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Current Situation for Areas In Canada with Cases of COVID-19
Current situation Areas in Canada with cases of COVID-19 as of March 15, 2020, 5:45 pm EST Province, territory or other Number of
Conservatives Send Letter to Prime Minister on Flooding Risks in Ontario
On March 11, 2020, Members of the Conservative Ontario Caucus sent a letter to Deputy Prime Minister Freeland regarding
VIA Rail Is Enforcing Special Measures for COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 (also known as Coronavirus disease) outbreak around the world and in Canada, VIA Rail
Amnesty International Visits Tyendinaga and Urges Prime Minister to Act on Reconciliation
File Photo/Pete Fisher/Today's Northumberland Amnesty International - Canada visited Tyendinaga shortly after a number of people were arrested on Monday,
VIA Rail – “No Other Option But To Cancel Resumption of Service” Between Montreal and Quebec City
Senior Director, Corporate Communications with VIA Rail, Marie-Anna Murat issued a update on rail service. Due to a new blockade
VIA Rail – “Unprecedented” Situation Results In Temporary Layoffs
Senior Director, Corporate Communications for VIA Rail, Marie-Anna Murat announced on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 1,000 VIA Rail employees
VIA Rail Service To Resume In Southwestern Ontario
File Photo VIA Rail received a notification from CN allowing a resumption of service in Southwestern Ontario. Senior Director for Corporate
VIA Rail – 470 Passenger Trains Cancelled Affecting 94,000 Passengers Since Protest Began
File photo: VIA train at Cobourg train station on first day of protest, February 6, 2020 Senior Director of Corporate
Exclusive – Native Protest Has Evolved Into Stopping Colonialism
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXvCCcWqGQU&t=211s A Native protest that started out as a act of solidarity for the Wet’suwet’en people has evolved into something
Aerial Video of Tyendinaga Railway Crossing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53GGnXDR-go File photo showing crossing Today's Northumberland has received aerial video showing the protest by Mohawks in Tyendinaga. The video was captured
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Update – Fire at AkzoNobel Caused Significant Damage to Building, Contents and Fire Apparatus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFwz3qxmtsY&t=39s The cause has yet to be determined, but a fire at AkzoNobel on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 caused significant
Video – Memorial in Honour of Fallen Cobourg Police Officer Being Restored with Care and Pride
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC-ncSHDyW8 It doesn’t go unnoticed to workers at Subzero Blasting in Colborne the meaning behind a memorial they are refurbishing
Breaking News – Video – Four Fire Departments on Scene of Fire at AkzoNobel in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFwz3qxmtsY (Some photos by Kit Pitcher) It’s unknown the amount of damage after a structure fire at a Port Hope factory
Cobourg Council Committee Learns More About Dredging
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland As the annual dredging will soon begin in Cobourg, Director of Community Services
Video – Canadian Actor Ryan Reynolds Requests Name Change of “Pond” Arena
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjINo5rHY4k By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland At Wednesday's meeting of Cobourg council's Community Services, Protection and Economic Development Standing Committee, Ryan Reynolds
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Video – Memorial in Honour of Fallen Cobourg Police Officer Being Restored with Care and Pride
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC-ncSHDyW8 It doesn’t go unnoticed to workers at Subzero Blasting in Colborne the meaning behind a memorial they are refurbishing
Video – Another Day Without Power in Northumberland for Residents and Businesses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_fQ4DTdG7c It looks like parts of Northumberland County going into the sixth day without power following last weekends ice storm. Parts
Video – VOS Theatre Production of Mary Poppins Drops In to Victoria Hall
(photo gallery) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EH7xMTSKX4 The VOS Theatre production of Mary Poppins kicks off at Victoria Hall tonight. The production takes place from April
Video – After Five Days People and Businesses Still Without Power in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4wsN8QQlKw Going into the sixth day without power, frustration is starting to settle in, but for the most part people
Update – Video – Northumberland County Recovering from Ice Storm
(Photo gallery) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlLoRNDKcvY It’s not over yet- but for the most part, Northumberland County was spared major damage that other areas
- 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
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Video – 17th Annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxPUhl56_Ck The 17th annual Port Hope Firefighters Association Hockey Tournament kicked off on Friday night at the Jack Burger Sports
Video – Old Puckers Raise Money for Ed’s House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFisEpWoMVo A special presentation was held at the Cobourg Community Centre on Friday, March 28, 2025 before a charity hockey
Video – Eighth Annual PTSD Awareness Hockey Tournament in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB6Vu0NUYEs The eighth annual PTSD Awareness Hockey Tournament was held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Keeler Centre in
Cobourg Cougars Eliminated From OJHL Playoffs
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Toronto Jr. Canadiens scored three unanswered goals in the third period Sunday night to defeat
Video – Amazing Day Amongst Friends at the Third Annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IYQgXW1hao https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LxX6fk9oU4 The third annual Travis Gillespie Memorial Hockey Tournament took place at the Keeler Centre in Colborne on Saturday, March