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Ontario Doubles the Number of Long-Term Care Inspectors
156 new inspectors helping keep long-term care residents safe The Ontario government has hired 193 new long-term care inspection staff,
Busy Day For Bylaw Services in Cobourg Handing Out Nearly 50 Tickets for Obstructing Removal of Snow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4wFO992ly8 It was a busy day for bylaw services with the Town of Cobourg on Thursday, February 23, 20223. There were
Enteric Outbreak at NHH
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland Hills Hospital announces cluster of patients and staff in the Restorative Care Unit with symptoms
Ontario Nurses Association Holds Information Picket Across Province and at Northumberland Hills Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=377Eb2E7UXE The Ontario Nurses Association from Northumberland Hills Hospital representing registered nurses and health-care professions joined others across Ontario on
Vehicle Goes Up In Flames in Hamilton Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yhqq66pQvrM There were no injuries, but a vehicle was destroyed by fire on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. At approximately 9:30 p.m.
Ontario Reducing Wait Times for Publicly Funded Surgeries and Diagnostics
New legislation outlines next steps in province’s plan to connect people to convenient care, close to home On February 21,
Northumberland County Provides Current Status of Spaces for People Seeking Shelter
https://todaysnorthumberland.ca/2023/02/18/extremely-dangerous-conditions-in-downtown-cobourg-caused-by-homelessness/ Correction Northumberland County has updated and corrected information Today's Northumberland had posted concerning an article about homelessness. In the article titled,
Memorial Globe Honouring Canada’s Fallen in Afghanistan to be Installed at The Big Apple
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWqYtjikRbQ A memorial globe to the fallen Canadian soldiers is being created to be installed at The Big Apple just
Pounding Waves Brings Out the Surfers to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cyFTN015mM Powerful waves brought the surfers down to Lake Ontario off Cobourg on the first day of the holiday weekend. Throughout
“Extremely Dangerous” Conditions in Downtown Cobourg Caused by Homelessness
Today’s Northumberland got a first hand look at a building in downtown Cobourg that appears its being used by
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Mayor Directs Staff to Investigate Options and Recommendations for Activating Development and Revitalization of the Tannery Lands
Under Strong Mayor Powers, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has directed staff to investigate development and revitalization of Tannery Lands
Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland Directs Staff to Prepare Report to Accelerate Affordable Housing
Under Strong Mayor Powers, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland has issued a notice on Friday, July 11, 2025. Subject: Options and
Port Hope Completes Urban-Rural Tax Allocation Review and Introduces Innovative AI-Powered Educational Tool for Residents
The Municipality of Port Hope is providing an update on the completed Urban-Rural Tax Allocation Review, a detailed study
Micro Grants Presented to Young Entrepreneurs to Kickstart Summer Businesses
Young entrepreneurs across Northumberland are turning big ideas into real businesses with support from the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre
Video – Photo Gallery – Firefighters Battle Stubborn Blaze in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFUJhJJPO5Y Firefighters worked in the blazing heat trying to douse the flames of a stubborn fire in Colborne on Thursday,
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Video – Photo Gallery – Firefighters Battle Stubborn Blaze in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFUJhJJPO5Y Firefighters worked in the blazing heat trying to douse the flames of a stubborn fire in Colborne on Thursday,
Video – Photo Gallery – Concert Band of Cobourg Kicks Off Summer Concert Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEvch6acg30 The Concert Band of Cobourg held their first Summer Concert Series in Victoria Park on Tuesday, July 9, 2025. For
Video – Photo Gallery – “The Greatest” Returns to Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_lB_DC4740 The Greatest” Returns to Cobourg. On Tuesday, July 8, 2025 the cast and crew of the new series titled “The
Video – Photo Gallery – Fireworks Light Up the Sky in Pittsburgh Celebrating Independence Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAS_PkWm9sY The City of Pittsburgh celebrated Independence Day on July 4, 2025 with a flurry of fireworks lighting up the
Video – Silver Cross Mother and Volunteers Clean Up the Highway of Heroes on Canada Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdW2h3vW3v0 The sixth annual Environmental Clean in Memory of Craftsman Kyle Sinclair took place on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in
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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 – Tucker Williams Continues to Make Big Strides in Lacrosse Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDa5eT__CA Already very accomplished for his age at 14, Baltimore’s Tucker Williams simply just loves playing lacrosse. “People say it’s the
Cobourg’s MacNiel Drafted by Montreal Canadians
Andrew MacNiel of Cobourg was selected in the sixth round, 189th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2025
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2025
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Announced last March, a sixth group of inductees was welcomed to the Cobourg and District Sports
St. Mary Student Gets Full Hockey Scholarship
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Following graduation day at St. Mary Secondary School next week, boom! Sophie Harold is outta here
91-Year-Old Achieves Bronze Medal in PickleBall Tournament
Cobourg resident Bob Carson was the oldest athlete of more than 250 participants from across Ontario who competed in