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Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Board of Health Meeting Summary
Medical Officer of Health Updates Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer of Health and CEO for Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough (HKNP)
Video – Historic Milestone for Campus of Care in Campbellford
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7PDG3WwQcQ It was a historic milestone for the Campbellford Memorial Hospital on May 15, 2025. During the announcement of the Provincial
Video – Busy Evening for Cobourg Firefighters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBIStW6SBew It was a busy hour for members of the Cobourg Fire Department on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Within an hour
Video – Enjoyable Evening Along Cobourg Waterfront
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtcqT58pQYs A number of activities were taking place along the lakeshore in Cobourg on Thursday, May 15, 2025. A group of
Video – Beautiful Evening for Lawn Bowling in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV3d7a6m3oI The sounds of church bells resonated over the Cobourg Lawn Bowling Club on Thursday, May 15, 2025. It was one
Honouring A Fallen Cobourg Police Officer
It’s been 21 years since Cobourg Police officer Chris Garrett was murdered in the line of duty. It was around
Parking Updates and Support During the Walton Street Reconstruction in Port Hope
(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Municipality of Port Hope acknowledges the challenges that residents, businesses, and visitors have experienced during
City of Belleville – Preparing for Potential Postal Interruptions
In light of potential Canada Post disruptions starting May 22, we would like to advise residents to avoid putting
No Matter What’s in Store this May ‘2-4’…Make your Summer Space a Safe Place
(Today's Northumberland file photo) No matter what’s in store this May ‘2-4’ - whether you’re opening the cottage, sparking up
Video – Always Something New at Nawautin Sanctuary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaabYyHL6iw There is no rush when watching natures creatures. Nawautin Sanctuary always has something new to see - it just takes
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Social Service Agencies Respond to Cobourg Mayor
In response to a public letter issued by Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland regarding the proposed Cobourg Parks Master Plan,
NHH Foundation Announces Most Successful Year to Date
A year of extraordinary generosity and community support made the 2025-26 fiscal year the most successful in the history
Lakelands Public Health Marks First Year of Operations Following Historic Merger
Lakelands Public Health marks its first year of operations following the historic merger of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge
Northumberland County Council Approves Trailer Purchase for Warming Room
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Though questions remain about the warming room proposed for 2026-2027, Northumberland County councillors agreed at this
Celebrate Father’s Day Weekend with Free Fishing
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Fish for free across Ontario on June 20 and 21 This Father’s Day weekend, Ontario is inviting
- Photo Galleries
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – Suspicious Fire at Former File Factory in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGaJ3adHi4A Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a suspicious fire at the former file factory on Cavan Street
Video – Photo Gallery – Thousands Attend North America’s Largest Historical Military Show at Canadian Tank Museum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r4g189TDiQ The largest historical military show in North America drew thousands of visitors from around the world to Oshawa over
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Speedway: Racing Is a Way of Life for the Rinaldi Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiH46-vtIK8 Racing is more than a Saturday night event for the Rinaldi family — it's a way of life. As owners
Video – Photo Gallery – Five Hours with the Lawrence Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzBSeZ7ouhw Sometimes you don't intend to spend five hours working on a story — it just happens. Yesterday's event wasn't really
Video – Photo Gallery – Tall Ship St. Lawrence II Leaves Cobourg Harbour Heading for Hamilton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwARJvrrZE The tall ship, St. Lawrence II bid farewell to Cobourg Harbour on Thursday, June 11, 2026 on its way
- 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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Lauchlan Whelan Drafted by Windsor Spitfires
Cobourg’s Lauchlan Whelan was a first round pick Friday night at the 2026 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection draft
Municipality of Port Hope Receives $158,200 from Jays Care Foundation
At a Blue Jays watch party yesterday, Port Hope baseball fans, young athletes and community members received exciting news:
Video – Photo Gallery – Toronto Blue Jays Rally to Beat the Baltimore Orioles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-h87bX5jdU Over 41,000 people watched the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the
Local Players Win Memorial Cup With Kitchener Rangers
(Pictured in graphic: Jared Woolley, top, Andrew MacNiel, bottom) Two Northumberland County hockey players are Memorial Cup champions after helping
Cobourg will still have junior A Cougars due to simultaneous OJHL franchise relocations
The Ontario Junior Hockey Hockey announced the simultaneous relocation of two member franchises Friday, including the Cobourg Cougars, ahead