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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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Northumberland Hills Hospital Occupancy Rates Soared This Winter
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Even a specially funded ambulance offload nurse at Northumberland Hills Hospital could only do so much
Cardiac Service Moves In-House at Northumberland Hills Hospital
(Today's Northumberland file photo) By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Echocardiography has moved from an outsourced service at Northumberland Hills Hospital to an
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services Recertify Ice Water Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI0GBz8dKko Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services were along the shore of Lake Ontario on Sunday, February 15, 2026 performing
Video – Spreading the Word of God on a Port Hope Overpass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3cAE6sZ9oM A couple drove for nearly an hour to thank God on a Port Hope overpass on Saturday, February 14,
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Fire Department Training in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vptnRI9eOGs Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Saturday (February 14, 2026) morning ice water rescue training in Cobourg Harbour. Acting
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Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services Recertify Ice Water Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI0GBz8dKko Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services were along the shore of Lake Ontario on Sunday, February 15, 2026 performing
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Fire Department Training in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vptnRI9eOGs Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Saturday (February 14, 2026) morning ice water rescue training in Cobourg Harbour. Acting
Video – Photo Gallery – Mighty Ganaraska River Covered in Layer of Snow and Ice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wfbz00Q6OU The mighty Ganaraska River seems to be mostly covered in a layer of ice through downtown Port Hope. The ice
With the Help from the Cobourg Community, LCBO Staff Save Man’s Life and Reunite Him with Family
By Cecilia Nasmith/Pete Fisher The staff at the LCBO at Northumberland Mall not only saved a man's life, they restored
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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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Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Native Hallie Clarke Places 19th in Women’s Skeleton Racing at Winter Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhUQTHE01hc Brighton native Hallie Clarke continued to improve and saved her best slide for last in her Winter Olympics debut
Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U Girls Volleyball Wins Gold
The Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U girls volleyball team captured the gold medal on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with an
Video – Port Hope Panthers Beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGgeTMsiSl4 It was Emergency Services Night as the Port Hope Panthers beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL action at the
Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights