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Former President of Local OPSEU Representing Over 100 Brookside Youth Centre Staff Makes Statement About Closure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdCSh989lVQ&feature=youtu.be Peter Harding (left) who is a Ministry Union Representative and former President of Local OPSEU 337 (Brookside Youth Centre)
Breaking News – OFM Investigating After Apartment Building Fire Sends Four To Hospital In Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ3FbSKDQC8&t=36s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77iuphcJbaw Investigators with the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office have been called in to investigate a fire in downtown Colborne on
Breaking News – After More Than 70 Years Brookside Youth Centre in Cobourg Closes Its Gates for the Final Time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9c57HaDMCs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm77ASR7ujc After more than 70 years in operation, Brookside Youth Centre is closed as of Friday, February 12, 2021. Today’s Northumberland
HKPR District Health Unit – More Businesses, Services Allowed to Reopen – Province Move Local Health Unit Region to Orange
More local businesses and services will be able to reopen next week with COVID-19 safety measures in place, as
World War II Mortar Round Brought to Brighton OPP Detachment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8m5h_wdeM4 Members of Northumberland OPP were a bit surprised on Friday, November 12, 2021 when a live mortar round was
Breaking News – Cobourg Police Service – Fourth Special Constable Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) was informed today that a fourth staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. Through contact
Exclusive – Brampton Man Pleads Guilty to Dangerous Driving Causing Death X2 On Highway 401 in 2017 in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYMc-voPVjQ&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUGYnB3-mr8&feature=youtu.be A Brampton man plead guilty on Thursday, February 11, 2021 in Superiour Court in Cobourg to two counts of
Breaking News SIU Determines Evidence Indicates Deaths of Father and Son in Kawartha Lakes a Result of Police Gunfire
The Provincial Special Investigations Unit has determined upon receipt and review of additional forensic evidence in this case, including
Hydro One Will Strengthen Power Reliability in Campbellford While Protecting the Osprey Population in Seymour Conservation Area
Critical work will require a full conservation area closure on February 17 and 18- On Wednesday, February 20, 2021,
HKPR District Health Unit – COVID Variant Has Appeared Locally
Health Unit Provides Case Numbers of Municipalities For the First Time Since Pandemic Began By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Medical Officer of
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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
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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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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