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HKPR District Health Unit – Recent Increase in Opioid Overdoses in Kawartha Lakes Prompts Alert
A recent increase in the number of opioid overdoses in the area is prompting the local Health Unit to
Youths Get to “Shop With A Cop” in Cobourg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QER-iCAKhG4&t=4s Five youths went shopping on Sunday, December 19, 2021 in the annual Shop With A Cop at Walmart. Shop With
Breaking News – First Night New Year’s Celebration Cancelled, Municipal Buildings Close to Walk-Ins to Combat Spread of Omicron Variant
Business continuity will continue but through safer measures as local health unit recommends. The Town of Cobourg would like to
Exclusive – Suspect Facing Numerous Criminal Charges Including Arson Following String of Incidents in Port Hope
(Photos of suspects about to turn himself in to Port Hope Police and photos from inside 3M Dance Works) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhaoskOnnSw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DxIi7-MXBw Exclusive
Second Annual Roseneath Christmas Tour Brings Out the Joy of the Season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKZ7leOq_mY The second annual Roseneath Christmas Tour took place on Friday, December 17, 2021 with nearly double the amount of
Owner of 3M Dance Works in Port Hope Grateful for Community Support After Devastating Fire
The owner of a business that suffered major damage after a intentional fire was set is still in shock,
Breaking News – A Number of Fires Intentionally Set Overnight in Port Hope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvf6gFNJWZ0 Port Hope Police are investigating after a number of fires are believed to have been intentionally set early Saturday
Post Consumer Brands “Stepping Up” to Help Community at Christmas
Photo: In the photo from far right would be Kelli-Martin Westlake (social club volunteer), Amanda Bevan (social club volunteer),
HKPR District Health Unit Asks Employers Help to Address Surge in Cases
With a spike in local cases of COVID-19, the health unit is encouraging employers to put measures in place
Cameco Announces $100,000 for Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank and Green Wood Coalition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFLAcB_50AE Cameco has announced a $100,000 combined donation to the Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank and Green Wood Coalition. Each
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Township of Cramahe Announces New Manager of Environmental Services
The Township of Cramahe is pleased to welcome Rob Lake as the new Manager of Environmental Services (Water/Wastewater). Reporting directly
Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Dedicates Home in Brighton
On Thursday February 19th, 2026, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland board members, volunteers, staff, community members, neighbours, and local dignitaries
Port Hope Council Members Compromise to Continue Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review
After much debate at Tuesday night’s Port Hope council meeting, a Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review will continue
Community Leaders Invited to Help Shape the Future of Campbellford Memorial Hospital
Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) is calling on engaged, community-minded individuals to step forward and help guide the future of
Grafton Couple Donate to Student Nutrition Programs
Local couple donate generously to Northumberland Food For Thought! Grafton residents Garry and Susan Jewell have generously donated $23,882.85 to
- Photo Galleries
Video – Photo Gallery – What A Difference A Day Makes in the Weather
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQWfBguitRw In less than 24-hours it looks like we’ve gone from above freezing temperatures with fog blanketing the area to
Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services Recertify Ice Water Training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI0GBz8dKko Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services were along the shore of Lake Ontario on Sunday, February 15, 2026 performing
Video – Photo Gallery – Cobourg Fire Department Training in Cobourg Harbour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vptnRI9eOGs Members of the Cobourg Fire Department spent Saturday (February 14, 2026) morning ice water rescue training in Cobourg Harbour. Acting
Video – Photo Gallery – Mighty Ganaraska River Covered in Layer of Snow and Ice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wfbz00Q6OU The mighty Ganaraska River seems to be mostly covered in a layer of ice through downtown Port Hope. The ice
- 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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Video – Photo Gallery – Families Enjoy Canada’s Sport at the 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkOmkvwhOgA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GWSjG5Y9M Nearly 30 teams from across southern Ontario took part in the annual four-on-four pond hockey tournament at the Castleton
Video – Photo Gallery – Brighton Native Hallie Clarke Places 19th in Women’s Skeleton Racing at Winter Olympics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhUQTHE01hc Brighton native Hallie Clarke continued to improve and saved her best slide for last in her Winter Olympics debut
Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U Girls Volleyball Wins Gold
The Northumberland Breakers Undertow 16U girls volleyball team captured the gold medal on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with an
Video – Port Hope Panthers Beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL Action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGgeTMsiSl4 It was Emergency Services Night as the Port Hope Panthers beat Trent Hills Thunder in PJHL action at the
Video – Still Room for Teams at the Upcoming 2026 Castleton Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxq89xEGLbk A perfect winters evening at the Castleton Sports Club on Friday, February 7, 2026. With snow falling and the lights