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COVID-19 Vaccinations Available to All Residents over the Age of 6 Months
The XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine will be administered at all clinical appointments. Starting today, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health
Ontario Extending Gas and Fuel Tax Cuts to June 30, 2024
The province continues to put more money back in people’s pockets To help Ontario families and businesses keep costs down,
Ontario Providing Financial Stability to Employers
WSIB premium rates to remain steady next year so businesses can focus on creating good-paying jobs The Ontario government announced
HKPR District Health Unit – November is Radon Action Month
In Canada, radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer. November is Radon Action Month, and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine
Ontario Marks the End of a Challenging Wildland Fire Season
FireRangers kept Ontario communities safe through a difficult fire season October 21, 2023 marks the end of the 2023 wildland
Bells of St. Peter’s Anglican Church Will Soon Be Ringing Once Again in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XKSeD1G40I The bells of St. Peter’s Anglican Church will soon be ringing once again as restoration work is nearly completed. Reverend
Ontario Connecting More Women to Breast Cancer Screening Earlier
Province lowering age eligibility to receive publicly funded mammograms to include those aged 40-49 The Ontario government is connecting significantly
Cameco Holds Mock Emergency at the Port Hope Facility
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcX2Xznl7pY Members of the Port Hope Police along with Cobourg Police, Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services, Northumberland County Paramedics
Poppy Campaign Begins in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJzN2ccOk0o Legion Branch 30 Poppy Chair Sarah Clayton pins the first poppy on Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky on Friday,
Free Flu Shot and New COVID-19 Vaccines Available for All Ontarians Six Months of Age and Older
Ontarians strongly encouraged to get their COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot Starting tomorrow, October 30, Ontarians will be able to
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- Local News
Breaking News – Video – Chunk of Ice Smashes Through Windshield of Vehicle North of Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KkeOK__cQQ Miraculously the driver of a vehicle suffered only minor injuries after a chunk of ice smashed through the front
Video – Evening On the Ice at Rotary Harbourfront Rink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqXXDTq1XQg The Rotary Harbourfront Rink is officially open as of Monday, December 15, 2025 in Cobourg. With the cold weather coming
Video – Emergency Services Rush to Medical Emergency in Downtown Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOoH4sZF2Jw Numerous emergency vehicles rushed to downtown Cobourg on Monday evening. At approximately 7 p.m. emergency services responded to the foyer
Cobourg Mayor Says He Won’t Use Veto Powers – Budget Could Be Finalized Wednesday
Cobourg’s tax levy rate could increase by 3% following council amendments, up slightly from the draft 2026 budget introduced
Video – Owners of Former Brookside Youth Centre Served Notice To Clear Sidewalks of Snow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExWBX_gknSg The owners of 390 King Street West were served notice to clear their sidewalks from snow and ice. Today’s Northumberland
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – The 10th Annual Castleton Pet Parade Takes Over the Streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2RqlTYAvgA The 10th annual Castleton Pet Parade took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The annual event lets owners bring out
Video – Fresh Blanket of Snow Illuminates Christmas Magic in Victoria Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKBx7K2ONuU With a fresh blanket of snow on Sunday, December 7, 2025, a number of people headed down to Victoria
Video – Tammies Jammies in Full Swing Thanks to Community Efforts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uWyJS_AGwI Tammies Jammies is in full swing this year marking the ninth year for the event. Port Hope Police Constable Tammie
Video – Photo Gallery – Beautiful Evening for a Parade in Warkworth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlt0eBGSvM4 The annual Warkworth Santa Claus Parade took place on Friday, December 5, 2025. It was a beautiful winters evening for
Photos of the Last Supermoon of the Year Over Cobourg
Last supermoon of the year over Cobourg and Victoria Hall on Thursday, December 4, 2025
- 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
- Sports
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OJHL Prospect Series will have games in Cobourg and Feature Local Players
Rosters were announced recently for the Zach Hyman Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospect Series and feature a number of
Oshawa FireWolves of the NLL Sign Contract with Defenseman Kyle Rubisch
The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Kyle Rubisch,
Video – Mayor Enjoys a Round of Disc Golf in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuQoOGRDD8 Although he was beat by a rookie, Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland enjoyed a round of disc golf in Cobourg
Panthers Snap Four-Game Losing Skid
After four straight losses to open the Provincial Junior Hockey League season, the Port Hope Panthers got their first
Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season
The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2