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Rail Blockade Continues East of Belleville by Tyendinaga Protesters In Support of Wet’suwet’en First Nation
A protest continued on Friday, February 7, 2020 east of Belleville blocking all rail lines. Tyendinaga protesters are started blocking
Breaking News – Government of Canada Evacuating Canadians from Wuhan, China
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Harjit
Government of Canada Invests in Flood Mitigation Project in Ontario
For full interview with MP Kim Rudd click here Will upload video of interview and will post as soon as
Justice Minister Announces Support for Justice Initiative
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today’s Northumberland The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, was in Cobourg today
Change in Reserve Force Pay Structure
Press Release As promised in Canada’s defence policy Strong, Secure, Engaged, Reserve Force pay is being restructured to align with
Canadian Armed Forces to Rededicate Kandahar Cenotaph
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will rededicate the Kandahar Cenotaph in the Afghanistan Memorial Hall at National Defence Headquarters
Breaking News – Tentative – Fallen Soldier Will Be Flown Into Ottawa Airport
At this point there will be no repatriation for Bombardier Patrick Labrie, who was a member of the 2nd
Canada Concludes Maritime Security and Counter-Terrorism Mission
Canada has concluded Operation ARTEMIS, the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) contribution to counter-terrorism and maritime security operations in Middle
To The Stan And Back
To The Stan and Back” (Stan is short for Afghanistan) “Party Under the Stars” Event was held on May
Neighbourhoods Still Underwater In Gatineau
The water has gone down a metre, but still there are neighbourhoods underwater in Gatineau, Quebec. On May 6/7, 2019
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Cobourg Fire Department Challenged by Increased Calls
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Firefighters' work of keeping the community safe means dealing with sharply rising calls for
ECE Bylaw Blamed for Budget Item’s 2,700% Increase
By Cecilia Nasmith/Northumberland 89.7 FM/Today's Northumberland Challenges to its new Emergency Care Establishment bylaw are a major reason for a
Video – Northumberland County’s Shelter System Takes A Huge Hit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcn82_bMz10 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland/Northumberland 89.7 FM With the chance of losing most emergency shelter services it offers by Thursday, Northumberland
Oshawa Power and Lakefront Utilities Announce New Partnership
Oshawa Power and Lakefront Utilities have announced a new partnership, with Oshawa Power providing electric distribution operational leadership assistance
Breaking News – Northumberland County Social Service Workers Unanimously Vote to Authorize Strike
As poverty deepens and more people in Northumberland County need support to navigate the cost-of-living crisis, community social services
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Colours of Northumberland County
The colours of the Fall have just about peaked with this weekend likely the last till next year. The brilliant
Video – Spooktacular Halloween Display in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SanHuDZ5OQ If you’re out and about looking for spooky houses on a Halloween tour, be sure to stop at this
Video – Fishing Season Starts in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx4GBplTp44 For the first time this season, fishing was open for anglers through downtown Port Hope. From September 1, 2024 through
Video – It’s Great To Discover the Outdoors This Thanksgiving Weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkRJMOzaXHo The Thanksgiving weekend isn’t over yet, but it’s been a beautiful weekend to be outdoors and take in the
Video – Editorial – Drug Den Just Steps Away from Victoria Hall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHc8xBAmZic It’s a virtual drug den just steps away from the backdrop of Victoria Hall. A beautiful sunset overlooking Victoria Hall
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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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Ontario Ladies Novice Singles Championship – Gold for Laura Mounce of Cobourg
The Cobourg lawn bowling club was the host venue for the 2024 Ontario ladies novice singles championship on Saturday
Video – The World’s Best Disc Golfers Compete at Haute Goat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SP8jYaYqwE Some of the world’s top disc golfers are taking part in a competition at Haute Goat in the Municipality
Port Hope Youth Earns Silver in Provincial Lacrosse Tournament
As he prepares for Grade 10 at St. Mary Secondary School in Cobourg, lacrosse star Landon Kenny is thanking
Northumberland Street Hockey Festival Takes Place in Cobourg in Support of Northumberland Hills Hospital
Get ready to hit the pavement and score big as the Northumberland Street Hockey Festival makes its triumphant return
CCI Students Celebrate OFSAA Track and Field Wins
Cobourg Collegiate Institute (CCI) celebrates a successful Track and Field season and recognizes the accomplishments of student athletes who