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Mental Health Week May 6-12, 2025 – Addressing Supports for Parents and Caregivers Who are Dealing with Children’s Mental Health
It's reported that approximately 20% of Canadian children and youth will experience a mental illness. This includes a significant percentage
Notice Regarding Exercise-Related Aircraft Debris in Northumberland County
Canadian Army Reserve personnel from 31 Canadian Brigade Group are arriving at the Baltimore Community Centre on Friday, April
Town of Cobourg Flags at Half-Staff on April 28 for National Day of Mourning
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg will observe Monday, April 28 as the National Day of Mourning and
Disaster Assistance Response Training to Occur in Prince Edward County
(Today's Northumberland file photo) From April 28 to May 2, 2025, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel will conduct a training
Video – Cobourg Woman Ticketed for Parking Mobility Scooter on Sidewalk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzFvMWaeSC0 A Cobourg woman is dumbfounded after receiving a ticket from by-law for parking her mobility scooter beside a bike
Lower Trent Conservation – Flood Warning Trent River
Lower Trent Conservation advises local municipalities and the public that a Flood Warning for Rice Lake and the Trent
Rabies Found in Lindsay Bat, Health Unit Seeking Individual Who May Have Been Exposed
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is asking for the public’s assistance in
Belleville – Elgin Park Playground Meeting
A virtual public meeting will be held on May 8 at 7 p.m. to get feedback from residents on
Video – Pride and Patriotism Takes Over Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Uwdvfhm04w Following the Easter weekend the DBIA has installed approximately 140 Canadian flags throughout the downtown in Cobourg. Carleigh Hunter, administrator
Video – Port Hope Mayor Says Loss of AkzoNobel is “Absolutely Devastating” for the Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooGG4kHjlMA The community of Port Hope is still in shock over the announcement that AkzoNobel will cease production at its
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Video – Breaking News – Cobourg Police Chief Gives Notice of Resignation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFu0Ij-TWHk By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland Though the special meeting of the Cobourg Police Services Board had one item on the agenda
Ganaraska Conservation Board Opposes Proposed Conservation Authority Consolidation
The Province is proposing consolidating Ontario’s 36 local Conservation Authorities into seven Regional Authorities. As proposed, the Ganaraska Region Conservation
Northumberland Hills Hospital Launches Emergency Room Wait Time Dashboard and Self Arrival Kiosk
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) announced on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the launch of a new Emergency Department (ED) Wait
Enbridge Gas Ontario Assists Alnwick/Haldimand Fire Department in Supporting Firefighter Training
Alnwick/Haldimand Fire Department purchase firefighting training materials, through Safe Community Project Assist–a program with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire
Northumberland County Social Services – Warming Room User Repeats His Plea
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Warming room user Chance Brown addressed Wednesday's meeting of Northumberland County council's Social
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Video – Youth Wellness Hub Northumberland is Now Open in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgMWhpXsbrs&lc=UgxF_CT82LTPI7zLgb94AaABAg The new Youth Wellness Hub Ontario Northumberland facility at 15 Cavan Street in Port Hope is open for youths
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXo6avu6UVI The Port Hope Santa Claus parade took place on Saturday, November 29, 2025. With crowds lining Walton Street, the parade
Video – Photo Gallery – CPKC Holiday Train Stops in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIBUwLFkt6w For the first time in the history of the CPKC Holiday Train it stopped in Cobourg on Saturday, November
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Santa Claus Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQpl6_yxfYk It was a perfect winters evening for the annual Cobourg Santa Claus parade on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Starting at
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope’s Annual Candlelight Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAQnzIbtArU It was a beautiful evening for Port Hope’s annual Candlelight Festival on Friday, November 28, 2025. Adding to the celebration
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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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OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2