometown arena as he could
West Northumberland U15 BB Wild win host Halloween Havoc tournament
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The West Northumberland Wild U15 BB team captured the division championship at its host Halloween Havoc tournament