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Legion Calls for Action on Long-Term-Care Facilities
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Damning reports on conditions in Ontario long-term-care homes by members of the military Joint Task Force
Young Participants Sought as Research Continues for Local U of T Student
Story by Jeff Gard A local University of Toronto student is involved in a research project that studies how children
Statement from Durham Police Chief Regarding “Events” Around the Globe
June 3, 2020 Community members, Like you, we have been greatly impacted by the events happening around the globe. What took
HKPR District Health Unit – Two Local COVID-19 Outbreaks Declared Over
The local public health unit today is providing an update on the COVID-19 outbreaks in its area. The Haliburton, Kawartha,
Ontario Dental Association Shares Reopening Plans
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland After 12 weeks of restrictions, Ontario’s dentists got the green light last night to begin planning
Cobourg Council Votes Unanimously to Close Victoria Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EigLUn_P3Go&feature=youtu.be By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In a special meeting Monday, Cobourg council voted unanimously to close the Victoria Park beach through
Pride Month Kicks Off In Cobourg and Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dsDiMUu_yk&feature=youtu.be June is Pride Month and the town of Cobourg and Cobourg Police kicked off the month with two ceremonies
One Person Sent to Hospital Following House Fire in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxME9o2_v_0&feature=youtu.be One person was taken to hospital following a house fire in Hamilton Township on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Hamilton Township
Dryer Fire Causes an Estimated $100,000 Damage to Cobourg Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8tpNB1MBDs&feature=youtu.be A dryer fire caused an estimated $100,000 damage to a home in Cobourg on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Cobourg firefighters
Number of Infractions Handed Out On Sunday In Cobourg Including Defecating In Victoria Park and Dogs On Beach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mkYPn92Otw&feature=youtu.be Cobourg Police and By-Law officers handed out a number of infractions on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Victoria beach
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Video – Photo Gallery – Blue Heron Joins Salmon for Annual Ganaraska Run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSv0lrsvM3U The salmon weren’t the only ones enjoying the Ganaraska River in Port Hope Thursday afternoon. As hundreds of salmon continued
Video – “I Didn’t Know” — Angler Caught in Port Hope Fishing Sanctuary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anaJbAhC7C4 It was a beautiful Friday afternoon in Port Hope, with salmon making their annual journey up the Ganaraska River. But
Video – Photo Gallery – A Beautiful Evening Along Cobourg’s Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH-zP_iihQE With summer quickly drawing to a close, Cobourg’s waterfront offered a picture-perfect evening to enjoy the pier, the lake
Cobourg Mayor Says “Enough is Enough” After Woman Steps on Needle at Cobourg Beach
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland says an incident that left a local woman facing a $1,300 medical
In My Opinion: A Day at “Our” Beach Turns Into a Nightmare
(Today's Northumberland file photo) There is something profoundly wrong when a family can go to Victoria Beach for a day
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Video – Photo Gallery – Blue Heron Joins Salmon for Annual Ganaraska Run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSv0lrsvM3U The salmon weren’t the only ones enjoying the Ganaraska River in Port Hope Thursday afternoon. As hundreds of salmon continued
Exclusive – Video – Photo Gallery – Birthday Celebration Turns Into Frightening Rice Lake Rescue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irhxazzquFI Three friends from Toronto came to Northumberland County to celebrate a 21st birthday. Instead, they ended up fighting to
Video – Photo Gallery – Rice Lake Challenge Surpasses $500,000 Mark in Fight Against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3b3dX9OXOI What started 18 years ago as a personal tribute to two brothers has now become a remarkable fundraising legacy. The
Video – Photo Gallery – Jacks Look for Redemption Against Scarborough at OBA 8U Championship in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6yN9Dw9DcA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyKmqT2q2IQ Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The host Northumberland Jacks will get another shot at Scarborough Sunday as they battle to stay alive
Video – Photo Gallery – Flyers Open Provincial Championship With Win in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHQKkxOa6jM By Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The Port Hope Flyers got off to a winning start Friday night as they opened the
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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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Northumberland Jacks 11U Select Team Looks to Continue Winning Ways at OBA Championship
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland With a successful season already to date, the Northumberland Jacks 11-and-under select team is ready to compete
Northumberland Jacks 9U Select Team Heads to OBA Championship with Strong Bonds
Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Jacks 9-and-under select team is heading to St. Marys this weekend with a championship opportunity
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Flyers Capture Ontario Baseball Association Senior C Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cO0L-nDAF4 Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Port Hope Flyers baseball team put an end to a long provincial championship drought this past
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Jacks Fall to London in OBA 8U Championship in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXVGIbByKBs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L2Ze48FXgk Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The host Northumberland Jacks 8-and-under team battled its way through the Ontario Baseball Association championship weekend before
Video – Photo Gallery – Flyers Still in Contention as OBA Senior C Championship Wraps Up in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYjdGb_ROu4 Jeff Gard/Today's Northumberland The hometown Port Hope Flyers are still chasing an Ontario Baseball Association Senior C championship as the