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COVID Outbreak on Northumberland Hills Hospital Unit 1A
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland With three patients testing positive, Northumberland Hills Hospital announces a COVID-19 outbreak in Unit 1A, the
Construction has Begun for the Sunny Life Recreation and Wellness Centre in Campbellford
A ceremonial groundbreaking took place at the site of the new Sunny Life Recreation and Wellness Centre on Wednesday,
Commencing of the (Huge) Parking Fines Is Back for Another Season in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5Z4lsrWitM The commencing of the fines has begun in Cobourg. As of the Victoria Day long weekend, law-enforcement (by-law) officers are
Second Street Road Closure in Cobourg for Rainbow Crosswalk Repainting
Work to be completed by Friday, May 26th weather permitting The Town of Cobourg’s Public Works Division would like to
New Northumberland Humane Society Event is Fun For All
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The Northumberland Humane Society has transitioned to a new home and acquired a new logo –
Ontario Removing Unfair Work Barriers for Skilled Newcomers
Professional Engineers Ontario first regulated profession to remove Canadian experience requirement following provincial legislation The Ontario government is leading the
Update – SkyHawks Sunset Show Over Cobourg Set for 8 p.m. on May 24
As part of a filming documentary called “Air” the Canadian Armed Forces Parachute Team are scheduled to jump high
Congested Traffic Ends Another Victoria Day Weekend along Highway 401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7gpzZb1wZ0 With Monday, May 22, 2023 marking the end of the Victoria Holiday Weekend, travelers headed westbound along Highway 401
Paramedic Services Week – Time to Recognize the Unsung Heroes
Paramedic Services Week is celebrated across Canada in the last week of May. It’s a time to recognize and
Largest Mobile Crane in Canada Helps SABIC Innovative Plastics in Cobourg Bring in New Equipment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh-wpqsV3b8 There was action in Cobourg’s east end last week as a huge crane installed equipment at SABIC Innovative Plastics. The
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Video – MPP David Piccini Holds New Years Levee in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6Tnqv80jh0 MPP David Piccini held a New Year’s Levee at the Royal Canadian Legion in Cobourg on Sunday, January 18,
Ornge – Overcoming Time and Distance When It Matters Most
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmvFvdsexJA In cities, looking up, you may see a bright orange helicopter flying overhead, but in areas like Cobourg it’s
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
SIU – Northumberland OPP Officer Did Nothing To Cause Man’s Wrist Fractures
The Deputy Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Stacey O’Brien, has terminated an investigation into the serious injury suffered
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Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Winter in Northumberland County
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg8pmC7bhQo It’s been a memorable winter for those who enjoy the outdoors in Northumberland County. The area has been inundated with
Video – Photo Gallery – Brian McFarlane Showcases Art, Talks Hockey in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9yzueUTHg Legendary hockey broadcaster Brian McFarlane was on hand at the Northumberland Arts Gallery & Shop in Port Hope on
Video – Photo Gallery – Memorable Wedding Photos on Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7EBaPJOqFk It was a beautiful day for a wedding on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Cobourg. A Peterborough couple came down
Video – Photo Gallery – Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto Is More Than Aquatic Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpReEJ-A8M There was much more than just aquatic life at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto on Friday, January 9, 2026. Walking into
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes for Toronto Skyline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLhcUxFr0S0 With weather changing daily, so does the skyline of Toronto. Over the course of Friday and Saturday, Today’s Northumberland was
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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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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
Cobourg Cougars Head Into New Year with Lengthy Losing Streak
The Cobourg Cougars junior A hockey club will look to reverse its fortunes after the calendar flips to 2026. Following
Port Hope’s Owen Beck Scores First NHL Goal
(Photo courtesy of Montreal Canadiens) In his 21st NHL game, Port Hope’s Owen Beck scored the first goal of his
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