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HKPR District Health Unit Releases Food Insecurity and Poverty Report for 2023
Healthy eating continues to be difficult for many households in our area. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health
Video – Trip to the Toronto Zoo Brings Back Memories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTYdTMTYaaE A trip to the Toronto Zoo on Monday, May 20, 2024 was a blast from the past so to
Video – Another Beautiful Evening in Peace Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpQG3K5siDM Peace Park was once again busy with wildlife on Sunday, May 19, 2024. The name of the park certainly fits
Video – Enjoying the Holiday Weekend in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-qSfuK15JE On Sunday, May 19, 2024, under a blanket of fog, the shoreline in Cobourg was busy with activity. For most
Video – Cobourg and Area Museum Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IBBY_jK9zA The former Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre held its opening in Cobourg for the summer season on May 18, 2024. Another special
Video – Quiet Evening in Peace Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O-zPeJGKDg It was a beautiful evening in Peace Park in Cobourg. A angler peacefully casts his line, while a beaver, Northern
Video – Cobourg Fire Department Responds to Encampment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlKTSdyGPlE The Cobourg Fire Department responded to the encampment located at 390 King Street East for reports of a woodstove
Northumberland County Archives and Museum Boasts Its Own Earl Grey Banner
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Northumberland County Archives and Museum welcomed a visitor from the United Kingdom Thursday, hoping to
Trent-Severn Waterway Opens for 2024 Navigation Season
Parks Canada is pleased to welcome all new and returning visitors to the 104th navigation season on the Trent-Severn
Lower Trent Conservation Combats Wild Parsnip with Innovative Solution
Wild parsnip has been identified for the second consecutive year at the Warkworth Conservation Area, specifically along the northwest
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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
Port Hope Council Supports Remuneration Increase Starting Next Term
The salaries for the next term of Port Hope council could rise significantly following October’s municipal election, if ratified
Expanded Weekend Hours for Warming Room Continue in Response to Extreme Cold
With continued extreme cold forecast for this weekend, Northumberland County, in collaboration with the Town of Cobourg By-law Services,
Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
Video – Photo Gallery – Finding Peace Along Cobourg’s Lakeshore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPW8GOavN1s More people seem to be enjoying leisurely walks along the west breakwall in Cobourg. On Wednesday, February 4, 2026 a
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Video – Photo Gallery – In My Opinion – Be Proud Northumberland County – Be Canadian Proud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbygVjlGUiM Since Afghanistan, Northumberland County residents have lined the bridges along the Highway of Heroes paying their respects to our
Video – Photo Gallery – Enjoying The Beauty of a Canadian Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46kF_KhdXxY Stunningly beautiful sunset on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Cobourg. It’s been a truly Canadian winter with the pure white
Video – Photo Gallery – 34th Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Campbellford Memorial Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5yy1gvZE-o The 34th annual Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Approximately $40,000
Breaking News – Video – Photo Gallery – At Least 20 People Displaced Following Apartment Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peFOiCS_HBw Officials are still trying to account for everyone after a Northumberland County Housing Corporation apartment complex was destroyed by
Video – Photo Gallery – Chilly Sunset Along the Lakeshore in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBYsaEqePA0 Cold warnings once again as the area goes into a deep freeze on Friday, January 30, 2026. Another beautiful sunset
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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 – 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
Brighton to Hold Watch Party for Olympian Hallie Clarke
(Today's Northumberland file photo) Brighton native Hallie Clarke is getting set to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in
West Northumberland Curling Club Member Competing at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Kristina (Adams) Brauch of the West Northumberland Curling Club is set to play for Team Newfoundland and Labrador at
Local Players in OHL U16 Showcase in Peterborough This Week
Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan will compete Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ontario Hockey League’s U16 Top Prospects Showcase
Current Competes at World Cross Country Running Championships, Signs Nike Contract
Kate Current, originally from Precious Corners just north of Cobourg, competed for Canada in the mixed relay at the