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Ontario’s Child Care Action Plan Puts Families First
Improved Access and Financial Relief for Parents, Stability for the System On March 28, 2022, Ontario reached a $13.2 billion
Cobourg Police Cram-A-Cruiser March Results
The monthly Cram-A-Cruiser event continues to support Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank. On Sunday, March 27, 2022, Cobourg Police Service
Cleaning Up After A Long Winter in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUGr230oRz8 A group of Port Hope residents got together on Sunday, March 27, 2022 to clean-up garbage along the lakeshore. The
Cobourg Police Hold Cram-A-Cruiser for Northumberland Fare Share
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wMgneUtzpc Members of the Cobourg Police Services held a Cram-A-Cruiser event at David’s No Frills on Division Street on Sunday,
Warkworth Fundraiser for Ukraine Refugees “Overwhelming”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR3rO8p5BZs Over the top was a phrase that described a Pierogi For Peace Fundraiser for Ukraine on Saturday, March 26,
Ontario Expands Access to High-Speed Internet in Brighton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KNQ3n-Gh-s Innovative pilot project will help connect 1,450 homes and businesses The Ontario government is working with Hydro One to launch
Have Your Say on Welcome Intersection Changes
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County will welcome your input in the redesign of the three-way county-road intersection in Welcome
Influenza Identified in HKPR Region
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit Medical Officer of Health Dr. Natalie Bocking said at
Breaking News – Port Hope Man Receives Decision from Privacy Commission and Calls On HKPR District Health Unit Board to Resign
It took nearly two-years, but a Port Hope man has finally received a decision by the Information and Privacy
HKPR District Health Unit Media Scrum – Significant Decreases Are Happening with COVID-19
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Decreasing frequency of both the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit online COVID-19 dashboard updates
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Lakelands Public Health Provides Information Regarding Cybersecurity Incident
Organization takes proactive steps to protect systems and maintain public trust Lakelands Public Health is advising the public that it
Northumberland County Council Committee Looks Into the Future on CMH
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Northumberland County council's Community Health Committee got a look at the new Campbellford Memorial Hospital project
Northumberland County Looks at Committee Reimbursement
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Members of the County of Northumberland's advisory committees receive no per diem reimbursement for their time
Offload Delays Persist at Area Hospitals
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The ambulance offload delays that began to concern health authorities back in 2022 continue, Northumberland Paramedics
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
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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
Video – Snow Covered Hydrants in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXls1Q7-S4w With the amount of snow the area has been getting it’s inevitable that fire hydrants may not be visible
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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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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
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