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Ontario Offering Free Fishing on Father’s Day Weekend
Fish for free across the province June 15-16 In honour of Father’s Day on Sunday, the province is offering free
Municipality of Port Hope is Preparing for Annual Canada Day Celebration
The Municipality of Port Hope is preparing for its annual Canada Day celebrations, featuring a mix of new and
Video – Two High Priority Calls for Port Hope Police
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXmMYrArIpU It was a busy day for Port Hope Police with two high priority calls on Monday, June 10, 2024. At
Local Businessman Says “Thank You” in Significant Way to Northumberland Hills Hospital
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland For Shane Jarvis, the best way to say thank-you to Northumberland Hills Hospital is to boost
Ontario Building More Capacity in Provincial Jails
Additional beds will help correctional facilities to operate safely and keep violent and repeat offenders behind bars The Ontario government
HKPR District Health Unit Community Notice – Increase in Pertussis Cases
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) has been notified of increased pertussis (whooping
Video – Tenth Anniversary for Northumberland County Firefighter Recruit Class
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHYqnWW_yj0 The Northumberland County Firefighter Recruit Class of 2024 spent their last weekend in training at the Harwood Firehall in
Video – Garage Fire Quickly Knocked Down by Hamilton Township Fire Department
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00IfQ_XdayA There were no serious injuries following a garage fire in Hamilton Township on Saturday, June 8, 2024. At approximately 8:30
Golfer Airlifted After Cart Rolls Over in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
(Photo credit Scott Fulford) A person was airlifted from the scene after a golf cart flipped over in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
Video – How A Family of Robins Can Brighten a Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S877IN7o_A This may not be something that interests everyone, so if it doesn’t, and frankly, if it bores people -
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Smile Cookie Week a Sweet Success in Support of New Campbellford Hospital
Record-breaking campaign demonstrates the power of community giving The Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) Foundation is proud to celebrate a tremendous
Video – Photo Gallery – Suspicious Fire Destroys Home in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN34DUvjIpo The Office of the Fire Marshal and Northumberland OPP Crime Unit are investigating after a suspicious fire in the
Quinte West OPP – Walk-In Charged with Impaired (Name Released)
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in an impaired driving investigation. On Friday,
Breaking News – Public Health Unit Declares COVID-19 Facility Wide Outbreak at Golden Plough Lodge
The Public Health Unit has now declared the COVID-19 respiratory outbreak Facility Wide. Currently, there are two confirmed cases of
Two Confirmed, Two Suspected Cases of COVID-19 at Golden Plough Lodge
The Public Health Unit has declared a respiratory outbreak on McMillan Cottage which has been identified as COVID-19. As
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Video – Photo Gallery – Students Showcase Creativity and Innovation at St. Joseph During Catholic Education Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32dfVI31rXU Students at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School put their creativity and investigative skills on display as part of Catholic
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Residents Get Sneak Peek at Summer Flowers During Greenhouse Open House
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erFrGq4-OGQ More than 100 people toured Cobourg’s municipal greenhouses on Saturday for an annual open house showcasing the flowers and
Video – Photo Gallery – Barn Fire Causes Over $1 Million Damage in Alnwick/Haldimand Township
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7i7hIhwkkU Damage is estimated at more than $1 million following a massive barn fire in Alnwick/Haldimand Township on Saturday, May
Video – Photo Gallery – Stories of Fallen Officer Paint an Heroic Portrait
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRwC-jCjv0 By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The heroic legacy left behind by Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Brandon Malcolm was shared in loving
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Farmers Market Opens 2026 Season with Music, Tradition and Community Spirit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unkS-XhCmIM The Cobourg Farmers Market returned for another season on Saturday, May 2, 2026, bringing fresh energy, familiar faces, and
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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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Cobourg’s Clow, Whelan at OHL Futures Camp
(Quinte Red Devils graphic) Cobourg’s Trent Clow and Lauchlan Whelan are among 120 participants at the Ontario Hockey League’s Futures
Video – Photo Gallery – Grand Opening of The Dink Den Social Club/Pickleball in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50iIBjnVD2Y The fast-growing sport of pickleball has a brand-new home in Northumberland County. The Dink Den, Cobourg’s ONLY indoor pickleball club,
Local Players Win OHF U13 Championship with Quinte Red Devils
(Quinte Red Devils photo) Cobourg’s Kade Whelan and Port Hope’s William Beebe recently captured the Ontario Hockey Federation U13 AAA
Video – Photo Gallery – Friendly Rivalry on Ice at Port Hope Firefighters Tournament
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxG-MiZ9k4 The sound of skates cutting across the ice and laughter from the benches filled the Jack Burger Sports Complex
Video – Photo Gallery – Northumberland Stars Win GMHL Russell Cup Championship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZ6Lj9CWZs Jeff Gard/Today’s Northumberland The Northumberland Stars shined as the top team in the Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League this