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Early-On Community Makes Day-Care Difference
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland In addition to putting together give-aways and fielding volunteers at COVID-19 immunization clinics for children, Northumberland
Conservative Government ordered to Pay Millions in Damages for Interference in Public Elementary Educators’ Bargaining Rights
Justice Thomas R. Lederer has issued his decision on a remedy to an Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruling
Trucker-Demonstrators Do Not Represent the Majority, Medical Officer of Health Says
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The truckers who have brought life in downtown Ottawa to a halt in a bid to
HKPR District Health Unit Media Scrum – Walk-In Vaccination Hours Expand
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland Having only recently introduced walk-in times at their Mass-Immunization Clinics, the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District
Ontario Invests in Brighton Manufacturer to Boost Regional Economy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6IBnWMUxZk Province supports $18 million surge in Eastern Ontario economy with $2.8 million investment through Regional Development Program The Ontario government
Cobourg Man’s Sentencing From ATV Collision Delayed Due To Outbreak at CECC
A Cobourg man facing charges of impaired driving and drive while disqualified had his charges put over another month
NHH – COVID-19 Clinical Assessment Centre Team is Here to Help
Worsening symptoms from COVID-19? Questions? The COVID-19 Clinical Assessment Centre team is here to help! ** Please note: the Clinic will
Municipality of Port Hope Council to Consider Purchase of 1300 Acres in Wesleyville Area along Lake Ontario
A purchase agreement to buy more than 1300 acres of land is going forward for consideration to the Municipality
Province Investing in Local Businesses to Boost Economic Growth in Eastern Ontario
Ontario supports a surge of more than $14 million in Eastern Ontario economy with $1 million Regional Development Program
Canada – Defence Minister Anand Concludes Visit to Ukraine
On January 31, 2022, Defence Minister Anita Anand concluded a trip to Ukraine – the first of three destinations
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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 – Breaking News – OFM Unable to Determine Cause of Fatal Fire in Colborne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFnE2JTEY9U The Office of the Fire Marshal was unable to determine the cause of a fatal fire at a Northumberland
Cobourg Mayor Issues Statement Following Northumberland County Warden’s Statement
Friday, January 30, 2026 Statement from the Office of the Mayor I have never directly said or inferred ever the sentiments
Update – Video – Photo Gallery – Investigators Discover Body Found at Colborne Fire Scene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvUu6WuQdjY A brother and sister stood waiting for any news after their mother was missing after fire engulfed the Northumberland County
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
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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
Video – Photo Gallery – It’s a True Canadian Winter As The Snow Just Keeps Coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7QB_1trMZg It maybe wasn’t as bad as what it was predicted to be, but we still got slammed with another
- 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
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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