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HKPR District Health Unit Issues Requirement for Mask Use in Commercial Establishments
Under instructions issued by the local Medical Officer of Health, area businesses will have to have a policy in
One Person Dies After Pickup Rolls Off Ramp in Port Hope
One person has died following a accident in Port Hope on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Emergency services were called at
Update – Damaged Receptacles Preventing Garbage Pickup in Downtown Cobourg
Northumberland County has stated the reason for some of the waste receptacles not being cleaned out regularly is because
Sod Turning Ceremony to Honour Cobourg Native Who Was the First Female Wireless Radio Operator in Canada
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxo-iUmKz_A&feature=youtu.be The sod turning for a commemorative statue for a Cobourg native who was the first female wireless radio operator
Cobourg Councillor Literally Cleans Up The Downtown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mfOafvAa-M&feature=youtu.be A Cobourg councillor took matters into his own hands and literally cleaned up the garbage in downtown Cobourg on
Ontario Finance Minister Visits Venture 13 in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXfseA-pRcw&feature=youtu.be By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Minister of Finance Rod Phillips, a member of the Ontario Jobs and Recovery Task Committee, stopped
Two Diplomatic Vehicles Seized After Drivers Charged With Stunt Driving On Highway 401 in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtAPO_ErP_A&feature=youtu.be Seven vehicles have been impounded by one OPP Highway Safety Division officer during his last two shifts along Highway
Splash Pad In Victoria Park Was Opened Temporarily For Maintenance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGCAAhX4J64&feature=youtu.be It was good while it lasted in Victoria Park. For a bit of time the Splash Pad was operational in
Cobourg Announces Cooling Centre at the Market Building
By Cecilia Nasmith Increasingly hot weather has resulted in the Town of Cobourg opening the Market Building – located at
Day Camp Registration Opens for Municipality of Port Hope Residents, July 6
The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce that day camp registration will begin on Monday, July 6,
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Video – Queenies Toy Drive Marks 15th Year with Goal of Collecting Up to 4,000 Toys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uflMB2VTd6U The spirit of giving is once again taking centre stage in Port Hope as Queenies Bake Shop launches its
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
- Photo Galleries
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
- Sports
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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