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Ontario Takes Further Action to Contain the Spread of COVID-19
On March 16, 2020, Premier Doug Ford and Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, issued the following
Lower Trent Conservation Responds to COVID-19
In an ongoing effort to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lower Trent Conservation (LTC) continues to follow the lead
Enhanced Measures to Protect Ontarians from COVID-19
On March 16, 2020, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health issued the following statement detailing enhanced public
Beyond The Blue Box, Horizons of Friendship Thrift Store and Northumberland Humane Society Thrift Store Closed Till Further Notice
Three charities along Covert Street have closed as a result of COVID-19. Beyond the Blue Box, Horizons of Friendship Thrift
Ontario Hospitals Asked to Take a Planned Approach to Ramping Down Elective Surgeries
Actions aimed at preserving capacity as cases of COVID-19 continue to grow On March 15, 2020, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier
COVID-19 Pandemic Planning for the Scheduling of Matters in Ontario Courts
Public health officials have recommended that measures be taken to reduce the amount of time individuals spend in large
Wal-Mart Quickly Runs Out of Toilet Paper – Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0DMKRg71C8 There was once again a line-up outside Wal-Mart in Cobourg on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Once the doors opened at
Update – Cobourg Mother Concerned About Information Being Released by Northumberland Hills Hospital on COVID-19 Precautions
Response from Jennifer Gillard, Senior Directior, Public Affairs and Strategic Partnerships at Northumberland Hills Hospital "There is presently a discrepancy
Visitor Restrictions In Place at Northumberland Hills Hospital
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) has made the difficult decision to limit visitors in light of the evolving situation regarding
Breaking News – HKPR District Health Unit Reports Second Positive Case of COVID-19
The local Medical Officer of Health today announced a positive case of COVID-19 in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
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Breaking News – Family Beach Day Turns Into Nightmare After Woman Steps on Needle at Victoria Beach
The photograph is disturbing enough. A discarded needle sits inside a small plastic container. It is not a stock photograph. It
Clarington community takes Steps for Care toward the future of Bowmanville Hospital
The Clarington community is stepping up for the future of Lakeridge Health Bowmanville Hospital, with Steps for Care presented
‘Meet the Candidates’ Web Page Launched Ahead of Upcoming 2026 Municipal Election
The municipal election is approaching and the Municipality of Port Hope has launched a ‘Meet the Candidates’ web page
Hamilton Township Candidates Forum for Councillor Positions Set For Thursday September 10th
With Municipal elections less than two months away, a Candidates Forum for Hamilton Township Councillor positions is set for
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
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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
Video – Photo Gallery – Late-Night Search at Victoria Beach Comes Up Empty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WjmV5cv-8g A late-night search involving multiple emergency services at Cobourg’s Victoria Beach ended without finding anyone after a report of
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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