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Free Flu Shot Available to All Ontarians in November
Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones This Season To keep Ontarians healthy this flu season and prevent unnecessary visits to
Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Fundraising Goal is $50,000 by Year End
Habitat for Humanity Northumberland have set a high bar for fundraising this season as they complete one successful campaign
Canada Deploys Aurora Air Detachment to Japan to bolster the Integrity of Global Maritime Sanctions Against North Korea
Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, announced the deployment of a CP-140 Aurora Air Detachment
MPP Calling On Mayors To Discuss Santa Claus Parades
MPP David Piccini is hoping to find a way to make Santa Claus parades happen in the area. Piccini sent
HKPR Health Unit Provides Recap of 2021 COVID Enforcement
The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit has provided Today’s Northumberland a recap of 2021 enforcement concerning COVID-19
Breaking News – Northumberland OPP – Suspect Arrested in Trent Hills Homicide
Zachary COMEAU arrested, search for second suspect continues (TRENT HILLS, ON) - Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario
Winners of the Grafton Green Thumbs Sunflower Growing Competition
By Cecilia Nasmith/Today's Northumberland The sky was the limit for the sunflowers gracing Grafton and area this past season in
Ontario Invests Over $2.5 Million to Protect the Great Lakes
Province funding 19 new projects to help farmers and landowners adopt water best practices and green infrastructure The Ontario government
OPP Builds First Memorial in Canada Dedicated to Officers Who Have Died by Suicide
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has completed construction of its new suicide memorial, located outside at the OPP General
COVID Outbreak Declared at Palisade Gardens in Cobourg
In a letter to residents, family and staff on October 13, 2021, General Manager, Micki Mclean stated, "that Public
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Video – A Number of People Enjoy the First Day of 2026 on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph_EeQ-r_kY Beautiful day to start the year on Rice Lake, just off Bewdley on January 1, 2026. Two anglers took the
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Moments for Father and Son on Caroline Street Rink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF36rjnqj5Y A number of people took the opportunity to enjoy the Caroline Street Rink in Port Hope on the first
First Baby of the New Year Born at Northumberland Hills Hospital
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) has welcomed its first baby of the new year! Born to Hayley Boivin and Nate Hladysh
Video – Group of Cobourg Friends Start 2026 Off with a Polar Dip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiTGifh_s28 A group of friends started the year off taking a brief dip in Lake Ontario on January 1, 2026. Cobourg
Video – Photo Gallery – First Night Celebrations in Cobourg Kick Off The New Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY6b765MCE0 It was a beautiful winter’s evening to celebrate Cobourg’s First Night Celebrations on December 31, 2025. There were so many
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Video – A Number of People Enjoy the First Day of 2026 on Rice Lake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph_EeQ-r_kY Beautiful day to start the year on Rice Lake, just off Bewdley on January 1, 2026. Two anglers took the
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Moments for Father and Son on Caroline Street Rink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF36rjnqj5Y A number of people took the opportunity to enjoy the Caroline Street Rink in Port Hope on the first
Video – Photo Gallery – First Night Celebrations in Cobourg Kick Off The New Year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY6b765MCE0 It was a beautiful winter’s evening to celebrate Cobourg’s First Night Celebrations on December 31, 2025. There were so many
Video – Photo Gallery – Picturesque Sunset Along Cobourg Pier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGvmUXvkOTw The wind was whipping up Lake Ontario, but it was a beautiful sunset on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 in
Video – Photo Gallery – Special Guests Brought In for St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFjjyYkBOI There were a few extra guests at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church Christmas Eve Service in Cobourg. To be precise,
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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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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
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